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Picross 3D: “This game is mesmerizing”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTqCEYah2wQ[/youtube]Or so says my wife. I would review it, but I can’t get the curious puzzle game out of her hands. Any other DS owners keen on the game?

What are you playing this weekend?

Since you asked, I’m gonna cozy up to a little Trine, Picross 3D, Streets of Rage 2 on Virtual Console, and 3D Dot Heroes. Okay, I won’t get to them all. But I did want to name drop the games I plan on playing. Yeah, baby! What about you? What are you playing this weekend?

Review: WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase, Essential Companion to the DS Counterpart

First, a disclaimer: before playing WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase, I had never played a WarioWare game before in my life. However, I have to say that my first experience with this franchise was definately a positive one.

This week in Nintendo downloads

In the world of downloadable video games, this week’s forecast calls for nonstop showers of awesomeness. A flood watch is in effect as heavy levels of high-quality digital entertainment threaten to disrupt boredom and bad moods across the country. Gale-force fun is expected as games like Ferrari GT: Evolution, System Flaw Recruit and Scrabbleâ„¢ Slam! arrive via the Nintendo DSiWareâ„¢ servi...

The Picross 3D Demo is pretty cool

I was recently checking out the Nintendo Channel today looking for some interesting DS game demos when I stumbled upon Picross 3D. I’ve never really tried Picross games growing up but I’ve always had an interest in them; since I’ve seen people play Mario’s Picross on the Game Boy. For those who are a little familiar with this mathimatical game I’m going to jump straig...

Pokémon Black and White is so Sugoi ne…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2lwFWOKYiI[/youtube] Warning: Very Japanese: TV program Pokemon Sunday just revealed the first video footage of Pokemon Black and White, though it was of the city screenshot that was already revealed in the leaked CoroCoro magazine scans last week. What do you guys think about this? Could this be one of the first 3DS titles?

Infendo Leftovers-Pokemon:Explorers of Sky

I confess Infendo Readers, I have a debt – and that debt has a name:  Pokemon: Explorers of Sky.  I hadn’t touched a Pokemon title since classic Red & Blue when Explorers of Sky landed on my desk – but there it was – a wildly different Pokemon game with new creatures, new challenges, and a deadline stiffly ignored.  Why did this review get swept under the carpet?  I...

Update: Get a Shaymin by Tricking your DS!!

It’s been brought to my attention that these Pokemon could be hacked. I was lead to believe that the DNS service let you get legit Japanese event Pokemon. If you want to be legit player; I would advise that you release the Pokemon you received. SHAYMIN starts at Lv. 50 and comes with a Micle Berry. It’s Original Trainer is Movie11 (how awesome is that) and he comes with the following m...

Reggie confirms Nintendo 3DS is company’s “next handheld platform”

Nintendo president of America Reggie Fils-Aime has officially weighed in on the recently announced 3DS portable. His comments, while far from surprising given the uncharacteristic Nintendo of Japan early reveal last month, gave further credence to the belief that the device will be much different than anything Nintendo’s put forth in the space before. In a recent interview with BusinessWeek,...

Miyamoto states the obvious, still makes news

Leave it to the trigger-happy video games media to take generic quotes from an industry master and turn them into a story. Case in point, this happened over the weekend: Miyamoto: “My best is yet to come” Nintendo general manager wants Wii 2 to be “unique” and hints at new Starfox New Star Fox! Wii HD, could be cool! Cats and dogs living in harmony! Naturally, none of these fantasies will be hap...

Was touch the secret to DS success?

Since launching nearly six years ago, the Nintendo DS has enjoyed otherworldly success. It has sold faster than any video game system before it. Including both DS Lite and DSi variations, Nintendo has shipped more than 130 million units worldwide, putting the DS on pace to become the best selling system ever’a mere 10 million away from current heavy weight champion, the PlayStation 2. And it still...

Apple Beat Nintendo to a Unified Gaming Network…For Shame

Alright, I know this isn’t an Apple blog, but today’s iPhone OS 4.0 announcement brought us word that Apple is working on a unified social gaming network. That’s right, Apple beat Nintendo to it, leaving Nintendo the only major competitor in the market that doesn’t have one. PS3 & PSP: Playstation Network X-Box 360: X-Box Live iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch: Game Center PC: Ste...