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The potential cost of a trip through Skylanders
Skylanders is one of the most controversial products ever released to the gaming world, linking software and electronic figurines into a unique and potentially costly experience. Its main hook — physical toys that actually “level up” — is instantly appealing, but if the game itself had turned out to be garbage, it would have sunk into oblivion. Much to the surprise of the g...
Kirby’s Just for Kids – A Common Misconception
Being Kirby’s 20th anniversary and all (an occasion Nintendo thankfully intends to recognize with a Wii disc comprising many of Kirby’s exploits), I think the little guy deserves some due credit beyond his upcoming anniversary collection for being a singularly amazing video game character who has starred in some of the darkest games the big N’s ever crafted. That’s right, K...
Bad news for cheaters: Mario Kart 7’s getting patched!
Another recent Nintendo Direct highlight featured the announcement of next week’s3DS firmware update, adding home screen folders and patching abilities. Best of all, Mario Kart 7’s getting a much-needed patch in May — hopefully eliminating the infamous Maka-Wuhu shortcut. Kingdom Hearts 3D is also scheduled for patching. I think most players would agree this Kart fix is very good...
Raccoon Mario Returns! New Super Mario Bros. 2 Coming to 3DS.
Classic 2D Mario gameplay is coming to the 3DS this summer, and it looks like the Raccoon Suit is making a return. Earlier tonight, Nintendo announced, via Nintendo Direct and later through Twitter, that New Super Mario Bros. 2 will be released in August in North America and Japan. No word yet on a release date for Europe. Few details have been provided, but a number of screenshots have been relea...
Review: Ketzal’s Corridors might be the most thrilling puzzler you’ve ever played
The 3DS eShop keeps serving up amazing Nintendo originals, and Ketzal’s Corridors is a gem. Pushmo now has serious competition for best original puzzle game on 3DS, though the only things the two have in common are quality and charm. Where Pushmo is sedate and serene, Ketzal’s Corridors provides an adrenaline-pumped thrill ride with no patience for dilly-dallying. Sharp reflexes and qu...
Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Pre-Order Swag
Square Enix has announced that North American Pre-orders of Final Fantasy Theatrhythm will include a Grip Stylus that can be personalized with one of 17 included character stickers (while supplies last) . What I like about this offer is that it is not exclusive to a retail outlet. I can pre-order at Gamestop, Walmart, or anywhere else that is convenient for me. Not only that, but I can also rece...
Watch Ocarina of Time imagined as a Broadway musical
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgHXaCO5wbE[/youtube] Anyone who owned a Nintendo 64 knows that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a timeless classic to many (I personally find Majora’s Mask to be the superior title), but what if it were it turned into a 16-bit musical? Well, you get this three and a half minute number set to Koji Kondo’s memorable score that runs through ...
Nintendo DS to Get Thundercats!
Announcement of new games is always exciting, regardless of the title. It shows that there is forward moving progress within the Console developers as well as the game developers. With E3 fast approaching, and many other conferences already taking place, we are getting a glimpse of things to come. The multitude of new games and toys is sure to be mind blowing and surreal. We are sure to see so...
Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 – the Plot Thickens (Maybe)
Pokémon fans have a lot to think about lately. Black and White Versions are no doubt still getting good workouts (I know my White Version is), Pokémon Conquest is on the way next month, and Black 2/White 2 hit in Japan this June with an autumn release for the U.S. As if we don’t have enough on our plates to keep us satisfied, Junichi Masuda (GameFreak’s Game Director) recently advised ...
The Life of Video Gamers: A Mockumentary
Work has been pretty busy for me the last few days, and I have had little time to focus on anything else, but today I decided that I needed to take a much needed break and browse the world of the interwebs. While sipping my coffee and wasting time on Youtube, I found the below video that was posted by RunTrainEntertainmen. The video is a short mockumentary on the life of a gamer. It hits on some...
Review: Why Xenoblade Chronicles deserves a trip into GameStop
There’s no doubt, playing Xenoblade Chronicles is like having a second job. I put over 90 hours into the game and still could have gotten more out of it. If you’re worried about not getting your money’s worth for the game, I paid $70+ just to have an import copy, and the game was worth every dollar. Fear not RPG fans, Xenoblade Chronicles is one of the most refreshing experiences...