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Zelda Twilight Princess: GameCube vs Wii

The above video was taken from Nintendo’s E3 press site and really went unnoticed due to all the Wii attention. Wii’s version was a blast. Loved it. But I left the expo having not played the GCN version feeling unsure about which edition to recommend. On one hand, the game was designed for GameCube. That’s a good thing. On the other, the title utilizes, albeit tacked-on, Wii cont...

Infendo Radio: Show 9 Prep

We want to remind everyone that Infendo Radio show 9 is set to be recorded tomorrow. We only got one call last week so we’d like to get some audible love from you all. We’ll have a Wii blowout with your questions answered and a ton more. So if you wanna send in e-mails and voicemails with your questions and comments, now’s the perfect time. The number is 206-338-BIGN (2446) and t...

DS Lite Still Tops Japanese Sales Charts

Though US numbers are still scarce, the DS Lite continues to sell extremely well in Japan, both in hardware and software sales. PunchJump writes: “Media Create Co. reports that from May 1”“ May 7 the latest DS model sold 161,010 units that week. By comparison Sony’s PSP handheld sold 37,946 units. In addition, DS software sales took seven of the top ten sales in the same period.”...

Evaluating the Worth of the Wii

In the weeks leading up to E3, nobody in the industry earnestly expected Nintendo to divulge the Wii’s final price point and launch date. The fact of the matter is that leaving these details deliberately ambiguous keeps potential customers buzzing and forces the competition to stay on their toes. This is the same sort of leverage that Sony recently employed against Microsoft for months on en...

Nintendo Link Love

Here are some quick Nintendo web finds for the day: Get 99 Lives in New Super Mario Bros. Nintendo President Iwata skeptical about in-game ads Iwata: ‘We don’t care if we beat Sony or Microsoft’

Did DS get shafted at E3?

The DS had some awesome games showing and playable at E3 this year. Yoshi’s Island 2 and Zelda: Phantom Hourglass would suffice but there were plenty more. So did the DS get shafted in terms of attention at the show? Personally, though it was unwarranted, I spent a majority of my time with Wii. I loved it, but I guess I just wish there were more time for the DS and all its games. It has been...

Submit Your Questions for Infendo Radio 9!

It’s almost time for our ninth show, and we’re doing something a wii bit different this time around. Nintendo keeps calling us in the middle of dinner, reminding us that Playing = Believing, despite the fact that millions of Nintendo fans haven’t yet had the chance to experience the Wii’s unique interface firsthand. Therefore, we’re opening the floor to everyone who&#...

Microsoft, Sony: "Praise Unto Wii"

Amidst the cacophonous din of E3, accolade for the Nintendo Wii was hardly just relegated to eager attendees and gaming press. However, some of the most unexpected acclaim for the Wii came from the mouths of two of gaming’s biggest rivals ’ namely, Microsoft’s Peter Moore and Sony’s Phil Harrison. Whilst verbally lambasting each other, both managed to heap praise upon Nintendo...

Game Innovation Database Announced

It’s obvious that Nintendo, along with others, is a big part of this digital directory for video games. From the site: “The Famicom was a very influential video game system, but few people outside of Japan know much about it. Besides being the video game system that gave birth to some of the biggest gaming franchises, the Famicom is also largely responsible for the rebound of the game ...

Infendo T-shirt Design Contest Winner! [update]

Congratulations to Infendo reader Ryan Bailey from Ellicott City, MD (Maryland in tha house) on winning the Infendo T-Shirt design contest. Thanks to all that submitted a design. There were tons of good ones, and I’m thinking you can never just have one Infendo T-Shirt. We’ll keep you posted on when the shirts will be available for purchase and how much. For inventory reasons, how many...

Wii Weapon of Choice

Sure we’ll use the Wiimote when applicable, but for virtual console, GameCube, and non-motion sensing Wii games (Smash Bros.) which controller do you plan on using? Classic Controller (left) or GameCube’s? Remember, Nintendo stressed “not to throw away your GameCube controllers” for use on some new Wii games, so it looks like we have a choice. Your pick? See also: Weapon of...

Nintendo Link Love

Here are some points of interest for today. Enjoy! Possible Wii Box art? 4 minute Zelda Phantom Hourglass video Sega vs. Nintendo New Super Mario Bros. for $28 at Circuit City today