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In Defense of Mario Party 9
Note: Mario Party 10, though I presume it has similar complaints as Mario Party 9, is not included as I haven’t played enough of/don’t know enough about it.
Why I Love: 'Kirby Super Star Ultra'
SPOILERS I still remember that day. 11-year-old me was sitting on my mother’s bed on a sunny afternoon, the glare of the sun interrupting the picture of the show I was watching (it might’ve been Flying Rhino Junior High, I don’t know). Then, as if the heavens forced this path upon me, a cloud covered the sun, clearing up the picture as my show cut to a commercial break, and that iconic “Super Tuff Pink Puff” advertisement flashed onto the screen. In my first conscious defeat to market consumerism, I pursued Kirby Super Star Ultra for months until I finally got my hands on it.
It’s Back And It’s Bittersweet
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can now be experienced by IOS and Android users alike. Differentiating dramatically from the console version, it’s still very similar. You as the player get to customize your character and play as you would in the console, performing tasks for residents to gain materials to build up your campsite! Unlike many other mobile games, this one doesn’t seem to rely heavily on purchases to advance in the game.
Antonia OrtizPublished 6 years ago in GamersMario Kart 8
Recently, I have had the chance to play the Wii U’s installment of Nintendo’s popular Mario Kart franchise. And let me say I was blown away with just how good the game is.
Alan WalkerPublished 6 years ago in Gamers- Top Story - November 2017
Ranking the 3D Mario Gimmicks
With Super Mario Odyssey taking the gaming scene by storm, selling 2 million copies in only 4 days, everyone is falling head over heels for Nintendo's favorite plumber again along with his new companion Cappy, who is linked to the new and beloved capture mechanic. Every 3D Mario game has added some sort of gimmick to spice up the platforming formula. Some gimmicks have been better than others and have added interesting dynamics to Mario's platforming, while others have actively detracted from the experience, but which one was the best?
Joe BrichettoPublished 6 years ago in Gamers The Surprising True Story of How The First PlayStation Came to Be
The name PlayStation is easily associated with Sony as being their exclusive, iconic gaming console. Right? Well, What if I told you that the name PlayStation was originally formed from a joint venture with — and it was actually "Play Station" with a full space in the middle?
Why Is the GameCube Considered a "Flop" When It Was So Widely Loved?
Nintendo's GameCube has historically been one of the most nostalgia-inducing consoles over the last several generations of gaming consoles. Capitalizing on the love for Nintendo's icons like the bounty hunter Samus, the legendary princess Zelda, and everyone's favorite plumber, the GameCube is often regarded as a fan-favorite.
Matthew BaileyPublished 6 years ago in Gamers- Top Story - November 2017
Five Nintendo Franchises That Deserve a Switch Release
In a little over six months, Nintendo has already rolled out a few of their heavy-hitting franchises on the Switch. From Zelda to Mario Kart and the recently released Odyssey, Nintendo seems to have figured out a well-balanced release schedule when it comes to first party content.
Steve FusinatoPublished 6 years ago in Gamers Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Quick Review
Disclaimer: I’m in no way represented by Nintendo. I just really love Animal Crossing and want to write about it! Way back in 2007, I received a copy of Animal Crossing: City Folk for Wii as a Christmas gift. Ever since then, I’ve been an avid fan of the franchise. The relaxing gameplay, the cute atmosphere, I could go on and on about my undying love for Animal Crossing. When Nintendo announced an Animal Crossing app, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, I was head over heals. I couldn’t wait for it to release in my country, so I took the plunge and made an Australian iTunes account so I could play the game ahead of time (because Pocket Camp is only available in Australia at the moment).
Mickey KyanPublished 6 years ago in GamersMy Relationship with Video Games: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
I've been playing games all my life. I can't tell you how old I was when I first picked up a video game but I can tell you what the game was and the circumstances around it as if it happened yesterday. I was still living in the Philippines at the time and my uncle gave me his Game Boy—the first one which, as some of you may recall, was the big grey brick that needed a fistful of AA batteries to run. The first game I ever played on it? Mortal Kombat. I don't know if that was a good choice on my uncle's part, but luckily the Game Boy wasn't conducive to ultra-violence, if only because it was graphically incapable of rendering it. With a dot matrix display that started to fade when the batteries were running low, the thing could only do so much. But it did enough. It got me hooked.
Jay VergaraPublished 6 years ago in GamersFive Must-Play Nintendo Switch Games Under $20
I'm just going to come out and say what everyone is thinking; 2017 is the year of Nintendo. While the Nintendo Switch has done a fantastic job delivering on its promise of a hybrid system, the games--which were few and far between on the Wii U--have followed.
Steve FusinatoPublished 6 years ago in GamersWrap-up Review: 'Super Mario Odyssey'
Be warned: No major spoilers will be in this article, but I may let a few minor ones slip. Nothing huge, I promise, but if you're the type to like to be surprised by even the minor details, come back later.
Kevin PruntyPublished 6 years ago in Gamers