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Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Review

PART-GENIE. PART-PIRATE. FULL-ADVENTURE.

The flurry of 2D platform games continues to be in the forefront of numerous indie developers. Some of these games are diamonds in the rough, while others are just flat out rough.  In the third Shantae game, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is happily one of those treasures for the Nintendo 3DS. Continue reading Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Review

The Legend of Dark Witch Review

Beware the Witch!

Old school 2D platform games have certainly been in the forefront in 2014. Games like Shovel Knight, Mighty No. 9, and Azure Striker Gunvolt are some great examples of how this seemingly “old school” type of gaming is more popular than ever. Trying to join in on the excitement is The Legend of Dark Witch. Witchcraft combined with a bit of customization allows this game to have a unique spot in this genre of games for the Nintendo 3DS.

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Nintendo Direct with a Massive Amount of Wii U Smash Details

Moments ago, Nintendo finished their Nintendo Direct presentation specifically focusing on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Be prepared, there is a LOT of information (in a good way), so check it all out below: Continue reading Nintendo Direct with a Massive Amount of Wii U Smash Details

Hands On Impressions of the Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Demo

Being a Pokémon fan, I was certainly excited to hear that demo versions of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire would be released. Moreover, I was eager to get a chance to play it myself. Today, the Pokémon Company released demo codes to members of the Pokémon newsletter listserv and boy was I giddy to get that email… Continue reading Hands On Impressions of the Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Demo

Pokemon Takes Flight in a New Light

Recently, Nintendo announced that Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire will include new and exciting approaches to flight in the games. Continue reading Pokemon Takes Flight in a New Light

You Know You’re Old When N64 is a Legal Adult

I remember the day I received my very first gaming system, the original Game Boy. I was mesmerized by Super Mario Land, the stellar graphics (at the time), and simply the fact that I could control a character with the touch of my fingers. Fast forward a few years and a new level of astonishment happened; the first time I saw the Nintendo 64.

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The Endless Debate: Sonic Vs Mario

The Endless Debate series continues! This week, Harry and Mike tackle the question as old as video games: Who’s better, Sonic or Mario? For this debate, Mike is on the side of the blue hedgehog, Sonic, and Harry teams up with the plumber, Mario. Who will win this heated debate? Let’s see their arguments:

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Nintendo 3DS & PS Vita Bundles That Could Really Sell

Handheld gaming has certainly exploded in recent years. With the Nintendo 3DS selling more than 44 million systems and the PlayStation Vita’s dedicated and growing fanbase, there doesn’t seem to be any slowdown.

We previously brought you our thoughts on bundles for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U. Unlike these systems, the Nintendo 3DS already has a slew of bundles and limited edition systems that can entice gamers to make a purchase. Trying to think of some bundles for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita needed some creative thinking, but we’re confident that you’ll enjoy and agree with our picks:

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Pokemon Giveaway to Celebrate the Season

Hours ago, the Pokémon Company announced that they will be offering yet another Pokémon giveaway for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. This time, it will be in honor of Halloween. Continue reading Pokemon Giveaway to Celebrate the Season