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Think twice before clicking that magnet link button, how piracy may kill Wii
It seems like just yesterday when I was passing around copied floppy disks to all my friends at recess of Maniac Mansion. Even back then developers were plagued by rampant piracy that they attempted to curb, and I would get phone calls well into the night asking what the code for the door was that was located in the instructions manual. Today piracy hasn’t gone anywhere, and in fact one coul...
Listen up, podcasters: Infendo Radio lost in transition and on indefinite hiatus
Hey Infendo Radio fans: Thanks for all the love and hate mail asking for a new podcast. Unfortunately, after podcasting uninterrupted for nearly five full years, Infendo Radio has been on hiatus for three months now. As a labor of love, it finally dropped off Derek and Blake’s priority list for good. And unlike last time, there’s no Kyle, Will, Sean, or Alex to take it on (nor David ...
Mario Kart 7 Community News: January Edition
First of all, let me thank everyone who has participated in our official Infendo community so far. It’s not the most popular community ever, but I’ve gotten more enjoyment out of it than any other community I play in. With that out of the way, I now have some great community news to report! As of today, 17 players have found their way into community races. We reached a record during ou...
Infendo trolls eating crow today: Nintendo 3DS crosses 4 million mark faster than Wii
I was wrong. 3DS believers were right. This just in: Driven by Fast-Selling Software Nintendo 3DS Sells More in Its First Nine Months Than Wii Did REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Whether they were on the go or at home, whether they played in 2D on the TV or in glasses-free 3D in their hands, gamers of all ages celebrated the holidays with Marioâ„¢ and Zeldaâ„¢. Super Mario 3D Landâ„¢ an...
What are you most excited to play this year?
The first half of the year is obviously a down one for Nintendo. Some okay games on that list, but not any must haves. Of course, that could all change when Wii U drops in the fall’Nintendo is expected to detail the console and its launch games at E3 this summer. Still, what Nintendo games are you most excited to play? More 3DS? Wii U? A completely new surprise, a la Wii Sports? Or a specific game...
Don’t call it a ‘best of’ list: my favorite Nintendo games of 2011
I can see you now. I bet you’re walking up to some store buying all of your end of the year celebration goodies. Confetti? Check. Fireworks? Absolutely. Some of you may even be looking for an adult beverage or two. The one thing you may be looking for that you can’t find in any stores is a list of top games on Nintendo consoles this year, and that’s where I come in. All around th...
How do you deal with Mario Kart’s “Maka Wuhu” problem?
Happy New Year, everyone! From the recent online race activity, it looks like a lot of folks worldwide received Mario Kart 7 for the holidays…and the percentage of “Maka Wuhu” cheaters rose dramatically at the same time! In case you hadn’t heard yet, Mario Kart 7, one of 2011’s best games, contains one weird…glitch? Feature? Let’s call it an “issue&#...
Happy New Year!
Readers, let us know what you’re doing tonight, and if you have any game-related resolutions. Happy new year and thanks for reading.
Yawn: Wii U to include “full blown” app store
Or so says The Daily. As if the world didn’t already have enough app stores. I like “game stores” a whole lot better.
Don your smartphone with this hi-res Mario wallpaper
Infendo reader eddieinthecity emailed us the following: I finally got around to vectoring this iconic mario pose, so I could make a decent high quality iphone wallpaper. I thought maybe readers would enjoy a free phone wallpaper. Thanks, eddie.
Nobody likes Wiggler
Based on my unscientific observations, I’ve decided Wiggler is, by far, the least popular character in Mario Kart 7. In all my hundreds of online races, I’ve encountered him maybe twice. I’ve seen thousands of Metal Marios, Lakitus and Rosalinas, but players are shunning the gangly newcomer. Really, who can blame them? Wiggler looks awkward in any cart, his flailing arms are dist...
Nintendo streaming live press conference tonight
Link here. The skinny: At 10pm Eastern tonight, the company is suppose to preview its upcoming wares. Stay tuned.