Super Mario Odyssey
A fantastic entry in the long-running franchise that introduces exciting new mechanics, wonderful new kingdoms, and maintains the best-in-class platforming we’ve come to love and expect.
Super Mario 3D World
This isn't just another jaunt down a road paved with nostalgia. It's an extremely fun and addictive modern platformer, bursting at the seams with charm, and absolutely loaded with content.
The State of Video Game Console Upgrades in 2010
In the past, five years was the typical lifespan for a video game console, but I think it's safe to say none of the current generation consoles are going anywhere just yet.
So Long Nintendo, and Thanks For All the Memories
It's come to the point where their hardware is of no interest to me, and their software simply isn't cutting it.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Reels in Nostalgic Gamers
Nintendo has the art of rehashing old material down to a fine science.
Nintendo Tries, When it Counts
I had been thinking about reviewing Mario Kart Wii since I picked it up a few weeks ago, but didn’t really have much to say about it. The first time I sat down to write a quick draft, I started the title with, “Mario Kart Wii is More of the Same…” Hold the phone! This […]
No E3 ’07 Reflections From Me
Every year since I started this blog, I’ve followed up E3 with my own reflections on the major platforms and up-coming games. Last year I wrote at length on the hardware and software Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony‘s brought to the event. But, I’ve decided to skip this year. I really didn’t see a whole lot […]
Nintendo Wii is a Gimmicky Toy for the Whole Family… Almost
We’re nearing the end of our third week with the Nintendo Wii and it’s seen a fair bit of use. There have been stretches of 3 or 4 days in a row that it hasn’t been touched, though. I can’t say I’ve gone longer than 24 hours without turning on my Xbox 360 in the […]
Wii Had Our First Accident
On the eve of my wife’s 28th birthday, we decided to get a little silly. She’s been joking about turning 28 and being all serious from then on. We didn’t have much planned for tonight – caught up on some TV that we hadn’t gotten to yet this week. This week’s episode of Lost was […]
Hey Nintendo, Where are the Wii Accessories?
The Wii’s been getting a fair amount of use since I picked it up nearly 2 weeks ago. Admittedly, a bit less recently since GRAW 2 has pretty much completely stolen the thunder. None the less, we’ve just about worn down the batteries in one of the Wiimotes. On my lunch break the other day […]
New Super Mario Bros: Review
With the exception of the save functionality, this game is top notch, old school gaming greatness! And on top of everything, it's $15 cheaper than most DS games. You really can't go wrong with New Super Mario Bros.
Post E3 2006 Thoughts: Nintendo
While Sony failed to impress with their lack of innovation and effort, Nintendo came out swinging and left me with a huge smile on my face. Even though the majority of the games they've been showcasing don't appeal to me in the least, I'm still extremely stoked on the Nintendo Wii and the direction Nintendo is headed in the next generation of console gaming. It didn't take long to get over the name (Wii) and even less time to convince me that the Wiimote/nunchaku controller is the way to go. It's apparent that Nintendo has a clear vision of where they're going and they're serious about changing the way we game.