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Junction Point Studios Closing Down

Junction Point Studios, the creators of Epic Mickey is closing its doors. A Disney rep confirmed that the studio is closed and is due to the fast-evolving gaming marketplace. Looks like we’ll be seeing Warren Spectorworking on new projects somewhere else!

Wii U Virtual Trial Campaign

This month’s Wii U Virtual Trial Campaign began just after last week’s Wii U Direct with Balloon Fight.  For only $0.30, you can enjoy hours of on of my most loathed games for the NES (Give a listen to our latest Infendo Radio Podcast to find out why). Despite the poor first choice to introduce us to the campaign, there are some great titles included.  Nintendo has released the titles ...

Hyrule Historia Tops Amazon List of Best Selling Books

As mentioned briefly on the latest episode of Infendo Radio, Eugene, Scott, and myself are eagerly awaiting our copies of Hyrule Historia (the Dark Horse-published/Nintendo commisioned encyclopedia dedicated to The Legend of Zelda) to arrive in our respective mailboxes. Until then, Amazon has listed that Hyrule Historia is currently their top selling book in the United States. Hyrule Historia etch...

Nintendo Online Services Down Today

As part of an “Emergency Maintenance” procedure, Some of Nintendo’s online services will be down for a period of time.  Although it is not uncommon for an online gaming community to be inaccessible during maintenance, it can be a bit of an inconvenience.  Nintendo released the following statement in regards to the maintenance. “During the emergency maintenance, parts of the affec...

Infendo Radio, first of the new year edition

Nintendo Direct. Who knew that these webcasts would turn out to be such a boon of information for Nintendo fans. Take this weeks Nintendo Direct. Not only did we hear info about about a Zelda title, we got wind (see what I did there?) of two! We talk Zelda, Mario, and more on this weeks edition of Infendo Radio, and let me tell you, this weeks episode is a doozy. Harrison, Essel, and I join forces...

Super Mario Bros.: Sibling Rivalry

This video was submitted to us via [email protected] by emcRevolution.  Give it a view and share your thoughts!  

The Moon Is Coming!

A friend shared this yesterday, and I could not stop staring at it.   

Bowser Named Best Villain By Guiness World Records Gamer’s Edition

Bowser is the villain that you love to hate.  Without him, Mario would be at your house fishing Matchbook cars from the depths of your commode. Bowser has made it his mission to make Mario (and Luigi) work to save the Princess.  Although he never wins, unless you gave up on the game, he is persistent.  He is a family man, an ensures his kids are involved in his life as he teaches them the family b...

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker is reborn in HD

Nintendo was full of surprises today during the Wii U-centric Nintendo Direct. Aside from the announcement of the long-awaited Wii U version of the Virtual Console, updates from Bayonetta 2, a new Yoshi title, and a teaser trailer for Monolith Soft’s newest RPG, Nintendo threw a proverbial curve ball in the form of a Wind Waker HD remake. Satoru Iwata and Zelda series produce Eiji Aonuma bri...

Platinum Games gives us a sneak peek at Bayonetta 2

 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUbgRxf3fLg[/youtube] During today’s Wii U-centric Nintendo Direct, Satoru Iwata graced viewers with a special sneak peek into the development of the Wii U exclusive Bayonetta 2. The short clip dives into the development process helmed by Platinum Games and what the developer intends to make this sequel more unique. However, the video does not show of...

Wii U Direct Recap

As I sit here and wait for the Wii U Direct to begin, I see many anxious gamers sharing their anticipation in the scrolling side bar.  Although there is an adequate amount of infantile troll fails, there are just as many sharing their wish lists: BATRACHOS: BATTALION WARS 3 PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN Sku11kid: They wont show any special things, just gameplay of games that are ThorstenHaak: Super Metroid...

Wii U Direct 1.23.2013

01.23.2013 6AM PST (9AM EST) What are you hoping for?