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Club Nintendo (of America) to add colorful Nintendo 3DS XL charging cradles on Halloween
Although Club Nintendo has offered fans some really awesome stuff in the past, I can’t help but admit that the rewards service has been suffering from a bit of a drought for some time now. The Pikmin 3 tote was a nice addition, but I tend to prefer practical items that work with my hardware, such as the Nintendo DS Lite sleeve from a while ago and the Wii remote holders, which are still avai...
Lengthy new Super Mario 3D World trailer features smorgasbord of power-ups, reveals online features
If you follow Nintendo’s official Facebook pages, Twitter account, or YouTube channel, you may have seen the company upload the following 6-minute trailer for Super Mario 3D World: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnInWnRCTKk[/youtube] The trailer covers various aspects of the game, starting with the storyline. In order to free up Peach as a playable character from the start, Bowser i...
2DS Screen Replacement Cost Revealed
According to the team over at Destructoid, if you break your 2DS screen you can expect to dish out $65 (plus shipping)for the replacement. Obviously, physical damage will not be covered under the manufacturers warranty so it is essential that you are careful with the device. Now, the benefit of the 2DS is that it is only one screen, and not two like a 3DS. Although it is missing the clam-shell ...
Nintendo Officially Discontinues Wii in Japan
Nintendo of Japan quietly listed Wii as discontinued in Japan on its official website today. We all knew it was coming. Earlier this year Nintendo shut down several off the system’s major channels and other networking functionality. Then Nintendo told us Wii production would end soon in Japan. Now, here we are. Nintendo will continue to produce Wii’s elsewhere in the world, but ...
Infendo Radio Episode 285: X or Y?
On todays episode of Infendo Radio Harrison Milfeld, Holly Fellmeth and myself (Lewis Pugh) join up to discuss the latest in everything Nintendo. Starting with What we’ve been playing, we cover The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD, Pikmin 3 and Apollo Justice. Then onto the Nintendo news we have another Nintendo Direct to discus including a new Smash Bros character unveil. Finally we end...
Weekend Discussion: Would Another Industry Crash Be Beneficial?
Would a gaming collapse help the industry? I ask because we seem to be in a gaming drought,overall. Sony and Microsoft seem to believe that beefing up their machines, makes them next gen worthy, along with adding in various other medias such as movie players, social networking, television connectivity/control, motion control, etc. Some of which have been copied form Nintendo and their history o...
Pokemon X and Y Sells More than 4 Million Units Worldwide in First 2 Days!
According to a press release provided by Nintendo UK (after the jump), Pokemon X and Y has sold a combined total of 4 million units in just the first two days of sales. Due to the high sales, it looks like X and Y are destined to become the fastest selling Pokemon of all time, so far projecting ahead of Black and White 2 by 70%! Since 2002, only a select few Pokemon games have exceeded 10 Millio...
Zelda and Luigi Themed 3DS XL Coming to UK
Coming November 1st, in the UK, Zelda and Luigi fans can pick up these two sexy handhelds! Which one is your favorite?
Gaze at Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
[youtube]http://youtu.be/4gOhbzFLg0U[/youtube] Nintendo demoed gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds at New York Comic Con. The company showed off some of the game’s features including the new item renting system. It all looks absolutely delightful. But to be honest: I never liked handheld Zeldas. In fact, Oracle of Ages for Gameboy Color was the last — and onl...
Call of Duty: Ghosts Clans Trailer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ENaKZjStM0[/youtube] Activision released a trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts. The latest video details the game’s Clans, a major part of Ghosts‘ multiplayer experience. Joining Clans — besides playing death matches with your friends — grants additional experience points and rewards. Also, another tidbit: Clans will not be cross...
Weekend Discussion: Who Can Lead Nintendo Best?
As much as I don’t like it, there has been a lot of discussion in recent months about Iwata’s inability to successfully carry Nintendo through success. I really like Iwata and feel that his passion for the company, his ability to relate to the fans, and his relationship with the other executives shows his hopes for continued success. Sadly, not everyone feels that way. So, if Iwata ...
Iwata: “Nintendo is not good at competing so we always have to challenge”
Much like Hiroshi Yamauchi, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata isn’t afraid to admit about failure. While speaking to the B Dash Camp held at Osaka, Japan, Iwata delved into several topics ranging from the recent death of former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi to pushing the Pokemon in the Americas. Iwata later mentioned in the interview about Nintendo’s longevity and how the company ...