Daily entertainment news covering New Super Mario Bros. en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/10/07/everything_geeky_speaking_the_gamer_lang Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:42:21 EST Entertainment News 140166@http://www.starpulse.com/news I've heard often from people outside of geekdom that when we geeks get together we seem like we're speaking a different language. This is especially true amongst video gamers, because over the years we've found ways to shorten definitions of our games so communication is quick and direct.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/06/hit_or_myth_games_play_fast_and_loose_wi Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:08:29 EST Entertainment News 45831@http://www.starpulse.com/news When future archaeologists look back on the games of the 21st century, they're likely to be confused by the convoluted myths we've created. Who is this Zelda, and why must Link find her? How do magic mushrooms make Mario powerful? Why is Pac-Man on the run from his ghosts?

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/08/nickelodeon_announces_kids_choice_award_ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:33:58 EST Entertainment News 28679@http://www.starpulse.com/news Star slime fest is back! Justin Timberlake hosts this year's Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 20th Anniversary celebration, airing live March 31, from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Kids will be able to vote in advance in a total of 16 categories. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/12/virtually_every_new_wii_and_nintendo_ds_ Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:46:59 EST Entertainment News 25909@http://www.starpulse.com/news There has never been anything like it. Independent U.S. sales figures released by the NPD Group today confirmed a red-hot launch for the new Wii system by Nintendo, and the crowning of the portable Nintendo DS as the best-selling video game device of any type for both the holidays and all of 2006.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/31/starpulse_com_s_top_20_video_games_of_2006 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:00:01 EST Entertainment News 24711@http://www.starpulse.com/news 2006 was a great year for video games. While years that see new home consoles are successes, this year in particular proved that video games are becoming mainstream faster than you may realize. While a lot of it has to do with the Wii, a system vying for the position of console anyone can play, the fact that a huge entertainment company like Sony is showcasing their new format of media on PlayStation 3 says something. Now that officially every mainstream game has been released in 2006, here are the 20 best games of the year:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/12/the_elder_scrolls_iv_oblivion_stuns_gear_2006 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:26:26 EST Entertainment News 23705@http://www.starpulse.com/news In a result that will surely send fanboys into a rage, action-RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion beat out favorite Gears of War for Game of the Year at Spike TV Video Game Awards 2006. You can watch the star-studded event on Spike TV this Wednesday, December 13, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. List of nominees below, winners in bold:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/13/top_20_games_july_2006 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:38:44 EST Entertainment News 15824@http://www.starpulse.com/news The idea of a new football game in July was too much to bear, as gamers flocked to buy NCAA Football 07 from EA Sports. It takes the first, second, and fifth spot on July's charts on PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, and Xbox, respectively. Nintendo DS continues to show its handheld dominance, taking three spots on the chart while holding the PSP to none. Full list below!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/08/24/nintendo_intoduces_two_new_ds_lite_color Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:27:40 EST Entertainment News 14049@http://www.starpulse.com/news The only thing more fun than new Nintendo DS Lite hardware colors is trying to keep up with the breakneck sales of the software to play on the popular little portable! On Sept. 13, two new colors -- Onyx and Coral Pink -- join Polar White, which is enjoying its own incredible sales peak and getting noticed everywhere.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/07/24/more_than_21_million_nintendo_ds_sytems Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:20:31 EST Entertainment News 11122@http://www.starpulse.com/news Nintendo delivers on its promise to bring video gaming to the masses. In less than two years since its Nov. 21, 2004 launch, Nintendo has sold more than 21 million Nintendo DS systems worldwide. By comparison, Apple shipped one million of its ever- popular iPod music players in its first 19 months. The rate of Nintendo DS units being sold equates to 23 systems per minute -- that's nearly one every two seconds -- non-stop since launch.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/23/new_super_mario_bros_blasts_by_half_mill Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:39:30 EST Entertainment News 8717@http://www.starpulse.com/news After just 35 days on store shelves, New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS has racked up sales in excess of one half million in the United States alone. That's a sell-through rate of more than 20 every minute since the game went on sale May 15.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/22/top_20_games_may_2006 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:24:59 EST Entertainment News 8681@http://www.starpulse.com/news New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS tops May's list to little suprise. However, the fact that the PS2 continues to dominate the list with games both new and old is rather surprising, as is the total lack of Xbox games on the list. Full list below!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/21/best_games_halfway_through_2006 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:19:19 EST Entertainment News 8617@http://www.starpulse.com/news Just like TV, video games reach the low point of production during the summer. And while that doesn’t mean you won’t find a good game or a good TV show during the hot months, it certainly keeps the percentages low. So, if you are in need of some quality gaming, here are the best titles halfway through 2006.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/15/ds_lite_sells_over_136_000_units_in_two_ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:00:23 EST Entertainment News 8344@http://www.starpulse.com/news With two of the nation's top-selling games and a hot new look to the hardware, the global Nintendo DS phenomenon has become more popular than ever. New Super Mario Bros. and Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day for Nintendo DS ranked as the No. 1 and No. 3 best-selling games of May, according to the independent NPD Group. And early reports from major retailers indicate that those same titles are being scooped up with the new Nintendo DS Lite in advance of Father's Day.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/19/review_new_super_mario_bros Fri, 19 May 2006 13:28:55 EST Entertainment News 7169@http://www.starpulse.com/news "Overall, this is probably the best game you can get for the DS, and it shows the direction of Nintendo - keeping their classic feel of their games while infusing new features for new players. NEW Super Mario Bros flirts with perfection..." Read the full review here! And be sure to check out the Video Games Homepage often for new information on the hottest video games!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/10/nintendo_s_not_so_wii_line_up Wed, 10 May 2006 13:00:33 EST Entertainment News 6784@http://www.starpulse.com/news Would third party developers embrace the quirky Wii system? So far, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" While the GameCube admittedly struggled to garner such support, developers large and small seem to be flocking to the "New Generation" system. Full list below!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/09/the_state_of_the_nintendo_ds_union_over__2006 Tue, 09 May 2006 14:35:00 EST Entertainment News 6732@http://www.starpulse.com/news For 18 months, hundreds of thousands of new players have joined together to disrupt the portable video game market. They proudly identify themselves as owners of Nintendo DS, Nintendo's remarkable hand-held system that continues to overturn traditional thinking. As the movement grows and becomes stronger, developers worldwide have taken notice. Both new and traditional players will be well-served in 2006, as more than 100 new games of all kinds hit the market for Nintendo DS.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/05/preview_new_super_mario_bros Fri, 05 May 2006 13:32:17 EST Entertainment News 6586@http://www.starpulse.com/news The venerable duo is back, and this time on the Nintendo DS! Head on over to the Starpulse.com Video Game homepage and read up on this sizzling title. Featuring all new items, gameplay, and multiplayer mini-games, New Super Mario Bros. is the game to get for your Nintendo DS! Read the preview here!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/04/ds_lite_will_arrive_june_11th_new_super__15 Thu, 04 May 2006 11:00:30 EST Entertainment News 6523@http://www.starpulse.com/news Nintendo DS Lite arrives just in time for players to pop in the latest version of one of the most storied franchises in video game history. New Super Mario Bros., launching May 15, updates classic Mushroom Kingdom action with new features and fun.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/02/21/new_super_marios_bros_and_magnetica_anno Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:13:01 EST Entertainment News 3459@http://www.starpulse.com/news It's been more than 20 years since Nintendo's highly acclaimed franchise, Super Mario Bros., first hit store shelves. On May 7, eager fans from Mario's classic days must wait no longer to see the brothers return in an all-new platformer with the launch of New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS.

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