Month: October 2010
This week’s Infendo Radio has Kashmir all over it
Join Derek and I as we discuss Epic Kirby, new Wii goodies, great moments in NES gaming, special gaming generations, and of course, the meaning of life. Music courtesy Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” and Grandaddy’s “The Crystal Lake.” Infendo Radio is on now! Radio Feed iTunes Feed Download links below Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:00 — 5....
Rule 42: Never pay more for a movie game than for the movie itself (usually)
How to Train Your Dragon knocked me out back in March–So much so that I actually bought the Wii game. The game (DOA-style arena dragon fighting with a terrific hub village) is actually quite fun, but’in retrospect’I should’ve just gone to see the film again. Now that Dragon’s hit DVD and I’ve already watched it more times than I revisited the game, I looked back on the movi...
Nintendo unveils limited red Wii, DSi XL for the Mario anniversary
PRESS RELEASE’Nintendo has everyone’s holiday shopping list covered with an array of great new products. These include Marioâ„¢-red, limited-edition Wiiâ„¢ and Nintendo DSi XLâ„¢ system bundles that celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros.â„¢ game on the NESâ„¢ and a new Wii Remoteâ„¢ Plus controller that has Wii MotionPlusâ„¢ motion technology built right in. Nintendo already...
Professor Layton & Phoenix Wright cross-over coming to 3DS
This sounds like a very early April Fools’ prank, but Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney is an actual game that Level-5 and Capcom are putting together for the 3DS. I cannot wait for those accusatory fingers come pointing out of my screen, even if we don’t have a clue about gameplay yet! Hopefully the game gets released outside of Japan. What do you think: Good idea? Bad idea? Awesome id...
After finishing Kirby, I’ve only got one complaint…
My first run through Kirby’s Epic Yarn took about eight hours. After beating Yin-Yarn, I found I’d only completed 59% of the game; There are many World Doors I haven’t unlocked yet, and a lot more music CD’s to find. The game’s incredibly fun, imaginative, and surprising, with an amazing musical score that gets better and better as the journey progresses. I have one c...
Forget Apple getting into games; should Nintendo get into smart phones?
Game Informer editor Andy McNamara argues that a convergent portable device, both for games and phone crap, is inevitable. In a printed column titled The future is ringing, will someone please pick up, he writes, “I can’t wait to play the 3DS, but I get the sinking feeling that it will only pacify us until this inevitable [convergence of gaming and smart phones] happens. If Sony and Ni...
Disc-less Netflix streaming debuts on Wii
Today Nintendo released a free Netflix channel for download from the Wii Shop, which will allow Netflix subscribers to stream their movies through the service without the need to first insert a Netflix disc. A Netflix streaming subscription currently costs $8.99/month, includes a 1 month free trial, and should be the same experience whether you use a disc or not, but now you can keep your happy d...
Steamboat Mario
Oh, Mario. Epic Mickey looks like it will be pretty good, but it won’t be that good. You don’t have to dress up like someone you’re not. Don’t feel threatened. Everything will be fine. Feel content knowing a third party’s game could be one of the highlights of the holiday season on a system you helped make strong.
Now celebrating 25 years: Happy birthday, Nintendo Entertainment System!
Go on, wish the ‘ole fella a happy birthday. And while you’re at it, let us know your favorite NES experience.
Is Kirby the best 2D game since Yoshi’s Island?
Three worlds into Kirby’s Epic Yarn, I’m convinced this is the spiritual successor to Yoshi’s Island, which was and remains–arguably–the best 2D platformer of all time. If you’re old enough to remember the disappointment surrounding the release of the follow up, N64’s Yoshi’s Story, Kirby’s new title is the game you actually wanted to play back...
Overly personal poll: Do you pray?
I posted a similar poll on my blog this year and thought it would be fun to gauge the “religiocity” of Infendo readers as well. So tell us, people of the world: {democracy:122} Whatever your beliefs, happy Sunday, everyone.
This week’s Infendo Radio is bursting with mailbag
Join Derek and I as we discuss Sonic irrelevance, NES quibbles, reader mail, and the Epic Kirby winner. Music courtesy Pantera “Mouth For War” and Röyksopp “Miss it so much.” Enjoy it! Radio Feed iTunes Feed Download links below Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:00 — 5.6MB)Subscribe: Email | RSS