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Wii U Rants and Raves
It is officially one day after launch, you have patiently waited for the system updates to apply. During the updates, you ensured your game pad was charged. You readied your favorite snacks and beverages. You began to play the newest Nintendo console. Well, maybe you did…but I didn’t. apparently, one of the big box stores that accepted pre-orders, and claims they have the “Be...
Having trouble connecting your Wii U to your router? Try this.
I was frustrated. As soon as I got home from the midnight launch of the Wii U all I wanted to do was test out all of it’s features. No doubt, I am thoroughly enjoying my time with the system, it is a great console after all, but one thing was missing. I no matter how many times I tried to connect my console to my Wi-Fi, it just wouldn’t work. I went as far as to remove the encryption e...
Infendo Radio: The just in time for your Wii U line wait edition
Wii U is just a few short hours away for most people across the U.S. and that can only mean one thing, lots of us are preparing to stand in a line to get one. At least you will have Infendo Radio to keep you occupied until the clock hits 12:01. This week is all about Wii U, where Harrison and I discuss our feeling about the impending launch, what games we are looking most forward to playing, and m...
Metroid Prime 10th Anniversary Retrospective
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewcljvJQAQA[/youtube] November 17, 2012, will mark the 10th anniversary of the release of Metroid Prime on the Nintendo Gamecube. It is in this editorial that we’ll look back at the game’s development history and legacy. Every console generation, there comes a game that is remembered for its expansive and addictive gameplay, critical praise, or place i...
ZombiU launch trailer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1jS6g4Dn48[/youtube] Now where have I seen this clip before? Hmmmm?
A quick love letter to Shigeru Miyamoto
As mentioned earlier on Infendo, today marks the 6oth birthday to one of video games most well-known designers, innovators, and true master of their craft. For the majority of the gaming populace, Shigeru Miyamoto’s creations (Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Star Fox, etc.) helped shape what we as gamers have become today. We all know of his work, but anyone (hardcore gamer or not) who grew up du...
Wii U TVii and New Super Mario Bros U DLC
One of the features of the Wii U that I am excited about trying is the Wii U TVii. I was a little disappointed when I heard it would not be available at launch, however Nintendo has revealed that it will be activated in December. Another announcement by Nintendo’s Takashi Tekuza has confirmed that New Super Mario Bros. Wii U will eventually gain DLC. Currently, they are working on addition...
Miyamoto Turns 60
It’s hard to believe that Shigeru Miyamoto is turning 60 tomorrow, or today, if you’re already past the 12AM mark somewhere in the world! Here’s to many more years of great games from Shiggsy!
Over 8 Million 3DS Sold In Japan
When the 3DS was first announced, I was skeptical. I had always seen 3D as a gimmick and wrote it off. Sure, I had to add the 3DS to my collection, and when I received it I was blown away! Since first turning the unit on, I was a raving fanatic, but still a lot of people I know wrote it off. I loved seeing my friends reluctantly picking in up…then not wanting to put it down! It seems as ...
A Little Wii Backstory
CVG have a great article about the story of the Wii. The whole thing is definitely worth reading, but I found this particularly interesting. Tom Quinn (above) is the man who invented the technology in your Wiimote today. He invented it for aeronautical reasons, as a method of auto-stabilising his aircraft, long before he pitched it as a gaming tool to Nintendo in 2001. Quinn actually aproac...
Nintendo Spotting
Last night I had the honor of attending an intimate acoustic set by the legendary Glen Matlock, Former Bassist and original member of the Sex Pistols. As I was enjoying a mesmerizing rendition of “God Save the Queen“, I noticed that the Eggplant Wizard was also in attendance! Have you found a Nintendo reference in an obscure location before?
Nintendo finally outlines the Wii U’s online set up
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1kGo5j7NU[/youtube] With five days left until the Wii U’s North American launch, one question has still bugged many gamers: How will the Wii U’s online work? Finally, Nintendo has laid out the details of the Wii U’s online infrastructure and how it will affect certain games and devices. Bill Trinen leads the way in the video describing al...