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DS. GBA. Revolution (Gamecube for now). The Three pillar strategy… Nintendogs selling DS units like crazy… Still no Revolution mention, c’mon… Wi-Fi Connection, more to come in October… IWATA REVEALED THE CONTROLLER!!!! Hi-Res images coming in a few minutes… [Source: IGN]

Well, if all is true, Nintendo will reveal some rev details along with the controller tonight at 10pm EST. Any last predictions? Gyro? Microphone input? Touch input? How many buttons? It should be good and will be monitoring the “haps” around that time. Stay tuned. It’s almost here.

According to ExtraLife, the original NES patent ran out. That means those fake NES systems you’ve seen at your local mall should now be legal. I don’t know where they’re getting this patent info but apparently Generation Nex have already sold out for the month. We still prefer the original. Maybe even a NES II. [Source: ExtraLife]

Nintendo has announced that they will release Final Fantasy IV (which was II in US) for the GBA this holiday season. Although the graphics and boards will remain the same, the company has said we can expect some additional game elements exclusive to the handheld version. The game will be released Stateside on December 12th. [Source: IGN]

Where do you go to look for games? You’ve played all the hits (or you think you have) and you’re perusing for something new. I normally Amazon the games I’ve enjoyed then read what other people have currently bought or looked at. It’s an excellent way to find new titles and that’s how I stumbled across Beyond Good & Evil (you know I’m a big proponent for tha...

IGN gives the scoop on what to hope for this Friday, or Thursday if you’re in the States. Expect Iwata’s 50 minute keynote at 10:00pm EST and 7:00pm PST on Thursday night (That’s tomorrow!!!). The table is set… Now all we need is a revealed controller and a final build of the system would be much appreciated too. [Source: IGN]

Today, September 13, 2005 marks the 20th anniversary of the Japanese release of Super Mario Bros. We all know how much it did for gaming in general. From all of us at Infendo, thanks Ninny, and please, continue to inspire.[Thanks Chris]

All the various iPods have sold well, why not the Micro? iLounge.com has a great article on the similarities between Apple’s iPods and Nintendo’s GBA’s. They make some valid points in that despite the system’s price, it’s a good strategic move on Nintendo’s part. Oh yeah, and the article features some of the best Micro/Nano pics this side of the Mississippi. [So...

IGN has a nice little ditty on Treasure’s upcoming Gunstar Super Heroes release for the GBA. Company President, Masato Maegawa says the game will be playable at TGS. It will be released Stateside on October 25 of this year. Will you be buying? [Source: IGN]

PC Watch’s recent demolition of the Gameboy Micro is very insightful. From Engadget’s translation: “Nintendo has paid attention to detail in many of the aspects of the device’s construction, such as its overall solid structure, detailed electrical work, and small touches such as stoppers that prevent screws from becoming loose.” Given the recent recalls of Xbox and PS...

We’ve been hearing for some time now that the Revolution, or at least it’s controller, will be revealed this Friday at the Tokyo Games Show. Do you think this will happen? Although we’re hoping as much as the next gamer, I’m not too sure the company would announce big news only days before the US Micro launch. That could kill some much needed buzz. [Source: Aussie-Nintendo]

Wired magazine has posted it’s positive review of the Gameboy Micro. They believe the system to be more comfortable than playing an SP and also touch on the screens 5 levels of brightness. “I put the system through its paces with a variety of games, and it handled with ease whatever I threw at it. The lengthy lines of dialogue and all the tiny troops in the strategy game Fire Emblem sh...