3DS

It’s raining classics!

The Ambassador NES games, as mentioned in the earlier post’s comments below, debuted ahead of schedule this morning! If you bought a 3DS before August 12, you’re now the proud owner of ten free NES games. What do you think? Awesome gameplay? Sprites a bit hard to see at that size? Which one’s your favorite? I’m leaving my sense of irony at the door (yes, it is funny that on...

Your guide to 10 free NES game on your 3DS

In two short days on September 1, all you suckers lucky people who purchased a 3DS at the original price will be rewarded by Nintendo with free games. It turns out that it may be a little tricky finding out exactly how to get in on the free game goodness, but that’s why Infendo is here to guide you through the grueling path to free games.

The full list of Ambassador NES games (at least for Japan)

Nintendo of Japan has revealed all ten of the NES Ambassador games coming free this Thursday to 3DS early adopters: Super Mario Brothers Donkey Kong Jr. Balloon Fight Ice Climber The Legend of Zelda Wrecking Crew NES Open Tournament Golf Yoshi Metroid Zelda II: The Adventure of Link This list hasn’t yet been confirmed for other regions, but I’d be surprised if any there were any countr...

Rollercoaster Tycoon barreling toward 3DS

Some people, like John Ivers of Indiana, have the guts and ingenuity to build a working rollercoaster in their back yard. For most folks, however, coaster construction is limited to virtual worlds, and Nintendo fans can soon join the fun if Atari and developer n-Space deliver on their recent announcement: Rollercoaster Tycoon is coming to 3DS. Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 is one of my top 3 favorite gam...

Rayman Origins: These tiny character “sprites” are making me thirsty!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9rcIK_t4IY[/youtube] Rayman Origins is wonderfully artistic. That I cannot deny. But something bothers me about its graphics: Playable characters are frustratingly small. That is to say, the camera is too wide to really appreciate the playable character. Instead of enjoying the entire screen, you’re eyes are focused on such a tiny spot of TV real esta...

How many of these 3DS games are you considering?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApnMjIOZMSI[/youtube] Out of upcoming ones, I’d only go with Mario Land 3D, and to a lesser extent, Mario Kart 7 (because I still think the DS version is the best Mario Kart evar.) What about you?

As Starfox 64 3D approaches, take a look at the franchise’s evolution

“‘It’s the universe you’ve been longing for…’ Oh, that stinks. Don’t write that down.” – Shigeru Miyamoto That quote provides a typically fun, good-natured moment in the Starfox-centered “Iwata Asks” feature on Nintendo’s website. It’s been available since the beginning of August, but as the release of Starfox 64 3D draw...

Impromptu Nintendo event has investors (and gamers) giddy

Nintendo announced an unexpected Japanese press event yesterday for Sept 13, two day before the Tokyo Game Show. Following the news, the company’s stock priced jump, as investors expect Nintendo to unveil a revamped 3DS that day, reportedly one with a head-scratching second analog stick and a de-emphasis on 3D. (!) Not sure if that would excite the masses. But who knows, Nintendo has surpri...

PAX Prime attendees get first crack at some new Nintendo games

Heading to PAX Prime? Then you’ll be among the first to play games like Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, and many more. I went to PAX East this spring and really enjoyed getting a chance to play the 3DS before it was on sale. In fact, that play time confirmed my purchase and got me to buy one for my wife, too. So is anyone heading to PAX Prime this year? Check out the list of titles past t...

Rumor: Price chopped 3DS is already being targeted for a major do-over

When it rains it pours: Nintendo is allegedly sending the 3DS back to the shop for a major 2012 overhaul, including a head-scratching $10 add-on thumbstick that will attach to the devices’s right side and a decreased emphasis on 3D capabilities. The disheartening rumor arrives courtesy a tipster over at 1UP, who has in the past successfully provided insider information about the Wii U and So...

Will you miss the rumble in the Starfox 64 remake?

Do you remember the first time you experienced the N64 Rumble Pak? In 1997 I walked into EB Games to find the manager demonstrating his imported Starfox 64 (due in the States two months later). I joined the line of customers eager to give it a whirl, and soon found myself flying over Corneria and grinning as the controller shook, buzzed and rattled with every hit. The effect was great fun, and the...

Knowing Tekken will include a 3D feature film, are you more likely to buy?

Right now the internet’s buzzing about Namco Bandai’s upcoming 3DS fighter Tekken 3D Prime Edition. No release date yet, but most talk centers around the company’s decision to include its recent feature film Tekken: Blood Vengeance on the cartridge in full 3D. As a guy who enjoys Tekken and loves 3D movies (well, good movies that happen to be in 3D), I’m suddenly interested...