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MacTodd: The adults might want their own doll more »
Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: I see WiiWaa and all I can think of is the cake the Little Rascals made. more »
jinushaun: Behold, the end of Unity3D? more »
Valkyrie Ice: What is sad is how few people actually see what this represents. This isn't really about gaming. It's about the slow evolution of the smartphone into... more »
abadpun: really!? lamest attention grabbing title ever. You see even if the graphics are better on an iphone, the psp and ds both have a huge advantage that r... more »
SAMtheMAN99: Yet no Mac support yet? more »
vapour: frame rate sucks, controls suck, battery life nonexistent nothing to see here folks more »
TailsNZ: That's all well and good (very good actually!) but even in the 15 second tech demo you can see a major problem with controls (until we evolve to have ... more »
knwldg: Um, no, this won't be the end of the ds or psp, because they have dedicated controls. more »
gloveofpower: Death of DS and PSP, yeah right, not a chance. Two words: D-PAD, BUTTONS. iPhone controls=fail, intolerable crap. I love the iPhone dearly, but I ... more »
m4ximusprim3: battery life: 5 minutes. more »
Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Nothing against the iPhone, but it's more like "Behold, yet another incredible performance demo for the iPhone that will do nothing to even scratch DS... more »
crikerat: I like the tease that we'll be seeing this engine on another mobile platform next year. Most assume it will be Android and that would be a good choic... more »
Aashish Bhagyanagar: this shit is effin revolutionary.....the present iphone's lack of physical buttons will always be a bottle neck for serious handheld gamers. AFAIK , ... more »
gumwrapper: I would love to have a prepaid iPhone if I could use it with Tracfone or T-mobile prepaid. Just telephone & wifi. more »
ea: Instead of calling it a shooter, call it a head crusher. Just pinch their heads with your fingers. more »
met2art: The end of the DS (or PSP)? Hardly. Cost of entry would be a major barrier. Parents will happily buy a DS for the kids, because it's fairly low cost a... more »
Algerad: Who cares about a shooter engine on the iPhone anyway? Yeah it's good to show off its power, but it's a terrible choice for showing off mobile gaming.... more »
zachff: I liken gaming on my iPhone to boobs without nipples. I mean yeah, but really? more »
atrus123: Let's see it on Android, and then I'll be interested. more »

#wii

WiiWaa: Playing With a Wiimote Crammed Down a Stuffed Doll's Throat Isn't as Weird as It Sounds
Check out the trailer for WiiWaa and tell me that this isn't a really good idea. Kids would beg their parents and parents would trample each other to get their hands on one of these interactive dolls. [Wiiwaa via Joystiq]
#jailbreakapps

N64 Emulator Hits Jailbroken iPhones, With Bluetooth Wiimote Support
Last month, ZodTTD, the guy who basically pioneered game emulation on the iPhone, promised us an N64 emulator. Today, that's exactly what he's delivered, with a bonus: Wiimote support, via Bluetooth. More »
#iphone3gs

Behold, the End of the DS and PSP: Unreal Engine 3 Running on the iPhone 3GS
I'm sure you have the same reaction I did, seeing Unreal Engine 3—yes, the same Unreal Engine 3 that powers games like BioShock, Gears of War and Mass Effect—running on the iPhone 3GS: WTFFFFFF. More »
#nintendo

If You Are an Idiot, You May Want to Spend $490,000 in this Nintendo Wii Made of Gold
From the people who brought the iPhone 3GS Supreme to a tasteless assclown, here's the Nintendo Wii Supreme, labeled by the designers as "the world's most expensive games console." Why? Because it's made with 5.5 pounds of solid 22ct gold. More »
#gaming

Hacked Wiimote Used As Water Level Sensor, Saves Scientists $$$
We've all been entertained by Wiimote hackery in the past, but I for one can never tire of the new inventions constantly being cooked up by clever sausages like this guy. More »
#gameannounce

Robotic Hamsters Get Real Activision Games
Activision takes on EA's Littlest Pet Shop with games based on Zhu Zhu Pets, robotic hamster toys with a life of their own. How was I unaware of robotic hamster toys?
#gaming

Nintendo Files Trademark For Zii, Is It The Wii 2 Though?
If Nintendo's follow-up to the Wii is actually called the Zii, I think that's the first mistake right there. But could this mysterious trademark, filed in Japan in October, actually be for the Wii 2, or something else? More »
#nintendo

Nothing Says I Love You Like Pink And Blue Wii Remotes
While announcing its early 2010 software lineup this morning, Nintendo also announced a February 14th North American release date for the pink and blue Wii remotes, giving the significant others of Nintendo fans the perfect Valentine's Day gift idea.
#roundups

It's Been a Good Week in Video Games
Updates to Diablo II, porn star gamer dating tips and the total of taxpayer dollars going to funding the Army's video game—all great stories you can read over on Kotaku this week: More »
#nintendo

Pretend You've Got a DSi XL With This Datel Japan Sound Speaker
Simulate the experience of owning a DSi XL months before it goes on sale outside of Japan, with this Datel Japan DSi sound speaker. More »
#gaming

NES Controller Soap Imbues You With Mountain Dew
The Mountain Dew scented oil in these NES controller soaps probably won't attract an ideal mate, and there's absolutely no way that D-Pad feels good on one's more sensitive regions. But hey, nostalgia! $34 for 4. [Etsy via ChipChick]
#infographic

Whatever You Do This Christmas, Don't Buy a Japanese Child a Console
PS3? Wii? Xbox 360? If you were to buy any of these systems for a Japanese child this Christmas, they'd be sorely disappointed. Game consoles are the LAST thing on their list—literally. So what do they want? More »
#gaming

Poor Melting Game Boy
You cursed brat! Look what you've done! I'm melting! melting! Oh, what a world! What a world! Who would have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness? Oooooh, look out! I'm going! Oooooh! Ooooooh! More »
#nintendo

Hark Back to the Good Ol' Days With the Portable N64
Forget the DSi XL, Nintendo should look to the past for its next handheld console. Or, just commission the modder-maestro Zenlock for a heap of portable N64s, so we can revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in style. More »
#review

Nintendo DSi XL Review: Super Size Me
The Nintendo DSi LL, (DSi XL in the West) is the latest addition to the hugely successful Nintendo platform. "LL" is the Japanese equivalent of "XL", or "extra large". But is bigger really better? More »
#wii

Friiboard Makes The Wii Balance Board Better For Skateboarding and Snowboarding Games
I'll be dammed if a simple convex piece of plastic is worth $45, but if you are a huge fan of skateboarding and snowboarding games, the Friiboard looks like it will bring more realistic movement to the Wii Balance Board. More »
#iphoneapps

Super Mario Bros iPhone App Makes Your Life a Mario Level
iRwego, a sort-of-cleverly named iPhone app, may not have a very long lifespan, since it's not approved by Nintendo. But I hope it stays—it soundtracks your life as if it were a Mario game. More »
#wii

Nintendo Activates the Wii Spigot, Traps More Mario in Pipes
It took Nintendo years to reach Wii production levels that could satiate the public, and now that they have, Nintendo needs to scale back production, hard. More »
#nokia

Nokia Gets Busted Showing Off N900 SNES Emulator
Alright, Nokia. We know you've ben hurting since N-Gage passed away, but apparently in your despair you forgot that Nintendo wouldn't take kindly to a promo video featuring emulated SNES games. Oops! More »
#data

Girls Play With Wiis
80 percent of female primary console players—the main person who plays the console—do their gaming on a Wii. just 11 percent use an Xbox 360 and 9 percent play a PS3. Does that say more about girls, the Wii or Xbox 360 and PS3? [Kotaku]
#netbooks

NES Netbook
If you don't have at least one NES-style accessory incorporated into your daily routine, you've haven't just failed us, you've let down everyone who ever believed in you. Score this NES netbook case for $50. [Etsy via Lilliputing via UberGizmo]
#nintendodsixl

Inside Nintendo's DSi LL
Yesterday we saw how the DSi LL (or XL, as it will be known in the US) compares to the Sony PSP-3000. Yeah that 4.2-inch screen is freakin' huge. Now here's a look under the hood. Controller board porn! More »
#nintendo

Nintendo DSi LL vs PSP-3000: FIGHT!
I remember how everyone slammed the PSP because it was huge. Let's see how that brick called Nintendo DSi LL—how much stupider can this product name get?—compares to the Sony PSP-3000. More »
#gaming

By Royal Decree, the Official Food of My Kingdom Is Now Hot Pockets!
This is a seven-foot-tall throne made entirely of Famicom (NES) cartridges. Whoever sits in it becomes king for the day of the fantastical realm of Sadtopia. [Erick Kwiecien via Make]
#mods

Let's Count the Ways NES Modders Have Decimated My Fondest Childhood Memories
So a new, potentially very popular Mario title comes out today. Sweet, sweet nostalgia. To celebrate, let's revisit all the 2009 NES hacks and mods that have, thus far, utterly destroyed or otherwise corrupted my most cherished memories, shall we? More »
#addon

DSi Studio Kit Can Start Your Kid On a Path of Photography and Drugs Early
The DSi's camera is probably the lowest-quality camera device you can buy today that can still counts as a camera. But, it's still a camera, and your kids might enjoy making their photos slightly more interesting than the default shots. More »
#nintendo

Handmade Portable Gamecube Sports Dangerous Buzz Saw Disc Drive
Imagine if you'd spent the last 90 hours of TV watching doing something more productive. Could you have built this lovable-but-treacherous portable Gamecube? (Probably not, so don't quit your current "hobby.") More »
#blockquote

Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime Quashes Wii HD Rumors
The big man himself says rumors of a Wii HD with Blu-ray player and 1080p are a non-starter. With the 360's Natal and the PS3's motion-wand on the way, Nintendo better have something besides vitality sensors planned. [GameTrailersTV via TechRadar]
#hacks

SNEGENES P Combo Mod Comes with Plenty of Junk in the Trunk
From the front this threesome looks pretty hot. Clear case with bright LEDs, original SNES buttons, and the ability to play three great systems on to go. All great. But what's going on in the back? More »
#lego

The Perfect Lego NES Only Plays Bricked Tetris
This full scale Lego NES reproduction is exactly like the original, complete with video and audio connectors, gamepads with flexible cables made out of solid pieces, pushable buttons, and a working front-loading mechanism to insert the included Tetris cartridge. More »
#imagecache

Ok, But Which Device Is Better at Smashing Through Walls?
The DSi shatters and fragments, which is more effective at maiming and disabling a target. On the other hand, the N97 remains whole, for greater penetration through tough surfaces. Both, however, are fun to look at. More »
#nintendo

iPhone 3GS to Be Unofficially Renamed Nintendo iPhone 3GSN64
Zodttd, the developer who brought us GBA4iPhone, has announced plans to release a N64 emulator for the device. But does the 3GS have enough power? Maybe. More »
#nintendo

Mario Costume with Built-In Sounds Effects Will Satisfy All Nintendorks, Including Myself
I know someone who apparently can't resist the attraction of Mario. I can't blame her. I don't know if it is the mustache or the mushrooms, but I share the feeling. That's why I like this sound-enabled Mario costume. More »
#humor

Wii Xbox 360 to Make Shooters More Accessible to Non-Gamers

Like Wii Music before it, Nintendo's upcoming Wii Xbox 360 takes something that once required skill to be good at and lowers the bar for entry. Finally, your mom can kick ass at Call of Duty! More »
#nintendo

Next Nintendo Handheld May Come with Free 3G Wireless
Nintendo is considering taking a page from the Kindle playbook and offering free 3G wireless web access with its next handheld console (next gen, not yet another DS version), according to company president Satoru Iwata. More »
#nintendodsixl

Video: First Good Look at the Larger Nintendo DSi XL
The DSi LL (or XL, as it will be known in the US early next year) made its first TV appearance in Japan overnight, and yep, that 4.2-inch screen is lookin' pretty big. More »
#nintendo

Why Nintendo Had to Slash the Price of the Wii
It's time for Nintendo to resort to its classic rainbow strategy to sell more Wiis: Its net profit for the past six months fell by 50 percent, almost perfectly matching a near 50 percent drop in Wii sales. More »
#nintendodsi

Nyko's Zoom Lens for the DSi Now Available, Still Seems Like Overkill
Not to sound phallic, but things keep growing bigger on the DSi. Nintendo confirmed the new 4.2-inch screen DSi LL earlier today, and now Nyko's 8x optical Zoom Case is finally getting pushed out the door. More »
#rumor

Netflix Streaming Coming to Wii Next, Naturally
Netflix is finally, officially about to hit the PS3, leaving the Wii as the odd console out. Well, besides past hints and the whole "duh" aspect, StreamingMedia swears that the Wii is next, and has seen pitchas to prove it. More »
#rumor

Jumbo 4-Inch Nintendo DSi Coming This Year
A new DSi? Oh, of course—it's only been a year since the original launched, and we're talking about Nintendo. Nikkei says a fresh DSi is coming with a 4-inch screen, for the same price as the current one. More »

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