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Can Nintendo really turn Wii U fortunes around with just a single game release?
A few days ago Satoru Iwata stated in an Investors Q & A session that “The fate of a video game system is often influenced greatly by the introduction of a single title.” He supported this by using Pokemon as an example. When the Game Boy sales were slowing down and the first entry into the now world famous Pokemon franchise rocketed the popularity of the Game Boy into the stratosphere. Howeve...
Mario Golf: World Tour Infendo Tourney Is Now Open
With the release of Mario Golf: World Tour two weeks ago I thought it would be good if Infendo had their own private tourney for its readers and here it is and there will be a new tournament every Saturday. To take part simply enter the tournaments menu after that go to private tournament, then search by code and enter the code below. 53-5109-9767-9074 Good luck!!
SSB Pic of the Day reveals new Villager alternatives, including female Villager
Masahiro Sakurai, director of the Super Smash Bros. games headed for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, has announced, via Miiverse, the option to play as different versions of the Villager (Animal Crossing series), which include at least two female iterations. This doesn’t change the Villager’s moveset, of course, but it is nice to see character variations that amount to more than a simple palet...
Kickstarter Alert: Red Goddess (Wii U)
The indie momentum for Wii U is showing no signs of slowing down. Red Goddess a side scrolling action adventure game by Yanim Studio, targeting Wii U with its initial goal. This is the second Kickstarter campaign to fund Red Goddess and with 72% funded and 24 days left to go it’s already looking very likely this time they will smash their $30,000 goal! In Red Goddess players take control of ...
Pokemon Art Academy confirmed for North America
The official Nintendo of America Twitter account has tweeted to confirm that Pokemon Art Academy will be coming to the US this Fall. Learn how to draw your favorite @Pokemon in #Pokemon Art Academy, launching this fall on #3DS and #2DS. pic.twitter.com/DqgZyc7Qes — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 12, 2014 As you can see above, the game will be coming to Nintendo 3DS and 2DS. The A...
Nintendo apologizes for excluding same-sex marriage in Tomodachi Life
Nintendo has not had the best of moments this past week, but thankfully, the company is admitting to some mistakes. After reporting financial losses for the third straight year, the company was met with backlash from gamers, media, and the LGBT community on the exclusion of same-sex marriages in the upcoming North American and European release of the 3DS life simulator, Tomodachi Life. Now, Ninte...
Nintendo to announce NFC-compatible games at E3
Satoru Iwata announced in a recent financial results briefing that the company will be releasing Near Field Communications (NFC) figures that will be compatible with a variety of Nintendo games by the end of this year. The president explained that the variety and popularity of Nintendo characters makes them perfectly suited to a Skylanders-esque figurine campaign. Since the Wii U GamePad has an NF...
Mario Kart 8 Blue Shell bundle available exclusively at Nintendo World Store
Mario Kart fans who live near the Nintendo World Store in New York City will have a special offer for the upcoming eighth iteration of the popular kart-racing series. Starting today, you can pre-order a limited edition Mario Kart 8 bundle that will include a limited edition blue shell statue. The bundle is only available to the Nintendo World Store exclusively. Will any of you make the trek to NYC...
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby announced
Nintendo has announced two new Pokémon remakes for 3DS. Veterans of the Pokémon and newcomers will be able to experience Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire this November when the game hits shelves.
Infendo Radio Episode 309: Direct to you!
Welcome all to episode 309 of Infendo Radio, hosted solo by Holly Fellmeth. On this weeks show Holly starts with What she’s been playing the Nintendo News covering Nintendo’s e3 plans and finally a feature around the best Nintendo Direct moments. Enjoy the show! If you have any questions for us to discuss on the next show or would just like to say Hi! add them to the comments or email ...
‘Experimental 2D game’ from Renegade Kid in development
Jools Watsham, lead developer of Renegade Kid (developers of the popular eShop title Mutant Mudds), took to Twitter to confirm his studio’s work on a new title for the Nintendo 3DS. Not much is known, but Watsham’s Tweet states that the title in development will be an “experimental 2D game.” What do you think Renegade Kid’s “experimental 2D game” will be? ...
Mega Man 3DS eShop Release Dates Announced
Capcom will release a Game Boy Mega Man title every Thursday this month on 3DS eShop. It’s a “Mega May”, if you will. The first title released was Mega Man Extreme for $4.99. Here are the release dates for the remaining games: May 8: Mega Man 2 & Mega Man 3 May 15: Mega Man 4 May 22: Mega Man 5 May 29: Mega Man Xtreme 2 Do you see your favorite on this list? Wh...