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Monday 5th October, 2009 - 09:24 BST

News: Nintendo Shows Off Its History at Kyoto Cross Media Event

Nintendo Shows Off Its History at Kyoto Cross Media Event

Lots of cool retro gear on display

This weekend the Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 took place in - you guessed it - Kyoto, Japan. Nintendo was in attendance and had plenty of goodies for avid gamers to ogle at. As well as showing off new games for the Wii and DS, the video game veteran had a massive display which illustrated the company's long and proud gaming history. Machines on show included..

13 comments | In Japan, Events, Retro.

Sunday 31st May, 2009 - 22:22 BST

News: UK Retro Computer Museum Open Day

UK Retro Computer Museum Open Day

We paid this commendable UK-based event a visit. Our thoughts lie within...

While it's not directly related to Nintendo, the Retro Computer Museum open day recently took place and we decided it was our duty to pay the event a visit.If you've not heard of these guys before then listen up: they aim to create a permanent display of retro gaming history where people can not only learn about the systems..

27 comments | In Retro, Events.

Monday 11th May, 2009 - 23:46 BST

News: Speed Gamers Blasting Through Mother Series For Charity

Speed Gamers Blasting Through Mother Series For Charity

Money raised will go to breast cancer foundation

Between Child's Play and The Speed Gamers, gamers have raised quite a bit of money for charities. This weekend, that trend continues with one of Nintendo's most acclaimed (and desired) series' at the center.Starting at 6 p.m. CST on May 15th and going for 72 hours, The Speed Gamers will play through Mother, Earthbound and Mother 3 over a live webcam..

7 comments | In Retro, Events.