Infendo

Wario makes it to the featured article today on Wikipedia’s homepage (October 11, 2005).

There have been many throughout the years vying to dominate the video game market. Portable, home consoles, gimmicks, you name it. Which of all Nintendo’s past niche competitor platforms were you most fond of? By niche we’re implying anything non Sega, Sony, and/or Microsoft. Turbo Duo, 3DO, Game.com, Atari Jaguar etc.?

It’s funny how we are always fascinated with what’s to come even given the mass amounts of information we’ve received over the past several months. News regarding the Revolution hardware, wi-fi network, and the high number of DS games being released and/or in development. We can also hope for Zelda: Twilight Princess next spring with a few more GBA games on the horizon. So I thin...

What games have the most memorable endings?

If you don’t own a GameCube or want a second one for your lake house, you’re in luck. Nintendo will drop one of the best GC bundles ever seen this November. For only $99, you can get a GameCube, 2 controllers, and Mario party 7 which is one of the all-time greatest party games. That’s one killer deal. And then use it some 4-5 months later to play Zelda: Twilight Princess. Money w...

I won’t hold my breath for this one, but it could be a nice little get away to hook up with fellow digital dog lovers. I’m still lacking the beloved Dalmation breed so this could be the trick in helping me score a new pup. Nintendogging – The act of meeting strangers to swap Nintendogs data. You dig? [Source: Nintendogging via Joystiq]

You know Nintendogs is a hit when the copycats start a following. I like Ubisoft though so it should be interesting to find out what they do with this game when it’s released in November. Dogz is a pet simulation game that lets owners name, train and play with a realistic puppy. Players create and control a main character and choose one of 49 different dogs from 18 different breeds. As chara...

…Like the rest of this generation’s consoles. I read this last week when Nintendo cited the Cube as the reason for it’s missing profit targets. Of course this system is nearing it’s end! That’s expected under the current 5 year life cycle for home consoles. I could be wrong, but with exception of the NES, has it ever been any different? I guess I just don’t see ...

Not much to look forward to this week, but hopefully Castlevania DS and the previous slew of choice titles are still keeping you entertained. Here’s the skinny on the notable ones: Zatch Bell! Mamodo Battles (GC) SSX On Tour (GC) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS) FIFA 06 (GBA) Any suit your fancy?

Joystiq has a nice little summary of Nintendo Power’s November issue. It covers Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Twilight Princess, and Battalion Wars walk-through. Read More

Read all about the history of video games and how Nintendo has consistently impacted the industry. The little playing card company sure has come along way. With the Revolution, it should make it’s biggest innovative leap since the original NES. What do you attribute to Nintendo’s long line of success given past competitors like Atari and Sega’s failed attempts in the console indu...

PDA Panache, a company that makes PDA accessories, is selling a custom DS stylus on their website. The stylus fits into the DS, is built from brass for durability and lightness, and the tip is so soft that it almost never scratches the touch screen. For only 15 bucks you can have yourself a cool, safer stylus for your DS! [by Rollin, Source: PDA Panache]