The Nintendo 3DS will use a built-in pedometer to record how far you walk and reward your strides with Game Coins. Why? The unshakable Reggie Fils-Aime, head of Nintendo America, explains.

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime recently revealed the motivation behind the 3DS's "Play Coins," a virtual currency awarded to players when activity is measured by the device's ...

These coins are then used to access additional content in games. True, pedometers can be "tricked" into thinking physical walking is being performed, but even cheaters will be carrying their 3DS ...

and it's only grown over the years. Collecting coins in New Super Mario Bros. 2, the side-scrolling 3DS sequel to Nintendo's wildly successful New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS, is the ...

So when I discovered the concept behind New Super Mario Bros. 2 for 3DS - to collect as many coins as humanly possible - suffice to say my interest was immediately piqued. Still, despite the ...

Use a Crank-a-kai coin or 10 3DS play coins at the Crank-a-kai to obtain an item or a Yo-kai. The Crank-a-kai machine can only be used three times a day, so plan accordingly. It will disappear ...