Month: June 2011
Will Nintendo “dominate” E3 this year?
The Associated Press says so. After two years of shrinking Wii sales, Nintendo will fully raise the curtain on the Wii’s successor at the gaming industry’s annual convention in downtown Los Angeles this week. Nintendo Co. has remained silent about just what the doodad will do, but gamers are anticipating features like high-definition graphics and touchscreen controllers. “What...
Infendo Radio: The E3 preview, first episode of summer, and broken Zelda show
Derek and I dish on E3 rumors, what to expect from the big show, upcoming games, the most unbelievable Zelda question ever, and part 7 of are famed Star Fox rant. Oh, and we also examine what’s wrong with Zelda and how to fix it (hint: it needs a gameplay update). See you on the other side, everyone! Radio Feed iTunes Feed Download links below Have something to say? Email [email protected] or...
Ocarina of Time 3D instruction booklet scans for your viewing pleasure
June 19 can’t come soon enough for Zelda fans, and some lucky folks have received early copies of the game. What are us less fortunate to do in the fortnight until then?! Taking a peak at these instruction booklet scans might help ease the pain! Now I have always been an instruction booklet reader, front to back. Looks like the fine folks at Zelda Dungeon will help me to get that done a bi...
Wall Street Journal of Japan confirms 6-inch Project Cafe controller screen
Here’s the news in Japanese. In summary, the paper confirms the controller will feature a 6-inch “tablet-like” screen for controlling games. Camera and built-in battery also reported. The paper says the system will arrive by the middle of next year. I’m gonna hold my thoughts until I actually see this thing.
With Project Café looming, what is your favorite Nintendo codename?
Next week at E3, Nintendo will reveal their new home console which is rumored to be called Project Café. Many of Nintendo’s previous consoles had codenames – Wii was Revolution, DS was Nitro, GameCube was Dolphin, GBA was Project Atlantis, and N64 was Project Reality or Ultra 64. We want to know: {democracy:148}
Iwata asks is all about the music!
In the latest edition of Iwata Asks, Satoru Iwata sits down with video game composers Koji Kondo and Mahito Yokota and talks about the soundtrack for the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo 3DS. As usual for Iwata Asks it is a very interesting read, but one part managed to grab my attention:
Nintendo confirms free Pokedex 3D and Excitebike 3D for eShop launch
Nintendo just announced what many 3DS owners have been hoping for: Monday’s eShop launch will include two freebies: Pokedex 3D and Excitebike 3D. Check below for Eugene’s summary of Pokedex 3D: This sounds like it could be a lot of fun, and the price is certainly right! I’m particularly happy regarding this morning’s confirmation that the game will support AR viewing of you...
eShop details emerge, Super Mario Land and Alleyway rated for ESRB
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) are rather notorious for leaking titles before they were ment to be revealed, and thanks to them we now have a good idea of what to expect for next week’s eShop launch. The ESRB website has rated Super Mario Land and Alleyway for the Nintendo 3DS, giving each a rating of E for Everyone. No price has been announced for either title. In other eSho...
Saturday June 25th is Street Pass day!
…so says Nintendo, anyhow. How exactly is everybody going to be in the same place at the same time with 3DS in tow? Don’t worry, Nintendo has you covered! Nintendo has just launched a new online community website to help 3DS owners meet up and StreetPass to their hearts content. Sign up for the event by creating an account or even using Facebook connect and come June 25th, you could be...
My GBA recase is better than yours
My backlit GBA used to be babysitter blue. But thanks to a tip from Infendo reader richufc, it’s now jet black with all new buttons. The skinny: I bought what is seemingly an official replacement case from Hong Kong for dirt cheap: $4.30 with shipping. Bought a couple of drivers for $5 more smackers. Then followed doginmylense’s wonderful tutorial for navigating the more trickier par...