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As some have noticed, I’m new around here. Thanks for the welcome. However, I’m not one for syrupy, The Notebook-style intros or good-byes, so I’m just going to jump headfirst into the biggest video game/Nintendo-related news of the week: E3. Or, I should say, the lack of an E3 next year. Douglas Lowenstein, the President of the ESA, called the move a restructuring; a “more...

Those crazy Germans. First they host the World Cup and now they’re shaping up to be host of one of the most anticipated shows of the summer, the Leipzig Games Convention. I don’t know about you, but I’m still on the fence about which event will have more people following it. First, we had the Wii Prove Our Promise keynote announcement from yesterday, and today we’re hearing...

I’m digging this little ditty. Being the business and advertising nerd that I am, I’m liking Wii’s mass appeal potential.

Based off Scott’s claim that “no one should have a tv less than 32 inches” on this week’s Radio Show, we bring to you the official Infendo TV size poll. Let’s hear it! How big is your gaming TV? 19″ or less 20″ – 29″ 30″ – 39″ 40″ – 49″ 50″ or larger

As expected, this Detroit Sunday paper for July 30, 2006 claims that Super Mario Galaxy is coming (sometime) in 2007. What month do you think Ninty will logically release the game next year and how high does it rank on your Wii most wanted list? [Thanks, Ted]

Joystiq writes: “According to the official website, Nintendo will give a presentation at the 2006 Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany. The hour-long presentation, entitled ‘Wii prove our promise,’ will start at 10:15 a.m. on August 23rd.” Here’s hoping they reveal a price and launch date then. Can you believe how close we are to getting our grubby hands on this motio...

An anonymous Nintendo developer has allegidly leaked Wii specs. Follow the link for all the techno-mumbo-jumbo that I just don’t seem to care about. I don’t even know what powers my DS, but I could care less. Maybe I’ve completely bought into Nintendo’s marketing message… Regardless, key points of interest are (via Joystiq): Internal non-removable 512MB flash memory u...

We got a slew of tips over the weekend, so many thanks to all that took the time to send us the news. Here’s what happened over the weekend in case you missed: Offical DS Headset revealed MSN messenger on DS New FF III trailer Free Wii Dev kits for small developers [Thanks, Vincent, =puppetmaster=, Cephas, and Brian]

It appears to be true; E3 for next year and beyond has been cancelled. Big publishers are claiming not a big enough return on investment as they blow millions of dollars on the event. This year was the first time I’ve been, and I’m glad I got the opportunity to go though feel for any that hoped to in the future. What’s expected to happen are smaller events spread throughout the y...

For you non-podcast RSS or iTunes subscribers, Infendo Radio show #19 is live! Listen in as we discuss this week’s poll, rumors galore, and potential weaknesses for the Wii. Enjoy the show. Radio Feed iTunes Feed MP3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:50 — 29.3MB)Subscribe: Email | RSS

This short video documentary shows the making of Nintendo’s 2003 “School’s Out” promotion from the “Who are You?” marketing campaign that features hundreds of “Japanese” school children running, flying, and flipping their way to buy a new Nintendo product the second that school ends for the day. All though I always thought this commercial was filmed ...

Summer means a lot of things in Japan: a short break from school, lots of fireworks, discounts for wearing yukata, and an excuse to buy kaki gouri (shaved ice), everywhere you go. This summer however brings a slew of Pokémon promotions into the traditional mix of summer festivities. In addition to Rakuten Travel’s Summer Pika Discount with All Nippon Airways(the company with the Pokémon pl...