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New Super Mario Bros. 2 Launching in August

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:11:01 PDT

Nintendo announced that New Super Mario Bros. 2 will launch in the US in August for the 3DS. There were few details given for the next level in the Super Mario Bros. series, but we know that it will feature Mario, Luigi, and "loads of other favorite characters." It's likely that we'll get a peek at the game in action at this year's E3 expo, but until then, check out the few screenshots in the gallery!

Geek Living Room Finds: Functional Nintendo Controller Coffee Table

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:50:21 PDT

When dealing with a gaming console system, most furniture and decorating solutions focus on one theme: hiding. Sure, tangles of cords are no pretty site, but why does our love of video games need to be tucked away within built-in cabinetry and wicker baskets?

Hide your feelings no more by welcoming the functional (!) Nintendo controller coffee table ($3,500) into your living room. Remove the glass, plug in the retractable cord, and use the joypad and buttons to play favorite NES games of yesterday.

From Etsy shop The Bohemian Workbench, the table is made up of maple, mahogany, and walnut woods. Hand-crafted touches include dovetail joints and legs made in midcentury modern style. The shop is working on a demo video of the controller coffee table in action; in the meantime, peep one more picture of gaming carpentry after the break.

Geek Shot: Stars at the 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:40:26 PST

Geeky stars flooded the stage during Saturday's 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards. Zach Levi played host for the night, Felicia Day looked fantastic in an orange mini dress, Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto accepted the Video Game Hall of Fame Award, and deadmau 5 was on hand to make a musical appearance.

Nintendo Releases New Wii Updates and Bundles

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:36:07 PDT

Looking to get a head start on holiday purchases for the gamer in your life? Nintendo just unveiled two new Wii bundles to get you thinking about a console for your shopping list. Available in stores Oct. 23, the black Wii holiday bundle ($150) includes a black Wii, a black Wii Remote Plus, a black Nunchuk controller, a copy of New Super Mario Bros. Wii game, and a special Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack CD. The updated Wii has been reconfigured to sit horizontally rather than vertically and - bummer! - no longer supports GameCube games.

The standard Wii bundle currently in stores ($150) will still be available for the holiday rush and includes a Wii console (white or black), matching Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controllers, Mario Kart game, and Wii Wheel accessory.

European Wii gamers get their own blue Wii bundle option to be excited for, which is in the theme of the Mario and Sonic 2012 London Olympics game. Included in this bundle available Nov. 18 are also the newly configured blue Wii console, blue Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controllers, and a copy of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. No word yet if the blue Wii will come to the US.

New Details About the Wii U: No DVDs, One Controller at a Time

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:28:59 PDT

We went a little gaga over the Wii U after it debuted at the E3 conference last week, but new details are emerging about what the console is really capable of. Some of which will be music to gamers ears, and others . . . well, let's just say it may not make an upgrade worthwhile. Check out some of the new facts below.

It won't play DVDs or Blu-Rays - Nintendo's president recently confirmed that there will be no DVD or Blu-ray playback for the Wii U, stating that "enough people already have devices that are capable of playing" those formats while listing cost as another roadblock.
But it will be 1080p HD - Thankfully, the Wii U will be light years ahead of the old console, thanks to a better processing chip that will allow HD 1080p viewing.
It will connect with social networks - No word yet on exactly how the Wii U will connect with sites like Twitter and Facebook, but Nintendo admits that there are no two ways about it - the Wii U will be a social experience.
Only supports one Wii U controller - Though you can play the multitude of party games that are made for the Wii system with your friends, the Wii U can only support one Wii U controller at a time. Looks like you'll have to keep passing that touchscreen to the left-hand side. Share and share alike!

Adorable: Robin Williams Waxes Poetic About Zelda

GeekSugar — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:55:05 PDT

I'm a fan of funnyman Robin Williams, but add in the fact that he's a big gamer, and named his daughter after the classic Zelda franchise? Magic. Check out Nintendo's latest spot for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, which stars the bearded comic, his (gorgeous!) daughter, and of course, the game, below. We do wonder though: is that his real house? That's quite a view.

Check Out the Wii U During the Nintendo E3 Presentation

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:31:43 PDT

Nintendo unveiled the exciting new Wii U just a few moments ago at today's E3 press briefing. Want to get a closer look? Click through the gallery!

Here's the Nintendo Wii U Console

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:26:12 PDT

We got a look at the new touchscreen controller for Nintendo's new Wii U system, and I finally caught a glimpse of the actual console during the post-media-brief programming. It looks very sleek with the rounded edges and possibly smaller than the current Wii console. What do you guys think of the Wii U?

Wii U Unveiled at Nintendo's E3 Presentation

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:05:02 PDT

The next Wii console is officially called the Wii U and comes with the predicted 6.2-inch touchscreen controller that we reported earlier this week. Designed to get the entire family in on the gaming action, or just yourself, the Wii U can be used with your TV or by itself as a handheld controller. Not only that, the controller can also be used in conjunction with the games you're playing on your set, as a video chatting device, or as an extension of the web. You can even wirelessly move video from your controller to your TV set with a swipe of your finger. Coming in 2012, learn about some other features you can look forward to with the Wii U below, and see more photos here!

The Wii U can automatically switch from the TV set to the controller without the need for switching inputs.
It comes with two circle pads, control pads, gyroscope, two speakers, microphone, touchscreen, a camera, and trigger buttons.
Games are wirelessly transmitted without lag.
You can use the Wii U on the TV, on the controller, or both.
Use the Wii U to share photos and videos, and browse the web.
You can play the new Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U against a 3DS opponent.
There will be a New Super Mario Bros. Mii that allows your Mii to play along with Mario.
LEGO City Stories, an open world game, will come to the Wii U and 3DS.

Is This the Wii 2 Remote?

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:01:10 PDT

Nintendo isn't making its big E3 announcements until tomorrow, but rumor has it that the mockup of the touchscreen-enabled Wii 2 remote (shown below) is quite similar to the real thing. A Japanese source says Nintendo's next generation console will be equipped with a remote stocked with a camera and a six-inch touchscreen, which will allow players to use the remote like a tablet. Other rumors indicate that you can use the touchscreen in conjunction with the game you're playing on a bigger screen, or play the game right on the wireless controller.

As for the official name of the next Wii? Most of us are calling it Wii 2, but new reports indicate Nintendo could just eliminate all the fuss and simply call it Nintendo.