New characters announced for Hyrule Warriors, including Zant and Agitha
New screenshots on Nintendo’s console gaming Facebook page show a few new characters in action in Hyrule Warriors: Lana (a newcomer; shown above), Agitha, and Zant (both from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess). It’s hard to tell, but from the descriptions alongside the new photos, it seems like Lana and Agitha are playable, while Zant is a boss fight of some kind in the Twilight P...
Infendo reader hosting Mario Kart 8 tourney May 30
Longtime Infendo reader MikeIsaPoet will be hosting an Infendo-endorsed Mario Kart 8 tournament on the evening of the game’s release, May 30. Mike was involved in the creation of a Wii U-centered Facebook group that’s the main hub for the tourney. To participate, plan on buying Mario Kart 8 on release, join the group by clicking here, and follow the instructions that have been pinned t...
Miiverse adds Facebook and Twitter sharing
The Miiverse is about to get connected with four major social media networks for extended sharing. Today, Nintendo announced that the browser version of Miiverse will now allow for Facebook, Twitter, Goggle+, and Tumblr sharing for posts. The new functionality is only currently available for the browser version of Miiverse, but Nintendo adds that the option will makes its way to the Wii U soon. In...
Would Facebook make a good platform for gamers to connect?
Facebook games….well they kind of suck. There has yet to be a game on the social media network that has compelled me for more than maybe a week at a time (although PopStocks surely was very close to doing just that). However, if someone was able to combine the social aspects of a Facebook, with the gaming knowhow of Nintendo, I think that would be the best of both worlds. Having to manage multiple...
Pre-Wii U launch event message from Reggie
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyGo4Tbd7O0[/youtube] Nothing beyond the obvious is provided in this latest preview video from Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, but it doesn’t ease our patience. Nintendo will be live-streaming tomorrow’s Wii U launch event on their Facebook page, but it is not yet active at the time of this post. The event will start 10:00 AM EST....
Nintendo of Europe Confirms: Mii Verse Will Not Connect to Facebook or Twtter
It seems that Facebook, Twiiter, Pinterest, and Tumblr are controlling the internet these days. When I want to research a new company, product, or even a person, the first question I ask is, “Do they have a Facebook?” This is not because I expect to find all of the answers there, but because it has become a central hub of knowledge. From their facebook profile I can find information...
Nintendo to unveil new games through the Wii U Facebook page
With less than a week until Nintendo’s E3 2012 press conference, the company has decided to tease us a bit with a planned unveil of new games through the Wii U Facebook page. As the above screen grab shows, Nintendo will reveal an initial Wii U launch title as E3 2012 nears. There is currently no set date as to when the names will be “scratched off,” but all signs point to maybe ...