Month: May 2011
Nintendo drops DS to $100, plays favorites with its own games
Nintendo today dropped the price of the DS Lite to $100, effective June 5. They’re also re-realeasing Mario games in red boxes, which have proven to help boost sales. As a reminder, it’s stuff like this that rubs independent publishers the wrong way, since Nintendo doesn’t allow them to release specially colored boxes.Â
When does gaming make you say wow?
As I was playing Wii Sports today getting in a little bowling action, I thought back to November 2006 when Wii was the hot new thing. Can you believe that it has been nearly 5 years since Nintendo unleashed motion controls onto the masses? The idea was so revolutionary that The Revolution was how we all came to know Wii….before Nintendo turned their console into a wiener joke of course. I ...
Infendo Radio answers your burning questions
Derek and I argue over how crucial 3D is to 3DS gameplay, discuss depth sliders, answer 10 delicious listener questions, talk where do buy cheap second-hand games, e-shop expectations, Nintendo gimmicks (good and bad), Apple getting into gaming, and the phycological endowment effect of all things. We also debate whether Nintendo rushed 3DS so as not to step on Project Cafe’s toes. Get ready,...
Nintentunes, the best part of any 3-day weekend
It’s the weekend which can only mean one thing…it’s time for Nintentunes! This feature is for anyone who could instantly recognize the world 1-1 theme of Super Mario Bros. but who may be unable to do the same with the latest and greatest from Lady Gaga. Enjoy the classic tunes! NES-Wizards & Warriors [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ9xwkMr3e4[/youtube] Wizards & ...
Rumor: Heroes of Ruin for 3DS coming from SquareEnix, n-Space
This one’s a doozy. Coming from the Facebook page of  developer n-Space, concept art for Heroes of Ruin was spotted with info that the title will allegedly be a new 3DS title published by Square-Enix. The game will also feature a panther wielding a humongous sword. n-Space is best known for the Gamecube first-person adventure title Geist, and are also responsible for many of the Nint...
Confused by Zelda’s timeline? This fanfilm helps clear things up
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHCbp5LTgbU[/youtube] Since we’re on the subject, I thought this was good for a chuckle.
Super Mario 3DS: the most wanted items
The items in a Mario title are what defines each game. Many of the items appear in almost every title such as the Fire Flower and Mushroom, while others have only appeared in a single title such as the Frog Suit. If I had it my way, the following items would make the cut for Super Mario 3DS because of their rarity and sheer awesomeness. What items did I choose? Read on to find out!
Code name for Ocarina 3D or new Zelda online game?
You tell me. Nintendo has a listing at ESRB for Zelda Universe, an “online” game. Incidentally, Zelda Universe is the name of Nintendo’s official Zelda website. Thoughts?
Triforce talks Zelda timeline
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNbKMcE5PUE&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] It has been confirmed previously that a Zelda timeline does in fact exist. Problem is, we probably won’t ever see it for ourselves according to friend of Infendo Triforce Johnson. According to Johnson, Nintendo feels that if the master timeline was revealed, it would take away from the mystique  of fra...
Find Mii review: Is the ending worth the effort? (Spoilers!)
Find Mii, the built-in 3DS RPG, is designed to motivate owners to carry the 3DS around town, since pedometer coins and/or Streetpass encounters are necessary for play. It certainly worked on me; I’ve been carrying the 3DS on my commute since launch day, fighting demons and ghosts nearly every night, and I’ve finally beaten the funny little adventure. Was it worth playing through?
Two new 3DS games surface
Even though e3 is a few weeks away, news is starting to trickle out from developers of new games everyday. Today two such games were revealed, and it looks like 3DS’s everywhere have a few games to look forward to on the horizon. Majesco Entertainment has revealed that Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic and Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures will be coming to Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS, respec...