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New Week, New Header
We have changed our header once again, this time featuring an unpopular conflict of pixels vs. graphics. Nowadays, its only natural to want a game not only with a good story, but with great visuals as well. Are you one of those who prefer the story over good graphics? Or are you one of those…
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The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy (Book)
“With both young and adult gamers as loyal fans, The Legend of Zelda is one of the most beloved video game series ever created. The contributors to this volume consider the following questions and more: What is the nature of the gamer’s connection to Link? Does Link have a will, or do gamers project their…
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Mario Sluggers – “No wi-fi?”
Most of us already know about the Wii’s rendition of Mario Baseball, Mario Super Sluggers. But has this game been made to suit everyone’s expectations? Nope, not really. Although Mario Sluggers is sure to be a good game while it lasts, there won’t be any “baseballing” through Nintendo’s wi-fi connection. The only means of multiplayer…
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WiiWare and VC Games Update
One WiiWare title and two Virtual Console titles were added to the Wii Shop Channel. WiiWare™ Strong Bad Episode 1 Homestar Ruiner Virtual Console Star Parodier (TurboGrafx16™) Break In (TurboGrafx16™) Check out the Wii Shop Channel for more info!
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Is Screenwatching a Form of Cheating?
Its time for a double-side TV! We have all played or seen a 2 (or more) player split screen mode of a video game. For example, when playing a 2 player race in Mario Kart Wii on the same TV, the screen is split into two sections: the left side for player 1 and the…
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Classic Super Mario Bros Movie
Taking a long walk through memory lane, I finally saw the Super Mario Bros movie (again) after what seemed decades. This movie inspired by the mushroom kingdom was created in 1993, meaning the special effects and stunts are not something to look forward to. The whole concept of a “Mushroom Kingdom” was taken a little…