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On Shelves this Week: May 20 – May 26, 2012

Posted May 17, 2012 at 12:30PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: alan wake, american nightmare, defender chronicles, dirt showdown, dragons dogma, Eve Online, future soldier, ghost recon, inferno, mario tennis open, men in black, sorcery

Who still cares about Diablo III when the game version of Men in Black 3 is due any minute? Uh, Will Smith, anyone?


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POV: Take Off Your Rose-Colored Glasses

Posted Apr 30, 2012 at 5:30PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PoV Tags: Sonic the Hedgehog, super mario bros, video game nostalgia

We all like to look back fondly upon the game we played growing up. Hanging out with the kids in the neighborhood, playing Super Mario Bros or Sonic the Hedgehog to see who could get the furthest, etc. And we often like to say those were better days for video games. But is this reality or pure nostalgia?


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OMG GUYS PURPLE 3DS CONFIRMED

Posted Apr 30, 2012 at 12:01PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario tennis, Nintendo, purple nintendo 3ds

Nintendo announced a brand new color variation for the Nintendo 3DS, which will hit shelves alongside a delicious new sports-themed game.


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Nintendo Gets All Digital on Us

Posted Apr 27, 2012 at 3:45PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Wii U Tags: nintendo digital distribution, origin, Steam

Move over, Steam , Origin and….okay just you guys. Nintendo has its eye on digital distribution.


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What Should They Call The Sequel To New Super Mario Bros.?

Posted Apr 23, 2012 at 2:39PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds, new super mario bros 2, Nintendo, super mario bros, wii u, xenoblade chronicles

Nintendo knows how to sell games. Mario games, specifically.


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Happy Birthday Little Pink Blob. Please Don't Fail Me.

Posted Apr 21, 2012 at 1:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Wii Tags: anniversary, kirby, Nintendo

One of the most cheerful and happy guys in videogames has his birthday coming up soon, but will the party be worth it?


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Watch This: Wailing on Guitar, Game-Style

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 3:46PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: halo, Kid Icarus, mega man, ocarina of time, star fox 64, Super Mario

This dude has some serious licks and/or chops. And they’re all from games you love.


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Ready to Make Your Friends Jealous? Homebrew Working With VHBL

Posted Apr 18, 2012 at 5:36PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS Vita Tags: homebrew, ps vita hacks, vhbl, vita half byte loader, wololo

While you're waiting for Wololo to release the newest iteration of the Vita Half Byte Loader, maybe you'll want to stockpile on compatible homebrew apps for your Vita.


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Sound Off: Do You Care About Companies?

Posted Apr 10, 2012 at 4:05PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PoV Tags: EA, Nintendo, Sony, super mario galaxy 2, Ubisoft

Today’s news regarding Sony’s massive losses brings an important question to light: Does anyone care?


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Wii U is no longer competition

Posted Apr 8, 2012 at 11:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U Tags: david gibson, durango, Nintendo, orbis, wii u launch

After several years of being on top, is it time for Nintendo to do something new?


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Luigi Takes Over Club Nintendo!

Posted Mar 17, 2012 at 8:20PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds accessories, club nintendo, Luigi

Some more green themed news for you, this time without the police.


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Interview with Brandon Cobb - SNES Nightmare Busters developer

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at 6:40PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii Tags: brandon cobb, interviews, nightmare busters, retro, SNES

Harrison E talks to the creator of the first SNES game in over a decade.


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Videogames Used To Be Hard

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at 7:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PoV Tags: old videogames were hard, retro, videogame studies

And they didn't have players demanding multiple endings.


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On Shelves this Week: March 11 – March 17, 2012

Posted Mar 8, 2012 at 12:51PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: all zombies must die, fifa street, journey, mario party, naruto shippuden, shoot many robots, Silent Hill, tales of grace, yakuza: dead souls

Alternatively, “what to do when you’re done with Mass Effect.”


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PoV: The Pros and Cons of a Steam Console

Posted Mar 7, 2012 at 11:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PoV Tags: consoles, kinect, motion controls, playstation 4, psn, Sony, Steam, steambox, valve, xbla, xbox 720

So while GDC is going on and rumours are flying everywhere there's something we need to weigh up.


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The Last Story Confirmed for North America

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 5:51PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: fatal frame, Fire Emblem, mario tennis, nintendo direct, the last story, xenoblade chronicle

Deal with it, Brazil.

If you tuned in for Nintendo’s Nintendo Direct broadcast this morning, you were treated to yet another incredibly boring video with a few spread out game trailers. However, if you managed to stick through the thing until close to the end, you’re also aware of what we’re about to reveal here on the site: Mistwalker’s insanely popular RPG, The Last Story, is headed to North America.

The game, which was published by Nintendo in Europe and Japan, will be distributed by XSEED Games. There’s no official release date as of yet; all we know is that you can expect to see the game sometime in 2012. This is the second good bit of news for Nintendo fans, following the Xenoblade Chronicles release date announcement earlier today.

If you didn’t watch the Nintendo Direct broadcast, you can watch it below for information on Kid Icarus, Fire Emblem, Fatal Frame and – gasp! – Mario Tennis:

Are you amped to see more RPGs coming to the Wii in 2012? Also, how awkward is Reggie Fils-Aime?

[Game Informer]

Deal with it, Brazil.


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Converse Japan Shows off Sweet Mario Shoes

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 6:42PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: converse, Nintendo, Super Mario, super mario converse, super mario shoes

Because, let’s face it – we are idiots and we will buy these things.


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Nintendo Network Announced at Investor Briefing

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at 1:59PM EST by Listed in: Wii U Tags: nintendo network, Satoru Iwata, Super Mario, wii u

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.

The Nintendo investor briefing held early this morning in Japan was chock full of good news for the company. In addition to predicting that the 3DS will finally hit profitability in 2012 and announcing an all-new Super Mario side-scroller, the company had quite the bombshell to drop – a digital delivery service called the Nintendo Network.

Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president, offer up a few details on what gamers can expect from the new service. Expect the Communities system to return, which allows people who aren’t on each other’s friends lists to play together. There’s also full support for DLC, a feature on which Nintendo has been way behind the curve. You’ll also find a wide range of downloadable games, similar to the Nintendo eShop but more robust in both lineup and functionality.

All in all, it looks like Nintendo has finally realized that if it wants to stay competitive in the next console generation, it has to dramatically up its online game. The Wii’s online capabilities were decent, but friend codes and other unnecessary complexities dragged it down. Here’s hoping the new Nintendo Network will alleviate some of those problems and make the Wii U a more online-ready machine.

[Edge]

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.


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Resident Evil Revelations Playable Demo

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at 11:27AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: resident evil, resident evil demo, rhythm thief & the emperors treasure

Finally, 3DS owners rejoice!


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Mario Kart 7 is Japan’s Best Selling Game of 2011

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Dragon Quest, mario kart 7, monster hunter, super mario 3d land, wii sports

Nintendo 3DS titles score the top three slots for 2011 sales.

Japan’s gaming market is very, very different from the one here in the west. Japanese gamers are big fans of portable titles, and they’re not really that into the AAA FPS blockbusters that seem to do so well in the U.S. and in Europe. With that in mind, the 2011 software sales tallies for Japan don’t really come as much of a surprise.

Mario Kart 7 landed firmly in first place, followed by Super Mario 3D Land. In fact, of the top ten games, five were exclusively available on a Nintendo console. The rest of the list belongs to the PlayStation 3, with not one Xbox 360 title breaking into the top ten.

Here’s the full list, courtesy of Edge:

01. Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo, 3DS)

02. Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo, 3DS)

03. Monster Hunter Tri G (Capcom, 3DS)

04. Final Fantasy Type-0 (Square Enix, PSP)

05. Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix, PS3)

06. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)

07. Minna No Rhythm Tengoku (Nintendo, Wii)

08. Tales Of Xillia (Namco Bandai, PS3)

09. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 Professional (DS)

10. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, Wii)

What’s really amazing about Mario Kart topping the charts for the year is that the game didn’t hit shelves until December 1. That means that every one of the 1.16 million units sold moved in just a rough 30-day period. Not too shabby there, Nintendo. Also interesting is Final Fantasy XIII-2’s presence on the list, despite the fact that the game opened relatively weak and many news outlets lamented it as a failure.

So what do these numbers tell us about the western market? Nothing at all, of course!

Nintendo 3DS titles score the top three slots for 2011 sales.


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Miyamoto talks about life, death and his legacy

Posted Jan 8, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Interview, mario kart 7, miyamoto, Shigeru Miyamoto, super mario land 3d

Miyamoto discusses life and working at Nintendo in new interview.


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Shigeru Miyamoto Working on New IP

Posted Jan 6, 2012 at 1:58PM EST by Listed in: Wii U Tags: Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Mario

The gaming luminary is developing a brand new, top-secret project for the Wii U.

Shigeru Miyamoto is a busy guy. He’s in charge of pretty much every important franchise at Nintendo, and has confirmed that he’s currently working on Pikmin 3 and Luigi’s Mansion for the Wii U. However, he seems to be working on a brand new franchise in addition to the games that have already been announced.

In an interview with Zoomin Games, Miyamoto discussed the expectations that have been placed on him by fans, and how he strives to live up to their demands. He also noted that despite the pressure to hit grand slams, he has no fear of developing all-new project.

The legendary developer is the mind behind some of the biggest characters in the industry, most notably Super Mario. Anything he makes usually ends up being well received and well remembered, but it’s been quite some time since he had his hands in a completely original property. It will be interesting to see what he’s up to.

There’s no official word on what Miyamoto is developing or when it will come out – stay tuned for updates as they roll out. In the meantime, do you think Miyamoto is over-hyped, or that he truly is one of the best in the world?

[Edge]

The gaming luminary is developing a brand new, top-secret project for the Wii U.


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Mommy's Best Games calls out ESA SOPA supporters

Posted Jan 4, 2012 at 2:25PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: ea games, Konami, mbg, Microsoft, nathan fouts, Nintendo, pipa, Sega, Sony, sopa, Ubisoft

Even when you say you drop the support make sure you know who your anchors are still tied to.


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3DS Sells 4 Million…in US Alone

Posted Jan 4, 2012 at 9:45AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds sales, nintendo sales, npd figures, ocarina of time

Nintendo really are doing well!


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Has Gaming Ever Negatively Affected Your Life?

Posted Dec 28, 2011 at 10:50AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: EverQuest, Starcraft, super mario bros., video game addiction

We all know the good effects of engaging in our favorite hobby, in this case gaming, but what about the bad?


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3DS Breaks 4 Million Sold in Japan

Posted Dec 26, 2011 at 3:36PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart 7, monster hunter 3g, nintendo 3ds, super mario 3d land

The Nintendo 3DS has a strong pre-Christmas week, moving over 500,000 systems.

It’s been a pretty great month for the Nintendo 3DS. Ever since the launch of Monster Hunter 3G, the device has been flying off shelves in Japan. Thanks to the last-minute rush of the holidays, Nintendo managed to snag 510,620 unit sales in just the last week – a 39 percent increase from the previous week.

The Nintendo 3DS outsold the PS Vita by 13%, but it’s not clear what, if anything, that could indicate, considering the relative age disparity of the units and possible availability problems with the Vita. Either way, Nintendo’s once-maligned system is making a strong case for its future.

Mario also had a good week, with fans snapping up over a million copies each of both Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land. There’s no longer any room for argument that the 3DS is a system in trouble – now it’s up to Nintendo to convince investors and get their finances back in the black.

In the meantime, we’ll just have to wait and see how these big Japanese successes ripple through the western market. They could mark a new trend for 3DS sales over here, but they might not.

What do you think?

[Joystiq]

The Nintendo 3DS has a strong pre-Christmas week, moving over 500,000 systems.


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QJ Weekly Homebrew and Download Review

Posted Dec 22, 2011 at 7:27PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP Tags: khan adademy, mario kart psp, pokemini emulator, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, showtime media player, webmedia plugin

Its that time again. QJ.net is back with this weeks download round up. See what's new this week from the QJ.net Download Section.


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FFXII-2 Tops Japanese Sales Charts

Posted Dec 22, 2011 at 4:57PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: final fantasy xiii, golden abyss, mario kart 7, monster hunter, super mario 3d land, uncharted

Square Enix’s follow up to the maligned Final Fantasy XIII is off to a strong start in Japan. Duh.

If there’s one thing Japan loves, it’s Final Fantasy. So it’s not entirely surprising that Final Fantasy XIII-2, which launched earlier this week for Japanese gamers, has already rocketed to the top of the sales charts. The game moved 500,000 copies in its first week of release, toppling Monster Hunter 3G from the top of the charts and renewing confidence in the Final Fantasy brand.

Of course, Japanese sales trends aren’t always indicative of western performance (as I said, Monster Hunter was #1 until this happened), but it’s definitely good news for Square Enix that their hardcore fan base wasn’t so upset with FFXIII that they abandoned the brand entirely. The actual sales figure, around 525,000, accounts only for PS3 versions of the game.

Some Vita titles also managed to make the list, a good sign for the fledgling handheld. Here’s the top 20, for those of you that like tracking Japanese game sales:

01. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix, 12/15): 525,271

02. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G (Capcom, 12/10): 208,427 (730,386)

03. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo, 12/01): 182,418 (789,871)

04. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go (Level-5, 12/15): 135,259

05. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo, 11/03): 112,533 (837,143)

06. [WII] Kirby Wii (Nintendo, 10/27): 71,028 (398,516)

07. [PSV] Hot Shots Golf 6 (Sony, 12/17): 61,412

08. [PSV] Uncharted Golden Abyss (Sony, 12/17): 48,224

09. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo, 10/13): 44,021 (323,293)

10. [WII] Poke Park 2 (Pokemon, 11/12): 43,829 (164,018)

11. [WII] Wii Party (Pokemon, 07/08/10): 42,632 (2,129,236)

12. [NDS] Magician's Quest: The Merchant's Store of Sorcery (Konami, 12/10): 35,068 (81,110)

13. [WII] Mario & Sonic at London Olympics (Pokemon, 11/12): 34,351 (64,573)

14. [PS3] Shin Kamaitachi no Yoru (Chunsoft, 12/17): 33,686

15. [PS3] BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend (Arc System Works, 12/17): 32,992

16. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, 11/11/10): 30,804 (734,046)

17. [WII] Taiko Drum Master Wii Ultimate Version (Namco Bandai, 11/23): 30,046 (100,284)

18. [PSV] Dynasty Warriors Next (Tecmo Koei, 12/17): 29,181

19. [PSV] Lord of Apocalypse (Square Enix, 12/17): 28,742

20. [NDS] One Piece Gigant Battle! 2 (Namco Bandai, 11/17): 28,406 (207,458)

Nintendo is clearly the king of the party in Japan, despite the temporary dominance of one game or another. In the meantime, we’ll just have to wait and see how FFXIII-2 is received here in the west. The previous game was the best selling in the history of the franchise, but also landed to lukewarm reviews.

How do you think FFXIII-2 will do when it’s released in the west? Also, don’t you just hate typing “FFXIII-2?”

[Destructoid]

Square Enix’s follow up to the maligned Final Fantasy XIII is off to a strong start in Japan. Duh.


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Nintendo: Zelda Motion Controls here to stay

Posted Dec 18, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U, Wii Tags: e3 2011, Legend of Zelda, loz, Nintendo, skyward sword

Nintendo: Zelda Motion Controls are here to stay

Zelda will not be going back to classic controls, except on handhelds

Eiji Aonuma has made two fantastic Wii games and while speaking to Nintendo magazine, Eiji noted that they could not go back to "button controls now," saying "so I think that these titles will be used in future Zelda titles." At E3 2011, Nintendo showed off that the new control scheme will help evolve the player experience.

The new Zelda games have been quite focused on the control schemes, even the DS versions, the games have worked their way into making sure all of Nintendo's technological advancements work with the console/handheld, rather than against it. This is apart of it being apart of Nintendo's big first party releases, but also some really well designed games.

The E3 demonstration showed the use of the Wii U tablet with the in-game inventory system. This will be amazing for immersion gaming and I honestly can't think how the tablet could be used for game's in the Mario series, but for Zelda and Metroid games, it would be fantastic. However, once the game is transfarred from the TV to the tablet, how will it work?

Via [Nintendo http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/33313/aonuma-future-zelda-games-will-use-skyward-sword-controls/]

Zelda will not be going back to classic controls, except on handhelds.


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Your free GBA games are now available to download

Posted Dec 16, 2011 at 9:30AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: free game boy advanced games, free gba downloads, mario kart: super circuit, mario vs donkey kong, metroid fusion

Assuming you have 3DS Ambassador status.


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3DS Ambassador Games Dated

Posted Dec 14, 2011 at 2:48PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Fire Emblem, mario kart, metroid fusion, nf-zero, super mario advance, the legend of zelda

Remember when Nintendo promised you some free games? Well, they’re officially on the way.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador program, here’s some backstory: First, the Nintendo DS was released to the general public for the astounding price of eight million U.S. gold bars. After a couple of months of terrible sales, Nintendo opted to drop the price to a much more agreeable $169.99. And, to help soothe the minds of those that purchase the handheld at the original price point, the company promised to give every early-adopter ten free Game Boy Advance games.

The release of those games was delayed a couple of times while Nintendo got everything figured out, but they’ve officially announced a real-life release date as well as a list of the games to be released. Look for your Ambassador titles on December 16 – if you live in Japan or Europe. There has been no confirmation from Nintendo’s North American branch quite yet, but it’s safe to assume the games will launch on the same day unless we’re told otherwise.

Here are the ten games you can pick up on Friday:

• F-Zero

• Super Mario Advance 3

• The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

• Fire Emblem Seima no Kouseki

• Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

• Mario Kart Advance

• Mario vs. Donkey Kong

• Metroid Fusion

• Wario Land Advance

• Made in Wario

Pretty good titles, if you ask me. They could have given us ten terrible games, but instead seem to have dropped a “greatest hits” GBA list. Nice work, Nintendo.

Are you in the Ambassador program? Was it worth the extra cash?

[Destructoid]

Remember when Nintendo promised you some free games? Well, they’re officially on the way.


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Capcom Prioritises MegaMan as a Key Brand

Posted Dec 10, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: Capcom, mega man, Megaman, megaman branding, megaman legends, svensson

See what happens when you take care of a property? And it makes money... you get to release a cool iPhone remake.


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Interview with Zeboyd Games Bill Stiernberg

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 12:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: bill stiernberg, breath of death vii, cthulu saves the world, zeboyd games

Co-creator of indie RPG’s Cthulu Saves the World and Breath of Death VII, Bill Stiernberg talks to Harrison E about working on RPG’s, pirates and Microsoft.


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Shigeru Miyamoto May or May Not be Switching Roles

Posted Dec 8, 2011 at 1:14PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario, Shigeru Miyamoto, Zelda

The legendary game creator announces his desire to change roles at Nintendo, but Nintendo vehemently denies that he’ll be swapping posts.

Last night, the internet exploded with news that Shigeru Miyamoto was retiring from his current position at Nintendo. While not leaving the company or the games industry, Miyamoto stated that he wanted to leave the huge franchises like Zelda and Mario to teams of younger developers so that he could go on to work on smaller projects with shorter development times. He even mentioned his love for the guy that created the Rubik’s cube.

The news was interesting, to be sure – Miyamoto clearly wants to work closer to the cutting edge of development, rather than as the guy who steers multi-billion dollar franchises. But I’m guessing Nintendo’s shareholders weren’t too happy with the information, because the company has issued a stern denial:

"This is absolutely not true. There seems to have been a misunderstanding. He has said all along that he wants to train the younger generation.

"He has no intention of stepping down. Please do not be concerned."

Nintendo is clearly trying to calm investor fears that the man responsible for most of the company’s success would be stepping into a position with less responsibility, despite the fact that the original interview seemed pretty clear about Miyamoto’s intent.

There’s obviously a small chance this whole thing is a translation error, but the odds of that are miniscule. More likely, Miyamoto has been planning this type of move for years and perhaps announced it before Nintendo had time to do the proper legwork with investors.

We’ll just have to see how the story plays out. In the meantime, what would you think of a Zelda or Mario project without Miyamoto’s oversight?

[Giant Bomb]

The legendary game creator announces his desire to change roles at Nintendo, but Nintendo vehemently denies that he’ll be swapping posts.


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No Mario Galaxy for 3DS

Posted Dec 3, 2011 at 8:30AM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: super mario 3d land, super mario galaxy, super mario sunshine

One common fan wish is put to bed, as Nintendo confirms it won’t be releasing either of the Galaxy games for its handheld console.

Super Mario Galaxy 2, if you haven’t played it, is joy on a disc. It captured all of the simple, bright fun of the Mario games before it while still managing to add new features and challenges. This is likely the reason for it being one of the best-reviewed games of all time, falling behind only the original Super Mario Galaxy and Ocarina of Time.

There were whispers, and indeed hopes, that Super Mario Galaxy 2 may eventually find its way to the 3DS handheld in some form or another. Unfortunately for Mario fans and 3DS owners, it looks like Nintendo has officially put the kibosh on those rumors.

Super Mario 3D Land’s director, Koichi Hayashida, confirmed that the company did test Galaxy on a small screen, but due to the way the game is designed, Mario appeared more like a small speck on the screen. This made many of the game’s levels nearly impossible to play, and created a frustrating experience all around. But, on the plus side, the company used what they learned from those play tests and designed Super Mario 3D Land to work around such problems – it seems to have worked, considering the game’s epic success.

Still, the news comes as a bit of a downer for anyone looking forward to enjoying Super Mario Galaxy while on the train or waiting for the bus. There’s always the Wii, right?

Would you have wanted to see Galaxy on the 3DS, or is it too port-heavy already? I wouldn’t mind getting a port of Super Mario Sunshine, but Galaxy does seem a little too expansive for such a tiny screen.

[Destructoid]

One common fan wish is put to bed, as Nintendo confirms it won’t be releasing either of the Galaxy games for its handheld console.


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3DS first year sales Surpass DS first year in only 8 months

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds ambassador programme, 3ds gba, 3ds sales, 3ds vs ds, ds sales

And, in other good news for Nintendo, the 10 Gameboy Advance games owed to early 3DS purchasers as compensation for the recent 3DS price drop are due before year end.


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Should Nintendo and Sony Stop Making Consoles?

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 6:27PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: andy payne, mastertronic, Nathan Drake, uncharted, Zelda

One indie game developer seems to think the companies would have more success in the mobile market.

Sony and Nintendo are two of the biggest names in the world of console gaming, taking up a large portion of market share. With only three serious contenders available in stores, it stands to reason that two of those contenders would have a major influence on the future of games development. And while both Nintendo and Sony have seen success in their forays into console gaming, the ever-changing games market calls into question the long-term viability of consoles.

Andy Payne, managing director of Mastertronic and indie game developer, believes that it would make more sense for Nintendo and Sony to stop worrying so much about console development and focus instead on mobile devices and tablets. Speaking at a round table event for the Develop in Liverpool game conference, he offered some thoughts on how the two companies can evolve into pure software providers.

The general argument is that holding your biggest names (Mario, Nathan Drake) to one specific console severely limits your market share to people that own that specific console. If Mario games were release on the Android Market, for example, Nintendo could dramatically increase the number of people with access to the titles. Of course, they’d lose the performance guarantees that come with developing a game for one system, and they’d lose a major motivating factor in console purchases.

Payne’s main thrust is that it would be exciting to see Zelda, Uncharted, and all of the other Sony/Nintendo-specific franchises cropping up on a number of devices. Plus, the lack of need for a console would free up developmental and financial resources for both companies. I’m not exactly sure why he left Microsoft out of the loop in these statements, but I assume he feels the same way about Halo and Gears of War.

The big problem that I see with this theory is control – Nintendo and Sony’s games are designed around specific control schemes and require them for ease of play. How deep could the Uncharted experience really be if Sony had to ensure it worked across a number of devices? What about Skyward Sword?

What’s your opinion on Payne’s statements? Do you think we’ll ever see Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft giving up on hardware to focus exclusively on software?

[VideoGamer]

One indie game developer seems to think the companies would have more success in the mobile market.


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On Shelves this Week: December 4 – December 10, 2011

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 1:36PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: final fantasy vi, fortune street, just dance, mario kart 7, oregon trail

Did you know games are still coming out? Find out what’s hitting shelves in the upcoming week.

The holiday games rush is slowly closing off, with most of the huge AAA titles already on shelves. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few big releases remaining in the calendar year, especially if you’re a Nintendo 3DS owner or a patient PC player.

So, without further ado, here’s this week’s edition of:

Mario Kart 7

3DS

ESRB Everyone

Nintendo

Fortune Street

Wii

ESRB Everyone

Square Enix

The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Game

Wii, 3DS, PS3, Xbox 360

ESRB Everyone

Ubisoft

Just Dance 3

PS3, Xbox 360, Wii

ESRB Everyone

Ubisoft

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights

3DS

ESRB Everyone

Konami

Oregon Trail

3DS, Wii

ESRB Everyone

Crave

Final Fantasy VI

PSN

ESRB Teen

Square

Those are your major releases for the week. It’s not much, but Mario Kart 7 and Final Fantasy VI should help you burn some of those winter days away.

Did you know games are still coming out? Find out what’s hitting shelves in the upcoming week.


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Firmware update for the 3DS Delayed until December 8th

Posted Nov 29, 2011 at 8:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds firmware, 3ds firmware update, new 3ds features

On the back of some good sales figures for Black Friday, Nintendo lets us down a little by having to announce a slight delay in the 3DS firmware update.


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Nintendo Had a Good Week

Posted Nov 29, 2011 at 3:21PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Black Friday, mario kart 7, Nintendo, skyward sword, super mario 3d land, the legend of zelda

The games company and console maker reports huge numbers from the Black Friday sales rush.

Nintendo hasn’t been doing so great as of late, but most people figured they’d see a pretty nice boost once the holiday season rolled around. Well, the holiday season is here, and so is the predicted Nintendo boost. The company boasted astonishing sales numbers for the Thanksgiving weekend, fueled by Black Friday sales and the recent releases of two very good games.

Nintendo is reporting that since the launch of both games, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has sold over 535,000 copies and Super Mario 3D Land has sold 500,000, both with big surges during the holiday week. The Wii also saw the best Black Friday numbers since its release, with buyers purchasing an astonishing 500,000 units. I’d love to see how Microsoft and Sony did – I’m sure they crushed as well.

Perhaps the most important data for Nintendo, however, is the increased sales of its 3DS handheld unit. Sales of the device tripled in the last week, going up by 325%. The 3DS has now officially sold more units than the original DS managed to snag in its first year of release. Whatever Nintendo needed to happen with the 3DS, it looks like it’s finally happening. The 3DS will likely continue to sell well, with Mario Kart 7 on the horizon.

We’ll just have to wait and see how Nintendo carries this momentum into the holiday season. The Wii has always been a big Christmas buy, and the 3DS is fresh enough to be on some holiday wish lists.

What’s on your holiday wish list? Do you want a Wii, a 3DS, or something else entirely?

[1up]

The games company and console maker reports huge numbers from the Black Friday sales rush.


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Rumours continue to surface on new fighting game for the PS3

Posted Nov 27, 2011 at 8:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: chris molina, ps3 fighting games, sony rumours, sony smash bros, superbot, title fight

Sony appears to be pressing ahead with development of Super Smash Bros. 'esque' title for their Playstation console.


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More 3DS Games Coming to eShop

Posted Nov 24, 2011 at 3:21PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds games, mario kart 7, metroid ii

What, like you’re actually going to spend time with your family this week?

A couple of interesting updates are headed to the Nintendo eShop over the next few weeks. As of the 24th, you’ll be able to download Metroid II: Return of Samus directly to your Nintendo 3DS, Pushmo is scheduled for December and Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword is aimed at January.

The new releases are likely intended to cement the 3DS as a system worth owning, although Pushmo and Sakura Samurai are pretty obscure titles. That being said, Metroid II was one of the best games that ever showed up on the original GameBoy, and it’s certainly worth a look.

Nintendo is making an effort to bring more content to the Nintendo 3DS in the hopes of making it more desirable - the primary complaint with the device (besides the lack of a second analog stick) is that there simply aren’t enough good games currently available.

While most 3DS owners would probably prefer to see some new games released, ports of old classics will just have to do for now – Mario Kart 7 is the last big release of the year.

Is Metroid II enough to sell you a 3DS? I doubt it.

What, like you’re actually going to spend time with your family this week?


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Miyamoto unhappy how Mario Kart 7 was developed

Posted Nov 23, 2011 at 9:06AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart 7, metro prime, miyamoto, mk, mk7, Nintendo, Retro Studios

God is unhappy....


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Two New 3DS Bundles Due This Week

Posted Nov 21, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: ocarina of time, Star Fox, super mario 3d

Pick up a Nintendo 3DS and one of two great games for $200. Party!

The Nintendo 3DS is staging quite a comeback. Faced with skepticism from the industry and a rough launch, the handheld device is quickly outpacing the sales pattern of the original Nintendo DS. As more games come out and the price continues to drop, the 3DS stands ever closer to success. And, to help cement this process into being, Nintendo is launching two more bundles this week.

Here’s the low-down on the two new bundles:

Super Mario 3D Land Bundle - $200

Fire Red Nintendo 3DS

Super Mario 3D Land

Ocarina of Time Bundle - $200

Cosmos Black Nintendo 3DS with Gold Accents

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

$200 is a pretty solid price point for the 3DS, especially when you consider that it’s only about $50 more than the current pricing of the various DS models. The holidays look like they’re going to treat Nintendo quite well, a good thing considering their recent financial woes.

Are you going to buy a 3DS? I feel like this question comes up every few days with all of these bundles and deals – if they make a Star Fox bundle, I’m sold.

[GamePro]

Pick up a Nintendo 3DS and one of two great games for $200. Party!


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Saturday Mash-Up: The Hottest QJ Posts of the Week

Posted Nov 19, 2011 at 7:00AM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: final fantasy xv, PETA, saints row the third

Find out what your fellow readers were talking about in this week’s edition of the mash.

It’s been an interesting week in the world of games, with everything from a stupid PETA scandal to swirling rumors regarding the next console generation. If you haven’t had time to check in on QJ over the last few days, don’t worry – we’ve compiled five of the most commented/jumped/contested posts from the last week for your viewing pleasure. Oh! And we have a new Comment of the Week. Party!

Here they are, in no certain order:

PETA Upset Again, This Time Over Mario

This post addresses PETA’s most recent video game complaint, regarding Super Mario 3D Land’s Tanooki suit. The organization argues that this furry Mario accessory sends the message that it’s okay to wear fur, and they’ve even gone so far as to make their own game where you play as a bloody Tanooki trying to save your skin. Predictably, commenters found this to be a very, very dumb thing.

Next-Gen Consoles On the Way

With Microsoft expected to announce the Loop/720 next year and the Wii U already on the way, next-gen rumors are flying all over the place. Most recently, we learned that a major Sony studio is already developing games with PS4 specs. Comments are a mixed bag here, with some readers excited, some dubious, and some very angry with me for even mentioning the phrase “PlayStation 4.”

Final Fantasy XV May Not Be Turn-Based

One of the producers of the Final Fantasy franchise has gone on record regarding the game shifting away from its turn-based roots, prompting a mix of comments from dismayed to excited. The post also discusses the future of the Final Fantasy franchise. The franchise has hit some rocky times as of late, so the next game (FFXIII-2) has a lot to fix.

PSN Shutting Down at Night for Young Korean Gamers

In Korea, games are serious business. They have a full-fledged professional gaming scene and thousands of people line up to watch the pros go at it. With intense gaming schedules being a part of many young Koreans, the government has instituted a law that forces gamers to log off for six hours a night. Sony is obliging by shutting their service down, and most commenters seem to agree that the law has potential. Weird.

Saints Row the Third Breaks Promise of PS3 Exclusive Content

THQ stated that the PS3 version of Saints Row the Third would have exclusive content, but unfortunately no on in the gaming community seems to have tracked it down. All versions of the game are essentially identical, and THQ didn’t have much to say on the subject. Commenters mostly agree that when a company says it’s going to do something, it should follow through.

So there’s your mash-up. Read ‘em and get to commenting. And, before I forget, it’s time to hand out the very serious and important “Comment of the Week.” This week’s winner is xnamkcor, for his/her comment on the PETA post:

“’PETA claims that the Tanooki suit sends the message that it’s okay to wear fur’

If there was anything I ever agreed with PETA about, it's that furries are bad.”

I think we can all agree with that one.

Find out what your fellow readers were talking about in this week’s edition of the mash.


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Happy Birthday Nintendo Gamecube

Posted Nov 18, 2011 at 9:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: gamecube 10 years, gamecube games, gamecube graphics, gamecubes birthday, Nintendo

Today you turn the big 1 0, lets take a quick look at what your early years were like.


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Ever wanted a real life Mario Kart? Want no more!

Posted Nov 18, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart 7, Nintendo, real luigi kart, real mario kart, west coast customs karts

Both the original Mario Kart and Luigi's Bumble Kart have been made a reality thanks to West Coast Customs and Nintendo as a promotional activity to launch Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS.


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Happy Birthday Shigeru Miyamoto

Posted Nov 16, 2011 at 11:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii Tags: Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, pikmin, Shigeru Miyamoto, super mario bros, wii music

Happy 49th year on the planet Shigeru Miyamoto.


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Pre-Order Saints Row: The Third, Get Team Fortress Outfit

Posted Nov 12, 2011 at 5:35PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: saints row, steam pre-orders, team fortress

Valve continues their recent trend of adding ridiculous costumes and hats to Team Fortress 2 with a Saints Row: The Third costume for your Heavy.

There was a time when characters in Team Fortress 2 looked like characters from Team Fortress 2. Nowadays, most TF2 matches play out like a gathering of the “Club for Silly Hats,” which, honestly, makes the game even more fun. Hate on the hats all you want, the same basic gameplay still fuels an engaging and often hilarious experience.

Valve isn’t showing any sign of slowing TF2 accessory development, and has announced this special costume for your Heavy if you pre-order Saints Row on Steam.

If you’ve ever wanted to charge around Dustbowl with a Luchador mask and diamond boxing gloves, this is certainly the pre-order bonus for you. It’s cute to see developers promoting each other’s games – if only more companies could get in on this sort of thing, the whole industry might be a little more fun. After all, who wouldn’t want a Master Chief costume for their Commander Shepard, or a Mario hat for their Drake?

Right?

Via Joystiq

Valve continues their recent trend of adding ridiculous costumes and hats to Team Fortress 2 with a Saints Row: The Third costume for your Heavy.


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Nintendo 3DS Hits 1.65 Million Sold

Posted Nov 12, 2011 at 3:36PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart 7, nintendo 3ds, skyward sword, super mario 3d land

Though gamers and industry analysts have expressed concerns over the 3DS’s marketability, the handheld is finally making headway after a rocky start.

If you’re one of the people that though the Nintendo 3DS was destined to be a disaster, it looks like you’ll have to put your “Up Yours, Nintendo” shirt away - at least for the next few months. The company has reported that the Nintendo 3DS has moved 1.65 million units in the U.S. since its launch earlier this year, after a much-needed price drop helped to boost sales.

Nintendo is hoping that the 3DS will outstrip sales for its previous handheld, the Nintendo DS, which sold 2.37 million units in its first 12 months. With the holiday season pending, it’s possible they will actually meet this goal.

Another thing fueling the increased demand for the 3DS? Games. Though remakes like Ocarina of Time and StarFox 64 have helped to secure the 3DS a place in the hearts of passionate gamers and early adopters, upcoming titles like Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 are sure to move a few more units. Despite the new titles, Nintendo still has a serious software problem; those two games and Skyward Sword are pretty much all they have going on for the remainder of the year.

It seems like every time Nintendo releases a new console, people argue about whether or not it’s a good idea. The original DS didn’t get much love, if I recall correctly, until the Lite version surfaced, and the now-hilarious quotes from Sony regarding the Wii’s viability should be etched on the back of every PS Move controller shipped. But Nintendo always manages to find a way to make it work (except, you know, that one time) and it looks like the 3DS is here to stay.

Do you have a 3DS? Would you consider buying one based on these new titles?

Via Destructoid

Though gamers and industry analysts have expressed concerns over the 3DS’s marketability, the handheld is finally making headway after a rocky start.


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