Month: April 2010
Video: See the Mario Galaxy 2 cloud power-up
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mltsEzOhgss[/youtube] Fun. T minus 36 days.
Nintendo 3DS could arrive by October
According to CVG, Nintendo’s next gen handheld, the 3DS, could land in gamers hands as early as October 10. Surprised? Don’t be. Nintendo has dominated the handheld scene since they all but invented it with the Game Boy, so what else would this industry titan use to deflate its rivals new motion control toys than the next sure thing? Nintendo is also famous for revealing new stuff and ...
Let the good times roll: Miyamoto shuns retirement, wants to make games forever!
At 57, Shigeru Miyamoto is nearing retirement age. But thankfully for Nintendo fans, he claims to be one of those old farts that never throws in the towel. “I may have to retire from Nintendo some day. But then I look around and see how aged cartoonists continue to work and how movie directors create new movies all the time… By the same token, I guess I will still be making games someh...
Now you’re playing with power: Classic Controller Pro now available in U.S.
Today Nintendo of America launches a new game controller for its popular Wii system. Previously sold only in Japan, the Classic Controller Pro accessory is now available in the United States. It offers a fun new way for all kinds of Wii users to experience their favorite games. The Classic Controller Pro is available in black or white and carries a suggested retail price of $19.99. Featuring two r...
Youtube Tuesday – Marvel Vs Capcom 3
A trailer has hit the internet within the past 24 hours. That trailer is for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3; a fighting game that has many found memories with those who are familiar with the arcade scene. From the looks of this image it seems that Marvel vs Capcom 3 could be running on the Tatsunoko Engine. Hit the jump to check out the video and let us know if you think. Could it be heading to the Wii in th...
Monster Hunter Tri Promotional Video
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhLamL3aJ4w[/youtube] Who here is excited for Monster Hunter Tri? I know I am, who doesn’t like slaying ridiculously-dinosauric-draconic-monsters? Monster Hunter Tri is one of the few games I didn’t expect to see on the Wii. I mean honestly if Anyone came up to me two years ago and said, “Hey, Monster Hunter is coming to the Wii!” I w...
This week in Nintendo downloads
Mega Man 4 and six others coming your way: Virtual Console Mega Man 4 Original platform: NESâ„¢ Publisher: Capcom Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) ”“ Mild Cartoon Violence Price: 500 Wii Pointsâ„¢ Description: A year after the destruction of Gamma and Dr. Wily’s defeat at the hands of Mega Man, the world is still at peace. One day Dr. Light receives a mysterious letter from an unknown sc...
Pokémon Black and White is so Sugoi ne…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2lwFWOKYiI[/youtube] Warning: Very Japanese: TV program Pokemon Sunday just revealed the first video footage of Pokemon Black and White, though it was of the city screenshot that was already revealed in the leaked CoroCoro magazine scans last week. What do you guys think about this? Could this be one of the first 3DS titles?
New powerup in Galaxy 2 makes you light
ONM, the Official Nintendo Magazine, got their hands on a piece of artwork for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy 2. While it’s just Mario walking up clouds, like some clown on stairs, it’s pretty unique for a Mario power up. While not much is known about this image or how it will work in Galaxy 2, it does look pretty comical and light hearted. Who’s excited for “Cloud” ...
Infendo Radio 182 – Street Fighter gets Fit?
Alexis, Zac, and Sean are back to discuss the possibility of what could become the first real “core” title to utilize the Wii Balance Board: “Street Fighter Fit.” In more realistic news, we’ve got a bundle of 3DS discussion with a light hint of Pokemon on the side. Check it: Radio Feed iTunes Feed MP3 Be part of the show! Email us, via [email protected], call the In...
If it weren’t for GameCube profits, would there even be a Wii?
As the predecessor to Wii, the GameCube was Nintendo’s worst selling console ever. During its six year life, it sold only 22 million units worldwide. Despite this, Nintendo reportedly turned a profit on the little purple box, thanks to a strong lineup of first party games and low cost hardware. That said, I can’t help but wonder if Wii would have materialized had the GameCube operated ...