Pokemon Diamond/Pearl fans in North America who want a free gift of the Darkrai Pokemon can head down to Toys R Us on May 31st and June 1st between midday and 4pm.
To find your nearest Toys R Us store, head over to http://www.toysrusinc.com/tstorelocator.
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Check out this Halo 3 machinima with references to Mario Bros, Starfox, Smash Bros, Pokemon Snap and probably a few other games I missed - it’s really well put together.
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Nintendo is set to reissue the GameCube controller in Japan this month. This time around, it features a 3-meter cord, will only be available in Wii-style white, and will cost 2,000 yen (approximately US$20).
If only Sony treated PlayStation owners so nicely with the DualShock 3.
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Fancy grabbing Super Paper Mario for thirty bucks? Head over to Amazon
Like most gamers, we can’t get enough of the news spewing forth from Nintendo regarding Super Smash Bros Brawl. This video explains the ins and outs of some of the new characters and their home stages. Now, if only the release date didn’t keep getting pushed back…
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Australian gamers have continued their boycott of Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 software into the first week of January. When will it stop?
Bad news for those waiting it out for Super Smash Bros Brawl in the US, as it has been pushed back a month from its past release date. The game is now slated for a March 9 release due to it needing more tweaks. Here is Nintendo America’s statement regarding the delay:
“The launch date for Super Smash Bros. Brawl has shifted a few weeks to March 9. The development is taking slightly longer than expected. As we’re sure you have seen on the Dojo site (www.SmashBros.com), the game contains an unprecedented number of characters, options and experiences. Be sure to keep an eye on the Dojo site for the latest information.”
Those lucky Japanese are on track for a January 29th release, while the UK still have no idea when they will be getting theirs.
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You might have been ecstatic when we reported that Goldeneye was soon coming to Live Arcade, but it’s time to change your Myspace moods to depressed because the game has been put on an indefinite hold. The reason behind the unfortunate turn of events is a licensing disagreement between Microsoft and Nintendo. It’s no wonder really, given Nintendo probably want their legendary game on their own arcade service.
Want even more hurt? The game was only 2 months away from release and included all the maps and weapons of the original. Worst of all it was all set up for online multiplayer.
If you are of the opinion that online petitions have actually achieved anything, then you might want to head over to this one and help reverse the decision.
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Nintendo have taken home an Emmy for excellence in engineering creativity - for the second year in a row. The award recognized their innovative interfaces - the motion controls of the Wii and the touch-screen, dual-screen Nintendo DS.
“The pioneering interfaces for Wii and Nintendo DS reflect our long tradition of seeking new ways to enhance the gaming experience for users at every level,” said Don James, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of operations. “We’re grateful for this award and thank the academy for honoring us a second time.”
Nintendo have issued a statement in response to the score of zero it received from Greenpeace’s “Guide to Greener Electronics.” Nintendo believe the low score is completely unwarranted, citing its “Green Procurement Standards” and compliance with worldwide regulations. Surprisingly they do not mention their Recycling program or the Wii’s low power consumption in their rebuttal. Check after the jump for Nintendo’s statement.
