November 1, 2009 • 6:51 pm
In a recent interview with the Financial Times Nintendo are currently considering adding free 3G to the next DS.
With the iPhone currently dominating the handset market, giving its plethora of users access to 3G Internet wherever they go, Nintendo’s current wireless access for the DS seems a little draconian. Nintendo is therefore considering adding an extra up front charge to their next iteration of the DS, in exchange for free lifetime 3G access.
“Only people who can pay thousands of yen a month [in mobile phone subscriptions] can be iPhone customers. That doesn’t fit Nintendo customers because we make amusement products. In reality, if we did this it would increase the cost of the hardware, and customers would complain about Nintendo putting prices up, but it is one option for the future.”
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Filed under: DSi, Ds, Nintendo , 3g, Ds, iphone, wireless
October 13, 2009 • 6:25 pm
After Apple declared the iPhone and iPod Touch as “superior” gaming platforms to the Nintendo’s DSi and Sony’s PSP, Nintendo have unsurprisingly seen fit to fire back.
Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America CEO, has responded to Apples criticisms claiming “The DS, with its dual screens, offers an experience that cannot be replicated on a smartphone.”
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October 6, 2009 • 6:11 pm
Those thinking the mighty Rare have given up developing for the Nintendo DS are mistaken if this recent quote is anything to go by.
“I don’t think it’s fair to assume that we’ve permanently quit DS development, but yes, we are focusing on other things at the moment. Natal is a pretty big deal and needs a lot of attention.”
- Rare
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September 17, 2009 • 6:17 pm
President and CEO of Nintendo America, Reggie Fils-Aime, has reiterated again that Nintendo haven’t been ignoring the needs of the ‘core’ gamer.
“…But I think it’s a mistake to say that we’ve ignored the gamer or that we don’t have products for the core gamer. I mean, New Super Mario Bros. has every gamer excited. Just the little tidbits that we’ve shown about the new Zelda for Wii has gamers tremendously excited. We’re going to continue to bring great content both to that experienced player as well as the brand new player, and that’s what we do really well.”
- Reggie Fils-Aime
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Filed under: DSi, Ds, Nintendo, Wii , core gamer, Reggie Fils-Aime
September 16, 2009 • 6:14 pm
The eagerly awaited Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is set to arrive in stores Monday, December 7th.
Spirit Tracks will feature a magical locomotive, which hero Link uses to travel around an equally magical island. Railway-based gameplay will consist of blowing up powder kegs on the tracks and shooing wild animals away with a horn blast. The game will also have numerous puzzles and dungeons.
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September 6, 2009 • 5:59 pm
Six of the top ten software titles in the Japanese charts are currently for Nintendo platforms.
Nintendo is currently dominating the Japanese software charts with an impressive six of the top ten titles for either the Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS/DSi. Nintendo incredulously show no significant signs of slowing down any time soon.
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September 2, 2009 • 6:34 pm
The sequel to the acclaimed Okami is officially coming to the Nintendo DS according to Famitsu.
The new title has been revealed as Okamiden and revered Japanese gaming bible Famitsu is reporting that the game will be available in Japan during 2010. Painting your way through the level using the DS stylus is sure to be a hit.
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August 31, 2009 • 6:22 pm
Nintendo have made significant steps in cracking down on Nintendo DS piracy by hiring Warner Brother’s anti-piracy group.
Nintendo will now be putting more pressure on rogue retailers who sell Nintendo DS flash cards in stores by hiring the ex boss of Warner Brother’s anti-piracy group Neil Boyd.
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August 21, 2009 • 6:19 pm
August 15, 2009 • 6:17 pm
Nintendo of America and the Pokémon Company International have announced today that the long awaited Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are destined for both the United States and Europe during Spring 2010.
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver is now enhanced for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems with updated graphics and sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises. Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version bring dozens of Pokémon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokémon generation – and longtime fans – to catch, train and battle.
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