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• The Bolero, Zelda, and Mario

  The Bolero is a form of music of Latin origin. Maurice Ravel's aptly titled Bolero is probably the most famous piece in the form: But you, gamer, probably... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2011 GAMING

• Wild Arms & A Fistful of Dollars

  The retro gamers among you probably got goosebumps from that music. Wild Arms wasn't exactly the most memorable RPG, but its intro did everything right: the... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2011 GADGETS, GAMING, LIFESTYLE

• Pokémon Black & White Manga is 3DS-compatible

  

  French editor Kurokawa is preparing the release of the first volume of the Pokémon Black White manga. Not only is the full volume a worldwide exclusive, not... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 GADGETS, GAMING

• Review: Masters of Doom

  

  Masters of Doom by David Kushner is a double-bill biography of John Romero and John Carmack, founders of ID Software, gaming legends best known for fathering... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 BOOKS

• Zelda is Bringing Sexy Back

  

  If this ain't hot, I don't know what is... Nintendo just remembered to announce the bundle it promised us back at E3. For $69. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 GADGETS

• Sonic Stamps from the Belgian Post

  

  You may or may not remember the Mario stamps from earlier this year, but the belgian post has done it again, this time with the old rival: Sonic the Hedgehog... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 GADGETS

• Sony Cuts Prices at Gamescom

  

  Sony's Gamescom presentation just confirmed August is price cut month: the 160GB PS3 is now 249€/$ worldwide. In other news, a new 99€ (and presumably $) PSP... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 GAMING

• Bakuman Game for Nintendo DS

  

  Bakuman, from the authors of Death Note, is probably one of the most successful manga these days, so it's no surprise to see a videogame adaptation. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 GAMING

• Nintendo DS Deathbed: 2 Titles to Play Before Jumping to 3DS

  

  The Nintendo DS isn't totally dead, but looking at its near empty release schedule, it hasn't got long. Here's your to-do list before you can allow yourself to... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2011 GAMING

• GameLengths.com

  

  If you're like me, you like to know what you're getting yourself into when you start playing a new game. Enter GameLengths. As useful as it is straightforward,... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 GAMING

• 3DS Will Be Cheaper Starting August 12th

  

  On August 12th, the price of the Nintendo 3DS will drop a whole third, from 250 to 170 $/€. Those who paid the full original price for the console will be... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 GAMING

• Your Opinion Matters to Level-5

  

  Level-5, the japanese developer behind the latest Dragon Quest episodes and the Professor Layton series, are polling their fans to figure out which games they... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 GAMING

• Club Nintendo: Peach & Bowser Folder

  

  At only 400 Stars a pair, these folders may be the cheapest physical objets ever offered on Club Nintendo, so make a run for them if you're interested, because... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 GAMING

• Nintendo History Collection Gashapon: Super Famicom

  

  Couldn't resist: I just spotted this awesome mini Super Famicom gachapon toy on sale at Play-Asia. It's amazing how detailed it is for the size! Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 GADGETS

• Sola Aoi's iPhone Case

  

  What is this, Kotaku? It's just that japanese Av idol Sola Aoi has tweeted about her new iPhone cover. I think Japan has definitely mastered the plastic food... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 GADGETS, GAMING

• How to Make the Most of Your European Club Nintendo Account

  

  There are actually many ways to earn Stars, and some of them are easily overlooked: Welcome bonus: 250 Stars. You get this one when you first register to the... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 GAMING

• Portal 2 OST Volume 2 Now Available Free

  

  Volume 2 of the Portal 2 Original Soundtrack Songs to test by is now available for download from the game's official site, with volume 3 coming soon. Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2011 GAMING

• Club Nintendo US 2011 Elite Status Gifts

  

  It's that time of the year: Nintendo US has announced the gifts for those who registered enough games to reach Gold and Platinum Club Nintendo status: Platinum... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2011 GAMING

• Club Nintendo: Mario & Luigi Mini Cases

  

  What's this? A european Club Nintendo exclusive? No way! These thingies will hold about 12 DS carts, if that's what you wanna stick in there. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 GAMING

• No Love for the Sega Saturn

  

  Why can't I get just one kiss? Daytona USA, Panzer Dragoon, Dragon Force, Burning Rangers, Nights, Fighting Vipers, Fighters Megamix,... these are just a few... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 GAMING