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Gore versus gameplay over at Wired
More evidence today that Nintendo is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the current paradigm shift happening in the gaming industry: Violent video games just aren’t very fun.
If they ever make a movie about video game celebrities, it might look something like this
More here, courtesy of GameSpy
Goomba named “most pathetic” gaming enemy
The walking mushrooms from Super Mario Bros’otherwise known as goombas’are the sorriest enemy of all time. Or so says the June issue of Game Informer. “The only way goombas could possibly be easier is if they somehow stomped on themselves,” the gaming rag writes. “Displaying no initiative or intelligence, they trod along set patterns just begging to be squished.” And yet, I...
Team Fortress 2 meets Super Smash Brothers
This is what happens when you combine Team Fortress 2 & Super Smash Brothers 64.
How to quit with style: a DIY gaming goodbye
Jarrad Woods is a nerd after my own heart – he’s decided to dedicate his talents to Indie gaming full time, but to do this he had to resign his position at 2k Australia. How did he do it? By making a video game. “A message for 2k Australia” is a short game with a short message: I quit. ..okay, there’s a little more to it than that, but you have to leisurely walk your ...
Who can find the coolest bit of old school Nintendo news using Google Timeline?
Google launched a new web application today that lets users browse news by timeline; month year, subject, you know (more here). I’ve covered old school Nintendo news in the past, but this looks to be like a nice graphical way to do the same. Can anyone find a diamond in the rough?
Edge magazine 200th issue cover campaign has to be expensive
To celebrate its 200th issue, the venerable Edge magazine is sending out 200 different covers to newsstands next week. That’s impressive in and of itself, and probably somewhat pricey, but the real reason I post today is all of the Nintendo characters and games that are represented here. Actraiser. Link. The Final Fantasy 3 (U.S.) characters. And of course, all the rest like Wolfenstein (PC)...
Artist makes Shy Guy creepy yet sympathetic
On Monday, concept artist Winona Nelson posted this realistic take on the NES classic Super Mario Bros. 2 on the art blog Gorilla Artfare. She calls it Turnip Murder. Veggies have never seemed so deadly. For more of Nelson’s art and illustrations, consult her Web site.
Artist gives dazzling new look to classic games
The Mushroom Kingdom has never looked so beautiful. On his deviantART profile, digital artist Mikaël Aguirre has posted stunning renditions of scenes from gaming’s classic masterpieces. Collectors and gaming enthusiasts may be pleased to know Aguirre works for commission, and he does characters of the buyer’s choice. His prices range from 30 to 70 Euros, depending on the piece. More e...
Merry Christmas from Infendo!
Merry Christmas to you and yours from your pals at Infendo! Â Did you get any cool games this year?
Liquor, games sales thrive during recession
More than half a million Americans lost their jobs last month. If sales trends reflect reality, most coped by getting drunk and killing aliens. As vehicle manufacturers and major banks crumble amidst the worst economic environment since the Great Depression, U.S. sales of video games and alcoholic beverages have increased by record amounts. The video games industry is on pace to total a record $22...