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I went, I saw, I Wifi-ed. Got my copy from the Nintendo World Store on Monday. I was pleasantly surprised when I found my friend and Infendo reader Silent K already there, making new pals via Mario Kart. The 3 of them were already enjoying the free Wifi provided by the store. Soon as I got one of the numerous stocked copies of the game, I sat next to them and the multiplayer was ON. What hits you ...

Another “insider source” site has popped up and managed to stay vague enough not to be discredited. Here’s a batch of unsubstantiated rumors from the new source: In the extremely early stages right now is a MMORPG game set in the Mario universe. There will be an African American lead character in one of the earlier “Revolution” games The new redesign of the DS will be...

Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix is a blast by itself, but my copy of the game is just dying to break out into a two-player dance off. No need to shell out for another copy of the game just to get your second dance pad; the Nintendo Online Store has extra dance pads for $19.99. Turns out there was a reason I couldn’t find it in the store, it’s only available online. [Source: IGN Nov. ...

I don’t want to turn Infendo into a photo blog, but apparently Kohls is selling this crap of a DS knock off with t-shirts. Go figure.

Our “in-the-field” blogger Noah Powell (pictured) got pics of the wifi launch event in Chicago. He said it was pretty cool despite the excess number of suits and clowns hanging around. The important thing: Nintendo Wi-Fi along with Mario Kart DS launched today. Thanks for the pics Noah!!!Mario and Ronny “flip the switch” Who would win in a fight between these two? Rondiddy,...

Infendo reader Jeff recently picked up the business book that Nintendo VP Reggie Fils-Aime keeps talking about: Blue Ocean Strategy. Jeff writes: “It’s full of terrific stuff that resonates with Nintendo’s business strategy. More Nintendophiles ought to pick it up.” [Thanks, Jeff!][Source: Amazon]

It seems like every year stores decorate earlier and earlier for the Christmas season. Well, if they are going to decorate, we might as well celebrate. How’s this bizarre Nintendo Wonderland: Christmas Carol to get you in the mood? [Source]

The Game Axe from Taiwan let’s you take actual NES games on the go. Not very portable, but big is the new small right? Or is it the other way around…

Early Mario Kart DS reviews are popping up, and they look extrememly positive. IGN gives the game a 9.5/10, saying: The only way to finish this review is just to say it: this is the greatest Mario Kart game ever developed, and is without a doubt the best DS game of 2005. 1UP gives a slightly more conservative score of 9.0/10, noting: Everything about MKDS comes together into a surprisingly compell...

Analysts have been predicting PS3 dominance in the next-gen mostly based on current gen sales, but here’s one author who takes a less analytical approach and comes up with something different in this article titled Nintendo’s Role in Sony’s Fall. Consisting of a 13 step timeline on how events in the next generation may unfold, the article states in step 9: Nintendo adopts a polic...

Finally, a rumor that has a chance. According to Spanish site Meristation, Ubisoft is making a Doom-like FPS for Revolution in their Canadian studio. The site claimed that the game will be unveiled at next year’s E3. No other details were given. Later, another foreign site confirmed that Ubisoft is indeed making FPS titles in both Montreal and Paris for Revolution. Whether either of the two ...

While many might prefer the original, Internet modders have taken the Zelda: Ocarina of Time ROM and added hi-res textures. It’s always nice to see games live on in the hearts of fans. Personally, I would like to play a 3D version of the original Zelda, or perhaps a top-down remake of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. [Source: 4 color rebellion]