Not many people were disappointed in the failure that was Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. It’s hard to disappoint fans when we expect failure. Before we can be disappointed, first we have to believe in the product that you’re selling to us. Below is not a list the worst games of 2015, but 5 games …
With a library of titles that, according to sales numbers, many have not checked out, any quiet spots in the Wii U’s release schedule can easily be filled in and then some just by looking back at what you may have missed. Overlooked Gems Pikmin 3 With the next game reportedly almost finished, maybe this …
Standing in the crowd before the expo halls open, you can feel the anticipation. It’s contagious, and its hard not to get as equally stoked when waiting to enter PAX. The wait is certainly worth it. With so many games to play, it’s hard to be disappointed in PAX Prime 2015. And yet, as soon …
As I write this piece in my college dorm, my favorite Smash Bros.-themed Amiibos from my vast collection are to my right, and a playlist of competitive Smash for Wii U matches is playing on my iPad to my left. I didn’t think to put this playlist on to get me in the mood to …
Now right off the bat I want to state that I’m not against the idea of Nintendo developing a game-creating experience, and it’s very possible my opinion will not be shared by most, if any, of the rest of the staff here, but after months of watching videos, E3 Treehouse play sessions, and the crazy-awesome finale to …
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 …
The game that headlined Nintendo’s E3 Direct, Star Fox Zero, was on full display at the E3 show floor with over seven demo kiosks stationed under a replica model Arwing hanging from the ceiling as well as four kiosks stationed within actual Arwings. The game, neither a sequel nor a reboot, reimagines the brave and …
In honor of Super Mario’s 30th anniversary, Nintendo is releasing Super Mario Maker on September 11th. Fans will finally be able to create the Mario levels of their dreams. The tools allow creation of Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros courses. The editor will allow anyone to create …
If you were lucky enough to catch one of the three free sessions of the Splatoon Global Test Fire, you delved into some of the most charming and competitive ink-based action of all time. So how did Splatoon hold up during these online test runs. It should go without saying that if you were on …
The shooter genre has placed the player in a variety of different combat scenarios over the years, with settings ranging from military to space military, so when something different appears, it tends to get noticed, especially when the game is produced by a developer not exactly known for its running-and-gunning. But that’s exactly what Nintendo’s new ink-covered online multiplayer IP Splatoon is all about, albeit with a twist.
It has been seventeen years since the party began. The party . . . the Mario Party has been waged for nearly two decades and in its wake lie countless friendships lost, maddening encounters with Bowser, millions of stars stolen and lest we forget, CHANCE TIME!
During the Nintendo press conference in which president Satoru Iwata revealed Nintendo would be teaming up with DeNA, a Japanese mobile gaming company, to produce mobile content featuring Nintendo’s characters as well as develop a new, multi-platform membership service to replace the currently presiding Club Nintendo, Iwata hinted at the Big N’s next console.
We’ve all heard the news by now. Nintendo’s next console is codenamed “NX”, it’ll be unveiled next year and it’s a dedicated gaming system with a “brand new concept”. But what does that all mean, and what does it mean for Nintendo going forward? First up, let’s look at the timetable. If the NX is …
Nintendo has announced a new partnership with DeNA Co. to create and operate new applications for smart devices and build a new multi-device membership for consumers worldwide. What this means for consumers is that Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong could soon be making a journey to mobile devices such as the iPhone. Using both Nintendo’s …
The first game I ever remember playing retains the endorsement I’ve always given it for containing my favorite musical piece from any video game, even after the twenty or so years since I first heard it. I am referring to “The Ballad of the Wind Fish” from The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, originally exclusive …
It’s been a bit of a strange experience dealing with the virtual console on the Wii U. From the dual menus, one that offers games currently available on the Wii U virtual console, and the other only showing games that the player has previously downloaded for their Wii, the system comes across like a bit …
Last night at the Game Awards, Reggie Fils-Aime delivered a show-stopper of an announcement, revealing that the new Legend of Zelda title was coming along a lot quicker than initially expected. From there, he deferred to Eiji Aonuma and Shigeru Miyamoto who engaged in banter about the game while letting details slip about a new Star Fox title and the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask remake for the 3DS.
Nintendo’s smash hit (too easy?) Super Smash Bros is back after a long break of almost two months. Yes, I am playfully referring to the recent release of Super Smash Bros for 3DS, but make no mistake; Super Smash Bros Wii U is a very different game from its 3DS counterpart.
Prepare to dig your way to victory with Shovel Knight, the game that combines retro aesthetics with modern world building, and leaves you coming back for seconds.
In this side-scrolling platformer, you play as the titular character Shovel Knight, who has lost his beloved companion, Shield Knight, in the Tower of Fate. Before he can save Shield Knight however, Shovel Knight must defeat The Order of No Quarter. Only then can Shovel Knight face his greatest enemy, the evil Enchantress.
The tides are finally turning for the Wii U with the roaring engines of Mario Kart 8, igniting console sales which reached 510,000 units from April to the end of June. Total Wii U unit sales have now reached 6.68 million while software sales have reached 36.67 million, supported by Mario Kart 8’s 2.82 million unit sales in a month’s time, according to Nintendo’s first quarter earning’s release. That’s a lot of numbers to say that things are looking up for Nintendo.
Now that the shine of E3 has worn off, we can finally look back on all of the conferences with a level head. Who am I kidding? I’m way too excited about Mario Maker to analyze the gameplay for Nintendo’s conference fairly. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m actually prepared to buy a Nintendo Wii U now.
Masahiro Sakurai, best known as the creator of Super Smash Bros, took to Miiverse today to announce the reveal of the next new fighter in the Smash Bros roster. Scheduled for Monday, July 14, at 7 AM, the unveiling will be live-streamed on the game’s official website rather than in a Nintendo Direct video or by any other means. Who could this approaching challenger be? According to Sakurai, the development team is “nearing the bottom of the stash of new challenger videos that we’ve made…” so who else do we have to look forward to? In proper fanboy fashion, here are some of my best guesses, desired improbable possibilities, and wild wishes for the next Smash challenger.
This month’s Nintendo Direct is one a lot of you have been eagerly awaiting; a Smash Bros 3DS/Wii U information overload! Super Smash Bros director Masahiro Sakurai talks extensively about the features of the upcoming installment for 39 mesmerizing minutes.