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Virtual Console Monday – Sword of Vermilion, Elevator Action, and Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Three new titles appear on the Virtual Console today at Noon Eastern time. Elevator Action (NES, 500 Wii Points): This is a multidirectional, scroll-type spy-action game that is a blast from the past. Control a spy and sneak alone into a building to steal the secret papers hidden there. Super Ghouls ‘n Ghostsâ„¢ (SNES, 800 Wii Points): The third game in the legendary Ghosts ‘n Goblins ...
Is Nintendo denying Mii support to third parties?
While Miis have been featured in first party Wii games such as Wii Sports and Wii Play, and offered cameo appearances in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, their absence from third party software is Nintendo’s fault according to an EA producer in an interview with Next Generation. From the article: “According to EA producer Eric Chartrand, Nintendo hasn’t released the necessary tools to put Miis...
Nintendo Spotting: Starting them early edition
Dude, you dropped your shield. It’s there at your feet. Next to your dignity.
Who needs HD when you have surround sound?
Wii might not be an HD gaming system, but I really don’t care. My TV still looks great and it’s not the graphics for Twilight Princess that fully immerse me in the game. If you haven’t connected your Wii or GameCube to a Dolby Pro Logic compatible surround sound system, you’re missing out. When I pick up and play a game on Wii for a few minutes here or there, I might not fl...
Infendo Radio (#48) is on now!
Short and sweet. News, Wii supply, Poop on a Stick, GDC talk, and listener calls. Enjoy! Radio Feed iTunes Feed MP3
Nintendo Spotting: Japan Wii ads pwn U.S Wii ads
Older ad, but what gives? [Via 4cr]
The Nintendo DS, a Japanese cultural phenomenon
Here’s a cool read about the DS and its almost mythical/legendary status in Japan. Seriously, I think they’re counting the little white knight as one Frank Miller’s 300 now. Should you ever take a trip to Japan, chances are you’ll see more than a few Nintendo DS portable game systems being played. Not just by children or gaming adults, but by anyone, young or old. They̵...
SSX Blur "hard uber controls" on display
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raw1UoI4R1E]Looks like in the case of Blur, those bad reviews = lazy reviewers.
Wii restocking – Why on Sundays?
Like practically every other Sunday, Target is rumored to have a fresh supply of Wiis this weekend. Again the lines will form, the stores will open, some will get a system, and many won’t. But why hold stock and why Sunday? I was asked this question buy someone trying to buy a system for his kids since before Christmas. He still doesn’t have one and he stopped trying. He said he’...
Nintendo feigning low Wii supply to inflate demand?
A story by GamePro on waning PS3 sales produces an interesting observation on the part of one retailer when comparing the supply chain of next-gen consoles: “I’m not going to deny that there’s an amazing demand, but Nintendo’s supply chain could be a little better.” If true, Nintendo would be walking a very fine line as slow turnover loses them money. But maybe they a...
IDC’s latest Wii prediction shows tide is turning
From IDC (very respectable analyst firm based in my backyard): IDC predicts that the Wii will outship and outsell the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2007 and 2008, as Nintendo’s rivals battle over the core consumer. IDC gaming program manager Billy Pidgeon said that Nintendo’s strategy to reach out to the non-core gaming market will pay off. “With the Wii, Nintendo is abdicating t...
Internet Channel – Opera gives a little update
The folks at Play-Nintendo got some info from Opera about the future of Wii’s Internet Channel. Not all (or even most) of their questions were answered, but a couple new revelations popped up: Opera and Nintendo are planning the release for the final version of the browser for late March/early April. The browser for Wii will be regularly updated. Hopefully future updates will allow for Java ...