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Spore DS could suck
OK, so a release date for the elusive Spore has been confirmed (September). That’s good. But then ExtraLife’s Scott Johnson sent us a tip today that linked to screenshots of the DS version of Spore. They’re bad. Now, I fully realize the DS has no chance against the PC in every department imaginable, but these screens are just atrocious. It’s free range creature customizatio...
Activision issues final update to Guitar Hero 3 mono issue
I just wanted to let everyone know that Activision issued another update to the Guitar Hero 3 mono problem today. Remember, if you want a new disc, you’re going to be without GH3 for a week or two. The full email after the jump.
Meet the new Brawl challengers – Part 5 – a crude antithesis
[There are 15 new challengers in Super Smash Bros Brawl. This series will feature each new contender and rank them on their fighting potential with the Infendo Smash-O-Meter! The Smash-O-Meter measures each character (on a scale of 0 to 300) on their uniqueness and potential as a great Brawler. Spoilers are present, so be careful if you wish to remain unspoilt.]
Carnival Games goes platinum
VG Chartz is reporting Carnival Games has surpassed one million copies sold worldwide. Released in Aug. 2007, the exclusive Wii minigame collection has since exceeded virtually all sales expectations despite receiving mediocre review scores. Carnival Games is currently averaging an aggregate score of 56 on Metacritic. Carnival Games was developed by Washington-based Cat Daddy Games, a studio prima...
Poll – Wii Fit
In Japan, Wii Fit has sold over a million units. But are you excited for it to come out in your country? While it seems like fun, Wii seems to be getting a lot of peripherals without a lot of additional software for them. Reggie seems to think Wii Fit is it, but do you? This week we ask: {democracy:32} [For last week’s poll results, click here.]
Review – Assassin’s Creed: Altaïr’s Chronicles for DS
It was almost an out of place April Fool’s joke. Shortly after its Xbox 360 and PS3 release, a few sites indicated a February 2008 release for Assassin’s Creed on DS. I admit, it made me laugh (sort of like Halo DS). And then the rumor wouldn’t go away. Finally, the actual game came out and I had to play it for myself. Having never played Assassin’s Creed on either PS3 or 3...
Why do Wii games review so poorly?
Next Generation continues its love affair with line graphs and analytics today with a “review” of why Wii games — which sell sell yet review poorly — are such an enigma. Maybe Wii games have lower review scores because we, as an industry, still don’t know what makes a good Wii game. This isn’t proof mind you ”“ we probably won’t know for a long time, if ev...
Nintendo Power — better or worse?
Nintendo Power was a mag I read cover to cover back in the 90’s, but eventually my stacked subscriptions ran out (free Dragon Warrior with 2-year renewal? GET!) I stopped reading. This isn’t to say it went away, not at all. It looked much different that I remembered it over the past eight years or so, but it was still a good source for biased, up to date Nintendo news and reviews. Then...
Infendo Nation represents, wins big at Professor Layton event
Will (aka Alucard from the Infendo Forums) headed to Rockefeller Center in NYC yesterday and attended the Professor Layton launch event. Not only did he cover the event for us, but he won the top prize. In the picture above, you can see his brand new Cobalt/Onyx DS which is engraved with the Professor Layton logo. Congrats, Will, and thanks for making us all very proud! Will also witnessed some Wi...
Meet the new Brawl challengers – Part 4 – a wily enemy
[There are 15 new challengers in Super Smash Bros Brawl. This series will feature each new contender and rank them on their fighting potential with the Infendo Smash-O-Meter! Spoilers are present, so be careful if you wish to remain unspoilt. Big thanks to today’s guest writer: Will]
Virtual Console Monday – Harvest Moon and Lords Of Thunder
Two cult classics get a Virtual Console release this week: Harvest Moon – SNES – 1997 – 800 Wii Points You bought the farm, so now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and try living off the fat of the land. Your challenge is to dig in and build your life as a farmer from the ground up. How you manage will determine the outcome, but remember: You always reap what you sow. Lord...