excitebike
Nintendo

Excitebike’s Subtle Shift In 3D Scenery

If you’ve got a 3DS, and you’ve got an Internet connection, there’s no reason to not have downloaded the latest system update and pulled down 3D Classics: Excitebike from the Nintendo eShop. It’s free, after all.

June 6, 2011
Nintendo

Hey, Why Does Japan Have More Time To Get Excite Bike?

File under UNFAIR. In North America, 3D Classics: Excitebike can be downloaded free of charge until July 7, 2011. In Japan, it can be downloaded until July 31. What gives?

April 27, 2011
Nintendo

Nintendo Worried People Aren’t Buying 3DS’ Magic

Nintendo’s glasses-free 3DS portable gaming system isn’t selling as well as the company expected because people don’t understand how great the gadget is or how to properly use it, the president of the company theorises.

January 25, 2011
Nintendo

Excitebike’s Bikes Weren’t All That Exciting, Were They?

In 1985 Nintendo kept North American children glued to their consoles via the magic of poorly designed motocross bikes. We were so stupid back then.

January 20, 2011
In Real Life

Here Is A Dog In A Tron Costume Playing Donkey Kong

And Excitebike! In Episode 1 of “Tron Dog”, the canine protagonist gets sucked into the game grid to dodge barrels and flip a motorbike. I mean, it’s Tron Dog, the title sort of speaks for itself, right?

November 4, 2010
In Real Life

Video Game Ads Were Better In The 1930s

One of the best things about early 20th-century transportation was the advertising. Cruise ships, airlines and car companies all used bold, iconic ads to sell their vision of the future. It’s a vision that transfers easily to classic video games.

August 23, 2010
In Real Life

Excitebike, Come To Life

Pixel-style Excitebike racer made from wood. Its creator, Justin Harder, also fashioned a pixelated helmet, chest protector and trophy from the game. As seen on Vision02 where there are loads more pictures. (via The Bits, Bytes, Pixels and Sprites)

August 16, 2010

LunchTimeWaster: Excythe Bike

Kotaku AU

Take NES classic Excite Bike. Stick Death in the lead role. Sit back and giggle. That’s the recipe for today’s LunchTimeWaster.

February 16, 2010
In Real Life

Excitebike’s Exciting (And Expensive) T-Shirt Collection

Long-time Kotaku Tower darlings King of Games are hitting 2010 running, announcing a new line of shirts based on classic NES title Excitebike, along with sneak peeks at an upcoming Zelda range.

November 10, 2009
News

The Nintendo Download: It’s Old Home Week

Familiar names and face populate this week’s downloadable Nintendo games, with appearances by Frogger, Excitebike, Bomberman and more Electroplankton than you can shake a stylus at.

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