The gaming cupcake game
This is one of the coolest uses of cupcakes and gaming that I’ve ever seen. Some folks over at Steel Head Studio have created 100 gaming-related cupcakes, some from the board gaming-realm, but most from the wonderful land of videogaming. Continue Reading »
Black Friday DSi bundles with pre-installed games
If you haven’t picked up a DSi yet, now is your chance for a great deal. Starting this Friday, November 27, 2009 (presumably lasting through the holidays), you can purchase a Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi systems that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value at various… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
New Super Mario Bros Wii exudes games of olde, melding the best aspects of pretty much every Mario-based platformer ever made and then some. But it’s more than just a jumpastic, coin gathering platformer. It’s a speed trek through gaming nostalgia that pretty much any gamer will enjoy. Continue Reading »
Former WWE manager, live-action video game icon Lou “Super Mario” Albano dies at 76
It was hard to be a child of the ‘80s and not encounter “Captain” Lou Albano in some form. He was one of the most charismatic managers in World Wrestling Federation history, appeared in numerous videos with pop star Cyndi Lauper and to a generation of gamers he was Mario… Continue Reading »
Club Nintendo announces its Elite status freebies
Club Nintendo sent out an email today (July 14, 2009) announcing the free reward for Elite Status members. The rewards are based on status with Platinum members being able to choose from two rewards and Gold status members having only one choice… Continue Reading »
Nintendo Downloads for June 15, 2009
It’s another insanely eclectic week on Nintendo’s downloadable game services. WiiWare is boasting a new Sega game, fighting kitchen appliances and rainbow islands, DSiWare has your ripoff clock and calculator needs covered, and the excellent Arcade version of Space Harrier wraps up the pickings. Personally, I’m all for the toaster,… Continue Reading »
E3 2009: Hands on with New Super Mario Bros. Wii
By far and away, the game I personally had the most fun with at this year’s E3 was Nintendo’s surprise sidescroller, New Super Mario Bros. Wii. It’s an insanely fun multiplayer co-op experience that really combines old school Mario sensibilities with an almost Four Swords-ish approach to multiplayer. Continue Reading »
Nintendo at E3 2009: More Mario, a new Wii Fit on the way
This one is still technically a rumor until it’s officially confirmed - but it’s a particularly strong one. “Japan’s top economic newspaper”, the Nikkei Shimbun, recently reported that Nintendo is planning a new Mario game for release on Wii in Japan later this year. The same story (via GameLife) also… Continue Reading »
Gamer Embracer: 30 Rock nods games in recent episode
Gotta love when a good show throws down a few gaming references. The episode of 30 Rock titled “Mamma Mia” that aired last week (May 7, 2009), included three noticeable nods to video games within a couple minutes. (Can you tell I’m a week behind with my TiVo?) Around 35… Continue Reading »
Analyst says hardcore gamers shouldn’t review casual Wii titles
MSNBC Games Editor Kristin Kalning has a piece about the lack of quality software on the Nintendo Wii. We’re really beginning to see the divide between the hardcore gamer that’s currently disappointed in Nintendo’s offerings and the casual gamer that is just happy to be here. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael… Continue Reading »
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