Tales of Symphonia was originally released in 2003 (2004 outside of Japan) on the GameCube. At the time, it was regarded as a great addition to the purple box’s library and a good JRPG that was fun to play both alone and with friends. The story was regarded as very much “been there, done that” …
Nintendo took a huge gamble launching the GameCube in 2001 without a Super Mario game. Instead, they shifted the spotlight over to Mario’s younger brother Luigi and released the system with a brand new series, Luigi’s Mansion.
I remember playing The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition on my 3DS back in 2011 and simultaneously texting some friends eagerly looking for a time to get together so we could tackle the game together as it was truly meant to be played. I remember even more vividly my disappointment when I saw that …
GameCube (2001) Charm can go a long ways. Just ask the average-looking person dating someone out of their league, or the not-so-smart guy at work who somehow got the promotion you know you’d be more qualified for. Nintendo’s Gamecube may have lacked some of the more obvious desirable video game console traits, but it more …
Bowser. Ganondorf. Ridley. Nintendo’s history is full of villains almost as recognizable and iconic as the company’s heroes. Some, like Wario, are more empathetic or misunderstood (you try living in the shadow of Mario and Luigi!) Others are downright evil, like Mother Brain or Ganondorf. Many give us thrills and chills every time they recur, …
For the unfamiliar, Did You Know Gaming is a video game–focused blog which features video content focusing on video game related trivia, facts, companies and consoles; and is narrated by popular YouTube hosts. Since the website’s launch, it has been featured on numerous major news and gaming outlets and with good reason – their videos …
Nintendo celebrated its 125th Anniversary last year, with the company founded on 23rd September 1889 in Kyoto, where its headquarters remain. The company has had an extraordinary history, originally producing handmade handful playing cards and several small niche businesses (including a cab service and luxury hotels), but since 1977, Nintendo has grown into one of …