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Lag? No way; view it as an effect
I stand by my more-positive-than-most review of Mario Tennis Open; it’s been non-stop fun since I popped that game into my 3DS. If you’ve encountered Wilford in the Wiggler suit online, that’s me. Since my review reflected my then-current view of the game’s online play, I feel it’s my duty to add an update. Apparently, as more and more tennis fans enter the fray onlin...
Stay Informed about E3, Even if You Cannot Attend!
Attending E3 is a dream of every video game fan. The excitement of new games and consoles, the rush of meeting your favorite developer, the pure joy of just nerding out with others that are doing the same, what could better! Sadly, we cannot all attend E3…and I am one of them. I would love to shed my responsibility and nerd out, but family and work requires me to continue my daily life. N...
Miyamoto wins top Spanish prize
Looks like Shigeru Miyamoto has another award to add his ever-growing trophy case. And no, Miyamoto did not just survive the annual Running of the Bulls by himself, but rather Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias prize for communications and humanities. In addition, Miyamoto was awarded 50,000 euro ($64,000) for the prize. The jury of Spaniards praised the 59-year-old game designer for ...
Could Xbox be Banned from the US?
I know what you are thinking, this isn’t an article about Nintendo. You are right, it isn’t…at least not directly. In 2010, Motorola sued Microsoft for infringement of 16 patents. I won’t bore you with the details, however Motorola had requested that Microsoft cease using their patented technology and provide compensation for past infringement. Needless to say, Microsoft...
Rumor: Two new Castlevania titles headed to Wii U/3DS
Rumors rumors rumors! Only a few weeks until E3 and the rumor mill is running rampant with all sorts of crazy possibilities. Case in point, Castlevania: Mirror of Fate. According to those pesky “anonymous industry sources,” Konami is well underway on developing not one, but two new Castlevania titles, and both will be hitting Nintendo platforms. Castlevania: Mirror of Fate will apparen...
Wii U: Should We Even Pay Attention to the Rumors and Leaks?
Whenever a new system prepares for launch, rumors and speculation seem to flood the internet as though a dam had burst wide open. Unfortunately, the holding pond behind the dam is usually full of garbage and the unknown. APPLE devices seem to get the most publicity from the rumors and leaked specs, but the Wii U is fast approaching the same level of notoriety. The latest Wii U rumors have been ...
PSA: Classic SNES Controllers Now Available for Wii
Old School gamers will be happy to learn that a classic SNES controller for the Wii is now available at ThinkGeek. As someone who has lamented that Club Nintendo Japan appeared to be the only way to pick one of these up, I am thrilled that they can be ordered in North America now. The Super Nintendo still remains my favorite system ever and I try to go back and play the classics on my Wii whenever...
Infendo Radio: A call for your questions
Have you ever wanted to have your question answered on a game related podcast? Scratch that. Have you ever wanted to have your question answered on THE BEST game related podcast? Well here’s your chance. Harrison, Essel, and I are already planning our next recording of Infendo Radio, but we’re only missing one thing. You guys! This is a call to arms for all our listeners/readers to sen...
Review: Mario Tennis Open serves up fast, addictive court action
Mario Tennis Open is a truly fun, hard-to-put-down game full of the charm and excellence you’d expect from Nintendo and Camelot. Its pick-up-and-play nature and smooth, fast online modes make it a perfect anywhere-anytime title. There’s a rhythm to single player progression that takes a little while to grab hold, but — once it does — Mario Tennis Open blossoms into a very f...
New Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 trailer is amazing, despite not showing a lick of gameplay
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2SA4GyXb2U&hd=1 [/youtube] My excitement level for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 has been tepid at best. For one, I’m still bitter that the game will be a Nintendo DS title as opposed to Nintendo’s newest toy the 3DS. I understand all the reasoning behind Nintendo’s decision: the Nintendo DS has sold an ungodly amount of units and Ninten...
Nintendo Releases Shipment Numbers of 3 Top Franchises
Nintendo has recently released data showing the worldwide shipment figures for three of it’s coveted franchises: Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Mario Kart. The charts below show the units shipped in millions. and start from the franchise beginnings and continue to the present. Some of the figures might be surprising, such as Super Mario Bros 1 out shipping all other Mario Bros almos...
E.X. Troopers, a Lost Planet spin-off finds its way to 3DS
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w-FyMW-UD0[/youtube] When I first heard that Capcom was making a PS3/3DS spin-off title of their Lost Planet series, I thought it was an interesting proposition. Why would E.X. Troopers be released for 3DS, but not PS Vita? Why a PS3 release, but not one for Xbox 360? At this point who knows? All we can do is sit back at watch the first gameplay trailer, an...