Archive for Category: "General News"

Nintendo Prevails in Maryland Patent Suit

Nintendo Prevails in Maryland Patent Suit

For the third consecutive time this year, Nintendo has prevailed in a patent litigation in the U.S. A Maryland U.S. District Court judge has summarily dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nintendo brought by IA Labs CA, LLC. IA Labs had alleged that the Wii Balance Board accessory and Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus software infringed on one of its patents (U.S. Patent No. 7,121,982).

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Pokemon! What Do YOU Want in the Next Installment?

Pokemon! What Do YOU Want in the Next Installment?

Santiago Terrazas Writer With the recent development of news that the Pokemon Kyurem might have a different form kind of form such as Giratina did, the question that is sprung is “What can GameFreak do different this time?” For starters, GameFreak has always been able to create a new feature, wrap it up, and call [...]

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The Nintendo Network, the Wii U, and you.

The Nintendo Network, the Wii U, and you.

Santiago Terrazas Writer With Nintendo confirming that the Wii U will hit stores globally by the end of the year, we would like to know if you, the readers, are going to be purchasing the system on launch or not. What will it take for you to purchase a Wii U at the end of [...]

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Nintendo Direct 2/22/12 Live-Blog [UPDATE: It's over]

Nintendo Direct 2/22/12 Live-Blog [UPDATE: It's over]

Nintendo fans, a new Nintendo Direct is upon us! The first Nintendo Direct in October from Iwata revealed new details on the 3DS system update, Mario Kart 7, and we got new footage and game announcements… followed by an English version done by Reggie. Then in December, Iwata did a second Nintendo Direct, this time [...]

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Nintendo Hires Their First “Spokesdog”

Nintendo Hires Their First “Spokesdog”

In an odd bit of news, Nintendo has moved on in their “blue ocean” strategy to begin targeting dogs. Actually, in an effort to celebrate “Responsible Pet Owners Month,” the canine co-star of The Artist, a Jack Russell terrier named Uggie, will team up with Nintendo to spread the word about the 3DS and nintendogs+cats. [...]

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Nintendo Investor Briefing 1/26/12 News

Nintendo Investor Briefing 1/26/12 News

A bunch of news coming from the Nintendo investor briefing! Here’s a summary.

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The Other Side of The Flagpole Webcomic – Weekly Update

The Other Side of The Flagpole Webcomic – Weekly Update

Death by bricks!

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Brawl in the Family – Pushmo

Brawl in the Family – Pushmo

Whether or not you have played Pushmo, this comic is quite funny! Thanks to Matthew Taranto for creating this really great comic! Check out his site for many other great ones!

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Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0 Trailer

Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0 Trailer

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play Super Mario Bros as some of your favorite NES characters? Well apparently Jay Pavlina at ExplodingRabbit.com though the same thing and made it come true!

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Spirit Camera – The Cursed Memoir creeping on over in April

Spirit Camera – The Cursed Memoir creeping on over in April

Nintendo announced via press release that a new original 3DS software game entitled “Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir” will be arriving in retail outlets in April of this year. The game looks very promising using the 3DS camera and creating an AR type of story.  Here are the chilling facts taken directly from Nintendo’s website: [...]

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Resident Evil Revelations – Get your herbs via Streetpass

Resident Evil Revelations – Get your herbs via Streetpass

Get your herbs via Streetpass. Um wait, what?

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What do you get when you cross GBA Ambassador Games on the 3DS + NintendoFuse + Prizes…?

What do you get when you cross GBA Ambassador Games on the 3DS + NintendoFuse + Prizes…?

I don’t know, what do you get?

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TheHomelessHeroes – Steve Urkel Rap

TheHomelessHeroes – Steve Urkel Rap

I know this isn’t video game related, but I thought it was too good not to share.  Plus, TheHomelessHeroes have done video game related work in the past and we have featured them before here on NintendoFuse.  So, without further ado, channel your inner nerd and enjoy the Steve Urkel rap. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2raMb4jy9M[/youtube] Share

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Swapnote RPG

Swapnote RPG

Swapnote was just released recently, a YouTube user found a new use for it besides sending messages.  He’s developed an honor-system RPG ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ style game using this free application.  Check out the video below: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrDFhhh-MuQ[/youtube] This has inspired me to look into creating something like this, as it sounds very fun! Share

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Japanese Nintendo Direct Presentation

Japanese Nintendo Direct Presentation

Take a closer look at some upcoming games for both the 3DS and Wii. (This is a one hour video in Japanese) Share

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