Opinion by Matt S. There we go. We finally know something about the Nintendo NX, now formally titled “Switch.” Not nearly enough, and I’ll get on to that in a moment, but we know something. Finally. Related reading: A full run-down of the Switch trailer and news. What we do…
Read MoreNews by Clark A. Nintendo’s upcoming hardware project was first mentioned during March last year, but the information supply since then has been slim pickings to say the least. Naturally, hundreds of theories and so-called “leaks” flooded the internet in that announcement’s wake, but today we can finally put our…
Read MoreNews by Matthew C. Nintendo will formally reveal the Nintendo NX tomorrow, with a trailer due to be released at 1am AEDT / 7pm PT / 3pm BST / 11pm JST. This news comes by way of Nintendo’s various social media channels, with no other details given – as you’d…
Read MoreArticle by Harvard L. 2016 has been a spectacular year for games, with A-list releases in nearly every genre and lots of satisfied players rallying behind nearly every platform. So much so that it’s easy to feel a bit burnt out, considering the release schedule for late 2016 and early…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. For all its popularity in Japan (and it is really, really popular here – that 30th anniversary Dragon Quest art exhibition that recently ran in Japan was intensely busy), Dragon Quest has a checkered history in the west. Games have gone unlocalised. Other games have sold…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. This was not the game that Metroid fans were looking forward to. Metroid Prime: Federation Force is clearly a game that Nintendo had thrown together on the cheap in order to fill in a gap in the release library – both for the 3DS itself, and…
Read MoreNews by Clark A. With Wii U gradually stepping out of the limelight, it seems Nintendo wants to share some of the console’s exclusive gems with a broader audience. Thus, two of the finest platformers available on the system will be making the jump to Nintendo’s 3D portable in just…
Read MoreNews by Clark A. If you’re a fan of Mario’s sports outings, Nintendo revealed a little something today that should pique your interest. Instead of having to shell out for the next entry of Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, Mario Super Strikers, or Mario Baseball, you’ll have the opportunity to get…
Read MoreList by Clark A. Nintendo launched amiibo, its answer to the booming toys-to-life market, less than two years ago. What began as a sparse river of 12 figures has rapidly widened into an ocean of eternal plastic success. Now with over 100 miniatures and support for dozens of games, the…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I am a big fan of anything that encourages people to respect for – and learn – creative skills. RPG Maker is an easy way for anyone, regardless of skill level, to start to learn about game development. Minecraft teaches people about certain logical thinking processes…
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