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Lucky gamer finds rare prototype Nintendo PlayStation console
Lucky gamer finds rare prototype Nintendo PlayStation console
Back in the early 1990's, Sony tried to partner with Nintendo to create a console that would have allowed SNES gamers to gain CD-ROM support while still playing older cartridge titles. 06 Jul 2015 - 1 comment
E3 Trailer: Nintendo showcases 'Star Fox Zero'
E3 Trailer: Nintendo showcases 'Star Fox Zero'
Nintendo presented Star Fox Zero today during E3, giving a gift to fans that had no idea the game was coming so soon. 17 Jun 2015 - 5 comments
Nintendo 'NX' home console to run on Android?
Nintendo 'NX' home console to run on Android?
Formally announced earlier this year for launch next year, Nintendo's 'NX' console will really have to step up to the plate if the gaming company wants to remain relevant in the home console market. 01 Jun 2015 - 4 comments
Nintendo Wii 'likely' started home fire, investigators say
Nintendo Wii 'likely' started home fire, investigators say
A fire that damaged an RV home and burned up much of its owners possessions earlier this week was likely started by an Nintendo Wii console, according to fire investigators in Colorado Springs. 24 May 2015 - 11 comments
Nintendo aiming for five mobile games by 2017
Nintendo aiming for five mobile games by 2017
Nintendo has confirmed that it is looking to release five mobile games by March 2017, and partner DeNA hopes to bring in $25 million (3 billion yen) in income per month from the games. 12 May 2015
Nintendo expects to be largely profitable thanks to move into smartphones
Nintendo expects to be largely profitable thanks to move into smartphones
Gaming giant Nintendo has announced today that profits will double for the fiscal year, thanks to their long-awaited entry into mobile gaming. 07 May 2015 - 4 comments
Nintendo confirms next-generation console, codenamed 'NX'
Nintendo confirms next-generation console, codenamed 'NX'
Alongside its announcement that it would be creating mobile games, Nintendo also confirmed it's already working on a next-gen console, codenamed 'NX.' 18 Mar 2015 - 7 comments
Nintendo fans rejoice as first-party characters are headed to mobile devices
Nintendo fans rejoice as first-party characters are headed to mobile devices
After years of rejecting the notion, Nintendo has announced that it will begin making games for mobile devices thanks to a partnership with large Japanese mobile gaming company DeNA. 18 Mar 2015 - 4 comments
Nintendo building a Mii app for smartphones
Nintendo building a Mii app for smartphones
While Nintendo has notoriously kept their popular first party games off of smartphones and attached to their consoles, it appears that the Mii avatars will be making an appearance on your mobile device. 14 Feb 2015
Is Netflix getting a live-action Zelda series?
Is Netflix getting a live-action Zelda series?
On Friday, the WSJ had a very interesting piece for gamers, claiming that Netflix is working on a live-action television show based on the hit Legend of Zelda' series. 09 Feb 2015
Nintendo ends all operations in Brazil citing high tariffs
Nintendo ends all operations in Brazil citing high tariffs
Nintendo has announced today that it is ending operations in Brazil, with the gaming company discontinuing software and hardware sales in the South American nation. 10 Jan 2015 - 2 comments
Nintendo's Amiibo line is a huge hit in the U.S.
Nintendo's Amiibo line is a huge hit in the U.S.
Nintendo has confirmed that its Amiibo line is a huge hit in the U.S. Amiibo is a set of toys that use NFC to communicate with Nintendo 3DS ...... 13 Dec 2014
Nintendo steers back to profitability thanks to hit new 'Mario Kart'
Nintendo steers back to profitability thanks to hit new 'Mario Kart'
Gaming giant Nintendo has returned to profitability this quarter thanks to strong sales of the blockbuster hit Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U. 29 Oct 2014 - 9 comments
'Super Smash Bros.' for Nintendo 3DS sells over 700,000 units in 48 hours
'Super Smash Bros.' for Nintendo 3DS sells over 700,000 units in 48 hours
Nintendo has announced that their popular new blockbuster Super Smash Bros. for 3DS sold over 705,000 units in just 48 hours of sale. 19 Oct 2014 - 1 comment
UK Court rules Nintendo infringed on multiple Philips remote control patents
UK Court rules Nintendo infringed on multiple Philips remote control patents
In 2012, Philips sued Nintendo for patent infringement, alleging that the Wii and Wii U infringed on its remote control patents. 22 Jun 2014
Nintendo: No VR headed to Wii U
Nintendo: No VR headed to Wii U
Nintendo has confirmed VR is not part of the plan when it comes to the Wii U, as the tech is in direct contrast to what the company is looking to with the console. 21 Jun 2014 - 2 comments
E3 2014: Nintendo unveils 'amiibo' toys compatible with Wii U via NFC
E3 2014: Nintendo unveils 'amiibo' toys compatible with Wii U via NFC
Nintendo has displayed why it built NFC (near-field communications) chips into the Wii U controller by unveiling its new amiibo toys. 11 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
E3 2014: Nintendo confirms Zelda for Wii U in 2015
E3 2014: Nintendo confirms Zelda for Wii U in 2015
Nintendo announced that the Wii U console will claim its first Legend of Zelda title in 2015. 10 Jun 2014
E3 2014: Mario Maker lets you create your own Super Mario Bros. levels
E3 2014: Mario Maker lets you create your own Super Mario Bros. levels
Mario Maker is coming to the Wii U console, and it lets you edit and play your own Super Mario Bros. levels easily. 10 Jun 2014 - 2 comments
Mario Kart 8 videos on YouTube flagged by Google; Nintendo likely pursuing ad revenue
Mario Kart 8 videos on YouTube flagged by Google; Nintendo likely pursuing ad revenue
It appears Nintendo is targeting gameplay footage of Mario Kart 8 on YouTube to have ads placed on them, generating revenue for the Japanese firm. 08 Jun 2014
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