I haven’t played that many Contra games. Prior to Contra 4 the only Contra game I’ve had any real previous experience with is Operation C for the Game Boy and a little Contra III too on the SNES. Contra 4 feels right at home with those games. As the name of the game indicates this is a direct sequel to Contra III: The Alien Wars. So expect to fight against never ending hordes of various military t...
At the time of its original release this was only the second portable Contra game in the series. Contra 4 does an amazing job at being both new and nostalgic at the same time. It is able to hit all the things that make a Contra game fun to play while also adding something to the series. And for player looking for a challenge Contra 4 delivers. This game is definitely recommended for anyone that wa...
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero met its Kickstarter funding goal. The title crossed the $400,000 mark and now makes its way to every major console platform, including Wii U. Do you want to show your support? Don’t worry; it isn’t too late to contribute. The project has several stretch goals that yield additional chapters and modes. You can expect Half Genie Hero to release around October 2014. ...
At a time when many development studios are in danger of closing there doors, or in the case of Visceral Games and Bizarre Creations,they already have, it becomes apparent that the business of video games can be rough at times. It’s not all doom and gloom, there are actually a lot of dev houses that are making quite a bit of money such as Infinity Ward, Blizzard, and yes, even Nintendo. But those ...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22mZLNzGqYs [/youtube] When it comes to new DS games, there is none I want to play more than Wayforward’s excellent looking Aliens: Infestaion. October 11th can’t seem to come soon enough. Don’t worry DSi XL, I will have a new game for you to play yet. Who is planning on picking this one up next month?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPc3Ne7xBKw[/youtube] This new trailer for Aliens: Infestation brings the hotness and looks to do the exciting new title justice. Wayforward has seen much success with their previous 2D platformers on Nintendo handhelds, and it looks as if Aliens: Infestation is geared to deliver the goods. The trailer reveals a variety of enemies and weapons that will be ob...
WayForward Technologies has revealed its newest project to be Mighty Switch Force, a action heavy sidescroller to be released on the eShop. The Facebook page for Mighty Switch Force was just updated with screenshots from the game, and by my calculation, it’s shaping up to be one heck of a good time. Revealed in the July issue of Nintendo Power, Mighty Switch Force is the spiritual successo...
It’s no secret that Infendo loves Wayforward Technologies and the unique titles they bring to the table. From Contra to Shantae, Wayforward has delivered the goods. In an interview with Nintendo Power Matt Bozon reveals what the studio will be releasing next. Nintendo Power: What about Mighty Switch Force makes it something you can experience on the Nintendo 3DS system? Matt Bozon: In Mighty...