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Confirmed: No Online for Metroid Prime 3
In an interview with GamePro, it was confirmed that Metroid Prime 3 will not have online gameplay. This will definitely disappoint many fans of the series who were looking forward to some real FPS online multiplayer action for their Wii. So, despite this bummer, we ask: {democracy:9} Click here for the results from last week’s poll.
Infendo Reader Reviews: McClain on The Bigs
From time to time, we’ll take a few well-written, intelligent and objective reviews from the Infendo Forums and throw them up on the main page for the whole world to enjoy. Here’s another great review courtesy of McClain for the new Wii title, The Bigs. “Why are you throwing home?!!!” That is what my neighbors kept hearing yesterday when I brought home a copy of The Bigs fo...
EDGE lists top ten best video games
…and Nintendo cleans up. The 10 Best Videogames: 1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64) 2) Resident Evil 4 (GameCube, PlayStation 2) 3) Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64) 4) Half-Life 2 (PC) 5) Super Mario World (Super Nintendo) 6) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Super Nintendo) 7) Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox) 8 ) Final Fantasy XII (PlayStation 2) 9) Tetris (Various) 10) Sup...
Katamari coup: PS3 port canned, Wii port now on
That quirky ball-rolling title Katamari has done an about face from the PS3 and is now quietly rolling towards the Wii, says IGN. It’s not really a surprise. The title and console seem to just go together; an odd couple for the ages that sees the chaotic trash ball of Katamari paired up with the clean, inexpensive lines of today’s hottest selling console. Fresh and piping hot from the ...
Nintendo releases for the week ending July 7th
I almost didn’t bother posting this: Wii: – Chicken Shoot DS: – Platinum Sudoku – Turn It Around – Vegas Casino High 5! Game Boy Advance: – Horsez Are you buying any of these or will you just wait for them to hit the clearance bin? Neither?
Wii don’t need DVD playback capability
Seems like putting a soothing blue light in the loading slot was a better business decision than including a pricey “blue-rayed” high def DVD player. Why? Because there’s more evidence out today that Nintendo was crazy like a fox for not including DVD capability in the Wii. Gamasutra: According to new research by The Diffusion Group, though 80 percent of console owners have the o...
Virtual Console Monday – SMB2, Ecco 2, and Dragon Spirit
This week the Wii Shop Channel is all about a healthy diet. Grab lots of vegetables, drink plenty of water and top it off with some (dragon) eggs. New releases this week: Super Mario Bros. 2 – NES Join Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool and Toad in an incredible fantasy world on a quest to save the day. This time, they have little more than vegetables to defend themselves with. Pick up items...
Nintendo games, direct from iTunes
I don’t particularly believe this weekend’s rumor that Nintendo games might soon be sold through Apple’s iTunes media service, but since Infendo hasn’t touched anything iPhone yet I thought I’d have a bit of fun.The rumor is just that — a rumor. Barely. I think I’m posting about it because this week is going to be super slow. The calm before the E3 storm, ...
Zelda: Phantom Hourglass release date: October 1st
Let the countdown begin! Nintendo has announced an October 1st North American release date for The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. The game was a massive hit in Japan when it was release in June. Are you excited for this portable adventure?
Infendo Radio #64, Kyle and Blake edition
With Scott on assignment, Kyle and Blake bring the ruckus… seriously. Mucho props to my co-host for his ninja production skills, silky voice, and excellent editorial selection if I do say so myself. Enjoy! Radio Feed iTunes Feed MP3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (34.2MB)Subscribe: Email | RSS
We’re Number One – top sellers for the week
Here are the number one Wii and DS games sold around the world this week: Wii North America: Mario Party 8 Japan: Wii Sports UK: Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition DS North America: Pokemon Diamond Japan: Zelda no Densetsu: Mugen no Sunadokei UK: More Brain Training from Dr. Kawashima Phantom Hourglass sold extremely well in Japan this week. The game looks to be a huge DS hit, no surprise. Also,...
Wii-minder: Last chance for free Internet Channel
June is almost over and so is your chance to download the Internet Channel for free on your Wii. You’ll soon have to pay 500 points for the privilege to surf the web with your Wii-mote! Hit this for more information.