Rumors
Ze Rumor: F-Zero coming to Wii
Infendo tipster Will dropped an interesting little rumor on us this evening: F-Zero is making a triumphant return, and is making it on the Wii. If you read German, then have a ball with this: Ein offizieller Nachfolger zu F-Zero GX erscheint auf dem Nintendo Wii. F-Zero Z, so der Titel des Future-Racers wird voraussichtlich alle Strecken des Gamecube Vorgängers beinhalten und über einen Onlinemo...
Is Project HAMMER back from the dead?
Infendo reader Kevin informs us this morning that Project HAMMER, which was reportedly killed off by Nintendo last year to the chagrin of many, could be coming back from the dead. Granted, all we have is a GameStop placeholder listing the game as back on with a January 2, 2009 release date for $49.99, but why on earth would it suddenly re-appear in the first place? Mistake by GameStop or did the c...
Sources: Tecmo Bowl DS, Wii-bound
With EA holding onto the NFL exclusivity rights like an old miser, gamers are increasingly looking to other venues to offer alternatives for their football fix. How about an updated Tecmo Bowl for DS and Wii? EGM’s Quarterman said this week that a classic version of the classic NES game is going to arrive soon for the DS, while a modern remake is inbound for the Wii. Not much moreon that, be...
Nintendo president Iwata shoots down Wii MMO rumors
Guitar playing canines around the world went silent today as news from Nintendo President Satoru Iwata all but confirmed the company had no plans to pursue MMO games for the Wii. However, Iwata also said Nintendo would pursue MMO development only if the title could appeal to people of all ages, from “5 to 95,” just like a Christmas song. I’ll chalk his comments up in the “m...
Mario Kart Wii 12-player online, wheelies set to arrive in April
We’ve touched upon the new and improved Wii-ified version of Mario Kart here at Infendo in the past, and today I’m going to start touching things again. All while doing wheelies and various Mountain Dew fueled extreme to the max X-Games tricks. First, some things have changed in Mario Kart Wii. Now it’s 12-player online, which is four less than what we knew a few months ago. Stil...
Mario Kart Wii box revealed?
Real or fake? Regardless, if it is real, that extra bulk isn’t going to sit well with big box chains like Target or even with GameStop. They hate having to stock strangely sized SKU’s because it means less space for DVD cases, etc. Plus, if it turns out to be a popular game that means shortages — not good for Joe Consumer.
Rumor: Factor 5 working on new Kid Icarus
“A new Kid Icarus game.” Without doubt or rival, it has become the long-sought Holy Grail of Nintendo gaming. Even the slightest possibility of its eventual existence – and, as the stubborn would argue, inevitable brilliance – has fueled the unswerving, seemingly hopeless desires of fans for almost 20 years. It may have been an entire era ago, but fans never forget. And fin...
Rumor: Game Boy games for DS
OK, so how about an evening rumor or two for those of you not watching the World Series right now (or those of you without a laptop on your couch, a la me)? Animal Crossing might eventually be MMORPG some day, and Game Boy games could be coming to the DS in downloadable Virtual Console form. Remember these are just rumors, supplied in a single article by EDGE magazine, but that sounds pretty cool ...
Nintendo readying new Wii bundle?
Nintendo may be preparing the release of a new Wii bundle and/or color if an anonymous Codename Revolution contact is to be believed. According to the report, the new bundle has a UPC code of 045496880088, and it’s owned by Nintendo of America. Without citing details, this “new pack” is believed to be either a new game bundle, Wii Zapper bundle, or possibly a new color. This is, ...
BioShock on the Wii in 2009?
Here’s a wild one: BioShock could be headed to the DS or the Wii sometime in the near future. It’s not definite by any means, but it makes sense to at least one person: One of Take-Two’s big hopes for the future is the continued growth of the BioShock ‘series’, says analyst Mike Hickey of Janco Partners, who believes that fiscal 2009 could see the game land on the Wii...
Katamari coup: PS3 port canned, Wii port now on
That quirky ball-rolling title Katamari has done an about face from the PS3 and is now quietly rolling towards the Wii, says IGN. It’s not really a surprise. The title and console seem to just go together; an odd couple for the ages that sees the chaotic trash ball of Katamari paired up with the clean, inexpensive lines of today’s hottest selling console. Fresh and piping hot from the ...
Nintendo games, direct from iTunes
I don’t particularly believe this weekend’s rumor that Nintendo games might soon be sold through Apple’s iTunes media service, but since Infendo hasn’t touched anything iPhone yet I thought I’d have a bit of fun.The rumor is just that — a rumor. Barely. I think I’m posting about it because this week is going to be super slow. The calm before the E3 storm, ...