Month: January 2009
Rumor: Final Fantasy VI coming to DS?
This image was found on somewhat infamous and well known image board. This image board is known for having news early, but for also having a mixture of fake news as well. I would not considered this image solid news that Final Fantasy VI is in the works until an official announcement from Square Enix is made. However, on a side thought, would you guys purchase a remake of Final Fantasy VI for the ...
Evergreen gaming, defined
Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, depending on what you know about Nintendo strategy these days, Wii Fit exploded last week to the tune of 300,000 units sold. Failed New Year’s resolutions waiting to happen? Gift card bonanza? As far as Nintendo is concerned, they could care less as long as this thing (and the rest of its software) continues to defy the traditional video game sales model.
Boom Blox sequel blasts Friend Codes to smithereens
Quick update about this week’s Boom Blox Blast Party announcement from EA: No Friend Codes. Share your creations and destroy them with friends without Nintendo’s overprotective Friend Code system, according to an interview at MTV Multiplayer.
Nintendo quietly announces DS and Wii 2009 release calendar
Without much fanfare, pomp or whatever, Nintendo has unleashed one of the queiter Megaton announcements we’ve seen in a while with this list of upcoming first party release dates and windows for the DS and Wii. At a glance, Endless Ocean 2 caught David’s eye, and the first half 2009 listing for Punch-Out!! caught mine. These two titles are by no means all the lists have to offer. Check...
Overlord graphics “blow everything away” on Wii, says developer
Dated graphics got you down? While speaking to Video Gamer, a no-name producer by the name of Dean Scott confidently said he’s got the game for you — an action adventure title dubbed Overlord: Dark Legend, coming to Wii later this year. “When people see this game in motion, they are going to be seriously impressed. It sounds like such a lame cliché to say ‘it looks like th...
Japan: Mario Tennis (?!) tops sales list
For all my Nintendo love I seriously did not think these remade GameCube “Play on Wii” games would have much appeal (Pikmin, Mario Tennis). Same price as Wii games?! Minor changes? Dated games? Couldn’t possibly… But against all rhyme or reason it’s worked. In Japan, at least, my critical Play On Wii thoughts would be dead wrong. I guess with the success of the Virtua...
Boom Blox Bash Party delivers more multiplayer this spring
EA and Steven Spielberg announced this week that Boom Blox, one of the unsung heroes to grace the Wii in 2008, will receive the sequel treatment sometime this spring According to an EA release, Boom Blox Bash Party will featuring 400 new levels and more multiplayer. From an Infendo perspective, I know the community feel was one of the things that got David all hot and bothered about the original. ...
Deep Nintendological Thoughts #4: Death of the trade show
With Apple pulling out of MacWorld (for whatever the actual reason), and Nintendo’s own openly stated “alternative development” approach to E3 from here on forward, the future of the trade show conference is looking more grim with each passing day. That’s right, folks, ze Leipzig is dead. Anyone going to miss trade shows in this instant news gratification Internet era we li...
Legacy of Ys: Books I and II delayed
So according to an Atlus update, the Legacy of Ys DS game is going to have a special premium box. Each copy is going to be turned into that box and it will include a special soundtrack CD. However there is now a small catch for this new little soundtrack CD… “What’s the catch?” We’re glad you wondered. Alas, we’ll be delaying Legacy of Ys a couple weeks, a ...
Wii – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles trailer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKeIm_gYmMk[/youtube] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles has always been one of those games that I have never really been excited for; since they never really had solid game play, and you were forced to play with other people. However, after watching this trailer it really seems like Square Enix has taken the time rectified that problem. This game looks one hu...
What announced Nintendo game are you most excited for?
Something edgy like MadWorld, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, or The Conduit? A teen-friendly traditional game like Ghostubusters, Punch-Out, Deadly Creatures, or Mario & Luigi RPG 3? Or how about some cascore love: Wii Sports 2, New Play Control games, or Peggle Duel Shot? Let us know in the comments, but you can only pick one! If you need, let Jake and Sean refresh your memory of known upc...
Nintendo first party titles, Grand Theft Auto IV top Edge 2008 best seller list
Edge, using a series of super secret formulas, back channels and NPD Group moles, has assembled a list of the best-selling video games from the past 12 months. Dominating the top ten are several EA franchise titles, a Russian guy down on his luck in Liberty City, as well as a number of Nintendo first party titles that include Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and everybody’s favorite ...