If there’s one aspect of Nintendo with which I’ve had a love/hate relationship, it’s Club Nintendo. The concept behind it–gaining rewards for buying and registering Nintendo games (and systems)–was great in theory, but not always in reality. The rewards ranged from great–like exclusive items you couldn’t purchase anywhere else–to not very exciting–like Virtual Console… Continue reading Club Nintendo, Let’s Get Better!
Tag: nintendo
Games Podcast: 173 | New 3DS and Jacob from PDP
Jacob Struekel from PDP joins the podcast to reveal a new bluetooth headset for the PS4. The guys talk about H1Z1, Kirby, the New 3DS and a bunch more.
Nintendo Direct Response
The last few years have not been good ones for Nintendo and taking even a cursory looks at their sales numbers tells you all that you need to know. However, Nintendo has been working diligently to turn their situations around. One of the things they’ve started to do are called “Nintendo Directs” which are produced… Continue reading Nintendo Direct Response
Jeff’s Best of 2014 List
2014. It has come and gone, leaving me wondering, “what were the best games that I played this year?” To be honest, there are a ton of titles that I feel are deserving of someone’s Game of The Year award. In the interest of honoring Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo – the companies who build these… Continue reading Jeff’s Best of 2014 List
Consoles: Temporary Toys
The Shortened Lifespan of Video Game Consoles Well, I finally have a break from class, huzzah! While stressing over finals and such my one driving thought was that once it’s finished I can finally get back to the stack of games I was in the middle of. Games like South Park Stick of Truth and… Continue reading Consoles: Temporary Toys
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Toad finally gets a game of his own, and he does it in Nintendo’s very distinct style. Playing as Toad, you’re off to find precious treasure. You will collect coins, gems, and mushrooms to help you absorb an extra hit while you avoid, stomp and toss objects at classic bad guys from the Mario universe. Combine these… Continue reading Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Amiibo: Is It a Cheap Cash-In?
Well it’s official, the holidays have started and there’s little doubt that many gamers can expect a stocking or two stuffed with an Amiibo of their favorite Nintendo character. While it’s too early for sales figures, it’s clear that people have no problem dropping money on these figurines (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/samus-amiibo-defect-sells-for-2-500/1100-6423893/). So what is an Amiibo and… Continue reading Amiibo: Is It a Cheap Cash-In?