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Nintendo Download – Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity chooses you
2 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Nintendo has caught wind of the only-available-shortly-after-purchase dlc trend, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity being the latest host to that strategy. The game will be available on March 24 at retail and via the 3DS eShop. The Poké Forest dungeon will be available for free in-game More >
Nintendo Download – Kersploosh, Nano Assault EX on 3DS eShop
2 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
We have two intense trailers here for you this week in the Nintendo Download. Nintendo has turned your precious Star Fox Arwing into a stone and dropped it down a well. Confused? Kersploosh is a game in which you control a stone that has been dropped into a well. The object is to reach the bottom More >
Nintendo Download – Castlevania: Mirror of Fate and Runner 2 demo
2 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
The Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate demo for 3DS is now available for all those who wish to vanquish evil (well, you know, for at least another year or two). The full version will be available on March 5th. In Wii U news, Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, starring that More >
Nintendo Weekly Update – Fire Emblem: Awakening, Puddle, The Cave demo
3 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
The 3DS eShop is about to be trampled upon by Fire Emblem fans trying to procure their digital copies (February 4th). The demo is out, and based on that, it has great production values and localization, and it’s quite a challenge. Newcomers, don’t be too frightened; there’s an easy mode available. More >
Two of the hardest NES games jump onto the 3DS eShop
4 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Here’s your chance to defeat two of the games that have haunted many players for years. You’ve probably played several of Mega Man’s progeny, but it’s nice to take a look back at history to see how things got started. You might be surprised at how little has changed.
As for Super Mario Bros. 2, More >
The Nintendo Wii gets a makeover with the Wii mini
5 months ago
by James Martinez
in Video Games
Well it looks like Nintendo is going on the same route as Sony & Microsoft and releasing a new scaled-down version of their last-gen console, dubbed the Wii mini. Now don’t get too exited and run to the closest Best Buy to buy this bad boy, Nintendo says this console is exclusive to Canada for the More >
Nintendo Wii drops to $129.99 just in time for Holiday season
7 months ago
Nintendo has announced that the Wii console has dropped in price to $129.99. The new package will contain two games in one disc, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort, a Wii Remote Plus, a Nunchuk controller. The console and controllers are all in black. The new package is arriving in stores now and More >
The original Prince of Persia makes a return on Wii
8 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Fans of the Prince of Persia and Assassin’s Creed series should take note (Assassin’s Creed started as a PoP spinoff). This is what Prince of Persia used to be. It’s a clunky little gem that requires some patience to enjoy. I hated it when I first played it, but having bought it, I didn’t have a More >
Ninten-Download: Zelda (NES) on 3DS, Heroes of Ruin demo
10 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Just fyi, internet, Nintendo is celebrating this Summer as an “8-bit Summer”, and having grown up on 8-bit games, it’s a promotion I can get behind. This week, The Legend of Zelda, the game that started, well, a lot of it, is now available on your 3DS system. It’s a game that holds up rather well More >
Nintendo Download 6/14/2012: Amazing Spider-Man demo, Mega Man X2
11 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
This week’s Nintendo Download brings the web-slinger to your 3DS in demo form (The Amazing Spider-Man). Its release date is June 26th. An old favorite also makes its way to the Wii’s virtual console: Mega Man X2. With the web-slinger and the blue-bomber, you’d think you had your hands full, but More >
Xenoblade Chronicles review – one of the best, period
1 year ago
To say that the Japanese RPG is struggling in North America would be an understatement. It’s hard to imagine now, but at one point, the Final Fantasy series’ latest installments were almost the Call of Duty of their day, selling millions upon release. Fans (myself included) would eagerly await More >
Nintendo download, April 26th: Super Street Fighter 2 Genesis version online
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Whoa, did you just read that right? I’m not sure that even I read that right, but according to Nintendo, Super Street Fighter 2: The New Challengers has not only been added to the Wii’s Virtual Console, but it apparently has online play too! Strangely enough, it’s the Sega Genesis version of the More >
‘New Play Control! Pikmin 2′ coming to North America
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Presumably taking advantage of the hype that is sure to start up when Pikmin 3 is shown at E3 for Wii U, it has just been announced by Nintendo Power that New Play Control! Pikmin 2 will finally be making its way to America in June 2012. I couldn’t help but feel disappointed when I had heard that More >
Xenoblade Chronicles finally makes an appearance in North America
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
As much as Xenoblade Chronicles’ story is about two massive gods who battled, its publishing in real life had two massive groups struggling for supremacy. It was Nintendo versus the masses of upset Wii owners. Who won? Both, I’d say. Mark your calendars, internet, because today, April 6th, 2012, More >
PSA: SSX demo today, Starhawk Beta tomorrow, Syndicate, Asura’s Wrath and Rhythm Heaven Fever buy-able
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
If I didn’t know any better, I’d say that our real lives are being attacked by video games. There are new releases, demos, more demos and announcements coming from all sides, and it hurts so good. Today, everyone gets a chance to try out the new SSX demo on Xbox 360 and PS3. Can the shred king make More >
Nintendo Wii users can now use Hulu Plus
1 year ago
Nintendo has joined Microsoft and Sony in offering Hulu Plus to gamers today. Nintendo is late in the game but it’s okay, since the Wii has more owners than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Now Wii owners can watch their favorite TV shows and movies. Something about using the Wii for Hulu feels a More >
Resistance 3 digital soundtrack available now
1 year ago
Our friends over at Sumthing Distribution have given us the heads up that the Resistance 3 soundtrack is now available for purchase. It sounds intense, brooding and triumphant. It’s a soundtrack meant to accompany a human resistance against an extremely hostile alien takeover, so it should make More >
The Last Story gets an English trailer, but will it come to America?
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
I was baffled when I found out that Nintendo was purposely not talking about Xenoblade: Chronicles at E3 2011. I mean, you have a game that looks fantastic, has gotten great reviews, a system that desperately needs games, and you’ve already localized it into English for the European audience. The More >
Nintendo Weekly Download: Zen Pinball 3D, Hip Hop King: Rytmik Edition
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
The latest Nintendo update brings us pinball and hip hop. You thought they’d never get together, but you were oh so wrong. Well, unfortunately they’re only together as separate offerings, but we’ll realize that dream someday.
Possibly the most noticeable release is Zen Pinball 3D. While its boards More >
Review – Back To The Future: The Game
1 year ago
The Back To The Future series is an American classic. These films gave us a sense of wonder as we discovered what sorts of things could change in alternate realities. Michael J. Fox became a known name in houses across the nation (I know, that was a long time ago). So, while Telltale Games has More >
Review – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Will Have You Looking Skyward
1 year ago
The Legend of Zelda – those four words bring in a flood of memories in this seasoned gamer, as it probably does for many of you. Why do we like Zelda? Is it the dungeon puzzles, bosses, interesting use of items, or the battle system? Is it the often bar-setting high quality that the series has More >
Nintendo of America Announces Xenoblade for Next April
1 year ago
by Kansta
in Video Games
Back during the Summer, a dedicated group of users started Operation Rainfall, a campaign to convince Nintendo of America to bring the critically-acclaimed J-RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles to the States. Thanks to their efforts (and no doubt many others), NoA has posted on their Facebook that Xenoblade More >
UK Chart Toppers – Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Moshi Monsters?
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Hey, guys, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is selling well in the UK! Hmmm…I sense a lack of surprise in the crowd. Yes, the multi-million selling franchise is at again, kicking, shooting, and generally wreaking havoc on wallets everywhere. Thankfully though, the CoD series didn’t scare away More >
Nevermind Nintendo’s 926 Million in Losses, Watch This Skyward Sword Trailer
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
I guess when something as large as 926 million in losses comes around, the only thing you can do is move on in as natural a way as possible. Therefore, let us all watch this latest The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer. It has Link exploring the Eldin Volcano using his new “Mogma Mitts” that More >
Rayman Origins Trailers are Fast, Fun and Visually Explosive
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
You need to visit Rayman’s insanely fun, explosively vibrant world. Watching these videos is like having a bag full of TNT detonate in your face, but in a good way. Ubisoft seems to have captured the zaniness you’d expect in a children’s cartoon, mashed together with a bit of New Super Mario Bros. More >
