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3DS numbers looking up for the month of August
For the month of August, Nintendo saw a healthy surge in sales for the 3DS as the console managed to move 235,000 units in the U.S., approximately 185,000 of them coming after the August 12 price drop. This increase amounts to a 260 percent increase in sales for the month. This could very well be the beginning of a sustained sales run for Nintendo and the 3DS with the holiday season approaching an...
Kid that mows my lawn: “Ocarina is better than Majora”
The neighborhood boy that mows my lawn approached me after cutting my grass yesterday. He’s 14. “Have you ever played Majora’s Mask?” he asked me. “No,” I replied, it being one of only two Zeldas I’ve never played (the other being Link’s Awakening). “Man, it’s so annoying,” he countered. “You have to keep playing your flute wh...
How goes your Master Quest?
I’m not going to lie: the Ocarina of Time Master Quest is kicking my butt. I’ve beaten Ocarina of Time so many times, it’s ludicrous. Ocarina of Time 3D provided my first chance to take on the Master Quest. And let me just say: it’s a killer! So the question now is: How goes your Master Quest?
This is what your 3DS will look like after Nintendo gets a hold of it
I do not want. via Siliconera
Famitsu to have the scoop on 3DS dual analog add-on, new games
Andriasang has what they believe to be the inside scoop on what Famitsu has to reveal this week about the 3DS, and boy is it a doozy. It seems as if the 3DS will get it’s own version of Monster Hunter, and it will apparently be a version of the Wii game titled Monster Hunter 3G. According to Famitsu, the title will have the water elements found in the Wii version, and will inclu...
What Nintendo game do you regret not buying?
I don’t know if it’s my biggest regret ’ there are dozens of heralded Nintendo games I have yet to purchase. But I really regret not buying the Metroid Prime Trilogy. Freakin’ thing sells for almost $140 now. Even though I owned the original three, I want the “remastered” trilogy. What about you: What Nintendo game do you most regret passing on? See also: What Ninte...
Dragon Quest X revealed as an online RPG – what do you think?
Looks like Dragon Quest X is going to be an online RPG, possibly needing a monthly fee. We had a lot of fans of the DS masterpiece Dragon Quest IX around here when that came out, but now I’m curious to see what you think of Dragon Quest X, coming to Wii and Wii-U. Is this what you want?
Nintentunes: Labor day edition
Gameboy – Sword of Hope 2 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-KyeNmXyQw&feature=related[/youtube] Sword of Hope was known along with Final Fantasy Legend as one of the first RPGs to appear on the Game Boy. Kemco later released a sequel to the title, and although I don’t remember much of story other than the need to find some dude named Zakdos, but I do rembember the awesome s...
Poll: Why do only 10% of players finish video games?
I penned a story for CNN last month on why most people didn’t finish video games. The basic rule of thumb, according to developers, is that “90% of players who start your game will never see the end of it unless they watch it on YouTube.” The numbers aren’t as bleak when isolated to die-hard gamers, but combining all players, only 10% finish their games. So I ask you: {dem...
By popular demand, an exciting trailer for Aliens: Infestation
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPc3Ne7xBKw[/youtube] This new trailer for Aliens: Infestation brings the hotness and looks to do the exciting new title justice. Wayforward has seen much success with their previous 2D platformers on Nintendo handhelds, and it looks as if Aliens: Infestation is geared to deliver the goods. The trailer reveals a variety of enemies and weapons that will be ob...
Infendo Radio: Why can’t Nintendo finish strong? (and other musings)
Including video game snobbery, the best way to review games, Nintendo on other platforms, a Wii sleeper, and what kind of genre are you. Enjoy the show, everyone! Radio Feed iTunes Feed Download links below Have something to say? Email [email protected] or leave us a voice message at 434-535-2446. We’ll play your call on the air! Music: “Barbara Streisand” by Duck Sauce, “Sh...
Nintendo pre-TGS event to be streamed live
The Nintendo nation is once again abuzz with rumors of a 3DS redesign before the handheld even has its first birthday. Nintendo is fixing to talk about.…something September 13. Don’t worry about missing out on any info either, Nintendo is planning on streaming the event live. Dubbed a new product presentation, the Nintendo 3DS conference is scheduled to start at 9PM MST and can b...