From Wirebot: A bundle of various Nintendo jewelry for today’s Photo of the Day. From ThirdProjectJuno, the nostalgic Super Mario Bros. and Legend of Zelda-themed pieces caught my eye the most. But within good reason though, since these are actually pretty classy and I’m sure any gamer would be happy to sport or gift them. More »

From Rekuru: Japanese musician Heita has made a lot of musical instruments from different vegetables and in this next video he played Legend of Zelda’s “Song of time” using a Carrot Ocarina (Ocarina is an ancient flute-like wind instrument). All the while I thought vegetables are only used for cooking but not until I watched this video on Youtube from a user named Heita. More »

Whether the child’s parents/siblings/relatives made her (or him?) do this or she (he?) just wanted to wear a Link costume, there is no denying that this child is adorable. More »

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From Rekuru: After moderate success with their last console the Gamecube, Nintendo seems to have hit the their stride this generation. With their “gaming is for everyone” approach, Nintendo’s changed the face of video games forever and has even managed to woo the Holy Grail of demographics - EVERYONE. Whether it’s your little brother or your great grandmother Ethel, there’s no age group that hasn’t been caught up in the wii-mote waggling madness of Wii Sports, Wii Fit, and the like.

But that’s not to say Nintendo is doing everything right. There’s always room for improvement and with that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of 5 things the big N can do to maximize their success this new year. More »

From Rekuru: This year was a busy year for Nintendo’s handheld, with heaps upon heaps of games released over the course of 2009. Amidst the onslaught of titles to be released though, 2009 also marked the release of some of the most original, as well as best, titles for the system. Below, I’ve compiled a list of ten games that stood above the rest. If you haven’t played these titles, it’s time to start spending that christmas money from grandma. More »

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Comic cons, anime festivals, and the like have run their course this year. With 2009 almost at an end, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the best cosplay of the year. And while the many festivals and conventions have come and gone, 2010 is around the corner with more cosplay goodness waiting to be had. More »

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Recently, more and more video games have been getting the manga treatment and it seems the Legend of Zelda is no different. More »

From Rekuru: Let’s face it, everyone needs some love in their life. While the Beatles claim all you need is love, I won’t go as far as to agree but I will say it’s a pretty big deal. With that in mind, I’ve mustered up my inner matchmaker and have compiled a list of japanese icons that would make for quite the fetching couple. More »

Many great games were made in the past 29 years, but only a handful actually defined the genre. Today, these genre defining games still continue to produce and outsell millions across the globe, bringing much admiration to the humble country of Japan. More »

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