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NSMB Wii release bash: Bucken-Berry and Ala-Gold!

So, I took a five-hour bus ride to New York City yesterday to do some video coverage of the New Super Mario Bros. Wii launch event at the Nintendo World Store. It was supposed to be a four-hour b...
New York's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launch event

On the eve of the release of what is arguably the most anticipated game of 2009, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Activision joined with Microsoft and GameStop to take over New York’s Union ...
Tekken 6 is about to throw a party, you're invited

Hey, Dtoid New York. Want to do something fun and possibly win a prize? Then head out to Namco Bandai's Tekken 6 launch party on Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. It's being held by New York - Tokyo ...
Wii Sports Resort report: A beach ... in Times Square?!

Yesterday, Nintendo held a launch event for Wii Sports Resort in New York City’s Times Square, allowing the public to try out the game three full days before its launch on Sunday, July 26th...
Sand dumped all over NYC in the name of Wii Sports Resort

In an effort to promote the forthcoming release of Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo spent a bazillion dollars turning part of New York City's Time Square the game's fictional setting, Wuhu Island.&nbs...
Nintendo turns Times Square into Wii Sports Resort

You know if you live in New York, you get to check out all the cool events Nintendo decides to throw over at the Nintendo World Store (and I'm jealous of people who get to do these things!). Thei...
Find out what the f*ck Starfy is in New York City

When Nintendo announced the Nintendo DS title Legend of Starfy for a North American release, we asked "What the f*ck is Legend of Starfy?" With that question answered, we look towards f...
Nintendo partners with DJ Academy for Rhythm Heaven event

If you've already mastered Rhythm Heaven on the Nintendo DS, Nintendo wants to put your real skills to this test this week in New York City. This Thursday, April 9, Nintendo will be hosting ...
Street artists invade New York City with tile-mosaic Mario art

I miss living in or near New York City. The culture, the people, the cheap hot dogs, and the night life are unmatched almost anywhere in the world. And now there's this. Looks like some clev...
Yuffie to join the cast of Avenue Q

“Everyone’s A Little Bit Racist.” “If You Were Gay.” “The Internet Is For Porn.” These are just a few of the amazing songs in Broadway hit Avenue Q. And ...
Banjo-wielding chiptunes artist Bud Melvin scores short film

It's Wednesday, and if you live in New York City, you should rush down tonight to The Tank's monthly film series, New York Experimental, for the premiere of the short film, NightSide. Directed by...
Aural Fixation: The Nullstravaganza continues

 Nullsleep has been quite busy lately, gigging, celebrating the beginning of summer, putting out a new record, and fronting the 8bitpeoples juggernaut, as always. The video before you is p...
Wiimbeldon: Barcade, Beers, and Bears! Oh My!

Part hipster costume party, part casual Wii-gamer, and part "Well, I don't really want to fit into either of those other two categories, so I suppose I'll just drink a lot of beer i...
Wiimbledon...is a Wii Tennis tournament

That's a tagline you can stand behind. It's concise, speaks directly to the point, and leaves nothing to be desired...except beer. The boys behind the first ever Wii Tennis tournament, W...
New York State Senate passes new video game rating legislation

A press release has been issued to announce the passing of new legislation regarding video game ratings, sales, and violence awareness in New York State. Introduced four days ago by Senator Andre...
Recap: Cooking Mama Cook Off Challenge (NYC)

What's that burning smell? Is it the building? Did the knifeless hibachi chef get bored and start lighting things on fire? Could it be that Majesco's Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the ...
Drinks on Kotaku

Kotaku's party at Barcade last Friday was for the button smashing, hipster hoppin', drink slugging folk. Cozily nested in Brooklyn's too-cool-for-school zone, Williamsburg, readers ru...
New York is the new Germany; insane legislature crosses the pond [Update!]

Gamepolitics, by way of Gamasutra, reports on a bill that was proposed on January 3rd by Democrat Keith Wright that comes up with some truly draconic rules for the sale of games. From the article...
First U.S. Wii buyer -- Triforce

OK guys, here's the first Wii buyer in the U.S. at the NYC Toys R Us in Times Square. Going by the name Triforce, the guy garnered a ton of attention, which you'll see in some upcoming ...
The Toys R Us hodge podge

Here's the rest of the Nintendo Wii pre-launch coverage from the Toys R Us in Times Square. I'm about to head back out, but this should give you a good idea of what the hell is happenin...
Wii, Reggie and Dtoid ... tonight! (update)

If you're in the NYC area and plan on stopping by the huge launch event tonight at Toys R' Us in Times Square, be on the look out for not only Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime, but Des...
Charlie Murphy rocks the mic at the NYC PS3 launch party

So, Luda takes the stage and introduces Charlie Murphy. Then, Charlie does an awesome set, much to the delight of some very tired campers and cranky media types. Sony may not know how to launch...




 
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