The guys behind the amazing fucking incredible Super Mario Galaxy actually released a game back on the GameCube. The Nintendo team, EAD Tokyo, released a great platformer called Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. Jungle Beat came out when Nintendo was busy whoring out their Bongo accessory (used in games like Donkey Konga), and the title was controlled exclusively through the bongos.

Although it sounds like a weird mix, it actually worked out great, even if a traditional controller might have been a bit easier to deal with.

Why do I bring this all up? Well, IGN is reporting that the latest issue of Famitsu has a nice little tidbit on the game, which is being ported to Wii as part of the “Play it on Wii” lineup. For those not in the know, “Play it on Wii” games consist of old GameCube titles being ported to Wii. It wasn’t previously known if any enhancements, aside from the obvious 16:9 and 480p support, would be made for the titles. Apparently there will be, at least for Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.

Not the most flattering screenshot, but trust me, this game rocks.

According to Famitsu, enemies will be arranged differently, and mid-level checkpoints will be implemented into the game. Even better, there will apparently be brand new stages to run through. Controls will be mapped out to the Wiimote plus Nunchuck configuration, and will be tweaked to feel more like a traditional platformer. Motion controls will also be implemented, but let’s hope it isn’t a wagglefest.

Pikmin is mentioned, too. For anyone who has played either of the two Pikmin games, it’s not that hard to imagine what control changes will be implemented. As expected, pointer controls are in, so the Wii’s IR abilities will be used to great effect.

Pikmin + IR = Win. It should give us a good idea of what to expect with Pikmin 3 controls, too.

It’s pretty easy to write these games off as a cheap way for Nintendo to make quick and easy money, and it probably is, but with extra content and better controls for DKJB, I do plan to pick it up. And since I’m such a Pikmin whore, and IR seems like a nice enhancement, I’ll probably end up picking it up, too.

You win this round, Nintendo.

The Legacy of Kain series is one of the very few that I tend to give a free pass on a lot of issues. There’s something about the world, its characters, and the excellent voice work that really drawn me in. With that said, it saddens me to find out that a new entry into the series, called Legacy of Kain: the Dark Prophecy, was planned and canned after about three months of development.It looks to have used the Defiance engine, and was to focus on Kain. Given what happens to Raziel at the end of Defiance, that’s pretty understandable.

A look at the now canceled Legacy of Kain: the Dark Prophecy

Having started with the first Soul Reaver, I’ve played through all but the original Blood Omen (something I plan to do eventually), and have a genuine attachment to the series. Despite being filled with some tedious puzzles, when I look back at Soul Reaver, I remember it as setting new standards for voice acting in video games, and the boss battles are challenging and unique.

Although the series developed into a more Devil May Cry inspired experience, and this newer entry would have definitely been similar, it was still an enjoyable experience for anyone interested in Nosgoth.

Kain in combat.

Here’s to hoping fans of the series see another LoK before all is said and done - And damnit, find a way to include Raziel.

The screenshots come from the portfolio of game artist Aaron Hausmass, Methhaus.com, and Jason Muck, Jasonmuck.com. This information, and a lot more, can be found in a thread at Neogaf.com.

After downloading the Mirror’s Edge demo on my 360, I went from skeptic to believer. That being said, after looking over a handful of scores, and reading the Destructoid review, I think I might have to hold off for a bit.

It’s not that it’s getting bad reviews, it’s that it isn’t getting the outstanding reviews other games are pulling in right now. Apparently the whole first-person platformer thing can be really awesome, but requires a lot of trial and error leading to a lot of down time. I can certainly see picking this one up in the future after the madness that is the video game holiday release list.

Here’s a few scores and a snippet from the Destructoid review:

Gamespot: 7

Destructoid: 8

Team Xbox: 7.6

OXM: 9.5

Destructoid’s review snippet:

“The experience is not flawless by any means, with a story mode that stumbles over too many frustrating sequences and not enough narrative pay-off to make it worthwhile on its own. But taken as a whole — with its frequent bits of brilliance and its delightful, heart-pounding moments — Mirror’s Edge is a leap of faith worth taking.”

Let’s face it, most video games don’t exactly have epic storylines or tear-jerking endings. That’s not to say that there aren’t games that do feature both of these things, it’s just not the norm. After scanning the web I bit, I came upon a link at GoNintendo that had a compilation of horrible/bizarre endings put together by a YouTube user.

There are both some bizarre (Drakengard) and horrible endings, but the video ends with a hilariously horrible game called Limbo of the Lost. Apparently, it’s a PC title that came out in 2008, but judging from the ending, it looks like an early PSX title. Three months after its release, it was taken off of shelves because it’s developer, Majestic Studios, directly copied multiple scenes and architecture from other games, such as Oblivion.

Whatever the case, you have to watch this youtube clip. I present to you, Limbo of the Lost:

This post marks the return of Infinite Ammo — I use the word “return” loosely. A previous attempt at creating and updating the website ended shortly after the realization that the time needed to keep a blog site updated couldn’t be found.

Like Obama, Infinite Ammo is about change. OK, ignoring that poor attempt at a joke, it is time for change here, and we’re looking to keep fresh updates coming in daily. We may not have every bit of information that hits the web, but we will be tagging some thoughts to whatever bits of news we do decide to post. We’re also looking to be a features heavy site, so keep an eye out for some lengthy and insightful articles.