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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments

For 120 coins, you can order a red or blue suede pouche, which you can see above. According to Nintendo, you can place your Wiimote in the pouche, as well as your DS or 3DS (when it comes out, that is…). The red one turns “warm grey” while the blue one turns “cool gray.” In other words, the pouches are reversible.

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!

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Last night’s rumor regarding a possible Nintendo conference in Europe next month has been confirmed. The company has been sending out invitations to the press for the January 19 event in Amsterdam. As expected, it seems that Nintendo will be revealing the launch date and price of the system, in addition to other information. We only know of one conference next month at the moment, but I’d be shocked if something didn’t happen in North America as well.

Thanks to Pablo and Guillaume for the tip!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, Reviews, Videos | 0 comments

Dear whomever reads this,

You are hereby chosen. Chosen for what, you ask? Chosen to be the guinea pig for my new video style episodic thing nonsense. This means you must watch, and you must analyze the video above, and then comment down below regarding what you thought of it. Consider it a weekly video podcast of sorts, and pay no mind to the shoddy quality of jokes and dialogue; the style is what I’m curious about! I appreciate the feedback, guys!

~Austin

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Wii Remote Wrist Strap Set – 450 coins

A set of four wrist straps for your Wii Remote™ controller. Each color represents the four playable characters on New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

• Set contains 4 official Wii Remote wrist straps
• Wrist strap colors: Yellow, red, blue, and green
• Please use to replace the current wrist strap on your Wii Remote
• Wii Remote Plus not included
• This item will begin shipping the week of 12/27/10

Kirby Patch Set (Saucer & Off-Roader/Kirby & Prince Fluff) – 350 coins per set

Inspired by the game, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, this collectible patch set features Kirby in Saucer and Off-Roader form.

• Set contains two 2.5-inch embroidered patches
• Patches have Peel-N-Stick backing

Check out the rewards here

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, Jasmine G., 18, of Los Angeles, cheers in victory while playing the game ‘Wii Party’ inside Nintendo’s Airstream trailer with Paul M. (left), 24, and Nintendo representative Curtis Farrell, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. Nintendo stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play the game while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, Andre J., 25, and his wife Shani, 21, (right) of Bakersfield, CA enter to win a Wii system and a ‘Wii Party’ game when Nintendo’s Airstream trailer stopped by The Grove in Los Angeles, December 14, 2010. The family-friendly title is now available in time for the holidays. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, video gamers Conan K., 8 (center), Jack G., 10, both of Singapore, and Nintendo representative Russ Levinson, compete with each other in one of 13 unique party game modes in the game ‘Wii Party’, on December 14, 2010. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove in Los Angeles to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, December Rose S., 7, of Los Angeles jumps for joy while playing the game ‘Wii Party’ with Nintendo representatives Curtis Farrell (left), Russ Levinson and her brother Xavier, 5 (behind her), on December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, December Rose S., 7, and her brother Xavier, 5, (right) of Los Angeles, play the game ‘Wii Party’ against Nintendo representatives Curtis Farrell (left) and Russ Levinson, on December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

Source: Nintendo PR

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

004 is yet another strange rating to have come from Nintendo – 001, 002, and 003 are the others. This time around, however, the country of origin is from the USA. So what in the world is the deal with these listings?!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments

First, SEGA’s vice president of sales and marketing Alan Pritchard discussed Sonic Colors…

“[Colours] is our pure Sonic gaming experience. That’s had some high scores. It’s also the highest pre-selling pure Sonic title we’ve had ever. That’s a good indication. With the quality of the game, we’re confident of that. That’s our pure platforming Sonic.”

Pritchard then went on to talk about Sonic announcements in 2011…

“We have some announcements in the early part of next year that will further support and add to this strategy. There will be two of three big Sonic announcements in the early part of next calendar year.”

Well, Sonic Colors deserves those sales if you ask me! I still haven’t had the chance to play it yet, but I’ve mostly heard very positive responses. And let’s hope that one of those Sonic announcements relates to a Nintendo platform!

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Posted on 14 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

“A lot of the so-called ‘action games’ are not made that way. All the time, players are forced to do their utmost. If they are challenged to the limit, is it really fun for them?” – Shigeru Miyamoto

What’s funny is that I was JUST talking about this sort of thing in my Black Ops Wii review (which will go up this weekend). There’s no pacing in it, and it’s all a crazy non-stop bulletslinger from beginning to almost the end of the game. If you’re always pushing someone to their limit and making things as hectic as possible, there’s no pacing or time to enjoy what’s going on in the game around you. It’s all work and no play, really!

“It’s about enjoying something. I used to draw cartoons. I’d just show them to some of my friends, expecting that they were going to appreciate them, that they were going to enjoy reading them. And I haven’t changed a bit about that. When I’m making video games today, I want people to be entertained. I am always thinking, How are people going to enjoy playing the games we are making today? And as long as I can enjoy something other people can enjoy it, too.”

Via ONM