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The Future is NAO (Now). Kinect Controlled NAO Robot and Aldebaran’s Prototype charging station

This weekend I had the chance and opportunity to attend Aldebaran’s developer program meet-up in Tokyo and to check in the “Flesh” their awesome robot NAO. If you are a bit curious about Robotics I am sure that you have already heard a[...]
The Future is NAO (Now). Kinect Controlled NAO Robot and Aldebaran’s Prototype charging station
The Future is NAO (Now). Kinect Controlled NAO Robot and Aldebaran’s Prototype charging stationThe Future is NAO (Now). Kinect Controlled NAO Robot and Aldebaran’s Prototype charging stationThe Future is NAO (Now). Kinect Controlled NAO Robot and Aldebaran’s Prototype charging stationThe Future is NAO (Now). Kinect Controlled NAO Robot and Aldebaran’s Prototype charging stationThe Future is NAO (Now). Kinect Controlled NAO Robot and Aldebaran’s Prototype charging station

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Pimp your 3DS now with Irodori!

Keys Factory a Japanese manufacturer of accessories for Nintendo gaming devices, has introduce today in its Irodori line-up a new set of multicolor hard cover for the Nintendo 3DS. With 10 different lid cover and 10 different back cove[...]
Pimp your 3DS now with Irodori!

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Sega Toys unveils “Wappy Dog” your NDS new best friend

Behold Sega i-Dog younger brother Wappy Dog! Introduced in the US during the last Toy Fair 2011, Wappy Dog is born from the collaboration between Activision and Sega Toy in order to bring a little Robotic Toy capable to interact with a[...]
Sega Toys unveils “Wappy Dog” your NDS new best friend
Sega Toys unveils “Wappy Dog” your NDS new best friendSega Toys unveils “Wappy Dog” your NDS new best friendSega Toys unveils “Wappy Dog” your NDS new best friend

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Touch! Double Sport, Bandai Namco new 3DS game with dual gesture

Bandai Namco has announced a new Game for the 3DS, Touch! Double Sport. Similar to Wii Sport, this new Touch! Double Sport features many mini-games like soccer, baseball, boxing, archery… Nothing special so far, until you discove[...]
Touch! Double Sport, Bandai Namco new 3DS game with dual gesture

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Protect Now your 3DS thanks to Elecom! Wait!? Now?!?!

Not yet available the 3DS already has its full series of protective pouch and set of screen protectors! So if you are planning in two weeks to queue-up like everybody else in Japan to get your dirty little hands on Nintendo’s lat[...]
Protect Now your 3DS thanks to Elecom! Wait!? Now?!?!
Protect Now your 3DS thanks to Elecom! Wait!? Now?!?!Protect Now your 3DS thanks to Elecom! Wait!? Now?!?!Protect Now your 3DS thanks to Elecom! Wait!? Now?!?!Protect Now your 3DS thanks to Elecom! Wait!? Now?!?!Protect Now your 3DS thanks to Elecom! Wait!? Now?!?!

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Will the 3DS be region-locked ?

It could be, according to an e-mail supposedly sent to an anxious customer by Nintendo. Crunchgear posted today the link to a Korean blog showing a screen cap of said e-mail. As far as I’m concerned, I’ll continue to have f[...]
Will the 3DS be region-locked ?
Will the 3DS be region-locked ?

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Wii FigureRobics… Finally a “Sexy” Wii Fit-like

Ok I won’t lie to you and don’t expect too much on this new Wii Fit-like fitness game, but at least this Wii FigureRobics front jacket is way sexier than everything we’ve seen so far. Released before Christmas in Japan, it’s not [...]
Wii FigureRobics… Finally a “Sexy” Wii Fit-like
Wii FigureRobics… Finally a “Sexy” Wii Fit-likeWii FigureRobics… Finally a “Sexy” Wii Fit-like

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Nintendo World 2011, we played with the 3DS

This past weekend at the Makuhari Messe was held the Nintendo World 2011 convention, during which the now well-known 3DS, the brand’s latest portable gaming system, was unveiled. We at Akihabara News had no choice but to rise to the oc[...]
Nintendo World 2011, we played with the 3DS
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Zelda:Spirit Tracks Characters Now Available in Japanese Kinder Egg

Furuta Confectionary, a Japanese toy and sweets manufacturer and seller, has released a series of high-quality toys encased in plastic capsules encased in egg-shaped milk chocolate sweets every year since 1999 – including a wide [...]
Zelda:Spirit Tracks Characters Now Available in Japanese Kinder Egg
Zelda:Spirit Tracks Characters Now Available in Japanese Kinder EggZelda:Spirit Tracks Characters Now Available in Japanese Kinder EggZelda:Spirit Tracks Characters Now Available in Japanese Kinder Egg

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WebCrew Agency Inc. Announces Battery Charger With Those Chicks from That Game

Some of us would be embarrassed to be seen with anything that had the characters from Konami’s Nintendo DS “communication game Love Plus printed on it. WebCrew Agency Inc. has come through for those of us you fine with it, [...]
WebCrew Agency Inc. Announces Battery Charger With Those Chicks from That Game
WebCrew Agency Inc. Announces Battery Charger With Those Chicks from That GameWebCrew Agency Inc. Announces Battery Charger With Those Chicks from That GameWebCrew Agency Inc. Announces Battery Charger With Those Chicks from That GameWebCrew Agency Inc. Announces Battery Charger With Those Chicks from That GameWebCrew Agency Inc. Announces Battery Charger With Those Chicks from That Game

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Get your green or orange Nintendo DSi for Black Friday!

Nintendo has announced two new colors for the Nintendo DSi, available exclusively for Black Friday: bright orange and green. The limited-edition bundles include a green or orange Nintendo DSi and a game, Mario Party DS, for $149.99. Th[...]
Get your green or orange Nintendo DSi for Black Friday!
Get your green or orange Nintendo DSi for Black Friday!Get your green or orange Nintendo DSi for Black Friday!Get your green or orange Nintendo DSi for Black Friday!Get your green or orange Nintendo DSi for Black Friday!

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[Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket!

Sharp held a press conference for its new cell phones and mobile devices today at Tokyo Midtown, in Akasaka, Tokyo. The main presentation primarily introduced their five smartphones on the three cell carriers here in Japan, and their p[...]
[Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket!
[Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket!

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Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Club Nintendo Selection

The Japanese Club Nintendo is offering three new items to its catalog with a selection of handkerchief, a 2011 Calendar and an amazing collection of buttons/badges to use on pretty much everything you want and need!
Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary Club Nintendo Selection
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Nes Controller iPhone 4 Case

Nope this is not just a skin, this is in fact a nice little case for iPhone 4 featuring Nintendo Type I NES gamepad… Like it? Want it? Go and check this out on GeekStuff4U.com now!
Nes Controller iPhone 4 Case

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New Table Tennis Wiimote To Go on Sale

The Nintendo Wii has spawned a variety of Wiimotes like the Zapper and Wheel, as well as a plethora of third-party controllers, fit for the specific video game users want to play on the console. If you want to play table tennis, UK gam[...]
New Table Tennis Wiimote To Go on Sale
New Table Tennis Wiimote To Go on SaleNew Table Tennis Wiimote To Go on Sale

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New Nintendo Wii LEGO remote

Toys “R” Us in the United States are currently accepting preorders for these colorful Nintendo Wii LEGO remotes! It’s unfortunately not entirely made of LEGO blocks, but has those LEGO bumps (what are those called, by[...]
New Nintendo Wii LEGO remote
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Book your Red 25th Mario Anniversary Nintendo Wii Now!

To celebrate Mario’s 25th anniversary, Nintendo will sell in Japan a limited edition of its Wii in Red color with a matching Wii mote as well as Super Mario BROS 25th Anniversary version. This new Wii is expected to go on sale in Japan[...]
Book your Red 25th Mario Anniversary Nintendo Wii Now!
Book your Red 25th Mario Anniversary Nintendo Wii Now!

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Nintendo introduces Wii Remote Plus in Japan, the world to follow.

Nothing too mind-blowing here, but if you were not too thrilled having to plug an “additional” sensor to your actual Wii Remote to improve your gaming experience, you will now be pleased that finally, after quite some time now, Nintend[...]
Nintendo introduces Wii Remote Plus in Japan, the world to follow.
Nintendo introduces Wii Remote Plus in Japan, the world to follow.

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Nintendo 3DS 3D Content Partnership

Nintendo, the multinational video game company of Game Boy and Nintendo DS fame, has announced a business partnership with
Nintendo 3DS 3D Content Partnership
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[TGS 2010] Tokyo Game Show video Walk-through.

We still have some stuff on TGS 2010, but today being a public holiday, we will post them tomorrow, anyway here you are a rather long (12 Minutes) video of the 2010 TGS where you will find babes, games demo and other wonders… So [...]
[TGS 2010] Tokyo Game Show video Walk-through.

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[TGS 2010] Babysitting Mama, the next Wii big hit!

The creators of Cooking Mama have now a new game for us, Babysitting Mama for Wii! Scheduled to hit Japan early December, Babysitting Mama comes with a unique controller, a cute plush baby doll controller, where in fact you will also h[...]
[TGS 2010] Babysitting Mama, the next Wii big hit!
[TGS 2010] Babysitting Mama, the next Wii big hit![TGS 2010] Babysitting Mama, the next Wii big hit![TGS 2010] Babysitting Mama, the next Wii big hit!

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Sanyo new Eneloop Mobile Booster will feed your iPhone, Xperia and iPad power needs.

Sanyo just release a new line-up of Eneloop designed for mobile gadgets including the Nintendo DSLite, DSi and DSiLL (DSi XL) with the Eneloop Stick Booster as well as every other USB powered devices, with the Eneloop Mobile Booster th[...]
Sanyo new Eneloop Mobile Booster will feed your iPhone, Xperia and iPad power needs.
Sanyo new Eneloop Mobile Booster will feed your iPhone, Xperia and iPad power needs.Sanyo new Eneloop Mobile Booster will feed your iPhone, Xperia and iPad power needs.Sanyo new Eneloop Mobile Booster will feed your iPhone, Xperia and iPad power needs.Sanyo new Eneloop Mobile Booster will feed your iPhone, Xperia and iPad power needs.Sanyo new Eneloop Mobile Booster will feed your iPhone, Xperia and iPad power needs.

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