Is Nintendo about to join in on the 3D craze sooner than we think? Perhaps. Citing a “senior publishing” source, word has emerged that Nintendo’s next handheld — the 3DS — will grace store shelves in October. This comes despite Nintendo’s internal roadmap pointing to a March release for the eyes-on, glasses-free 3D device that still has yet to be […]

Old-school, exploration heavy sci-fi FPS Descent will join Nintendo’s WiiWare catalog of downloadable offerings this fall, publisher Interplay announced today. Originally created by Parallax Software, developer G1M2 is handling the WiiWare version, promising to retain the same classic gameplay that broke new ground in the 3D space 15 years ago with obligatory waggle support added in. Sounds like a winning […]

NPD figures for March are in and suffice to say, it was an interesting month for both camps. For the second consecutive month, Xbox 360 edged past the PS3, a victory Microsoft might not have had if Final Fantasy XIII never made the multi-platform jump. Cumulatively, Square Enix’s RPG opus sold over 1.3 million copies on both formats. The lion’s […]

Starting April 25 across North American retailers, the Big N is offering up a limited edition white Nintendo DSi bundle that includes a copy of adventure-RPG hybrid Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story as a complementary pack-in. Ringing in at the same $169.99 price, this is a sweet deal for those in the market for a DSi. Although the Nintendo […]

Nintendo and developer Game Freak are making a return to basic colors for their next round of Pokemon installments on DS. While details remain scant, the official Japanese Pokemon site is teasing a pair of new titles, namely Pokemon Black and Pokemon White. Not a month later, the news comes following the release of Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver in the […]

At a Japanese launch event for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, producer Hideo Kojima shared his thoughts on the future of the gaming industry, envisioning an era where closed platforms are nothing but a past relic. Kojima feels consoles in their traditional form are headed to the chopping block during this transition as content will be delivered anywhere at anytime, […]

While Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is less than enthralled with Sony and Microsoft’s motion control variants, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto takes the calm, cool, and collective approach. Speaking in a recent interview with CVG, the famed game designer expressed his thoughts over both PS Move and Natal, saying that he feels honored by such efforts. Nintendo should welcome […]

Looks like the DSi and its XL variant were only a stopgap measure to tide folks over for Nintendo’s next major handheld hardware revision. Meet the Nintendo 3DS — an all-new handheld that will serve as the successor to the company’s immensely popular DS hardware. While there are no photos or spy shots of an actual 3DS unit available yet, […]

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is downplaying all the frenzy surrounding Natal and PlayStation Move, saying that if put in a similar catch-up scenario, Nintendo would be “embarrassed” to approach motion control in the manner that Microsoft and Sony have. Speaking to Kotaku, Fils-Aime reiterated that the key focus at Nintendo is innovation, not following in the footsteps of […]

Nintendo has released more than a dozen new screenshots from the Team Ninja-developed 2D and 3D hybrid Metroid: Other M, showing off Samus Aran’s latest exploits from a variety of different perspectives. Interestingly, the entire batch of screens were taken at native 720p, a resolution that consumer Wii hardware does not support.  Official word from the company is that “screen […]

Studio Pixel’s charming pixel-perfect platforming romp Cave Story will make its enhanced debut on Nintendo’s WiiWare download service on March 22, co-developer Nicalis announced today. In addition to beefed up 480p visuals and a remastered soundtrack, the Wii release of this indie classic features five new play modes, including Sanctuary Time Attack and Boss Rush Mode. Both of these modes […]

Nintendo announced today that the DSi’s supersized sibling, the DSi XL, will hit North American shores March 28. The unit hit Japan last year under the moniker of DSi LL, sporting two 4.2 inch screens and a jumbo stylus. Larger is synonymous with a price premium. The XL will set those interested back $189.99 — $20 more than the going […]

The road to localization for Dragon Quest IX has been a lengthy one, as the RPG juggernaut hit Japan back in July. Good news is that it’s nearly ready for prime time on our shores, as Nintendo confirmed today that the DS exclusive will arrive sometime “this summer” as part of a “unique partnership” with Square Enix.

Nintendo pegged a released date on Super Mario Galaxy 2 at its San Francisco-based Media Summit today, confirming that our favorite Italian plumber will return to the far-reaching depths of outer space on May 23 in North America. That’s a mere three months away. Nintendo is opening up the information floodgates on this one, so keep your eyes peeled for […]

After the prosperous month of December, industry sales have fallen back into a slump. Combined hardware and software figures from NPD for January show a 13 percent year-on-year decline, with lone hardware sales taking a 21 percent hit compared to 2008. Definitely not something to pumped up about. On the bright side of things, it wasn’t a terrible month for […]

The fine folks over at DSi-XL are giving away a imported Japanese DSi XL, but this isn’t your standard de-facto giveaway, there’s a twist: only sites can enter. They’re asking you, our dear readers, to leave a comment on their site and vote for us. That’s when we thought of a novel idea. If we happen to win this piece […]

Nintendo is hosting a US-based Media Summit in San Francisco 24 according to a IGN recount of the invite. With Nintendo remaining understandably coy on details, there’s no telling what will be shown yet, but previously announced titles such as Metroid Other M and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are probable bets. Chances of the next Zelda making a appearance are […]

There’s something so fascinating about taking the innards of home-sized consoles and squeezing them inside a form factor radically different from their designated purpose. Hailrazer’s latest — Kamikaze 64, a portable N64 build — is no exception. Decked in a sleek black exterior, the unit features all the trimmings you’d expect from a professional job, coupled with a myriad of […]

Making predictions, even outlandish ones, is the name of the game for analysts. In a recent report, EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich surmises that Nintendo is due to announce a successor to its widely successful dual screen portable this year. Divnich has no real evidence to back up this claim but does supply supporting conjecture, noting that “Nintendo’s success in the […]

The NPD Group today released its year-end sales report. No matter how you construe the numbers, 2009 bowed out with a strong showing for all console hardware manufactures. Hardware sales were up a staggering 16 percent in December of last year, with Nintendo notably shifting an excess of 3.8 million Wii and 3.3 million DS units. Those are record numbers […]