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Gamescom 2016: Nintendo Booth round-up

Right now in Cologne, Germany, gamers are going absolutely crazy — and for a change, it’s not because of Pokemon Go. The world’s biggest gaming fair has started as of Wednesday, August 17: Gamescom 2016. Unlike the previous years, more than a few things have undergone changes. This year’s event will be a special one,…

Let’s take a look at Gamescom 2015 in numbers

Last week I had the opportunity to attend Gamescom, and I have to say, it was quite impressive! The event has grown quite a bit compared to last year, and remains the biggest trade fair worldwide. So, let’s take a look at the numbers together. The size of the fair has finally grown from 163,500m² in 2014 to 193,000m², but…

Aonuma and Shikata discuss more Tri Force Heroes gameplay details

Nintendo really took us by surprise with the announcement of Tri Force Heroes. We have had multiplayer Zelda titles before, but unlike previous ones, Tri Force Heroes focus lies purely on co-operative play, rather than competition. Unlike Four Swords, it takes a more serious approach to Zelda. In a “Developer Story” discussion, Eiji Aonuma and Hiromasa Shikata talked about…

Super Smash Bros. 3DS demo comes to Europe and America

Some of you might have heard that Nintendo released a surprise demo in the Japanese eShop for Super Smash Bros. 3DS, which gives the Japanese folks the opportunity to test out five characters. You might think, “How unfair is that?!”, but do not worry! Japan aren’t the only ones who get this demo. During Nintendo’s Treehouse Twitch…

Introducing the New 3DS: Bigger, better, faster

Nintendo has introduced us to the newest member of the 3DS family, and it’s called the “New 3DS” (yes, that’s the official name). It’s an improved version of the regular 3DS, and comes in a standard size as well as an LL model. The new system is bigger and has a design overhaul, with a lot of buttons, sliders and…

Gamescom 2014: A closer look at Nintendo’s Booth

Last week we attended Gamescom, the largest trade fair for interactive games held in Cologne, Germany. Two weeks before the fair even began, tickets were completely sold out. During the five days, a total of 335,000 visitors from 88 different countries attended the event. As you can imagine, the entertainment area was flooded with people. Wednesday was…

Gamescom 2014: Our cosplay highlights

Gamescom is the largest trade fair for interactive games. Unlike E3, which tends to focus more on the business side, Gamescom is open for private visitors. It closes the gap between the gaming industry and its fans, making it more of a community-based event. When you wait in lines, you’ll meet a lot of people, and all of…

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