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Pokemon X and Y Magazine Scans Reveal New Info

John Llewellyn Martin — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:35:19 +0000

A new scan from an upcoming issue CoroCoro magazine has been released, courtesy of Serebii.net, and shows us some of the new creatures and features in Pokemon X and Y. Thanks to some translations from Serebii.net’s friend, Gin, we know the game is set in a region called Karos, which is loosely based on France. This might have [...]

5 Video Games That You Can Play With Mom on Mother's Day

Ned — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:13:00 +0000

Mothers day is just around the corner, and you have to figure out what to do with your mother. Problem is, you have no money, can’t afford a card, and you honestly have no idea what to do for Mother’s Day. Here is a suggestion, stay in and use what ya got, GLORIOUS VIDEO GAMES! [...]

Pokemon Black and White 2 Will Gift Players with Deoxys Next Month

John Llewellyn Martin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:03:01 +0000

Anyone who's still actively playing Pokemon Black 2 or Pokemon White 2 to pass the time before both Pokemon X and Y are released should prepare to make room in their parties for a new member: the Mythical DNA Pokemon, Deoxys!

LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Leads This Week's Nintendo Downloads

John Llewellyn Martin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:09:54 +0000

This week’s Nintendo Downloads offerings aren’t going destroy whatever space you have left on your favorite Nintendo device, but you’ll still probably need to make room anyway. And though the choices might seem light when it comes to heavy-hitting triple-A titles, we’ve got a few hidden gems that should make for a pleasant gaming week for [...]

Pokemon X and Y Video Reveals New Mewtwo-like Pokemon

John Llewellyn Martin — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:43:40 +0000

A poke-bomb was dropped today when Nintendo released a short video that showed a brand new Pokemon that will appear in Pokemon X and Y. And you know what? It looks oddly familiar. The new, yet unnamed Pokemon looks like the cross between Mew, Mewtwo, and a little bit of Dragon Ball Z’s Frieza. Footage of the [...]

Virtual Boy…Was it Really That Bad?

Ned — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:00:59 +0000

Back in the mid 90's, there were 2 game consoles that were dominating the video game market. You either had a Super Nintendo or a Sega Genesis. Towards the middle of the 90's, these two juggernaut systems were reaching their end. Sony, Sega, and Nintendo were ready to bring in the new age of gaming with Playstation, Sega Saturn, and Nintendo 64. One problem though, the Nintendo 64 was taking way to long to come out. Nintendo tried to fill the void with something that is viewed today as "The Red Menace."

Wii U Virtual Console Is Not Compatible With Wii Save Files

Greg Srisavasdi — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:37:20 +0000

Nintendo confirmed that saved games on Wii’s Virtual console will not be transferable to the Wii U’s Virtual Console. Although such a seamless exchange would have been welcome, it’s really not the end of the world. Gamers can still access Wii’s Virtual Console on the Wii U through the use of the menu, thus enabling gamers [...]

Nintendo Unveils NEW Mario Bros., Zelda, Super Smash Bros. and MORE!

Ned — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:47:42 +0000

The WiiU has been criticized for being, “Just another Wii system.” With the juggernaut systems like Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, WiiU really needs some solid games to compete in the competitive video game market. Well, it seems that those games have been announced! Looks like Nintendo will not fall into last place as they [...]

Watch the Most Impressive Real Life Mario Kart We've Ever Seen

Emerald Catron — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:30:24 +0000

Well, color us impressed. Usually when we want to play Mario Kart, we spend thirty minutes looking for the Wii steering wheel, then just give up and re-watch the second season of ‘Game of Thrones.’ So, good for these guys! They’ve got enough initiative to make up for the rest of us. They’re tossing bananas, [...]

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Coming Soon

Luke Brown — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:10:15 +0000

Nintendo has finally announced the release date for the anticipated 3DS title Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. The wait will soon be over Luigi fans. On March 24th, 2013, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is coming to the Nintendo 3DS. Teased last year during Nintendo’s E3 press conference, little has been seen or heard about the game [...]

Code of Princess, Gunman Clive, and More Goodies in This Week's Nintendo Download

John Llewellyn Martin — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:38:31 +0000

This week’s Nintendo Download packs a princess, unchains some blades, and heads back to the wild west, along with offering a slew of other content for your handheld Nintendo consoles. The biggest titles for this week are Unchained Blades, Code of Princess, and Gunman Clive. Unchained Blades is a first-person dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, [...]

Pokemon X and Y's Legendary Pokemon Have Some Epic Names

John Llewellyn Martin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:34:40 +0000

The names of the Pokemon X and Y's legendary Pokemon have been revealed, just one day after the big announcement for the games!

Pokemon X and Y Debuting Worldwide for 3DS in October

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:48:51 +0000

Pokefans have prayed for it and kind of got it with Pokemon Black and White (along with their sequels), but now they’re getting a true Pokemon adventure in 3D! Nintendo dropped the big news this morning that two new Pokemon games, called Pokemon X and Y, will be coming out later this year in October. It’s a [...]

Games To Try Before You Die: Harvest Moon 64

Ned — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:00:17 +0000

Before there was the super popular Facebook game of Farmville….there was a similar game (but way better) on home consoles named Harvest Moon. Yea, I know…it does sound like a very boring game in today’s standards. I mean come on…HARVEST MOON?!? That doesn’t sound fun at all! Wrong you are! What: Harvest Moon is an [...]

Nintendo Unveils Wii U Prices and Launch Date

Ned — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:21:05 +0000

Lots of anticipation has been surrounding the next gen console that Nintendo will bring state side this upcoming holiday season. Finally, Nintendo has revealed what the Nintendo Wii U will cost and when it’s coming. Is it good? Is it bad? You be the judge! Looks like Nintendo is seeking you to chose….chose wisely now! [...]

'Nintendo Power' Magazine To Cease Publication After 25 Years

Ned — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:42:44 +0000

Back in the late 80's and early 90's, the internet was basically not around. Print media was all the rage! If you wanted to find out the latest news on pretty much anything, you would either have to watch TV, read the newspaper, or buy a magazine. If you wanted gaming news, you HAD to grab the next issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, GamePro, or Nintendo Power. Sadly, a large chapter of my childhood has come to a close....Nintendo Power is dead....

The Legend of Nintendo World Championships 1990

Ned — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:30:41 +0000

Video games are a juggernaut today! They are making more money that movies and music sales combined! Gaming wasn't always on the top like it is today though, it has had it ups and it downs. The Great Video Game Crash of 1983 to the huge success of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). When video game were re-imagined to the scene in the late 80's early 90's Nintendo threw a World Wide Championship contest named Nintendo World Championships 1990! Which birthed the HOLY GRAIL of all game collectors!

Nintendo Suprises Consumers With Plans For 3DS XL

Ned — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:13:57 +0000

I figured that this was going to occur, but I think I remember Nintendo stating that they will not be making a new 3DS…well guess what? After they did not announce anything during E3 Gaming Expo, Nintendo has announced a re-model (or enlargement) of their Nintendo 3DS hardware…and it’s being met with mixed reviews. For [...]

Games To Try Before You Die: Star Fox (SNES)

Ned — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:21:25 +0000

Look at the games that we have today. They look all nice and polished and stuff, we strive for realism in games all of the time. If it doesn't look real, it looks like crap. Back then, getting realism in a game was difficult, hell...even getting a 3D perspective what felt like it was impossible! Then Star Fox came along and said, "Graphics?! HELL YEA MAN! We have the Super FX chip!"

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Nintendo Entertainment System

Alex Riviello — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:30:52 +0000

IT WAS ORIGINALLY TITLED THE FAMICOM
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) came to the United States in 1984, but it was preceded by a Japanese version in 1983. Called the Famicom (for family computer), it featured a glaring red and white design, far less cool than the gray system American gamers received the following year. The controllers attached to the