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Playstation 3 Stepping Up to Wii U with Family Friendly Line Up
When you think of the PS3, what comes to mind? I would guess that your answer would be titles such as God of War or Uncharted, basically mature themed games that include violence. However, most of Sony’s newest titles will not be launching until 2013. So how do they plan on competing against the Wii U launch? Sony has decided that the best method to compete against the Wii U this holiday ...
Rumor: Nintendo seeking to reacquire Rare from Microsoft
Remember when Rare Ltd. was bought by Microsoft back in 2002? Yeah, as a youngster, it hurt me to see franchises like Perfect Dark, Killer Instinct, Conker, and Banjo-Kazooie now belong to the hands of Microsoft instead of Nintendo. It was like saying goodbye to an old friend…an old friend that took quite a long time to put out material for one’s console. In hindsight, it was probably...
Nintendo Not Concerned With Being First to Market With Next Gen Console
Satoru Iwata has stated that Being first to the market with the Wii U is not that important. Sure the advantage of launching before the other two players does put them ahead of the game, but what is more important is price. “One of the reasons we believe this is the time for Nintendo to launch the Wii U is it’s going to be important for the world.” Said Iwata. Although I am not sure why the Wii U...
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Gameplay From Japan
As I mentioned in a previous podcast, I was a little worried that the New Super Mario Bros. 2 would focus too much on the coin collection, and not enough on the actual game play or storyline. I think that I might have judged the game too soon. Japan has released two commercials that show a bit more of the game play, including a Giant Boo, a possible Koopalings chase, giant rocks falling under wat...
Just Another Manic Monday
I can’t believe it is Monday already! Normally, Mondays are fairly quiet for me, but for some reason today has been insanely busy, so here enjoy this video! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQwucmcAS_0[/youtube] I remember the first time I played River City Ransom. A friend and I stayed up all night hopped up on Dr. pepper 2 liters and chips. At about 3:...
What does the hiring of Duncan Orrell-Jones mean for Nintendo?
Just to be frank, it’s no secret that Nintendo has been in last place when it comes to online this last generation. Not only has Nintendo stubbornly stuck with what many would consider an antiquated online system with their friend code system, but they seem keen to continue to do so with Wii U. While many parents may consider this a good thing, the Internet can be a terrible place after all,...
New 3DS colors announced: Blue or Pink, What Do you think?
Nintendo Taiwan and Nintendo Hong Kong have revealed two new colors to the 3DS family (no new 3DS XL colors announced). Cerulean Blue and Shimmer Pink will be released on September 28th, 2012. Although there is no announcement that North America will receive these new additions, we do have many colors to choose from. What are your thoughts on the new colors? Do you think North America should ge...
Review: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy strikes a sweet chord
Part parody and part shrine, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a must-buy for FF fans and a solid rhythm game for everyone else. Its gameplay is simple but challenging, unlockable content pours down in buckets, and — most importantly — it boasts the best soundtrack since Super Smash Brothers Brawl.
Pokémon Black & White 2 is a Hit in Japan
Pokémon Black and White 2 are easily two of the most anticipated games of the year. Here in North America, “Fall 2012” will not get here soon enough. We may have a couple more months to wait, however Japan saw the release on Saturday, June 23rd. Sales on the release date surpassed all first day sales of the year, so far. With an astonishing 1,618,621 copies sold the games have quick...
Kingdom Hearts 3D demo offers brief, spectacular fun
If you’re a 3DS owner in the mood for about fifteen minutes of Keyblade-swinging action, be sure to download the new Kingdom Hearts 3D demo. Play through the tutorial; it offers a glimpse of a great classic villain boss and introduces you to some very enjoyable new moves. Once in the main story section, you’ll quickly discover: * It certainly feels like Kingdom Hearts * Kingdom Hearts ...
David Yarnton to Leave Nintendo UK
He may not be as well known as Reggie or Miyamoto,but for the past 20 years David Yarnton has been an integral part of Nintendo’s UK branch. From 1995 to 2003, Yarnton served as Director of Sales. In 2003 he accepted the position of General manager. An exact reason has not been given for his leave,. however Nintendo has released the following statement.
Nintendo Says Super Mario Bros. U is What the Fans Want
Over the years, Nintendo has allowed Mario to evolve with the times yet still allow him to retain his original demeanor. From his 8 bit humble beginnings, to his career in the racing circuit, Mario has transitioned nicely to the new age of gaming. For the fans, he taught us to never give up, even if the Princess is in another Castle. Rarely are we let down by the release of a new installment in...