Some of this art has already been shown off, but there are a couple of new images that have surfaced. If Nintendo is serious about going in a different direction this time around with the Zelda series, it looks like they have all sorts of amazing concept material to fall back on curtesy of renowned illustrator Katsuya Terada.

If Aonuma and Miyamoto could pull of this kind of art style in-game, it would have to be considered a mandatory game of the decade. Check after the break for more potential wallpapers.

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I’m not sure if you have to sign a release before you can wear them, but I’ll admit they have me a bit nervous. As if a man-eating plant on my underwear wasn’t scary enough, they had to go and put it on a pair of briefs and make me more self conscious. If it were boxers, fine. Boxer briefs, I could handle that. But these, my friend, are one pair of whitey-tighties (actually black) that only the bold can wear. They come in one size, 32″-34″, and are available for $17.00.

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For those of you who are adult enough to admit wanting to act out some real life Super Smash Bros. Brawl fights on the kitchen table or bedroom floor, here is your chance. Toys “R” Us is having a sale on Nintendo figures. For $3.99 each, potential buyers can choose between: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Bullet Bill.

Stock up folks, years from now these will be collector’s items. It also makes bathtub time fun again! Now if only Matthew would allow me to borrow his Snake toys for the ultimate Mario showdown. Anybody want to take any bets?

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I’m not sure who put Vanilla Ice, spandex pants, and a Game Boy into a shoe producing blender (they exist, trust me) but Puma has decided to sell the retina-burning offspring. There are even two sweet color schemes to choose from. The fine detail on the upper portion is decorated with little Tetris pieces, which is kind of cool. Maybe.

You will probably have more luck creating some Nintendo inspired shoes yourself like Joe Colon did with his Smash Bros. kicks awhile back. On a more positive note, Puma’s footwear would certainly give the owner’s fandom some well deserved bonus points. Anyone willing to take a hit to the fashion kidneys* for their love of games is alright in my book. Just be prepared to point out the small Tetris pieces to skeptics in an effort to save your dignity. More photos, and closer shots of the Tetris inspired detail after the break.

*fashion kidneys do not actually exist

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Sometimes being nosey really does pays off. A Peeping Tom was snooping around the Smash Bros. Brawl disc when they came upon 25 tracks that, for some unknown reason, went unused in the game. The list is rather impressive, featuring sound effects from Melee, original titles, and full length remixes of classic tracks. The tunes are available for download over at the link below and await your music player of choice.

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A nifty new case for all those looking for something to protect their favorite handheld, as well as flex some Nintendo fan-dom muscle. They even come in two flavors, both representing an icon from Nintendo’s past. Pretty sweet deal for just $13.00. More photos after the break.

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Wanting to earn your trust back after giving you mono… sound output in your copies of Guitar Hero III, Activision has taken it upon themselves to quietly deliver a free gift. You should be receiving your replacement Guitar Hero III game discs soon if you haven’t already, and it may be followed by a Guitar Hero III Les Paul faceplate. That’s some good PR right there, don’t you think?

Thanks - we still <3 you, Activision.

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Cue the saliva production to enter overdrive. I know that the guilt (of both my love handles as well as my nerd nostalgia) would kill me to destroy it, but either way it’s an impressive cake.

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Even though cats and dogs have been fierce rivals for millennia, they finally found a way to peacefully settle the score once and for all. All it took was the recent arrival of the popular Wii Sports Tennis to bury the hatchet. Be prepared for some serious laughs, everyone!

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Still gotta catch’em all? Then you’re in luck. If you pre-order the upcoming DS titles Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time or Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness at participating retailers you’ll receive a limited edition Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorer’s Guide free of charge.

The guide contains an exclusive collection of tips, interviews and an original manga by Ken Sugimori, main art director of Pokémon video games. Not a bad haul for a Pokefanatic! While the guides are available with pre-orders now, both new Mystery Dungeon titles will be shipping to retailers on April 20th.

Full press release after the break.

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