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Rumor: Wii U name could be scrapped in favor of something, anything, better
Just imagine what must be happening at Nintendo headquarters right about now. After thwarting Miyamoto’s lastest attempt to escape his cell and fighting to turn a profit even among the recent sales success of 3DS, Nintendo is once again facing criticism over something else. The name Wii U. I mean, I have never really much cared for the name of Nintendo’s forthcoming console, but then a...
At a loss: Nintendo still not out of the woods
Company lost more than three quarters of a billion last year and even announced more expected losses into this year. That’s to be expected from other console makers who lose money on new hardware in the first year, as they hope to recoup losses and turn a profit in the coming years. But for Nintendo, that’s rare. They usually turn a profit in the first year, with exception to their l...
Not-so “United Kingdom” getting stand alone white and pink 3DS next month
Starting next month, the country that still can’t decide if it’s four individual ones or one unified one (i.e. they still won’t play together in the olympics or world cup) is getting stand alone pink and white 3DS units, Nintendo announced today. Previously, both white and pink were only available in bundle packs. No word if the company will make these stand-alones available else...
How does Wii U compare to the rumored Xbox?
While not exactly Nintendo news, IGN today has revealed that the next Xbox (how bout we DON’T call it the 720, shall we?) will be based on the AMD 6000 series of GPU architecture which was introduced last year. While we don’t know exactly what will ship inside the next Xbox, IGN cites that the GPU will be similar to the Radeon HD 6670, which sports DirectX 11, 3D, 1080p output, and mul...
Dorkly hits the modern day platformer on the nose
Sometimes Dorkly just gets it right. Not much going on in the world of Nintendo today, so I thought I would drop this comedy bit that has been making its way around the interwebs. Got to love video game humor, right? Anyone else have any funny videos to share this Monday to help everyone get through the work week? If you like this post, be sure to follow me on Twitter @infendo_eugene and check o...
Not sure I’d pay $150 for this obscure Wii game
Infendo reader JJ writes: I compiled a list of the 15 rarest and most expensive Wii games and what makes them so hard to find. Many of them have been discontinued or the publishers have closed.  The most expensive game, One Piece Unlimited Adventure, sells for $150 brand new. Like I said before, Metroid Prime Trilogy is a want for me. Also, I’m surprised my dusty copy of Walk it Out is f...
If the most interesting man in the world listened to music, he would listen to Nintentunes!
NES – Bionic Commando [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjKzFihYYf0&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLE33D0AD22B5B66F7 [/youtube]Back in the days when most of my gaming experiences came from borrowing games from other people, and my uncle was the biggest gamer I knew (which also made him the coolest), I would spend many a weekend visiting family with all of us huddled...
Have you played the Resident Evil demo?
Free demo downloads are a welcome, much-needed addition to the 3DS world, and Resident Evil: Revelations is a great, high-profile debut for the feature. I haven’t played a Resident Evil title since the days of horrible d-pad controls, so this was a pleasant surprise for me. I was very impressed with the look and sound of the game (loved the 3D fog effect) and the gameplay itself felt smooth....
I think I have a problem, I’m pretty sure that I’m going to be buying Rayman Origins for a 3rd time.
More Rayman Origins Videos So I have already played and beating Rayman Origins three times, on two different consoles. I simply love the game and think the experience is far and away the best platforming game of this console generation (sorry New Super Mario Bros. Wii). Ubisoft simply has done something amazing with the UbiArt Framework, and the game benefits tremendously from it. Now that the 3DS...
Sequel glut driving players away from consoles to more “original” games on iOS?
That’s what Gamaustrua analyst Matt Matthews suspects: The second point (of last year’s annual console sales) brings out is just how sequel-driven the top end of the market has become. Every game, with exception of Just Dance 2 and Batman: Arkham City is a sequel several times over. I’m just now beginning to try to follow the mobile/tablet gaming market, and while many of the g...
Every good rhythm game needs a broccoli cooking mini-game…right?
If you’re anything like me, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure is a game that could easily ruin a few relationships. I can see myself playing this game for days. DAYS! I’m a simple man, I like my rhythm games guitar & drum free, with plenty of whimsy on the side. Check out the trailer for the game, and let us know if this game is on you’re radar. I know I’l...
Free demos coming to 3DS this week
Yippee! Starting Thursday, Nintendo will begin offering free downloadable demos for 3DS, reports USA Today. The first demos to appear on the eShop will include Resident Evil: Revelations, Mario & Sonic at the London Olympics, Rayman Origins and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D. Free gameplay is always a good thing, however limited. What do you think of the news?