Month: December 2009
Nintendo Trademarks “Wii Relax”
Recently, N-Europe reported that Nintendo recently planted their flag on the trademark “Wii Relax.” Smells like the Wii Vitality Sensor to me. I’m sure we’ll hear more about it between now and E3.
Review – Astro Boy DS, Overly Difficult and Lacking
Back in 2004, Astro Boy: Omega Factor was released for the Game Boy Advanced. The side-scrolling brawler was praised for its great gameplay, as well as minor RPG elements such as upgrades. I played the crap out of this game, so when I heard there was a game for the DS being released alongside the game, I hoped that they would take the concept and gameplay elements from Omega Factor and ramp them...
Mega Man 10 trailer makes me feel 10 again
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WMHeKAK2v0[/youtube] Coming March to WiiWare among others.
22 reasons next year loves your Wii
In anticipation of next year, Kotaku has named the 22 Wii games they’re most excited to play in the futuristic-sounding 2010. In addition to the usual suspects, Grinder looks fun. So whatdoyasay: next year better than this year for Wii owners?
About face: Game developers should try and be the movie business
Since the video game industry is so crazy desperate to become the movie business, and the people who cover it are falling over themselves to try and make this happen, I think it’s about time I joined in on the fracas too. That’s right. I’m flip flopping. Let’s make video games more like the movies! Specifically, I’d like them to turn their covetous eyes toward Paramou...
What game are you most excited to play next year?
Nintendo today previewed their early 2010 lineup of games. In addition to any others, what are you most excited to play next year?
Virtual Console highlights this week’s New Game Get
The only physical game released this week is Garfield Gets Real for Wii. Ugh. That leaves our picks this week as Earthworm Jim 2 and Blaster Master on the Virtual Console.
Nintendo’s Post-Holiday Line-up Revealed! Release information on No More Heroes, Megaman 10, new Wii Remote bundles and more!
The new year is nearly upon us – it’s time to scope out what releases just barely missed holiday release, what games to look forward to summer for, and the games we hope to see by holiday season next year. It’s nearly time for the January forecast, and Nintendo sent us a 2010 line-up to get us started. Here are a few Highlights: Blue and Pink Wii Remotes bundled with Wii Motion...
The Button Mashers are Back!! They’re cool guys, gaming for charity and not afraid to play for 9 days straight
Infendo-friendo’s Shinoji, Abysmal and friends, from the infendo forums, are throwing another game marathon to raise money for child’s play charity. They are planning to play games for more than 9 days in an attempt to beat their last marathon; playing games that range from the original Nintendo all the way up to the current generation. Vist their website [The Button Mashers] To see th...
Poll – video games during the holidays
When the wife and I go home for Christmas, there’s always a Mario Kart tournament. This has become as much of a holiday tradition for us as exchanging presents. This week, we want to know: {democracy:104} If yes, which games do you play together?
Reggie gets no respect
This thought popped into my head as I was perusing the gorgeous full-color manual that came with Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Have you ever noticed that in Nintendo games, Iwata and Miyamoto always get a credit, but Reggie is never listed!? The only Nintendo of America credits go to the localization teams and testers. I guess Reggie’s job is just to sell sell sell.