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Nintendo 3DS: what we know
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Nintendo 3DS: what we know

Nintendo's glasses-free 3d handheld launches at the end of march. Get the lowdown on all the new features that truly add another dimension to the ds.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Ubisoft unveils racy new 'Sexy Party Game'
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Ubisoft unveils racy new 'Sexy Party Game'

Ubisoft spices up gaming with 'We Dare', a flirty party game for Wii and PS3, featuring mini-games and popular music hits for up to 4 players.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2011
Nintendo announces two-game 3DS launch lineup
Gaming

Nintendo announces two-game 3DS launch lineup

Nintendo's 3DS launch in Australasia to include just two games, amidst confusion over third-party titles availability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
Nintendo 3DS: the official NZ launch details
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Nintendo 3DS: the official NZ launch details

The speculation can now end, as we've just received the official press release from Nintendo about the local launch details for the 3DS.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2011
Trailer released for Nintendo 3DS' Ridge Racer 3D
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Trailer released for Nintendo 3DS' Ridge Racer 3D

Namco Bandai unveils the first glimpse of Ridge Racer 3D, set to power Nintendo 3DS launch in March. Await full reveal post February 8th.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2011

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Nintendo stories

Mario game announced for 3DS
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Mario game announced for 3DS

The team that brought you the incredibly popular Super Mario Galaxy series is hard at work on a Mario title for 3DS.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
Wonder boy in monster land
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Wonder boy in monster land

A gamer fondly revisits the Sega classic 'Wonder Boy in Monster Land', highlighting its innovative gameplay and impact on their childhood.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Hands-on Review: THQ's uDraw peripheral
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Hands-on Review: THQ's uDraw peripheral

THQ's uDraw turns the Wii into a digital canvas, offering a DS-like stylus experience with innovative games and drawing features.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Sony's next-generation portable: what we know
Gaming

Sony's next-generation portable: what we know

Sony unveils the next-gen Portable (NGP) with tech that rivals PS3, featuring a 5-inch OLED touchscreen, dual analog sticks, and 3G.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped
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Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped

An anonymous tipster reveals six augmented-reality games, including Fishing and Graffiti, are set to be pre-installed on the Nintendo 3DS, reports Wired.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
UPDATE: Nintendo 3DS NZ RRP announced
Gaming

UPDATE: Nintendo 3DS NZ RRP announced

Nintendo 3DS set for NZ launch on 31st March at an EB Games announced RRP of $449, lower than the expected $453. Is this the right price for you?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2011
PES 2011 3D to launch alongside 3DS
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PES 2011 3D to launch alongside 3DS

Konami's PES 2011 3D to debut with Nintendo 3DS in Australasia, offering revolutionary 3D gameplay and exclusive UEFA League access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2011
Splosion Man dev unveils The Gunstringer for Kinect
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Splosion Man dev unveils The Gunstringer for Kinect

Twisted Pixel unveils 'The Gunstringer' for Kinect, letting players puppeteer an undead cowboy through a revenge-filled, stage-styled adventure.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros. 3DS in development
Gaming

Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros. 3DS in development

Super Mario Bros creator Shigeru Miyamoto is working on a new game for the Nintendo 3DS, harnessing the capabilities of the platform.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2011
Blaster master
Gaming

Blaster master

Haunted by the challenge, Blaster Master remains the unsolved enigma in one gamer's NES collection, thwarted by its relentless difficulty.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Donkey Kong country returns
Gaming

Donkey Kong country returns

Donkey Kong Country Returns reignites nostalgia and challenges hardcore gamers, reviving the classic with a modern hardcore twist.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
LittleBigPlanet 2
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LittleBigPlanet 2

Sackboy mans up to deliver his most compelling offering yet and a great start to 2011 for playstation 3 owners.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Skyward Sword
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Skyward Sword

Skyward Sword, the newest Zelda game, uses Wii MotionPlus for immersive swordplay, promising an action-packed adventure unlike any before.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011