3DS
Some guy on the internet: “3DS will be $99 soon and likely discontinued”
PROLOGUE: If you think everyone should share your view of reality, or if you become enraged when encountering a difference of opinion, I advise you to skip this post. In other words, hang on, Nintendo fans. This is gonna hurt: Nintendo is expected to pull a Netflix and and pile on even more crap numbers this Thursday, adding to the already crappy quarterlies they’ve posted over the last ...
Who feels like they need a plastic racing wheel for their 3DS? [update]
Nintendo is planning a new scheme to make money peripheral for it’s newest handheld the 3DS, and it happens to be rather familiar. In fact, it happens to be the same peripheral that launched with a previous game of the same name, Mario Kart. Mario Kart 7 will receive an officially licensed steering wheel from Nintendo 3rd party steering wheel from Hori this winter for the 3DS. While th...
Professor Layton and the Last Specter review: The weakest game in the series is still a blast to play
This puzzle adventure had some pretty big shoes to fill, yet I’d hoped Professor Layton and the Last Specter would somehow top the excellence of last year’s Layton game, Unwound Future. That didn’t happen. What I experienced was 15 hours of great puzzles (with more content available for extended play), charming atmosphere and top-notch production values. The only thing missing wa...
Kirby 3D? Swapnote? Which recent Nintendo announcement are you most excited about?
The end of the week saw a lot of tidbits flooding out of Nintendo regarding Mariokart, new eShop games and the upcoming 3DS firmware update. What did you think? Which ones–if any–got you smiling? In case you missed any of the details, here’s a quick rundown of the highlights:
Here you go, have a trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3D
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Z7yLDvqtY[/youtube] Call me crazy, but I love me some JRPGs. If given the choice, I prefer to play them from the comfort of my own bed on my handheld of choice. That’s why Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is so appealing to me, even though I am a little late to the whole Kingdom Hearts bandwagon. I have never experienced the PS2 originals, with...
This Rayman Origins trailer will blow your mind
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azJTfvoo4UY[/youtube] Rayman Origins really should be on your radar of upcoming games for this holiday season. For me, the game sits right up there with Skyward Sword and Super Mario 3D Land. With every video I see of the game, my anticipation just continues to grow. I mean check out that art style, the game is just oozing with pizazz. My only complaint with...
If you had 24 hours to call the shots at Nintendo, what would you do?
Imagine: suddenly you’re in charge at Nintendo. You’ve got just 24 hours to order any course of action, and the deal is, once you’ve ordered it, the company will do its best to carry out your wishes for the next year, no matter the cost or consequences. Here’s what I’d do, right now:
Nintendo holding 3DS internet presentation on Friday
Infendo reader Smitty tipped us off this morning: Nintendo announced today that it will hold the “Nintendo 3DS New Information Internet Presentation” this coming Friday (Oct. 21). This pre-recorded presentation, hosted by Iwata, will cover details that could not be covered during the September event. As an example of what to expect from the event, Nintendo mentioned details on the 3DS ...
Want to learn how to play Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koAKIPrJrLA&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube] Despite being a spin-off of a franchise that hasn’t been good for years (yeah, I went there), I can’t help but be excited about the Final Fantasy rhythm title Theatrhythm. Square-Enix has released a new trailer for the title to help everyone understand exactly how the games mechanics work, and...
My original DS is ready for another round
Thirteen months ago, I posted an article praising my old fat blue DS and its incredible durability; I never felt a need to buy another portable until 3DS arrived. I was certain, at the time, that the then-new Professor Layton and the Unwound Future would be the last game I played on Ol’ Blue before I put the venerable, aging handheld out to pasture. Over a year later, Ol’ Fat Blue stil...
Which OTHER games are you looking forward to in 2011?
Most of us are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Zelda and Mario (on foot and kart) as the Holidays approach. Are any less-discussed 2011 games on your radar? I have a very short list, all on DS or 3DS, and all but one come with a big IF…. Professor Layton and the Last Specter (Oct. 17) — This one’s an instant buy for me. Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights (Dec. 6) —...
One of DS’s most beloved franchises just hit iPhone. Can Nintendo recapture the casual gaming market? Should they even try?
Scribblenauts Remix, a “best of” blend of DS’s two well-reviewed Scribblenauts releases (plus some new levels), just hit the App Store for $4.99. And it’s awesome–one of the strongest titles in the iOS library. This is no lazy port of the DS series, but a full-featured entry in the Scribblenauts line, looking sharper than ever and playing brilliantly. So, why bring this up? Beca...