Infendo

Joystiq recently asked their readers to send in DS mock-ups. They posted a bunch of the mock-up pics, but here’s my favorite:

In a recent interview with Shacknews, Will Wright, creator of the Sims, had some positive words for the Revolution. “I’m really interested in the Revolution to see how the controller works out. That looks pretty cool. It looks very interesting to me. I like the idea of taking the games more outside the box and more into that close-body kind of space.” [Source: Joystiq]

In a collabo with N-Sider, Nintendo of America has announced a 32-player Mario Kart DS tournament. The registration ends sometime next week so you better get over there. Of all the people registered, 32 will be chosen at random to race in the tourney in December. Prizes range from the Mario Kart stylus pictured a couple posts below for the last few places, and a Game Boy Micro (sans flames) with s...

This is just wrong. You’ve got to appreciate the Jimmy Hendrix inference though.

So, you’ve got a DS; you’ve got games; you even have a WiFi dongle; what now? Why not upgrade your stylus. The Nintendo of Japan website has a stylin stylus that will give you a better grip on things. My translation is a little rough, but I think the page says “Very cool, colorful stylus for you.” Actually, now that I look at it, I think it only holds your stylus. It’...

Boo. Infendo gets ads and has lost its purity. As much as the designer in me hates to see it, it was inevitable. Hopefully the added text won’t alienate anyone too much. (darn Google)

Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Donkey Kong, Mario, Zelda, and Nintendogs to name a few, celebrates his 53rd birthday today. Much respect Mr. Miyamoto and happy Birthday! [Source: Wikipedia]

Catch the vapors, as you be up… and out.

IGN has the scoop on Japanese gaming mag Famitsu’s latest edition revealing that Masahiro Sakurai, formerly of HAL Labs, will be working on Super Smash Bros Revolution. Sakurai was involved with Super Smash Bros Melee but left Nintendo’s HAL Lab to head up his own company. It came as a surprise when Nintendo top-man Iwata asked him at E3 to take part in Smash Bros for the Revolution. S...

Nintendo has chosen Vital Marketing to increase exposure among urban youth demographics. According to a press release, “In addition to creating experiential marketing programs aimed at the urban demographic, Vital Marketing will serve Nintendo on several other capacities. They will help construct the brands urban positioning statements as well as develop image building programs…”...

Are you looking for some homebrew to run on your DS? Try Don Simon, a DS version of the classic Simon game. It’s a simple game and even utilizes the touch screen, although I’m not sure how involved installing it will be. What are the chances Nintendo will distribute small free games like this one? [Source: ndsupdates.com]

Nintendo has announced that it will use a password controlled system to enable adults to limit what games can be played on the Revolution. The limits will be based on the game’s rating: E (Everyone), E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older), T (Teen) or M (Mature). From the press release, “How does it work? The actual game software will contain a code indicating the rating, which will activate the...