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Super Mario Run Requires Always-On Internet Connection to Play Due to Piracy Concerns MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories  /  Mitchel Broussard Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Nintendo's upcoming iPhone game Super Mario Run will require an always-on internet connection to play, which Miyamoto said is "a requirement that's been built into the game to support security." The security element is one of the big reasons why the company decided to launch on iPhone first, Miyamoto said, and it helps the game's three separate modes function together while always keeping the software secure and safe, preventing piracy in the process (via Mashable ). Creating a standalone "World Tour" mode without the need for an internet connection was discussed, but the developers found that needing to reconnect to the internet when jumping back to the other two modes -- "Toad Rally" and "Kingdom Builder" -- complicated things. "A...

Free Emulator Lets You Play Classic 8-Bit Nintendo Games in 3D : 3D TVs may have gone the way of the Dodo, but as the Oculus Rift has proven, a third dimension can make video games far more immersive. That even goes for the 2D Nintendo classics you grew up playing, thanks to a new emulator with a intelligent algorithm that automatically converts those games to 3D. You’ll need to rely on another ancient technology—Firefox—to play the 3DNes emulator in a browser. And while it’s still a little rough around the edges, you can actually adjust the angle of your 3D view in real-time while playing, which could actually make finishing a few challenging jumpers a little easier. [ 3DNes via Ars Technica ] Contact the author at andrewL@gizmodo.com . SPLOID is delicious brain candy. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . (Via Gizmodo )

Nintendo Wii now bundled with Wii Sports, price slashed to just $129 : Nintendo ( NTDOY ) on Monday announced that it plans to cut the price of its Wii gaming console to $129.99 prior to the holiday shopping season. The Japanese gaming company also revealed that Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resorts will now be bundled with the discounted console. Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of sales and marketing noted that “nearly six years after it launched, people are still attracted to the pure, inclusive fun of the Wii console” and suggested that a “new… retail price and the inclusion of two great games make it an easy choice for families looking for a great value this holiday season.” Nintendo expects the discounted Wii packages to arrive in U.S. stores by October 28th. The company’s press release follows below. Nintendo Drops Price of Wii to $129.99, Includes Both Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort Value Package Comes with Black Wii and Two Classic Games...

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  Artist Larry Quach put together a Mario-themed Super Wedding Invitations for his friends Esther and Ryan, with cartridge-shaped invitations and a question block box full of wedding favors. The invites feature an adorable Mario in a tux, standing with his princess outside the correct castle. Even the cards to indicate whether guests want beef or veggies are 8-bit (although there’s no option to add mushrooms). Check out more pics of these thoroughly awesome wedding invitations after the jump. Super Mario Bros Themed Wedding Invitations noreply@blogger.com (Fresh Pics) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:21:00 GMT

  A new model of Wii is on the way, at least in Europe, where it sounds as if it will replace the existing console. The photo above makes it look very similar to the existing system, but besides being placed on its side (which you could already do with the current Wii), the console itself is smaller, reports Eurogamer . That may be thanks to the lack of GameCube controller inputs, a removal that's due to the decision to ditch backwards compatibility for GameCube games. The new model has only been confirmed for Europe. Nintendo says it "will focus on the new Wii Bundles going forward" in the region, making it sound as if the old model will be phased out. The bundles comment suggests there will be at least two bundle options available; the one we know about so far is the Family Edition pictured above, which includes a Wii Remote Plus, nunchuk, Wii Party , and Wii Sports . New, Smaller Wii Model Ditches GameCube Support Chris Pereira Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:06:00 GMT

  If you’re a fan of Mario Kart and you own a 3D printer , you’re going to want to check this out. A designer who goes by the name of Skimbal on Thingiverse has recently shared the plans to his latest creation: remote controlled cars that are inspired by the turtle shells from Mario Kart. If you’re familiar with the game then you’ll know about the turtle shell power ups that you can pick up to shoot at your opponents. Mario Kart turtle shells make awesome RC cars , By Ubergizmo . Top Stories : Xperia Play Review , Samsung Infuse 4G Review , Mario Kart turtle shells make awesome RC cars George Wong Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:42:12 GMT

  Nintendo is dropping the price of the 3DS next month. In addition, the company has announced plans to institute a price cut on president Satoru Iwata. At a conference in Tokyo, Iwata told investors that he was taking responsibility for the 3DS's slow sales, along with a 50 percent reduction in pay as a result. Iwata's last annual compensation was ¥137 million, or $1.8 million (including salary and performance-based "variable compensation"). He didn't announce specifics of the cut, but we can expect both the base salary and the bonus to be lower, since lower performance is the whole reason for this exercise. Other "representative directors," including Senior Managing Directors Shigeru Miyamoto and Shinji Hatano, will take 30 percent pay cuts, and other execs will lose 20 percent off their salaries. Analyst David Gibson tweeted from the conference that Nintendo cited a missed opportunity to cut the GameCube's price as motivation to jump on the...