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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...
No Friend Requests or Private Messages for 3DS Miiverse
Last Wednesday, it was announced via a 3DS-centric Nintendo Direct that the Miiverse and unified eShop balances would be coming to the Nintendo 3DS early in December. All the pieces seemed to be in place for the company to lead the way to the much-demanded unified Nintendo Network account system. However, one NeoGAF user noticed a lack of messaging icons in the screenshots of the beta version of M...
Suda51 says making games for Nintendo consoles is “important”
Suda51, the reknowned designer of titles such as Killer 7 and No More Heroes, has spoken out on his thoughts on developing games for the Wii U. While speaking with Expansive DLC, Suda51 stated that making games for Nintendo’s home console aren’t out of the realm of possibility. “Yeah of course, it’s a possibility,” says Suda51. “I guess we haven’t really announced anything ...
Nintendo Offering Discounted Zelda Games
Nintendo will be offering selected discounted games on 3DS and Wii U eShops.
Infendo Radio Episode 288: I feel really bad
Welcome all to episode 288 of Infendo Radio, with Harrison Milfeld, Holly Fellmeth and me, Lewis Pugh. On this weeks show we have What we’ve been playing (covering Wii Sports Clubs & Wii Fit U), Nintendo and our feature isa retrospective of the portable Zelda games. If you have any questions for us to discuss on the next show add them to the comments or email to [email protected] Wii U frien...
Nintendo Network IDs and Miiverse finally coming to the 3DS
3DS and Wii U owners received some positive news this morning during Nintendo’s 3DS-centric Nintendo Direct. The company announced today that Wii U owners with a Nintendo Network ID will be able to share their eShop account balances between Nintendo’s latest home console and the the Nintendo 3DS. So, any funds that you add to your Wii U or 3DS eShop account will be combined, no matter ...