Tag Archives: 3DS

Sakurai Says Latest Smash Bros. Could Be His Last

The latest iteration of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS could be the last time series creator Masahiro Sakurai takes the helm to develop the game. Continue reading Sakurai Says Latest Smash Bros. Could Be His Last

Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Review

HOW REMAKES SHOULD BE DONE

It has been a long and hopeful 12 years, but the remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire have arrived! The first Pokémon remake on the Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire wonderfully translates the Game Boy Advance games to the 3D realm. Whether you’re a veteran Pokémon master, or someone who is yearning to try something new, these games are absolute gems.  Continue reading Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Review

Super Smash Bros. For Wii U Sells Over 490,000 Copies

Nintendo of America announced that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has sold over 490,000 copies in the U.S. alone, making Super Smash Bros. for Wii U the fastest-selling Wii U game for the country. Get this, it only took three days. Continue reading Super Smash Bros. For Wii U Sells Over 490,000 Copies

Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 17)

The seventeenth iteration of “Video Games I’m Thankful For” brings us back to modern day gaming. Released a little more than a year ago, this duo of games, in my opinion, reinvigorated the series for veterans and made for a solid entry point for new players. Let’s see if you agree: Continue reading Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 17)

Changes Coming To The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D

Earlier this month, after what seemed like a lifetime of teasers and speculation, Nintendo finally announced a remastered version of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Continue reading Changes Coming To The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D

Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom Review for Nintendo 3DS

MAYBE IT SHOULD REMAIN NAMELESS

Adventure Time is no stranger to video games–within the four years since the TV series’ debut, there has been nearly ten games across multiple platforms, Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom being the latest one. While WayForward Technologies has also developed the game for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox 360, we will be taking a look at the Nintendo 3DS iteration of the game.

Adventure Time: Secrets of the Nameless Kingdom puts you in the boots of Jake (the dog) and Finn (the human), who happen to be on a mission to save three lost princesses. The title’s story is standard fare with respect to videogames, certainly not original, and perhaps a touch sexist. More importantly, the plot line surrounding Adventure Time did not engage me. The question deserves to be asked, can Adventure Time overcome its tired tropes to become something more memorable?
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Super Smash Bros., The Evil Within Among Top Games of October

It seems that people wanted to shoot hoops, fight Mario, and shoot things up in October. Continue reading Super Smash Bros., The Evil Within Among Top Games of October

How Final Fantasy VII Ruined JRPGs For Me

I still remember the year I wrote off JRPGs completely and the game that caused it. It was 1997 and I was 11 at the time. I had gotten a PlayStation a few months ago for Christmas and at that time I was playing Tomb Raider, Resident Evil and other PlayStation classics. I also remember playing a lot of that demo disk that came with the system. Continue reading How Final Fantasy VII Ruined JRPGs For Me