So apparently pigs have wings. And I may have to eat my hat. And Nintendo has announced their intention to team up with major Japanese mobile gaming development firm DeNA to create smartphone games starring your favourite Nintendo characters. It's been a long time coming. There have been flirtations with mobile gaming in the past, but overwhelmingly Nintendo has … [Read more...] about Nintendo is (FINALLY) Creating Mobile Gaming Apps
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Nintendo Launches Free Digital Magazine
Nintendo Extra is a new digital magazine that was designed to appeal to a younger audience. The first issue includes an introduction to The Legend of Zelda by producer Eiji Aonuma, basic tips for Mario Kart 8, a Captain Toad comic, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire & Omega Ruby features, and the first episode of the 'Cat Mario Show'. The new magazine is completely free and is … [Read more...] about Nintendo Launches Free Digital Magazine
Nintendo Brings Classic Secret of Mana Game to Android
Japan first enjoyed Secret of Mana back in 1993, at a time when this real-time, top-down view battle system was truly unique and innovative. Add to that the ring command menu system that the game introduced: allowing players to user items, change weapons and perform all of their requisite actions without the need to switch screens. With thanks to the developers at Square Enix, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Brings Classic Secret of Mana Game to Android
Pokemon Trading Card Game for iPad Coming Soon
Nintendo has been threatening to target mobile devices with ports of their successful titles, and soon you will be able to catch 'em all on your iPad: it has been confirmed that Pokemon Trading Card Game Online will be available for iOS later this year. There are many reasons for Nintendo to start playing in the mobile game marketplace, not the least of which is to increase … [Read more...] about Pokemon Trading Card Game for iPad Coming Soon
Nintendo Launches New eBook Store on the 3DS
Nintendo has been planning on rolling out a dedicated eBook store for their 3DS handheld gaming system for over a year. The company has officially launched it in Japan and there is a collection of 300 titles right away. This move should encourage parents to upgrade from the ultra popular DS to get their child doing something other than gaming. In order to get started you … [Read more...] about Nintendo Launches New eBook Store on the 3DS
Amazon Instant Video Now on the Nintendo Wii
Those who have still been holding on to their Wii consoles now have one more reason to continue doing so. For Nintendo just announced they have made available the Amazon Instant Video service on the console. This opens up a vast plethora of over 140,000 videos and TV episodes to Wii users, most of which will also be available free of cost to Amazon Prime members. Also, the … [Read more...] about Amazon Instant Video Now on the Nintendo Wii
Nintendo E-Reader for new 3DS Planned
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata has hinted in major newspapers that the new Nintendo 3DS will utilize the WI-FI aspect of the device to pull in Magazine and News Paper Articles, and maybe even eBooks. The game slot will come with a 2GB with a cartridge to be able to save your data too, and rumor has it is reverse compatible with DSI game cards. Speaking to Japanese paper Nikkei … [Read more...] about Nintendo E-Reader for new 3DS Planned
Nintendo has Stiff Competition From the iPad
Nintendo had munched off Sony PSP’s challenge in its march towards the number uno spot in the handheld gaming arena and for a while it seemed nothing could stop the Nintendo juggernaut. But then the Apple’s iPad entered the scene and Nintendo found an unlikely rival in the iPad that began to eat off its profits. In fact, Nintendo’s profits has seen a plunge – an almost 20 … [Read more...] about Nintendo has Stiff Competition From the iPad