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Happy thanksgiving to all the Infendo readers out there. To our international friends, we extend this day of thanks to your part of the world. Come join in on the four day weekend. What games will you be playing over the holiday?

1UP asks American game developers how the Revolution could work. They cover becoming a surgeon, fighting The Dark Side, casting spells, and conducting music. This thing really is going to change games forever.[Source: 1UP]

Even in lieu of this week’s Xbox 360 launch, the Joystiq boys still have the platinum GameCube out for all to see. It’s always a party with a GameCube and four controllers lying around. What’s your favorite party game?

Though Nintendo hasn’t officially announced any holiday price reductions, Electronics Boutique is now selling the Micro for $89 smackers. That’s right, a $10 discount. No word if this is online exclusive and/or for a limited time only, but all other retailers seem to be selling the handheld at the MSRP of $99. While this isn’t a huge drop, every little bit helps. Get ’em wh...

In IGN’s recent 10 reasons to wait for the Revolution article, IGN makes claims that you will be able to play Kid Icarus only on the Revolution. Here’s what IGN said (emphasis added): If you want to control series hero Link in an all new home console adventure, you can only do it with Nintendo Revolution. And the same is true for all of Nintendo’s major games, from Mario to Pikmi...

Nothing too fancy, but I love the Gameboy startup sound of the commercial when the Nintendo logo pops up. They really need to market that vintage goodness more in their advertising. Mario Kart DS hits Europe November 25. [Thanks, Fabian. Source: Nintendo Europe]

Originally slated for the tail end of December, the US release of the Famicom-themed GameBoy Micro has moved up to December 4th. The limited edition Micro will go on sale for $99, deemed the “20th Anniversary GameBoy Micro.” Cop it while it’s hot. [Source: IGN]

Gamers can now purchase a Rumble Pak by its lonesome for a quick $9.99. I like the direction Nintendo’s online store is going in. [Source 4 color rebellion]

A bored gamer decided to skin his DS to look like an original GameBoy. Now, that’s retro. [Source: 4 color rebellion]

Though the list is written by IGN’s in-house Nintendo enthusiast, here’s their Cube department’s 10 reasons why you should skip the Xbox 360 and wait for the “real” next-generation Revolution: The Controller Will Change Everything Super Smash Bros. Online Revolution is Small, Stylish, and Quiet True Backward Compatibility Revolution Will Be a Lot Cheaper Metroid Prime...

The man behind arguably the best gaming franchises talks to MTV about his favorite game, the new Revolution controller, Nintendogs, and the decision to hold back Zelda Twilight Princess. Shiggy’s favorite game? Donkey Kong. Go figure. Always nice to hear the father of console video games talk about the art form.[Source: MTV Overdrive]

Deep inside the Target online catalog (page 56), an online afficiando seems to have found the Nintendo DS listed at $99. Is this a Black Friday sales leak? Could it be an online error? Or Perhaps it is out-right fraud? Either way, $99 is a steal for the DS; I hope it’s for real. [Source: Kotaku]