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Atlus Announces Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth for 3DS
Atlus recently announced a new Persona game for 3DS. Titled Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Atlus’ latest will feature “chibi” versions of characters from Persona 3 and Persona 4. I wasn’t expecting a tenfold increase in kawaii in this new entry, but hey, it’s still Persona. Persona Q releases June 5, 2014 in Japan. Atlus is still dead silent on a Western r...
Super Mario 3D World Soundtrack Live Recording
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-OQg7ot_TE[/youtube] You’ve heard Super Mario 3D World’s music in its trailers. You’ve heard it while playing the game. Now you can listen to a live recording of the game’s soundtrack. Check out the video above to hear the sweet, sweet sounds of Super Mario 3D World! Source: Nintendo Everything YouTube Page
Infendo Radio Episode 289: Thanks for the games!
Welcome all to episode 289 of Infendo Radio a special episode with Holly Fellmeth and me, Lewis Pugh but with the full 3-set feature structure! On this weeks show we have What we’ve been playing (covering Wii Party U & Pandora’s Tower), Nintendo News (yes – another Nintendo Direct!) and our Thanksgiving feature: Thanks for the Games! If you have any questions for us to disc...
Weekend Discussion: Next Gen Decisions and Thoughts
Now that the PS4 and Xbox One are officially launched, have both shown that they are not immune to issues at launch, and have made many fans giddy as a school girl. So, our weekend discussion is a simple one. Did you purchase a PS4 or Xbox One. Did you experience any issues? How would you compare the experience with your Wii U? From your personal experience, is there anything that would cause...
How Nintendo Responds To Counterfeiting
The video game market is very transparent. If someone wants to trade a game in, or sell it to a friend, chances are they could find out that game’s fair market value using the browser on their phone. So, what happens when a person hops on eBay and sees a popular video game listed at a price that looks too good to be true? It probably isn’t legit, and here is a true story of how Nintend...
A Brief Look Back: Video Game Music at its Finest
Perhaps one of the most overlooked measures of quality in a video game is the music. Just as memorable as an 8-bit, pixilated Mario in full sprint are the 8-bit tones that accompany his adventure. As graphics have evolved into fully-rendered, life-like images of art, so has the musical score that compliments them. Here is a brief look back at some of the most iconic composers and artisans in the h...
Nintendo releases new Wii U firmware update
Nintendo has released a new system update for the Wii U today. The 4.02 update, according to Twitter user @TiLMEN, adds “further improvements to system stability and other minor adjustments.” This update will be the first of two updates coming to the Wii U, with the second coming in December to add combined eShop accounts with the 3DS. It is unclear what other improvements will be made...
Clemson Marching Band performs some of Nintendo’s finest
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CyMaM32lsU[/youtube] This past weekend, the University of Clemson Marching Band conducted a Nintendo-themed performance during halftime of the Clemson-Georgia Tech game, and boy was it impressive. The band starts off with select works from Koji Kondo’s Mario themes and then smoothly transitions into the Legend of Zelda. Aside from the rousing renditi...
Nintendo releases Holiday 3DS commercial
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nORgM4lpslk[/youtube] “Why do we play 3DS?” That’s the question Nintendo and several children pose in the latest advertisement suited for the upcoming Holiday season. Several clips of popular 3DS titles such as Pokemon X & Y, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and Mario Kart 7 are shown as children state their...
Weekend Discussion: EA Now Bashing Sony
We all know that Electronic Arts has a Love/Hate relationship with Nintendo. Well, they love to hate them. However, they have been pretty quiet on the Nintendo front lately. However, yesterday they released this little gem aimed at Sony: “Sony has released a firmware update for the PlayStation 4 that is required for many features on the console. However, this update also results in stabil...
Wii Mini Available at Select Toys ‘R’ Us Stores
Apparently, you can find Wii Minis in select Toys ‘R’ Us stores across the United States. If you are interested, call your local store and see if any are in stock. If so, don’t forget your $99 on your way out the door! Source: Go Nintendo
Motley Fool: Nintendo Might Discontinue Wii U Next Year
So says Sam Mattera of the Motley Fool investment website. Now before you decry his opinion, let’s see Mattera’s arguments in short form: The Wii U has been a total failure. Microsoft will steal Nintendo’s core market. Unlike Sony, Nintendo can’t afford to support a failing console. This holiday season will be crucial for Nintendo. Got iPad? Okay, now you may decry his opin...