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This Zelda: A Link to the Past commercial is definitely out there. It mixes live action, fire-balls, rapping and break dancing! Just watch it, you’ll thank us later. Does anyone else think that this is what the live-action Zelda movie is going to look like? [Source: Joystiq]

Insert Credit writes: “A source close to Nintendo states that the lack of HD support for the Revolution is a strategic move on Nintendo’s part to force developers to cut costs, avoiding HD-compatible textures that ‘no one will ever see.'” To the power hungry, Nintendo’s lack of HD support for the Revolution has always been bothersome. But I think this really is the sm...

One of the things I appreciate most about portable gaming on the GBA and DS is that I can just pick one of them up, and get a “quickie” gaming session for 10-15 minutes. I don’t have the time I used to as a young lad, so in a way, handhelds are more fitting to my lifestyle than even my beloved consoles that sit under the TV. How important is speed gaming to you, or is it even an ...

For those of you that still have an original NES, why not make it a little better. That’s what Raphael did, and he was kind enough to document his NES modifciations for the rest fo us. Here’s a quick list of the changes that he made: Remote reset button Stereo sound output Reprogrammable cartridge Disabling the lockout chip Blue power led Replacing the power supply Cartridge cleaning [...

The year-end holidays can be overwhelmingly tough for gamers looking for new experiences to enjoy whilst in hibernation. Well fear not, readers– Infendo’s here to help! We’ve assembled this quick, handy list of each of the staff’s top picks to guide you through the bad and point you to the rad. Now drop that copy of Ping Pals and read the following. RollinSuper Mario Strike...

So IGN has launched their Revolution channel, at last. With it, they’ve brought some insider news to the public. Here’s what they know (allegedly): Developers are currently working with “GameCube-based kits” that resemble “a souped up Xbox”. They still don’t have final specifications for Revolution’s ATI-developed graphics chip, codenamed Hollywood. ...

IGN has launched their Revolution Channel. In addition to having all of their existing Revolution articles under one roof, it looks like they have a wealth of new information. On naming the channel Revolution, editor Matt Casamassina says, “On a side note, as soon as we know the real name of the console, we will update the site to reflect it. Nintendo will probably unveil that little tidbit ...

If eBay is any judge, pink is the new black. Er, something like that. The Pearl Pink Nintendo DS is fetching huge premiums at online auctions. It sells for as much as $275, $125 over MSRP. Whether or not you think pink is hot, that price sure is. How much would you be willing to pay to get your ideal color Nintendo DS? [Source: Punch Jump]

Nintendo of Europe’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Jim Merrick, announced earlier today that he will be going back to work for Nintendo of America. Merrick left NOA about 3 years ago to help out NOE. He has recently become a beloved figure amongst Nintendo fans all over by releasing new information about Revolution and Nintendo Wifi in almost all of his interviews. He is also the man who ...

Though Mario platformers are not my preferred Nintendo franchise, they are some of the finest games this planet has ever seen. *tips hat to Miyamoto* Case in point: Super Mario Advance 2 has pried me away from the very addictive Mario Kart DS for the time being. But hey, that’s a Mario game too, although not a platformer. So what’s your pick for best Super Mario Advance on the GBA?

This is just too funny. Some comedic folks have released a nice little parody of the TGS controller promo. It’s got everything so be sure to check it out. [Source: Google Video]

So the Gameboy bar at NYC’s Nintendo World Store might not count as an official Nintendo Spotting. I mean it’s the company’s head retail store, but this image was just too slick not to post. Several kids playing the very fun GBA. At least for the sapp in me, this image really captures what games can and should do. They should be fun and they should bring out the kid in you. Now I...