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Completely Accurate Gaming History: Wii U Edition

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:31:43 PDT

To be fair, using the Wii U Game Pad as a hat, while incredibly silly, would make for a possibly great gameplay mechanic. Thanks to Ebolaworld64 for the hilarious video. NSFW language ahead.

Best Buy Giving Bonus with Purchase of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:42:52 PDT

Best Buy is currently running a special promotion for anyone interested in purchasing Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D on the 3DS. For those that purchase a copy of the game, Best Buy is including a download code for Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels from the 3DS eShop. At this time it appears that only [...]

Wii U Sales Increase 875% In UK after Xbox One Reveal

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:29:07 PDT

I don’t normally post two articles so close together, however when I saw this news I was intrigued and thought it would make for a great weekend discussion. It seems that since the Xbox One reveal, Wii U sales in the UK have blown up! Before the reveal, the Wii U was ranked at about [...]

Review: Groove Heaven 3DS

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:11:07 PDT

Before its launch yesterday, I had the opportunity to demo Groove Heaven from Teyon. You play as Rhymi, a a little demon girl, that has the task of delivering a love letter from the devil to a beautiful angel that he has become smitten for. Each level represents a floor of the tower. On each [...]

Super Metroid Sale On Wii U Virtual Console

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:19:59 PDT

For you Metroid fans out there, Super Metroid is on sale on the Wii U eShop. Through their Virtual Console service, Super Metroid is now $0.30 instead of the regular $7.99 during this promotional period until June 12. Wii U owners out there, go out and snag it before this deal gets blown up like [...]

Kirby game sale available through the Nintendo eShop

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:12:03 PDT

Aside from the 3DS port of Donkey Kong Country Returns being available for the 3DS eShop, Nintendo has released three SNES Kirby titles for the Wii U Virtual Console today. Each title, Kirby Super Star, Kirby’s Dream Course, and the overlooked Kirby’s Dream Land 3, will retail for $7.99. But, until May 30th, you can [...]

E3 Nintendo Direct set for June 11th

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:12 PDT

Hello. We already announced we will have another #NintendoDirectNA at E3, but now we can share the date/time: 6/11 at 7 am PT. #IwataSays — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 23, 2013 Nintendo of America has announced via their Twitter account that they will be hosting a new E3-centric Nintendo Direct on June 11th. The [...]

Animal Crossing Nintendo World Store Event

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:23:01 PDT

According to a tweet from the Nintendo World Store, a “Super Cool” Animal Crossing: New Leaf event will be held on June 8th from 9am – 1pm EST. The Nintendo World Store is located in Rockefeller Center, NY. Although details of the event have not been announced, just knowing that it will be a “Super [...]

Retro-bit Offering Wireless Controllers for Retro Consoles

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:42 PDT

As a palate cleanser from all of the XBox news yesterday and the seemingly endless debate over which console will win the next generation when two of them still have months left until they hit the market, comes news on the retro gaming front. Retro-bit, a company that produces products for many retired consoles, [...]

Wii U, Xbox One, and PS4

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:14:11 PDT

Yesterday’s Xbox one reveal (Click here to see my report on the reveal) was pretty fantastic, compared to the PS4′s lackluster announcement. We were able to see actual game play for Call of Duty Ghosts, quite a few additional features, and an actual console (although it sort of reminds me of an updated CDI in [...]

So, apparently EA says it is still developing games for the Wii U

tips@infendo.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:24:20 PDT

After last week’s surprising comments from Electronic Arts spokesperson Jeff Brown about the company not having any titles in development for the Wii U, many current owners of Nintendo’s latest console were none too pleased about their sentiments. Some analysts and critics labeled this as the Wii U’s “Dreamcast” moment, in which it would be [...]

Wii U System Update Version 3.0.1 U

tips@infendo.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:25:27 PDT

Today, Nintendo will release system update Version 3.0.1 U, which will bring “Further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility”, according to Nintendo. The update is smaller than last month’s update and should take considerable less time to download and install. The next update is expected to be available this summer. If you do [...]

The Gaming World Against The Wii U

tips@infendo.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:21:36 PDT

It seems that everywhere you turn, there is nothing but negative news surrounding the Wii U. Honestly, other than Infendo.com and a few other Nintendo centric websites, I cannot find anyone that has reported on the good aspects of the console. Instead they tell us about how horrible it is compared to two unreleased consoles [...]

Infendo Radio: Mother Brain Edition

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:25:20 PDT

So as has been the case as of late, Skype has failed us this podcast. That doesn’t mean that there isn’t a podcast for you all this week, but it does mean that the very beginning (about 5 min) of the podcast was lost, as well as a bit in the middle. Sorry folks, we [...]

Nintendo Direct Recap 05.17.2013

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:29:45 PDT

Another Nintendo Direct has come and gone. Skim over the details below and let us know what you think. Did you hear what you wanted to hear? Is there anything that you are anticipating? Anything that disappointed you? Let us know! First off, Iwata shares a new Sega game, in the Mario/Sonic Winter Olympic Games [...]

Nintendo Direct 05.17.2013

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:04:19 PDT

New Nintendo Direct, tomorrow at 10AM EST! “We’re having a Nintendo Direct tomorrow to provide updates on upcoming summer Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games. Remember, you can watch live on Facebook here http://on.fb.me/XBtY8R. RSVP here:http://on.fb.me/10AA0YQ We’ll discuss future Wii U titles for fall and onward in a Nintendo Direct before the start of E3 2013.”

Nintendo Claims Ad Revenue From YouTube Videos

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:22:18 PDT

According to various YouTube users, Nintendo has started enforcing their copyright over content that is posted on YouTube. Most notably, this includes numerous “Let’s Play” videos that feature lengths of game footage from a variety of Nintendo properties. Nintendo’s approach here is to place ads at the beginning or end of videos that feature Nintendo [...]

EA Discontinues Online Pass

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:30:37 PDT

Last night, while sitting in a small local bar, sipping on an adult beverage, and watching Michale Graves (formerly of the Misfits) rock out with his band, I felt my iPhone vibrate in my pocket. Upon checking it, I found that there was an email notifying me that EA is discontinuing their Online Pass program [...]

Nintendo Sighting: Adventure Time

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:29:32 PDT

In the newest episode of Adventure Time, titled “Shh”, a familiar video game console can be seen. Although the cartridges are not exact, the console, controller, and controller connector are pretty recognizable. So, it seems that other than cockroaches and magic, the NES will also survive the apocalypse. Do you have an interesting Nintendo sighting [...]

First news on ZombiU II

tips@infendo.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:26:04 PDT

Jean-Philippe Caro Creative Director of Ubisoft Montpellier responded to a tweet from a user asking about the possibility of a ZombiU sequel with this message: “thank you for your interest in zombiu. The team is working hard on a prototype. it´s too soon to tell you more.” As short as this message is, it confirms that [...]

RUMOR: Nintendo and E3

tips@infendo.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:23:45 PDT

An IGN member, that goes by the name of 100 Year Old Gamer, has shared some rumors centering around Nintendo and E3. As always, these are just rumors until they are proven or dismissed by Nintendo themselves, however 100 Year Old Gamer has proven correct in the past, and he claims to work at Nintendo [...]

Phoenix Wright confirmed to be coming to western markets!

tips@infendo.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:33:47 PDT

Capcom has just confirmed the latest instalment in the Phoenix Wright series is coming to western markets. Now renamed Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies (previous named just Ace Attorney 5) will be coming to the 3DS in America and North America this fall. However Phoenix will be coming to our shores in a [...]

Nintendo to Patch Controversial Tomodachi Collection: New Life Glitch

tips@infendo.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:38:55 PDT

Tomodachi Collection: New Life quickly became Japans hottest selling 3DS game after it launched. The games is sort of a mixture between Sims and Animal crossing, but allows the player to be their Mii character in game. A part of the game’s huge success is that gamers that bought Animal Crossing: A New Leaf also [...]

Nintendo and EA: A Love/Hate History

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:23:55 PDT

In recent weeks, there has been a lot of tension between our beloved Nintendo and the Gaming giant Electronic Arts. With the announcement that the Wii U would not receive the new Madden, and the disappointing news about the Frostbite Engine’s incompatibility with the console. Many have wondered where this recent animosity has stemmed from, [...]

Club Nintendo Issues Refund To Those That Purchased Super Metroid

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:25:54 PDT

Did you rush to spend your coins when you found that Super Metroid was available on Club Nintendo? Did you experience Metroid-rage when you found out that it would only be $0.30 as part of the Famicon’s 30th Anniversary event? Never fear, Nintendo realizes that they made a mistake and has sent Samus in to [...]

EA hits a wall with the Wii U

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:57:39 PDT

Frostbite is the name of the engine that powers allot of EA’s games, such as Battlefield 3 on Xbox 360 and PS3 using the Frostbite 2 engine. EA’s next generation engine Frostbite 3 is already underway and EA has confirmed the next instalments of Battlefield, Need for Speed and Mass Effect will all be [...]

Super Infendo Radio

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:40:50 PDT

We really got cooking in this week’s snow, as Harrison, Scott, Lewis, and I clock in an episode that is promised to please Infendo Radio listeners. We discuss everything from Shadow of the Eternals, to Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures. Be sure to listen in, and if you would like to participate you can comment, [...]

Warren Spector Not Happy About New Wolfenstein Announcement

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:19:27 PDT

I will admit, a new Wolfenstein does not appeal to me at all, but I don’t really have anything negative to say about it. However, Mr. Spector is a little more vocal about the idea. “Did the world really need another Wolfenstein game? Did we need a generically dark, monochromatic, FPS, kill-the-Nazi-giant-robot game? Uh. No. [...]

Nintendo to host pre-E3 presentation

tips@infendo.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:24:37 PDT

Despite holding back on a major E3 event, Nintendo will instead be hosting a presentation prior to E3 2013. The presentation will commence the Tuesday before the expo’s show floor opens to attendees In addition, the media-only presentation will be hosted by Reggie Fils-Aime and Shigeru Miyamoto, with a focus on Wii U software. Media [...]

EA and Disney Strike Video Game Deal For Star Wars

tips@infendo.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:39:36 PDT

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, The Walt Disney Co. and Electronic Arts Inc. came to a deal which will allow EA to provide us with the future of Star Wars gaming. The deal is for “New” Star Wars games, leaving to question weather we will ever see some of the Lucas Arts highly anticipated titles. [...]

1-UP Studios Launches New Web Site

tips@infendo.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:19:55 PDT

1-UP Studio,formerly Brownie Brown, has launched a new website after taking their old site offline a while back. The latest news update on their site is referring to their February 2103 move to Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, as well as their name change to 1-UP studio Inc. 1-UP studio is a fully owned subsidiary of Nintendo. When [...]

Wii U prices cut again in UK, now cheaper than launch Wii

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:49:34 PDT

Here in the UK retail outlets set the price for the Nintendo Wii U instead of the traditional RRP model set by Nintendo. Once again stores around the UK have been slashing at the Wii U’s prices, supposedly because of the slow sales since the holiday period. This latest price drop which currently both Amazon and [...]

20th Anninversary Screening Of Super Mario Bros. Movie

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:09:26 PDT

Do you live in the Los Angeles area? If so, you might want to check out the 20th anniversary viewing of the Super Mario Bros. movie at the NuArt Theatre on May 24th! The time has come! As the 20th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. draws near, we are pleased to announce a special screening [...]

Capcom to Release Mega Man 3DS Cases

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:04:30 PDT

Capcom announced yesterday that they would be offering Mega Man 3DS and 3DS XL cases to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the series. This appears to be a new product strategy for key franchises from the company, as they have already produced similar cases for the Monster Hunter series and for Resident Evil Revelations. The [...]

New Zelda 3DS To Feature Both A Light And Dark World

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:18:50 PDT

The Legend of Zelda 3DS is already at the top of my “must have” list. Being a lover of the classics, this game is bound to feed my nostalgia, yet give me something new and fresh. The top down game play looks fantastic, and the few new features that have been hinted at look just [...]

Wii U Hack Allows Users To Play Games Via USB

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:57:47 PDT

Wiikey, a group responsible for building Wii hacking devices, has reportedly discovered a way to hack the Wii U, allowing it to play content via the USB port. Of Course this is not a new idea, as their name implies they did it with the Wii U. However, this is the first of its kind [...]

The Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures Will Be Coming To Nintendo This Summer

tips@infendo.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:04:18 PDT

If you have been watching the Angry Video Game Nerd since he was the Angry Nintendo Nerd, like me, then you are probably just as excited about The Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures. Although there is no definitive answer as to which console it will release on (3DS or Wii U), it will be released [...]

Reader Mail: Send in your questions for the next episode of Infendo Radio

tips@infendo.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:46:34 PDT

We here at Infendo care about our readers, so we want to get back in the mix of things by answering your hard-pressed questions about the world of Nintendo. It’s been a while since we’ve answered questions on Infendo Radio; most of it has had to deal with time, editing, and a slight detour of [...]

Mario Sunshine Meets Zelda: Link To The Past 2

tips@infendo.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:12:59 PDT

I’m not sure who the original artist is (If I did, I would give credit), but I did think this after I saw this game-play feature!

Infendo Radio, long live the queen edition

tips@infendo.com — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:57:39 PDT

Finally, the moment you have all been waiting for. Today is the day you finally will be able to put a voice our fine friend Lewis Pugh! This week there was much to discuss, and we dove headfirst into the discussion with talk the new Zelda 3DS title. Listen to hear Harrison, Scott, Lewis, and [...]

Nintendo Offering Refurbished Products Online

tips@infendo.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:58:41 PDT

In the market for a 3DS, but don’t want to buy brand new? Nintendo is now offering refurbished products on their online store. Currently only 3DS and DSi are available, but I would imagine we will see Wii U’s and 3DS XL in the future. “Authentic Nintendo Refurbished Products are the only refurbished products in [...]

Wii U Virtual Console is now live!

tips@infendo.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:49:26 PDT

Yesterday for America, today for Europe. The Wii U Virtual console is now available, and multiple virtual consoles games are available to buy or upgrade from your Wii Virtual Console catalogue. As a reminder the benefits of the Wii U Virtual Console games are: Off-tv play Save state (in addition to the suspend feature) Configurable [...]

Unofficial Miiverse Apps Hit Android Market

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:54:20 PDT

Currently there are two unofficial Miiverse apps available on Android through Google Play. Check them out here and here. The former is made by IBAI SAINZ-AJA and the latter is made by LANTERNWARE. The one from Lanternware is more inclusive as the application includes the Nintendo Youtube channel for trailers and Nintendo Directs, as well as official Nintendo tweets to keep users up [...]

Wii U Update Released: NEW SERVICES & FASTER PERFORMANCE

tips@infendo.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:13:12 PDT

Have you been anxious to download the newest Wii U updates? Curious to what is actually included in the download? Check out Nintendo’s Press Release below for details! 26th April, 2013 – The next major system update for Nintendo’s Wii U home console is now available for download. The update delivers a host of enhanced [...]

Nintendo Clarifies E3 2013 Plans

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:18:03 PDT

Yesterday, it was reported that Nintendo would be scaling down from a large E3 press conference and focus solely on smaller events during the week of LA-based video game convention. Nintendo of America’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications Charlie Scibetta was able to clarify what the company plans to do in the wake of this jaw dropping [...]

Eiji on Zelda 3DS

tips@infendo.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:53:07 PDT

We are all still very excited about the Link to the Past Sequel for the 3DS. Although it has not been officially confirmed as a “part 2″, the Japanese title does have a “2″ in it, so I think it is fairly safe to assume. According to Eiji Aonuma, the game is still in development, [...]

Miiverse Accessible Through Web Browsers

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:35:07 PDT

Miiverse is now available on web browsers, albeit with limited functionality. The service is currently in beta and cannot reply to threads at this moment, but should be able to at a later date. To view Miiverst on a browser, a Nintendo Network ID will need to be created on a Wii U if [...]

Report: Nintendo Will Not Hold Major E3 Presser This Year

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:48:02 PDT

Speaking with investors, Satoru Iwata mentioned about scaling down the glitz and glamour of major E3 press conferences in favor of smaller events. “Unlike previous years, we will not have a large-scale [E3] presentation directed to everyone in the world. Instead, we are planning several smaller events focusing on software for America. Among these hands-on events [...]

Satoru Iwata is now also CEO of Nintendo of America

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:49:45 PDT

Following this morning’s financial statement, Nintendo has announced that Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata will be taking an additional role as Nintendo of America CEO. This moves timing is unlikely coincidental with this morning financial statement where net profits were half of its own projections despite now being in the black. Nintendo said today “The [...]

Nintendo Releases Fiscal Year End 2013 Financial Results

tips@infendo.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:35:04 PDT

In the previous fiscal year, Nintendo’s Net loss was less than acceptable. However, results for fiscal year ending March 31st 2013 have shown that Nintendo is back in the black in Ordinary and Net income. There is still some work to be done in operating income, up of upcoming titles will put them in a [...]