Tag: Mario Kart
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Nintendo to Release 3DS XL in Limited Edition White & Pikachu Yellow in Time for Christmas
Limited quantities of White and Yellow 3DS XL handheld consoles will be racing their way onto shelves in time for Christmas as Nintendo reveals a trio of portable packages ahead of the busy gift buying period which will also see the anticipated release of its new ‘living room revolution’ the Wii U. The special edition…
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Nintendo Delivers Full-Scale Drivable Mario Kart to US Prize Winner!
Nintendo and Super Mario Kart fans may recall our coverage back in November of a event which took place at the LA Auto Show where Nintendo US boss Reggie Fils-Aimes unveiled a pair of real-life drivable Mario Karts to celebrate the upcoming launch of the title for the portable 3DS console. One of these karts,…
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GEEK 2012: Retro Retreat for Throwback Gamers Starts Today in Kent, England!
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If you’re a avid player of vintage or contemporary gaming and have a bit of time on your blistered hands this half term week, why not check out GEEK 2012 which starts today in the seaside town of Margate, East Kent? The five-day Game Expo East Kent (cleverly abbreviated as GEEK) can be found alongside…
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Nintendo 3DS Gets 3D Video Recording Update
The Nintendo 3DS just recently got a life-saving pair of 1-Ups in the form of Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 proving November was good to the “little portable that could”. And it doesn’t look like the lucky streak will end this month either, as Nintendo has just dropped an update which delivers…
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Kindle Fire Hacked to Run Nintendo 64 Games
If you happen to own the new Amazon Kindle Fire, no doubt you’ll be pleased with what it has to offer. However, if you’re a gaming fan, you may be finding yourself becoming a bit bored with the selection of games currently on offer on the Android-based tablet device. If that’s the case, you’ll be…
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Nintendo 3DS losses now match its profits following Yen value rise
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Japanese games-maker Nintendo’s troubles regarding its 3DS handheld gaming gadget surface again today after it was revealed that the sudden increase in value of the native Yen has meant the console’s recent price drop has cost the company losses equal to its profits. Following a painful public apology from Mr. Iwata himself, Nintendo addressed a…
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Nintendo reveals Mario Kart 7 3DS Steering Wheel – as console price rises in advance of popular titles
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It’s almost time for Mario to come riding in to save Nintendo’s portable 3DS gaming gadget as Mario Kart 7 moves into pole position ahead of its November 28th launch. And with it comes the inevitable tie-ins and add-ons. The first to get the green light is this official Nintendo steering wheel which, just like…
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Iwata says no consideration for Nintendo on Apple iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
Nintendo Boss Satoru Iwata has slammed the rumours that the Japan-based gaming co. is to make a move to mobile platforms – the most discussed being Apple’s iOS. Iwata backs earlier remarks made that Nintendo will not be making any such move, and that developing games for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is (translated)…
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Iwata says no consideration for Nintendo on Apple iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
Nintendo Boss Satoru Iwata has slammed the rumours that the Japan-based gaming co. is to make a move to mobile platforms – the most discussed being Apple’s iOS. Iwata backs earlier remarks made that Nintendo will not be making any such move, and that developing games for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is (translated)…
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Nintendo 3DS gets a 1-UP: Extra thumbstick, pink edition & video recording – also release dates for Super Mario 3D Land & Mario Kart!
So, you remember that Nintendo 3DS second analog pad accessory we saw last week, right? The one that didn’t look too legit.. Yeah – that was the real deal. And it’s now been fully outted by Nintendo, along with a few other goodies and finally the release dates for Super Mario 3D Land and Mario…
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Nintendo 3DS gets a 1-UP: Extra thumbstick, pink edition & video recording – also release dates for Super Mario 3D Land & Mario Kart!
So, you remember that Nintendo 3DS second analog pad accessory we saw last week, right? The one that didn’t look too legit.. Yeah – that was the real deal. And it’s now been fully outted by Nintendo, along with a few other goodies and finally the release dates for Super Mario 3D Land and Mario…
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D-Pad “warping” on 3DS consoles: Are Nintendo portable problems too far out of hand?
Will Nintendo ever catch a break from the snowballing troubles plaguing its 3DS gaming gadget? It seems not – as reports emerge today of a small number of handhelds with buttons becoming warped and worn. Pictures have emerged online of the little gadget’s directional pads with faded paint and detailing, as well as deterioration of…