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: Wii U
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
Games Podcast: 169 | Jacob Strouckel From PDP
Joe, Andrew and Mike are joined by Jacob Strouckel from Performance Designed Products, distributors of the Afterglow headsets for consoles and PC. They discuss the Steam Holiday Sale, Venom in Marvel Heroes, and a whole lot more. You can find PDP’s products on their website.
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
Wii U Play Watch Dogs?
(Horrible title, right?) There are always hype trains for big games, especially ones that seem unique. Watch_Dogs was easily one of the most anticipated games since its original showing at E3 2012. The hype train was so monstrous, in fact, that it was pretty much guaranteed to not live up. And for many, it did… Continue reading Wii U Play Watch Dogs?
Breaking Down The Latest Nintendo Direct
On 11.5.2014, Nintendo had its latest Direct, giving fans a peek at the games on the the horizon and what its plans are for Amiibo. Since the release of Mario Kart 8, Nintendo has improved the sales of the Wii U, while the 3DS has seen a dip in sales. Naturally, Nintendo needs to give… Continue reading Breaking Down The Latest Nintendo Direct
Fill the Zelda-shaped hole in your heart with “Hyrule Warriors” (Review)
To say that the Legend of Zelda series is one of greatness, brilliance, and innovation, is a bit of an understatement. What makes it so amazing is that it has stood upon the same pillars of gameplay while still feeling new and fresh. Dungeons, puzzles, exploring every corner of Hyrule – these stand as important… Continue reading Fill the Zelda-shaped hole in your heart with “Hyrule Warriors” (Review)