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Caption Contest 15

Tanshin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:22:22 +0000

We finally have a new caption contest! Entries for the image to the right will be taken until June 30th. Is this the actual image? You’ll have to find out!

World Record Mario Hugs

Tanshin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:07:58 +0000

Nintendo Australia has taken a somewhat different approach to marketing today, announcing its plans to celebrate the release of Super Mario Galaxy 2 down under with a hugging competition in Melbourne next week.

The publisher hopes to beat the current world record for the most hugs by a mascot character in 20 minutes by asking as many people as possible to hug Mario during the game’s launch at the Swanston Street EB Games on July 1…

Our Picks From E3

Tanshin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:16:14 +0000

After what was arguably one of Nintendo’s best E3 conferences in the past few years, we’ve got our picks for what we felt were the best games from various gaming categories that were presented. What are some of your picks?

Black Wii Is Now Official

Tanshin — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:11:42 +0000

Nintendo announced today that the Black Wii is being released in the United States. It will include Wii Sports Resort and MotionPlus. They have also announced that the white bundles will also come with Wii Sports Resort and MotionPlus as well. The price remains $199.

REDMOND, Wash., May 3, 2010 – A great value in video games is about to get even better. Starting May 9, Nintendo will add new elements to the baseline Wii™ system package offered at retailers throughout the Americas…

What’s the hold up? Nintendo has an answer

Tanshin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:03:25 +0000

Nintendo declared that the reason behind the recent delays of Metroid: Other M and Sin & Punishment: Star Successor was due to the high standards for the producers and developers involved, according to a statement given to IGN. The company said: “As you may know, this game is the product of a unique partnership…

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Intend to Purchase Available

Tanshin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:25:13 +0000

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is now available under “Intend to Purchase” on Club Nintendo (US). Be sure to register your intent now for extra coins! Keep in mind that the Club Nintendo Year ends on June 30th, so you have until then to reach gold or platinum status if you haven’t already.

New Mario Kart Wii Tournament

Tanshin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:36:54 +0000

A new worldwide MKWii tournament has started in the Mario Kart Channel.

From Nintendo:

Mushrooms on GCN Peach Beach? Ride the trampline mushrooms and complete three laps in this Time Trial! Automatic drift is recommended

New Galaxy 2 Gameplay Video

Tanshin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:27:33 +0000

A new gameplay video of Super Mario Galaxy 2 was revealed by Nintendo World Report/IGN/Nintendo has revealed quite a bit.
1. A new rock suit
2. Some new galaxy footage
3. A golden yoshi to speed across areas that it lights up
4. A sample of the new orchestrations
5. A form of a hub world

Nintendo Announces 3DS

Tanshin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:27:45 +0000

Not long after the announcements of the DSi XL, Nintendo has announced a new breed of the popular handheld, the 3DS (tentative title).

The new handheld will still feature touch control, however it’s screens will now be 3D without the need…

(Note: The image to the right is not a 3DS)

Super Mario Galaxy 2 To Use World Maps

Tanshin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:26:14 +0000

Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Super Mario Galaxy 2 will feature a traditional world map instead of a 3D hub world. The concept of the hub world was first introduced in Super Mario 64, with Peach’s Castle serving as the hub. In Super Mario Galaxy, Rosalina’s Station was the hub world to many of its levels.

When asked about why Super Mario Galaxy 2 now…