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Kirby’s Epic Yarn has a secret
Pop quiz! What do Super Mario Bros 2 (US edition) and Kirby’s Epic Yarn have in common? Answer! Both were initially developed with completely new characters in mind before Nintendo franchise characters took over in the end.
Which Nintendo voices do you love or hate?
Some Nintendo characters speak eloquently, some squawk, and several say nothing at all. The sounds have become as familiar as old friends: With each new game, you know Mario’s going to charm and annoy you. You know Luigi will make you laugh. You know Yoshi’s going to sound constipated when he flutter-jumps. Some characters bring smiles when they open their mouths, and others just make ...
What the hell is up with that Nintendo 3DS price tag?
When I’m wrong, I admit it, and I’m eating crow today after seeing the Japanese launch price for the 3DS. Nearly $300, after conversion from yen to U.S. dollar? Cripes! Now, the West rarely pays a 1:1 equivalent when it comes to how things are first priced in Japan before they come here (same for Europe with VAT, and all that), but still…I’m having trouble seeing how this 3...
Nintendo Halloween costume ideas, anyone?
I might be late to the party, but tonight I stumbled across the most impressive fan-made cosplay of Samus’s Varia Suit I’ve ever seen, and with Halloween right around the corner, figured it would be fun to share. Nintendo costumes are now a dime a dozen, but it’s rare to find true quality in the sea of cheap knock-offs. This impressive homage to our favorite bounty hunter took si...
Unwound Future astounds and delivers
The credits roll, you watch the epilogue, then you close your DS and stare into space for a moment, your head swimming with thoughts of loved ones, partings, and things you’d do differently in life if you had a second chance. All you can say is, “Wow.” Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is that kind of game’A surprising, emotion-grabbing, one-hundred-percent satisfying work of wonder. ...
Nintendo is 121 years young today
Nintendo, huh? OLD. Today the venerable gaming company, which has defined so many gamers’ lives—not to mention an entire industry—turned 121 years old. Most people know this already, but I say it again: Back in the late 1800s, Nintendo was a card company. Since then, it’s created toys, taxi cabs and of course video games. Happy birthday, Nintendo!
With exception to Nintendo, Japanese game-makers suck
Or so says the New York Times: “I look around Tokyo Games Show, and everyone’s making awful games; Japan is at least five years behind,” said Keiji Inafune, 45, head of global research and development at Capcom and one of Japan’s most prominent game designers. “Capcom is barely keeping up,” he said in an interview at the show, which ended Sunday. “I want to study how Westerners live,...
Professor Layton and the Middle-aged Dimwit
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future may be one of my favorite games this year: Polished, spectacular, classy, funny and intriguing. But it’s sure not helping my self-esteem. Seriously, either this series has gotten more difficult since its first tale or I’m getting dumber. Maybe both. I don’t recall spending hint coins so early or so often seeing that look of disappointment o...
Wii successor to make jaws/panties drop
In a recent interview, Nintendo game designer Yoshio Sakamoto mysteriously hints that “the new Nintendo machine will leave you all with your mouth open.” He then goes on to aptly sum up Nintendo’s long-time philosophy behind console design, hinting that the Wii’s successor will similarly innovate and revolutionize the market (no word yet on whether it will have a feature fo...
Let’s all start freaking out about the 3DS!
Rumor has it Nintendo will launch the 3DS this November in Japan. Since Nintendo releases hardware within the same year across all regions these days, that means the rest of us could get our grubby mitts on the thing in time for Christmas! So what say ye, Infendo? Could it happen? In any case, how excited are you about this thing? Any unbridled enthusiasm you care to share?
Nintendo invites fans to celebrate 25 years of Super Mario Bros. fun
Twenty-five years ago today, Nintendo’s original Super Mario Bros.â„¢ video game made its debut in Japan and changed the world of video games forever. Since then, Marioâ„¢ has become one of the most renowned and beloved video game characters around the globe. Mario is all but synonymous with Nintendo. It’s difficult to think of one without thinking of the other. Super Mario Bros. conta...
Limited-edition Metroid shirt available today
With the release of the controversial Other M, Nintendo has given Metroid fans a closer and more intimate look into the eyes of their alien-hunting heroine than ever before. Well, the closest look they’ve had for another 20 minutes, anyway. Beginning at 12:00 am CDT on Sept. 11, RIPT Apparel will offer a limited-edition t-shirt inspired by Metroid’s leading lady. Entitled “SAMUS,...