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NTT DoCoMo Working With Various Players to Bring 3G to Handheld Game Manufacturers

, Jul 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

When it comes to video games in the hand, having a WiFi connection isn't necessarily a newfangled feature. In fact, some handheld consoles out there require a WiFi connection to actually be viable. And while the Nintendo 3DS has WiFi, yes, and Nintendo wants the console to have an "always-connected" presence to those WiFi networks, what about when you're not near a hotspot of any sorts? If a new report from The Wall Street Journal says what it's clearly saying, then it looks ilke NTT DoCoMo over in Japan is hard at work with various unnamed folks to bring 3G connectivity to handheld gaming consoles. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: June 28th 2010

, Jun 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

With at least one more announcement to go until June can officially end, tonight's edition of The Daily Slash may seem like it's a bit weighted. But, we assure you that, just like any other edition, it'll be worth it. First up, as usual, is the Best of R3 Media. Tucked away inside of it, you'll find that the Dell Streak's available in the UK unlocked, a new domain may make you blush, and now we've got some rumors of the BlackBerry Storm 3. And then in the Dredge 'Net, Windows 8 breaks cover kind of, the PSP-4000 and 3DS could be sold in Japan this year, and NASA loves their concept images. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Reggie Fils-Aime was “mistaken” on 3DS launch date spouted on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

, Jun 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

I'm not a watcher of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon with any regularity. I have always thought it was cool that his show is more geared towards geeks and he features lots of gadgets and tech on the show. Friday night Reggie Fils-Aime was on the show and stated that the Nintendo 3DS would be released next year. Read The Full Story

Nintendo v. Apple

, Jun 25th 2010 Discuss [3]

I was at E3 last week (was that just last week?) and attended two separate Nintendo events: the press conference where Nintendo talked about upcoming products, and an Analyst Q&A session where Nintendo executives explained Nintendo’s strategy to a group of mostly financial analysts who looked grossly out of place at E3 (financial analyst types dress much, much better than the average E3 attendee). One of the things that struck me in the press conference is how much Nintendo is competing against Apple in mobile gaming, and one of the things I discovered in the Q&A session is how much alike the two companies are in their approach to product development.

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The Daily Slash: June 23rd 2010

, Jun 23rd 2010 Discuss [0]

Wednesday's seem to have a mind of their own. Seriously, they can just feel like they go on forever. That hump at the middle of the week can either be a great motivator, or something that just drags you down. Thankfully, considering the announcements and other pieces of news, today was definitely a good day. Welcome to The Daily Slash. Tonight, in the Best of R3 Media, we've got an expected release date for Froyo, we go hands-on with the Parrot AR.Drone, and US Cellular is getting a BlackBerry. And then in the Dredge 'Net, Xbox 360 won't play Zune music in the background, the Nintendo 3DS can do 3D video chat, we've got a huge yacht. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS Not Landing in UK Until December

, Jun 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

While we've already heard that Nintendo doesn't plan to have the full roll-out of their 3D-enabled mobile gaming platform in full swing until March 2011, there are still some markets out there planning on carrying the new gadget well before then. In fact, it looks like the United Kingdom was expecting to launch the 3DS some time in October, but according to some gaming retail senior level officials, that's not going to happen after all. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS Could Support Digital Newspapers and Magazines

, Jun 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

When Nintendo announced the 3DS, one of the caveats of information that may have slipped out was the fact that the new mobile video game console would be able to connect automatically to a WiFi signal, as long as it's within range, and there's no password protecting it. Sure, it may seem like a great feature, but over time security becomes an issue, along with battery life, amongst other things. But, along with that feature, comes the 3DS' ability to download information/features/whatever else while in sleep mode, so that the next time you power on your new-fangled gadget, you're all updated. A new addition to that could be your morning Sunday Times. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS launch by March 2011 with new, “finalized” design

, Jun 22nd 2010 Discuss [1]

Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed the launch window for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS, though stopped short of giving exact dates when gamers can expect to pick up the 3D-capable handheld.  Speaking to IndustryGamers, Fils-Aime said that Nintendo plan to have the 3DS launched in all major markets - Japan, the Americas and Europe - by the end of March 2011. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: June 21st 2010

, Jun 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

Hope your weekend went well. We had a pretty busy day here, especially for a Monday, but we're thrilled that you could stick it out with us. It's time to wind down, so welcome to Monday's edition of The Daily Slash. Tonight, in the Best of R3 Media, we've got a great app for your Android device, Sony's talking smack about the 3DS, and Verizon Wireless completes a round of LTE testing. In the Dredge 'Net, Nike's got a giant LED screen, AT&T and Verizon kind of agree on something, and Kinect gets priced by Microsoft -- still not officially. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS 3D tech lacks precision claims Sony gaming CEO

, Jun 21st 2010 Discuss [1]

Given most gaming hardware execs tend to be ultra-civilised when it comes to discussing their rivals' wares, we're not sure whether Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kaz Hirai's comments on the Nintendo 3DS in fact count as shockingly barbed.  Speaking with Sankei Biz, Hirai dismissed the 3DS' glasses-free 3D technology as limited and lacking in precision, citing Sony's own in-house research. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS’ 3D chip revealed as DMP PICA200

, Jun 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

Rumors regarding which graphics chipset might be powered the Nintendo 3DS have been circulating for some time - NVIDIA's Tegra was one common suggestion - but the actual supplier has turned out to be a Japanese company with a somewhat lower profile.  Digital Media Professionals has just announced that it supplies the 3D graphics core for the 3DS, in the shape of their DMP PICA 200 GPU. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS Could Cause Headaches With Long Periods of Play

, Jun 18th 2010 Discuss [1]

3D may be rising out of the ashes of its former glory like the legendary Phoenix, but so far its primary focus has been in the movie theaters around the world. At the most, you're subject to those fake fields of depth for two and a half hours, and then you're back to the "real" 3D world, no worse for wear. But, when you start playing video games, you're probably going to be playing for a bit longer. With that in mind, Nintendo is currently working with specialists in the field to make sure their upcoming 3D handheld gaming platform is safe for everyone to use. Right now? Nintendo is suggesting that young gamers should take it easy. Read The Full Story
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