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EA is embracing digital distribution; is Nintendo shunning it?

Posted May 6, 2011 - 7:51 am

One of the world's largest video game publishers, Electronic Arts, says it's aiming for a digital distribution business model. In start contrast, rumor has it that Nintendo's next console will have the same amount of internal storage as a cheap smartphone.
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Bad news for Xboxers, good news for Nintendo fans

Posted August 31, 2010 - 7:43 am

Yesterday saw two significant pricing changes in the video game world. The costs of Nintendo handhelds are dropping, while Microsoft Xbox Live Gold accounts are going up in price. If you act quickly you can at least delay the Xbox Live price increase, though!
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Nintendo DS blood-sugar testing accessory coming to the US

Posted May 17, 2010 - 12:55 pm

Bayer's Didget, an FDA-approved device that allows players to transmit diabetes test data to a Nintendo DS in order to earn new minigames, will be coming to the U.S. pharmacies later this year.
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Hack Lets You Control A DSLR Camera From A Nintendo DS

Posted March 16, 2010 - 9:57 am

The folks at the HDR Labs have released the Open Camera Controller (OCC), a system that uses an older Nintendo DS handheld to provide more options to photographers seeking to get the most out of their DSLR cameras.
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Gaming: Nintendo's DS2 in dev's hands, Sony's Motion Controller at GDC

Posted February 18, 2010 - 8:59 am

A couple of gaming tidbits: sources say Nintendo's successor to the DS handheld is already in the hands of some developers and they seem to be liking the new hardware. Also, there is a Game Developers Conference session that's all about Sony's Motion Controller.
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Free 3G wireless for Nintendo's next handheld?

Posted November 2, 2009 - 8:41 am

Nintendo president doesn't want you replacing your DS with an iPhone. One possible solution? A gaming handheld with 3G service and no monthly fees.
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Nintendo: Larger screen DSi official, profits falling

Posted October 29, 2009 - 8:12 am

The rumored DSi with larger screens gets a name and launch date, and Nintendo posts some disappointing numbers. Are these two items connected? I think so.
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Can Nintendo really be planning another DS variant?

Posted October 27, 2009 - 7:42 am

The word around the blogs yesterday was that Nintendo is launching yet another Nintendo DS variant (#4, in case you haven't been keeping track), this one with slightly larger screens. How long will they milk this line of handhelds? It's time to innovate, Nintendo!
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Nintendo sees record sales, profits despite recession

Posted May 7, 2009 - 10:26 am

Nintendo achieved record sales and profits in the year to March as consumers around the world snapped up its Wii console and DS handheld despite the recession, it said Thursday.
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Beam ESPN Content to Your Nintendo DS

Posted April 13, 2009 - 8:28 pm

Nintendo plans to update their Nintendo Fan Network's wireless sports news service by partnering with ESPN to ante up the content and branding profile.
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Nintendo revises down outlook as profits slip, yen bites

Posted January 29, 2009 - 11:41 am

Nintendo saw improved sales of its Wii and DS in the last three months of 2008 but revised down its full year sales and profits outlook due to the strong yen.
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Nintendo DS software device back on sale in Akihabara

Posted January 29, 2009 - 10:29 am

The R4 Revolution device that allows users to play cloned Nintendo DS software is back on sale in Akihabara after legal action designed to stop sales.
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Report: Nintendo to launch new DS with camera, music player

Posted September 28, 2008 - 8:07 pm

Nintendo plans to launch a new version of its popular DS portable gaming device with a camera and music player function, according to a report in the Sunday edition of The Nikkei Business Daily.
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Tracking down the elusive R4 in Akihabara

Posted August 14, 2008 - 10:42 am

It seemed like a scene from a spy movie -- wandering around back streets, nonchalantly surveying stores and faces, ducking into a small shop, and a swift exchange of cash. The entire transaction took less than two minutes and the object of this game? A device very much sought after by gamers in Japan -- the R4 Revolution for DS.
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Nintendo sales, profit surge on Wii, DS

Posted July 30, 2008 - 9:48 am

Nintendo reported strong growth in its sales and profit during the April to June quarter thanks to the popularity of its Wii console and DS handheld gaming device -- although sales of both devices dropped in Japan.
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Dragon Quest V racks up big launch sales in Japan

Posted July 28, 2008 - 10:36 am

Square Enix's latest Dragon Quest remake racked up huge sales during its first week on sale in Japan and easily topped the weekly game ranking.
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