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The first Wii U American TV spot is now live!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dbGJieRaH0&feature=share&list=PLFB4FCEFE59F9BEFF[/youtube] Nintendo has officially released the first American Wii U television ads, and they’re all over the place in terms of camera and set work. A little more open-ended from the initial Wii launch ads from 2006, these spots show off the capabilities of what the Wii U wants to accomplish as a...
Taking The Role Of Bowser, Microsoft Plots To Kidnap Wii Sales
Now that we are officially in the month of November, my excitement for the Wii U is overflowing. I cannot wait! However, Microsoft’s general manager of Interactive Entertainment product marketing, Matt Bowser, uhm…I mean Barlow, is plotting to capture the attention of current Wii owners. Of course, he wants us to buy an xBox 360 this holiday season. “I think this holiday seaso...
A Wild Milo Appeared
Hey there Infendo readers! You might be seeing my name around here as a writer over the next month or so, and hopefully beyond! So, a little bit about me then… I’m from the UK, and I’ve been a huge Nintendo fan for as long as I remember. As far as favourites go, I’d have to go for the GameCube, followed closely by the Wii and the Gameboy Advance. Zelda’s my most belov...
Happy Halloween!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVDXmqI-oYY[/youtube]
Nintendo details premium membership for Wii U deluxe owners
Nintendo has announced a benefit program for those who will purchase the Wii U Deluxe Set, in which premium members will receive discounts for buying certain games digitally. Premium members will then be given points that can be redeemed through the eShop. In addition, the points received can be redeemed anytime after November 18, 2012 until to March 15, 2015. For more information, Nintendo has pr...
Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run
Last week I featured an article about a NES tribute album called NEScapism. This week, I have another tribute album to introduce you to! I received a message from the webmaster of a Metroid fan website called Shinesparkers. He wanted to let us know about the upcoming release of a fan arrangement album they are putting together called Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run, an expansion to an album they ...
Screen Printed Nintendo UK History By Adam Benton
Sometimes we receive ideas form our fans via [email protected] (please let us know if you would, or would not, like your name mentioned in an article if the idea is chosen). This is one of those “fan finds”. Adam Benton, a graphic design student from Essex, created this screen printed book recapping Nintendo’s UK history. “This is one of my final books for my bookmaking and...
Nintendo Spotting: A lost Nintendo peripheral appears from nowhere
I mentioned at the end of the latest episode of Infendo Radio that I came across an old Nintendo peripheral at my local shopping mall. This, ladies and gentlemen, is my short story of an old handheld peripheral coming back into my life. While getting a haircut at a local mall, I was walking past a claw machine, originally used for prizes such as PSPs, Nintendo DSes, and various oversized plushes o...
Infendo Radio: The mystery guest appearance edition
This week on Infendo Radio we have a special guest, but the only way to find out who it is is to download the show! This week we talk about music in games, our thoughts on the upcoming Wii U launch, Nintendo’s strategy for online, and more! If you would like to contribute to the show, you can email us your questions/comments to [email protected]. Be sure to follow @EsselPratt, @hmilfeld, and @...
Darksiders 2 Skeletor?
Am I the only one that sees Skeletor in this pic? And am I the only one that now wants a new He-Man game in the same Art style?!
Japan Gets A Limited Edition Charizard 3DS LL
Nintendo is releasing a limited Charizard 3DS LL in Japan and not just anyone can buy one too! Those wanting to buy one will need to go to a Pokémon Center retailer in Japan between Nov. 3 and Nov. 26 and fill out a form. Those who want to mail a form will need to go here for the form. There will be a lottery draw and this special 3DS LL will sell for ¥13,900 (approx. $236) Winners are to be notif...
Regular Stock of Wii U Will Be Delivered to Retailers For Christmas
Despite reports that Nintendo plans to sell the Wii U at a loss, they intend to ensure adequate stock levels are available throughout the holiday season. To ensure the adequate stock levels, Nintendo will replenish stock levels on a consistent basis. “Wii U stock levels will be tight on day one. However, we will be providing retailers with regular stock deliveries in the run-up to Christmas in or...