Nintendo

Rhythm Heaven Fever: The Kotaku Review

The door closes behind you with an ominous click. It’s bright in here — too bright. Before you can get your wits about you, your host begins to speak.


February 4, 2012
Nintendo

A Nintendo Game Worth… Watching

Here’s something small that could mean something big.


September 12, 2011
In Real Life

For This Idol, Life Sounds More Like Rhythm Hell

Famous since the age of twelve, sugary sweet idol Ai Kago grew up in the limelight. By the time she turned 18, that light had dimmed. During the past few weeks, Kago’s been on television, first for Yakuza connections. The second reason is far more tragic: Ai Kago tried to kill herself.


August 2, 2011
In Real Life

Rhythm Heaven Is Where Idols Go To Press Buttons

This week, the biggest game in Japan is Rhythm Heaven. It was created by a man who was at one time the biggest record producer in the country: Tsunku.


July 12, 2011
Nintendo

The Pea Shooters And Samurai Of The Wii’s Rhythm Heaven

We checked out the upcoming Wii version of music-infused Rhythm Heaven at E3, but we weren’t able to let you listen to it because it’s was so loud.


June 10, 2011
Nintendo

Rhythm Heaven For Wii Shakes Out A Japanese Release Date

Known as Minna no Rhythm Tengoku in Japan, Rhythm Heaven hits the Nintendo on July 21 in The Land of the Rising Sun. [Official Site]


June 8, 2011
Nintendo

Rhythm Heaven Looks As Good On Wii As It Did On DS

Brilliant DS music game Rhythm Heaven is coming to the Wii, and you can see how toe-tappingly distracting it’s going to be in this E3 trailer for the title. Looks so simple, but man, it’s going to get its hooks in you.


April 27, 2011
Nintendo

Rhythm Paradise Brings Most Exciting Keynote Slide Of The Year

Follow up to the cult portable series Rhythm Heaven, Rhythm Paradise is coming to Wii this winter. We don’t know much beyond that it designed to be played “only with buttons”. But it’s clear from the slide a whole world of stabbing awaits.


January 29, 2011
Nintendo

This Is What Rhythm Heaven Looks Like On Wii

Nintendo makes great rhythm video games in the form of Rhythm Heaven – simple, but smartly designed arcade-style games that are incredibly addictive and rich. The company is bringing one of those to the Wii and it too looks fantastic.


November 17, 2010

The Coolest Way To Play A Game Boy Game Is With A Samurai Sword

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