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Shooting A Nintendo DS Through A Wall [Kotaku Magu]
kotaku.com - 22 days ago
Shooting A Nintendo DS Through A Wall [Kotaku Magu]
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Throwing a controller/handheld to the ground in frustration is for pussies. You really want to vent some steam, you load the offending peripheral or console into a gun and you shoot it through a...
Apple Emerges as Nintendo's Game Rival
online.wsj.com - 15 days ago
Apple Emerges as Nintendo's Game Rival
— online.wsj.com — DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI Satoru Iwata , the president of Nintendo Co., is a self-proclaimed Apple Inc. fan. He... carries an iPhone and uses a Mac laptop. So when Mr. Iwata says Nintendo and Apple aren't competitors, he should know what he's talking about. ... (more) Apple Emerges as Nintendo's Game Rival

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ft.com - 26 days ago
Nintendo ponders Kindle tactics for consoles
— ft.com — Published: October 30 2009 16:36 | Last updated: October 30 2009 16:36 Nintendo is looking at the... business model of Amazon’s Kindle as it considers the future for its portable consoles, the company’s president said on Friday. “I’m interested because ... (more) Nintendo ponders Kindle tactics for consoles

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appleinsider.com - 28 days ago
Nintendo profits freefall as iPhone cuts into portable game sales
— appleinsider.com — Japanese game maker Nintendo's profits were cut in half, as sales of its portable Nintendo DS system... continue to feel the impact of the iPhone and iPod touch. (more) Nintendo profits freefall as iPhone cuts into portable ...

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SlashGear:  DS and PSP Go fired through walls (just for the fun of it)

Gizmodo:  Ok, But Which Gaming Handheld Is Better at Smashing Through Walls? [Image Cache]

Tech Ticker:  Nintendo DS shot through a wall

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DS and PSP Go fired through walls (just for the fun of it)
SlashGear — ... that you’d usually have to look to an HTC Touch Pro2 to achieve.  Amusement’s accompanying feature was apparently about things that frustrate gamers – hence them throwing stuff very hard against their walls. We’re trying to find some legitimate reason why you’d want to do more of this – crash testing for Wiimotes, perhaps? – but we’re falling short on excuses.  Looks like our partition walls are safe. [via Kotaku] ...

Ok, But Which Gaming Handheld Is Better at Smashing Through Walls? [Image Cache]
Gizmodo — ... maiming and disabling a target. On the other hand, the PSP Go! remains whole, for greater penetration through tough surfaces. Both, however, make for fantastic photos. Far from an honest ballistics test, the shoot(ing), staged by French gaming magazine Amusement, was just an opportunity to snap a few stunning photos. Which is fine! And which they did! So, where's the video? [Amusement via Dieubussy via GameSetWatch via Kotaku] ...

Ok, But Which Device Is Better at Smashing Through Walls? [Image Cache]
Gizmodo — ... penetration through tough surfaces. Both, however, are fun to look at. Far from an honest ballistics test, the shoot(ing), staged by French gaming magazine Amusement, was just an opportunity to snap a few stunning photos. Which is fine! And which they did! So, where's the video? Update: Yeah, you guys are right—the black one is an N97, not a PSP. Still though! [Amusement via Dieubussy via GameSetWatch via Kotaku] ...

Nintendo DS shot through a wall
Tech Ticker — ... the heck of it seems to be the new rage. We’ve seen Sony attempting their PS3 crash into a Bravia and now a French gaming mag has attempted to shoot Nintendo DS through a wall. Agreed a video of DS crashing into the wall would’ve been sweet but alas, all we have is this image (although a good one). In case, you missed the Sony PS3-Bravia crash before, check out the video below. [Via Kotaku] Share on: ...

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