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In case you’ve missed it, here are some of the haps on the Nintendo scene as of late: Nintendo launches pink DS Lite in Japan DS browser site goes live [Thanks, Vincent] Drunk Nintendo rep slips Oct. 30 Wii Launch date? [Thanks, X-Driverq] Since proven fake. I never bought the slipped Wii date (hence the no post), but let it go down as a comical rumor in Wii history. What color DS do you wan...

Infendoan MisterInvisible writes: “A mysterious package covered in various logos and icons arrived today. Upon opening it, a beautiful red light shone upon my face. I now bear the Official Infendo Seal of Quality across my beating heart. The shirt has arrived.” Thanks again to all that ordered shirts and a big shot out to Ziad, the fulfillment ninja.

Just so you know, there are a few upcoming DS titles over the next month that might suit your fancy. Check ’em: Contact Freedom Wings Monster House Hi Hi Puffy AmiYummi (I don’t understand a word you just said…) Superman Returns Bubble Bobble Revolution Micro Machines V4 I played Freedom Wings at E3, but didn’t even bother to post an impression. It was on the last day of th...

Mario is everywhere. The above pic comes from Tokyo’s JR line subway. From Flickr: “They have this pop-quiz that for some reason has Super Mario Brothers in the background. I wish my Japanese was good enough for me to understand why!” Dale, can we get a translation?

Would those who believe that Wii Sports will not be bundled with the system please raise their hands. Wii Fanboy writes: “Including Wii Sports with the console would also do more for the company than just training gamers to the new control style and bringing in new talent to the gaming world. It could be a powerful marketing tool for the company… increasing the console’s appeal o...

Want to win a FREE, bran spankin’ new import copy of Magnetica (pictured) for the DS? All you need to do is submit (1) review of Infendo Radio to iTunes by clicking here (must have iTunes installed). Then email us with your iTunes review name and text with the subject line: “Infendo Review Contest: FREE Magnetica (Import).” We’ll select one reviewer at random and announce t...

What games have you been playing on your DS Lite? Heck, what games are you playing regardless of platform? Post ’em in the comments below! See also: Now Playing [vol. 3]

So you live in Japan and you’re depressed that you can’t get a DS lite anywhere because they are all sold out? Ironically enough, if you need it that badly, you can actually buy imported American DS’s at some independent game stores in Tokyo. Who would’ve ever thought Japanese stores would be importing Japanese game systems from another country? Maybe I can get the cool Eur...

The last track is tight. I always knew Reggie was from St. Louis. “Oh!” See also: Excuse me, Princess! (video) [Thanks, Jaime]

Infendo Radio Show #14 is live and hot! Listen in as Scott and I discuss Zelda: Twilight Princess, the Nintendo Management Briefing, 3D Mario, and Wii’s front flap. Enjoy the show! Radio Feed iTunes Feed MP3 (right click to save)

Infendo readers of the world rejoice! Since my digital camera is kind of large and tends to flash unwantedly, I’ve always felt uncomfortable using it to take pictures of things inside small, smelly, scary, Japanese game stores and have instead been using my cellphone to take such photos. The catch: Sending your photos to your computer from your Japanese cellphone via e-mail costs a fortune. ...

The original Sonic The Hedgehog for Genesis is coming to the GBA this fall. From the release: “In honor of its beloved mascot’s 16-bit roots, SEGA will release the game that started it all with Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis exclusively for the Game Boy Advance this November. The game will feature two new additions to the classic 1991 debut including Sonic’s famous Spin-Dash move and...