Wii U
Swords & Soldiers II reveal trailer from Romino Games
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EogvbPzNTRI[/youtube] Romino Games has uploaded a “reveal trailer” for Swords and Soldiers II, which is coming exclusively to Wii U. The game is a sequel to 2009’s well-received Swords & Soldiers, originally a WiiWare title. The trailer features the first look at in-game footage from the side-scrolling, real-time strategy game. It̵...
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Wii U demo showcases Nintendo Web Framework at GDC 2014
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFwU1T4id1c[/youtube] I must admit I’m not all that familiar with the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, but I do know the original was released on the GBA, then re-released on the Nintendo 3DS as part of the Ambassador program (which means I played it, but not for long: I no longer have my Ambassador system). Fans of the series may get excited over a demo ...
Trade used games in-store to Walmart for store credit starting March 26
Retail giant Walmart is planning to begin an in-store video game trade-in program starting March 26. It’s as simple as taking your old games in for store credit of up to $35. The service is currently available online, for both games and consoles. When the in-store service launches on the 26th, consoles will be excluded. I experimented a bit with the online calculating system. It’s very...
Nintendo of Europe announces Mario Kart 8 bundle
Nintendo of Europe announced a limited edition Mario Kart 8 software bundle for release this spring. The bundle includes a spiky blue shell collectible and a copy of Mario Kart 8. Europeans can buy the set when the game releases on May 30. No word yet on a U.S release, but don’t be too surprised when Nintendo spills the beans. Source: Nintendo via Joystiq
Review: BLOK DROP U (Wii U eShop download)
Don’t let the simple shapes and colors of BLOK DROP U deceive you: the game is very worth considering for any Wii U owner with a spare $2 on their eShop account, and here’s why. BLOK DROP U is a physics-based puzzle game developed by one-man team RCMADIAX, in which the player is tasked with using the GamePad’s touch screen to destroy all the grey bloks in a way that guides the sm...
YouTube Spotlight: Why You Should Buy a Wii U in 2014
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE6wCAXfp2o[/youtube] I don’t always agree with online gaming site GameSpot, particularly concerning their decision to award The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a 7/10 score, but there’s always something to disagree with, and often something to agree with when it comes to any online publication. Today’s YouTube Spotlight video may seem optim...
Swords and Soldiers 2 Announced for Wii U
[youtube]http://youtu.be/IWsTvIgpTQM[/youtube] Ronimo Games has announced Swords and Soldiers 2 for Wii U. The original game was a 2009 WiiWare title for Wii. If you have never heard of Swords and Soldiers, you can get a taste of what that game is like here. Ronimo has yet to announce a release date, but you can play SaS2 at the sold out PAX East in Boston…if you already have a ticke...
Which Nintendo IP could turn fortunes around for the Wii U?
So the Wii U has two Mario Games, Pikmen 3, Game & Wario, Wind Waker HD, Wii Fit U/Wii Party U and the newly released Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and still things look bleak for the fledgling console. The good news is Nintendo games generally have low first week sales, but push copies over a longer period than other first party titles. The bad news is long term sales are not going to ...
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is out now! Can you convince a non-believer to buy it?
E3 2010: I saw the announcement trailer for Donkey Kong Country Returns and was ecstatic. I grew up mostly with Super Nintendo games, and Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2 were family favorites. I have fond memories of playing them, and they are fantastic games to this day. A come-back of the beloved series was a dream come true. Until I actually played Returns. I know the Wii revival is loved by many, ...
Community Corner: Nintendo – State of the U-nion
Welcome to Community Corner where someone from the Infendo Community has come to us with a guest article, if you would like to write a guest article for us, please email us at contact@infendo.com, The following was written by Jason Novak ( RisinDevil ) Why the Wii U’s problems are not due to the GamePad So, let’s face it: the Wii U is struggling. It’s no real secret. Sales are sluggish, support is...
Nintendo Direct 2.13.14 Announcement: Little Mac punches in to Smash Bros. 4
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmtrmAvL5aw[/youtube] The first and arguably biggest announcement made during today’s Nintendo Direct was the inclusion of Little Mac in the Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS roster. Little Mac’s first and most revered appearance to the video game world was in Punch Out!! for the NES, in which the player controls him to take out various opponents in b...
Nintendo Direct 2.13.14 Announcement: Mario Kart 8 roster welcomes 7 new characters
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=631c1fz87I8[/youtube] Mario Kart 8 will undoubtedly boast the series’ largest roster of playable characters, judging by today’s announcement of 7 new additions. Joining their long-time boss (the Koopa King himself, Bowser), the 7 Koopalings will be familiar faces to anyone who played Super Mario 3 back in the day or more recent releases like New ...