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Captain Olimar returns to Smash Bros.
Smash Bros. fans woke up to a slight surprise this morning on the game’s official website when it was revealed that Pikmin mainstay, Captain Olimar, would be making a return to the title’s roster. More than ten images are shown (so far, only the Wii U version of Olimar is being displayed) on the Smash Bros. website depicting Olimar in the game’s various fighting arenas. Olimar, o...
Weekend Discussion: The Legend Of Zelda
What are The Legend of Zelda’s best ever games? It began way back in 1986 with the release of The Legend of Zelda in Japan. Since then, people from around the globe have enjoyed Link’s adventures across a number of Nintendo consoles. But while there’s no title available for Wii U just yet, all this is about to change as a high-definition remake of the classic Wind Waker hits shelves later this ye...
DuckTales: Remastered release set for August
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nar1u-Co3jA#action=share[/youtube] DuckTales: Remastered will be released on various major platforms beginning this August. Say it with me: Woo-oo!!! The WayForward-developer and Capcom/Disney co-published remake of the NES classic will finally hit the PC, PS3, and Wii U on August 13, followed by the Xbox 360 version releasing on September 11. DuckTales: Rem...
China To Lift Ban On Video Game Consoles
For the last thirteen years, China has enforced a pretty tight ban on the sale of video game consoles within their heavily populated country. However, that ban may soon end, although no official end date has been announced. The sale of consoles, although not legal, has happened in china, but the sales figures are not enough to impact the profits of Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony. In fact, ...
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Fan Vids From Youtube
I must admit, I have yet to acquire a copy of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and I am kicking myself every time I see a post about it…I have yet to see someone that does not like the game. To add to my regret, I was shown three amazing fan videos on Youtube referencing the fantastic game. Check them out below, and share any fan vids that you have found in the comments below. Animal Crossing Ne...
[Update] Nintendo says no to Smash Bros. live streaming at EVO tournament
[Update] – Nintendo Everything is reporting that Nintendo will now ALLOW for Super Smash Bros. Melee to be live-streamed for the EVO fighting game tournament. [Original Story] Nintendo of America has brought down the ban hammer on their Gamecube million-seller, Super Smash Bros. Melee, being able to be streamed live at this weekend’s EVO fighting game tournament. Organizers for the eve...
Club Nintendo deal: Buy Fire Emblem Awakening and SMT IV, get $30 in eShop credit
Who doesn’t like free stuff? This week, the rewards program, Club Nintendo, has revealed a new deal where buyers can receive $30 in eShop credit with the purchase of two titles. The two titles featured in the promo are the critically-acclaimed Fire Emblem: Awakening and Shin Megami Tensei IV. Club Nintendo members must register the two titles by August 31st in order to claim the $30 in eShop...
New Pikmin Types Introduced In Latest Trailer
We all knew that there were going to be two new Pikmin in the third installment of the series, and now we have the chance to see them in action. What are your thoughts of their abilities, their looks, and their overall addition to the game? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ObpWgUq6Y[/youtube]
Iwata Refuses To Lay Off Employees
This weekend’s discussion got a little heated at times,however, good or bad, I found a lot of passion for Nintendo. Regardless of what side of the fence you are on, everyone that commented seems to want to see Nintendo prosper. I find it amazing that, even in down times, Nintendo fans stand tall and come together and can have a civil debate rather than a flame war. Regardless if you like ...
Nintendo Stockholder Meeting Q&A: Virtual Boy on the Virtual Console, Wii Vitality Sensor, and more discussed
Nintendo recently held its 73rd annual stockholder meeting this past week, and the company was able to share on its Japanese website the following questionnaire. The topics asked by fellow investors touched upon the possibility of Virtual Boy titles on the Virtual console (try saying that three times fast), the whereabouts of the Wii Vitality Sensor, and even the state of the food served at Ninten...
Weekend Discussion: What Can Nintendo Do to Win Back Lost Fans?
I love my Wii U, the games, the features, the game-pad, and just about everything about the console. In fact, I honestly don’t have any complaints about the console. However, there are a lot of Nintendo fans that are upset various facets of the Wii U’s existence. Whether it be the quantity of games, the lack of complete third party support, the specs on the inside (power), or almost...
Happy 4th of July!
As we take this day to celebrate our independence, relax with friends and family, and swoon over the multitude of firework displays tonight, Infendo would like to wish each of you a happy and Safe 4th of July. Please be safe when lighting your sparklers and bottle rockets! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXROp9cGpVc[/youtube]