Mario Bros. Plumbing Gets A Classy T-Shirt

Nothing helps simultaneously hide and announce your nerdiness like an understated gaming t-shirt.

It's easy to make a video game t-shirt that just has a main character emblazoned on the front, but classy designs like this are the one that always make me take notice. Created by Wirestyle, this is a timeless print that proves your nerd cred, without turning you into a pariah.

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Japanese charts: 3DS regains lead

The 3DS is back again at number one in the Japanese hardware charts for the week covering September 12th to 18th. Nintendo's lastest handheld manage to move 58,837 units for the week, up from last weeks 49,076. The PS3 slide down one spot to number two, with the PSP taking the third spot.

Here's Media Create's top 10 hardware sales chart for the week ending September 18th, with last week's sales in parentheses::

3DS: 58,837 (49,076)PS3: 36,061 (64,786)PSP: 25,122 (25,391)Wii: 15,406 (10,743)DSi LL: 2,869 (2,882)DSi: 2,234 (1,957)PS2: 1,317 (1,386)Xbox 360: 1,295 (1,219)DS Lite: 78 (51)PSP Go: 7 (13)
On the software side, Square Enix's Dragon Quest Collection debuted on top of the charts, selling 263,398, enough to push back last week's number one, Tales of Xillia, down one spot to number two.

Here's Media Create's all platforms sales chart for the week ending September 18th, with last week's sales in parentheses:

[WII] Dragon Quest Collection (Square Enix, 09.15.11): 263,398 NEW![PS3] Tales of Xillia (Namco Bandai, 09.08.11): 47,297 (572,902)[PS3] Resident Evil Revival Selection (Capcom, TBA): 17,614 (111,382)[WII] Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, 06.25.09): 15,109 (552,116)[WII] Everyone's Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo, 07.21.11): 14,647 (452,560)[PS3] Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. (Capcom, 08.25.11): 13,230 (374,013)[NDS] Atsumete! Kirby (Nintendo, 08.04.11): 10,888 (219,156)[N3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time 3D (Nintendo, 06.16.11): 10,504 (380,138)[PSP] Grand Knights History (MMV, 09.01.11): 10,078 (94,419)[PSP] Monster Hunter Diary Poka Poka Felyne Village G (Capcom, 08.10.11): 9,378 (192,720)[PSP] Hot Shots Golf 5 PlayStation 3 the Best (SCEJ, 09.08.11): 8,454 (20,812)[N3DS] Super Pokemon Rumble (Pokemon, 08.11.11): 7,698 (161,645)[PSP] Gekka Ryouran Romance (Idea Factory, 09.15.11): 6,948 NEW![PS3] Dunamis 15 (5pb., 09.15.11): 5,970 NEW![WII] Super Sentai Battle Ranger Cross (Namco Bandai, AUT 11): 5,739 (22,196)[PSP] Uta no Prince Sama Repeat (Broccoli, 08.11.11): 5,659 (73,285)[NDS] Pokemon Black & White (Pokemon, 09.18.10): 5,202 (5,308,519)[PS3] Resistance 3 (SCEJ, 09.08.11): 5,136 (25,478)[PS3] Call of Duty Black Ops Dubbed Version Budget Version (Square Enix, 09.01.11): 5,077 (20,414)[NDS] Winnie-the-Pooh 100 Acre Forest Cooking Book (Disney Interactive Studio, 09.15.11): 5,064 NEW!.

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Upcoming Games

Check out the list of new games that will soon be dropping in your local game shops as well as your favorite digital marketplace as the last week of September rolls out.

Coming down for the week of September 25th to October 1st are a slew of new sequels, some revamp classics and new expansions. Highlights for the week includes the long awaited HD release of Resident Evil Code Veronica and the epic ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection. For die hard football (or soccer) fans, FIFA 12 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 will also be available along with the latest video game adaptation of the X-Men comic book series.

333,000 Games
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneViva Media

Airline Tycoon 2
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenKalypso Media

Air Conflicts
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenKalypso Media

Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland
PS3 - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenTecmo Koei

Big Foot: King of Crush
Wii - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneZoo Games

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenActivision

Child of Eden
PS3 - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneUbisoft

Driver: San Francisco
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenUbisoft

Dungeons: the Dark Lord
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenKalypso Media

Ferrari: The Race Experience
Wii - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneConspiracy

Gem Smashers
Wii - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneSVG Distribution

FIFA Soccer 12
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, PSP - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneElectronic Arts

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection
PS3 - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenSony

Janes Advance Strike Fighters
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenMaximum Family Games

John Deere
Wii - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneZoo Games

Maximum Racing: Super Karts
Wii - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneMaximum Family Games

Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
Xbox 360, PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - MatureBethesda Softworks

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, PSP - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneKonami

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD
PS, Xbox 360 - September 27, 2011ESRB - MatureCapcom

Sid Meier's Civilization V: Game of the Year Edition
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - Everyone2K Games

Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
DS - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneXseed

Star Ruler
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - EveryoneVisco Entertainment

Summoner War
3DS - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenZoo Games

The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard
PC - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenTurbine

X-Men: Destiny
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS - September 27, 2011ESRB - TeenActivision
Some pretty exciting titles there folks that will keep you occupied for the whole week. Base on the lineup above, which games are on your target list?

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Zen Pinball Coming To 3DS

Zen Studios, masters of the virtual pinball art, are bringing their talents to Nintendo's handheld this fall.

Zen Studios is bringing its Zen Pinball series to the Nintendo 3DS via the eShop this fall. The game will offer hot seat multiplayer, online leaderboards and four different tables on which to flip your balls into various receptacles.
Earth Defense is a sci-fi themed table that pits the player against invading aliens in an attempt to defend Earth. Shamen sees players masting the art of nature sorcery. Excalibur is an Arthurian-themed table. And Eldorado sees players uncovering the mysteries of ancient civilization by flipping balls into holes.
The game's release on 3DS will mean that the developer has at least one pinball game on each of the "big three's" platforms -- Pinball FX and Pinball FX 2 on Microsoft's 360, Zen Pinball and Marvel Pinball on Sony's PS3 and now Zen Pinball 3D on Nintendo's 3DS. A version of Zen Pinball is also available for Nvidia Tegra-equipped Android smartphones and tablets.
"Releasing Zen Pinball on a Nintendo platform marks an amazing milestone for Zen Studios," said Mel Kirk, VP of marketing and PR. "We are really excited for Nintendo fans to experience one of our greatest passions -- the timeless game of pinball. Playing pinball in 3D is killer. It's like the game has been totally reinvented, and a whole new world opens up right before your eyes."
Zen Pinball 3D will release via the eShop this fall for an as yet undisclosed price.

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Tetris is Back Again, This Time on 3DS

Unsurprisingly, Nintendo's latest handheld is set to receive its own special version of Tetris, featuring more game modes than ever before.

One of the best things about Tetris on the original Game Boy was its simplicity and purity. You simply played Tetris, and you didn't have to worry about time limits, powerups, "holding" pieces -- it was just you against the ever-accelerating storm of falling blocks, or occasionally a friend.
Subsequent versions of Tetris over the years have added more and more in the way of different game modes. Some of these have been quite fun, and some more friendly to short play sessions, but I certainly always find myself returning to the traditional "Marathon" mode before long.
Enter Tetris Axis for 3DS, which offers 20 game modes, thankfully including Marathon. Alongside this, you can battle against the computer, compete against up to seven friends in a selection of "party game modes," play with powerups in Fever mode and even play Tetris in augmented reality using the 3DS' cameras.
Tetris Axis also offers online play for up to 8 players and SpotPass functionality, allowing players to acquire new items for Fever mode.
The game, developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo, is set to launch on 3DS on October 2. Find out more here.

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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Available for Free from September 28

Good news for DS and 3DS owners as Shigeru Miyamoto confirms that an enhanced edition of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords will be available for free very soon.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords was a side dish to the excellent Game Boy Advance version of A Link to the Past, but it offered some entertaining multiplayer challenges in its own right. One drawback of it, however, was the fact that you couldn't play it by yourself, making those who didn't have GBA-toting friends living nearby miss out on a fun experience.
With the upcoming free rerelease of the game for DSiWare, Nintendo is fixing that particular problem by adding a new single player mode in which players control two Links. On top of this, new levels have been added to the existing game content, allowing players to unlock new skills for their Link. Beating the challenging Hero's Trial area will unlock the Hurricane Spin move, while Realm of Memories is made up of locations from past Zelda titles. Completing the latter unlocks the Master Sword for use.
Nintendo hasn't specifically said that the game will offer online play -- the wording they use is that "two to four players wirelessly connect their Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS systems," suggesting that it may be local wireless play only. At least you won't need to remember where you put your Link Cables, however.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition will be available for a limited time only, starting on September 28 and remaining available until February 20 of 2012. It'll be completely free for everyone able to access DSiWare.

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Preparing For The Wii U

The moment these games enter the market, they are expected to disappear from the racks. For these fiends associated with fear-inducing, intense game play, Darksiders 2 shall be certain to prove acceptable. For people expecting to creep stealthily through war-torn and enemy-filled roadways and undergrounds, Metro: Last Light definitely will leave you in shock. And with anyone else who's seeking to be the commander of all that's cute and obedient, or the commander of all that is shell-shocked and sleepless, Pikmin 3 and Battlefield will deliver players the chance to experience it all.

Battlefield commands bravery. It needs stratagem. It thirsts for the blood which runs cold, skin that nourishes off shrapnel, and pinpoint precision. Players need to stock up on the heavy artillery, commit a burst into the frontlines, dash for cover, and manage to nevertheless wear a grin that's hungry for even more towards the end of the day.


Metro: Last Light absorbs the participant into a surrounding so enshrouded in darkness, so coated in weird, so surrounded in absolute, skin-tingling intensity that one can hardly ever expect to look at the sunlight again. Or simply, never need to see the light again.

Darksiders 2 applies the war-fanatic in the middle of one of the most larger-than-life struggles of all time-the one involving heaven and hell. Along with a war of such divine proportions, a fight up against the underworld, immortal and immoral creatures, it can help playing as the greatest feared troops of all time-Death.


Pikmin 3 provides a formula that is one part sweet, one part soft and cuddly, and one part colorful-a formula  which in conclusion, equates to about the most addicting and amazing titles heading to the Wii U. Being in command will probably have never been so sweet.

The urges regarding these types of Wii U video games are usually so nasty they should make a Nintendo patch, or even a pack of gum. Allow me to share some of the most tantalizing, potential-packed video game titles to hit the Wii U this fall. It's a blend of their own personal storylines, characters, and also game play that gives each of these game titles some of the most highly regarded and recognized video games on the way. Not just that, although the type of game play in every game claims to pack a punch with the state of the art Wii U controller, performing together along with the tireless forearms and thumbs of each gamer to generate a entirely, addictive game playing adventure.

Wii U Video game titles guarantees complete and up-to-date facts and techniques and explanations on all the Wii U games that will be on its way to the video games industry.

Nintendo's

The Wii U is Nintendo's upcoming gaming console which can be a successor of Nintendo Wii gaming console. This gaming console is scheduled to launch the subsequent year probably close to June. It promises HD visuals that is supposed to exceed those of the  Sony's PS3 along with Microsoft's Xbox 360. Also, the main selling point has to be the unique controller. However, now that Sony announced that the upcoming Playstation Vita (PS Vita) are also able to provide as a controller pertaining to the PS3, it seems that the Nintendo Wii U has received its direct rival even before being released. In addition, Sony has been presenting the superiority with the visuals and images of PS Vita. It looks like Nintendo has got to rethink their system. After all, it's a negative idea to only target a console's controller, which is exactly what Nintendo is doing so far for its upcoming console. Now that the PS Vita will double as a controller for the PS3 as well as an independent handheld console, what will Nintendo's upcoming strategy be?

DSi XL, Still the Same Price as a 3DS, Gets Pink as a New Color

The super-sized model of the DSi is getting a new color this month, Nintendo today announced. And like the existing colors (Bronze, Midnight Blue and Burgundy), it will cost $169.99.
Some people might find it strange that Nintendo has the DSi line of systems co-existing alongside the 3DS, but what might be even stranger is that the DSi XL costs the same as a new 3DS following the latter's price drop last month. The XL was previously priced at $189.99 and, along with the regular DSi, had its price slashed by $20 last September.
The brand-new color is officially called Metallic Rose (because "pink" just won't cut it). It will be available on Sunday, September 18 and comes with several pieces of pre-installed software: Flipnote Studio, Brain Age Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, and Photo Clock.
The XL's existence was first rumored in late 2009 and was released that November in Japan as the DSi LL, selling 103,000 units in just two days. It's quite the large device and was meant to be spectator-friendly; Nintendo did its best to make it clear it wasn't just for old people.
Nintendo's press release mentions there are still reasons to buy a DS. Kirby: Mass Attack is out one day after the new system on September 19, and Professor Layton and the Last Specter was recently confirmed for a U.S. release on October 17 (complete with the 100-hour RPG London Life). It fails to mention any other games, but there are more DS titles in the coming months such as Aliens: Infestation, Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns (a 3DS version also exists), Solatorobo: Red the Hunter (you can see XSEED's Jessica Chavez blog about localizing it here on 1UP), Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
It is worth noting that all DS games are playable on 3DS, so unless you have some real need for the DSi XL's bigger screens -- at 4.2 inches they're almost two times the size of the DS Lite's screens -- there's not much of a reason to go for the XL over a 3DS.

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The Strength of the Nintendo 3DS

The general mood towards Nintendo, if industry analysts and investors are to believed, is somewhat grim. In the aftermath of the company's pre-TGS press conference, commentary seemed restricted to how the 3DS is doomed to fall before the iPhone and PlayStation Vita. Despite the 3DS selling reasonably well since its launch, and having strong sales since the August price drop, many seem eager to label the system as a failure.
The attitude is a bit remarkable. There's no denying Nintendo has made some mistakes, but at the end of the day, content is king. Last week the company rolled out a flood of titles, adding to what has to be considered a very strong lineup by any standard. The following is a partial list of what is due out for the system in the near future, plus one or two notable games on the horizon. A few Nintendo DS games have even made the cut, as they can and should be considered as part of the 3DS's roster heading into the holiday season.

Platform: DS
Release Date: Out Now
Genre: Touch-Based Action/Platforming
One of the newest releases for the Nintendo DS, Kirby Mass Attack is a revelation in terms of clever, innovative touch-based gameplay. The idea of controlling Kirby with a stylus is nothing new, but true to Nintendo style, the gameplay execution is a thrill.
Platform: 3DS
Release Date: Out Now
Genre: Shooter
Another game that's already in stores, Star Fox is the latest Nintendo 64 title to hit the Nintendo 3DS. Just as with Ocarina of Time earlier this year however, this remake is excellent, featuring significantly upgraded graphics and an expanded multiplayer mode. Most importantly, the gameplay holds up, and it's awesome.
Platform: DS
Release Date: October 11
Genre: Action
Aliens is the one game coming to the DS this fall that you probably didn't think twice about and weren't planning on buying. But you should think about it, and you should buy it. A "Metroid-vania" style adventure from WayForward, Infestation is a fine example of why 2D gaming should always be around.
Platform: DS
Release Date: October 17
Genre: Puzzle
We've seen several Professor Layton entries thus far, but that doesn't make them any less enjoyable. A prequel to the previous three Layton games, and the start of its own trilogy, Last Specter should prove fascinating to fans of the franchise. It also includes a 100 hour RPG, so prepare to spend a lot of time on Layton next month.
Platform: 3DS
Release Date: November 2011
Genre: Platformer
We still don't quite know when Sonic Generations will hit the Nintendo 3DS, but we're looking forward to it all the same. Its Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 cousins have really blown us away, and our limited time with the 3DS version has us rather impressed. Brace yourself for the best 3DS grass you've ever seen.
Platform: 3DS
Release Date: November 13
Genre: Platformer
A 3D Mario that plays like its 2D predecessors? The return of the Tanooki suit and other classic Mario power-ups? The next Mario sounds like a bold experiment for Nintendo, but we have faith it's going to deliver like every other major installment. As excited as we are for Zelda, Mario is beginning to command an equal amount of attention.

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New 3D Classics Game TwinBee Now Out on 3DS

The latest 3D Classics title has been released on the 3DS eShop today. TwinBee is a vertical-scrolling shooter that started out in arcades before being brought to the Famicom (NES) in Japan. It was never brought to North America on that platform, but we did get the arcade version as a part of Konami Classics: Arcade Hits for DS in 2007, albeit under the name RainbowBell. It's also available on the Xbox Live Arcade's Game Room and on PSP. As a part of the 3D Classics line, it can be played in 3D and costs $4.99.
That's the lone new 3DS-only title this week, although owners of the system can also check out a pair of new DSiWare game. Escape Trick: Ninja Castle is an action game where you solve puzzles for $4.99. The other new one is Break Tactics, a strategy game with some RPG elements that will also run you $4.99.
On WiiWare, there is a demo of racing game 3D Pixel Racing (where everything looks like it was built out of Lego-style blocks) to be checked out before dropping 500 points ($5) on the full version. And there's a brand-new 1,000-point ($10) Aya and the Cubes of Light, a 3D platformer that almost looks a bit like Crush without the crushing mechanic.

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The Interrogation Room: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

By Ryan Scott and Eric Neigher | Jun 8, 2011 Triforces nd princesses and Ganondorfs and magical MacGuffins. Oops, spoiler.Welcome to the Interrogation Room, GameSpy's signature pre-release game coverage format. Here, a GameSpy editor (typically one who's relatively in-the-dark about the game in question) grills his peers for information on a hotly anticipated game -- hopefully with more entertaining results than the typical boilerplate preview would provide.
Eric Neigher, Contributing Editor: So, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Cool, right? What's new about this particular Zelda for Wii? Did you get to kill Ganon?
Ryan Scott, Executive Editor: I didn't get to kill Ganon (although hey, let's be honest, you know he's the bad guy). I did, however, get some hands-on time with Skyward Sword's motion controls, which included things like looking around by waving the Wii-mote, aiming the bow with the Wii-mote, swinging the Wii-mote like a sword, and using the Wii-mote for one of those awkward motion-controlled flying sequences that we all want to see their designers burn in the ninth ring of Hell for.

Eric Neigher: Sounds like the Wii-mote might not be the best fit for this particular game. Does it include an option to just use a GameCube controller? Also, what can you say about the story of Skyward Sword? What the hell is a Skyward Sword?
Ryan Scott: I didn't get to delve too deep (I played a stupid flying race, a bit of a dungeon, and a boss battle), so I don't know what all's available option-wise -- I'm sure Nintendo just has motion controls on the agenda with their demos here, since we're all supposed to think motion controls are awesome, right? In any case, I hear that the titular Skyward Sword is supposed to be one and the same with the series' ubiquitous Master Sword -- and this is supposed to be some kind of Master Sword origin story. The portions I played weren't too heavy on plot, though -- just motion controls of varying annoyance levels.
Eric Neigher: So I take it you weren't too high on the game -- a rarity, given your usual Nintendo enthusiasm. Did anything stand out as enjoyable and/or good? Better, even, than previous Zelda titles?
Ryan Scott: The art style's pretty cool, though I'm sure most interested gamers have seen that by now. It's sort of a cross between The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' realistic-ish character models and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's cel shaded design. But the motion controls really bugged me, man. It feels so unnecessary and forced in games like this, you know? Anyway, damn, I'm being a Debbie Downer here. Assuming Nintendo includes some alternative control options (and why shouldn't they, since they sure existed in previous Zelda games!), it seems like it'll be... well, another fun Zelda adventure. Again, I don't know much about what's going on story-wise, but Zelda seems to be some sort of lovely island girl this time around (as opposed to royalty), and I can only imagine that she gets kidnapped somehow, because what else is she gonna do?

Eric Neigher: Cool, cool. I like my island girls. Did you get a chance to encounter any new and/or familiar enemies? Any bosses we should look out for? What tricks and items did you get a chance to use? The famous hookshot, perchance?
Ryan Scott: I messed around with the bow which, in terms of mechanics, isn't even as cool as the bow in Wii Sports Resort. So, that sucks. Link also has a flying beetle that you can navigate through alcoves to trigger switches in -- you guessed it -- a motion-controlled aerial minigame. Alas, no hookshot. But I bet I know how I'll aim it when I do get a chance to use it. I wonder if I'll make a wide swinging motion with my arm! Speaking swinging motions, the boss that I fought -- some David Bowie-looking demon with a sword -- was some arrogant I'm-gonna-act-like-the-real-villain-until-Ganon-comes-along kind of guy. He kept deflecting my awkward sword swings and then destroying me with a bunch of newfangled danged magic, so I was probably supposed to employ some mechanic (or fancy Wii-mote-manship) that I just didn't know about.
But alas, my swinging arm is all tired out now. Thanks, Zelda... I hope this turns out to be more enjoyable than the time you tried to "help" me fight Ganon at the end Wind Waker and wound up killing me about six times with your bow instead. Fingers crossed. On an analog stick. Without any mandatory. motion controls.

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Nintendo Wii U Hands-on Impressions

By Ryan Scott and David Wolinsky | Jun 8, 2011 We take Nintendo's new device for a spin. Here's what we think so far!We've gotten our hands on Nintendo's new Wii enhanced controller/doohickey, the Wii U. We're still not entirely sure how to classify it yet, but we've definitely developed a few early impressions. Read on as two of our editors sound off from the E3 Expo 2011 show floor.
David Wolinsky, Contributing Editor: So, for a moment, let's put aside the whole "is it a console or a controller?" confusion and cut right to the quick: What are your first impressions of Nintendo's Wii U? What potential do you see in it? Is your core aching all these hours later?
Ryan Scott, Executive Editor: I've been describing the Wii U to people as "an iPad with buttons." I think the concept of this touchscreen tablet controller (or... whatever) is pretty cool, but we just have no idea what they're going to do with it. A lot of the "games" we saw were glorified tech demos and trailers -- understandable at such an early stage, of course, but it leaves a lot of unanswered questions. What did you think?

David Wolinsky: I don't know what to think! I'm so mystified by Nintendo's new device and its applications that it seems unfair to render judgment upon it. I don't think Nintendo was being coy in its press conference yesterday, but it sure did gloss over a lot of fundamental facts. I think this didn't irk you as much as it did me, but I was repeatedly told essentially "you're doing it wrong" by the Nintendo staffers. I wasn't standing in the correct posture. I wasn't moving correctly with the device. Maybe this isn't as much an issue to today's younger gamers, but to folks who grew up with non-motion controllers, I suspect they'll encounter the same initial hurdle of just getting used to it. Speaking of, the first demo we tried was Battle Mii, a sort of Metroid deathmatch where two players are on the ground and the Wii U user is in a giant ship. First and foremost, did you have fun trying out the Wii U on it?
Ryan Scott: It took a bit of getting used to, and I don't think I had quite the same level of problems you did (although turning from side to side using the Wii U's built-in accelerometer was mildly annoying) -- but I had fun with it. I think it worked really well; I certainly liked the Wii U portion of Battle Mii more than I liked the Wii-mote portion. And, I should mention, I totally killed you on both sides of this game. How did you feel after you finished playing it?
David Wolinsky: Hey, I know what side my bread is buttered on: I have to let the boss win! Seriously though, despite the initial awkwardness, I gotta say, I am optimistic about the Wii U's future. The Wii-mote has felt unnatural from the very beginning, but this basically transforms your TV into the DS' top screen. I didn't use the Wii U long enough to get used to its controls, but I can tell that after a couple of hours with it, that won't really be an issue. I didn't have an "aha!" moment like the first time I swung my racket in Wii Sports, but it's cool. The real question, in my view, is whether Nintendo makes good on the device's many applications shown at the press conference yesterday. This is a company that's historically backed out of a lot of promises (Wii Vitality Sensor, where are you?) and dropped support for things very quickly. Remember the Game Boy Micro? How about the Game Boy Printer? And do you care that the Wii U will supposedly double as a video phone?
Ryan Scott: No, that's what the Internet is for, if you're into that sort of thing. Do you care that Nintendo didn't firmly clarify whether this thing would prompt a new HD Wii system? Or whether we'll actually have a functional multiplayer gaming network to play Nintendo games on? The lack of talk about these two things really disappointed me.

David Wolinsky: Yeah, I noticed they didn't clarify those things either, and that's quite damning. I really had high hopes for Nintendo to reaffirm its position as being both innovative and savvy this week, but this doesn't quite cut it. They mentioned games like Batman: Arkham City and Darksiders II would be hitting the Wii U, but how? Do we need to buy another console to play those games? Arkham City comes out in a few months, and the Wii U isn't dropping until next year. Why would people want to wait that long, and buy an entire new console to play a year-old game? I don't get it, and I sorely want to. What do you make of the new system being able to keep pace with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3? Won't Nintendo just be another step behind when Sony and Microsoft's new machines are announced?
Ryan Scott: Well, some solid answers about the technology would help me make that call. And the supposed parity with other platforms software-wise is nice in theory, but I think the bottom line is that publishers won't be able to support it, because once again, they're likely to have to go out of their way to make a Wii U version of a game, as opposed to a relatively low-maintenance port. The cynic in me doesn't see it lasting, but I sure do want to be wrong.
David Wolinsky: Same here. This might just be some stopgap, or some great experiment, or just some holdover until Nintendo announces its true next system. Then again, we have so little information in the scheme of things that it's tough to say what exactly the Wii U has in store. It has potential... but for what?

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Daily Deals

There has been a lot of deals recently.


Amazon.com has the game Guitar Hero on Tour Decades Bundle (2 Games) on sale for $3.49 plus $3.45 shipping.

Amazon.com has the game DJ Hero 2 on sale for $13.12  $23.53.


Best Buy has many Nintendo Wii games at $5.99 including- Hot Wheels: Track Attack, Iron Man 2, Sid Meier's Pirates, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2, and more. The Wii Fit Plus with the Balance Board is also on sale at Cowboom for $33.99 (refurbished) while still available on Buy.com (through Ebay) for $59.99. Lastly, visit  Amazon for sales on LEGO Batman, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, and Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games.

BestBuy.com has the game Sid Meier's Pirates on sale for $5.99.



BestBuy.com has the game Hot Wheels: Track Attack on sale for $5.99.



Amazon.com has the game LEGO Batman on sale for $11.89.


Amazon.com has the game Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games on sale for $19.79 for the Wii and $24.77 for the DS.




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Pokemon Fans- Get the Exclusive Zoroark

If you have Pokémon Black or White, make sure to visit EB games, GAME, or Toys"R"Us near you to receive the Pokémon Zoroark. Not only is he level 50, he comes with the move Snarl and in a Cherish Ball. Here are the exact specifications for receiving this Pokémon.

"A Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, or Nintendo 3DS system

A copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game

No more than 11 Wonder Cards in your possession"

Remember this opportunity starts today September 16, 2011 and will end a month from now on October 16, 2011. For more details, check out this site: [source]

Kingdom Hearts 3D Surprise Guest and Monster Hunter 4 Trailer

According to Siliconera, Niku (from The World Ends With You) is a NPC in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. This is the first time that a character is neither Final Fantasy, Disney, nor original. However, it still makes sense since The World Ends With You is created by Square Enix. It's nice to see Sora getting to meet new friends from an entirely different universe. [source]

Also check out the new Monster Hunter 4 trailer in HD shown a few days ago at Nintendo's pre-TGS conference.

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Just a little heads up, I created a Tumblr account too. It'll be for pictures/videos I find funny interesting revolving Nintendo, but not important enough to be newsworthy. Feel free to visit it here: WorldNintendoNews.

Daily Deals

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September 14, 2011


Amazon.com has the Wii Dual Charger Station on sale for $4.38.


Buy.com (through Ebay) has the game Wii Fit Plus with the Balance Board on sale for $59.99.


Gamestop has the uDraw Tablet with uDraw Studio for $69.99. However you also get a $20 Gamespot gift card. Use the code VSHIP for free shipping.

Amazon.com has the game Bust-a-Move Universe on sale for $23.44.

Weekly Finances

According to Reuters: "Nintendo's shares ended 5 percent lower in a strong market." This is due to investors doubting the line-up of games announced. According to Enterbrain, although the price cut the 3DS led to over 200,000 units sold in Japan that week, it quickly fell down to 55,000 units. Even though, Monster Hunter 4 was announced for the 3DS, it did not seem to put any faith in Nintendo investors. In fact, Capcom (publisher of the Monster Hunter series) stocks have dropped 8% since yesterday's announcement. Square Enix also suffered at a drop of 4%. For a more detailed looks at the stock market visit Reuters.

Side Note: Hey guys, Mr. T here. Tell me if you guys are interested in daily finances (perhaps make it weekly?). Anyways, I'm trying out different stuff and seeing what sticks. Feedbacks always welcomed :).
Side Note: I've decided to change this to Weekly Finances.

Daily Deals

Sorry folks, today's Daily Deals came a bit late. Anyways, I have included both today and yesterday's sales. Also, I am not affiliated with any of these websites or products. I just figured if you guys are like me, you love video games and good deals.

Also I created a Squidoo lens just for the deals. Please check it out!




September 13, 2011
Amazon.com has the game Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades Bundle on sale for $8.03.


Overstock.com has the game Super Paper Mario on sale for $13.76. However there is a $2.95 shipping cost.


Overstock.com has the game Super Mario Galaxy on sale for $13.76. However there is a $2.95 shipping cost.



September 12, 2011
Walmart has the FlingSmash with Black Wii Remote Plus on sale for $24.96 . However, it is only available in stores.


Cowboom has the model TWLSKA black Nintendo DSi for $65.00. However, it is a refurbished model.