Editorial: The Nintendo 3DS screen, the next evolution
Nintendos evolving the portable handheld screen, again. Very little is known about the technology behind the Nintendo 3DS but what we do know is pretty exciting. We’ve all experienced the recent buzz surrounding 3D, with the success of IMAX 3D...
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Retro
May 19, 2008
Bleach: The Blade of Fate (DS) Review
From the same talent that brought us Ikaruga, Sin & Punishment and Wario World comes Bleach: The Blade of Fate for Nintendo DS. Bleach is a 2D fighter well suited to the handheld and ticks all the right boxes for both a solid fighter and faithful game...
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General
May 18, 2008
Feature: Generation Gimmick
In days gone past there were many internet arguments attributed to the almighty graphics versus gameplay debate. Those who believed gameplay was more important than graphics were absolutely astonished that someone could think the opposite. The graphic...
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Retro
May 6, 2008
Aussie WiiFit Price Round-Up
In preparation for Wii Fit's debut tomorrow across Australia Economical Gamer has but together a fine round-up of all the different reduced prices for Wii Fit. Check out the list to see where you can get it for the cheapest. The clear winner is Myer a...
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Retro
April 16, 2008
Boom Blox missing head tracking in final version
Boom Blox turned some heads when it was first announced and earned some kudos from technophiles. Steven Spielberg's game was initially touted as having head-tracking capabilities as a form of 'easter egg' or extra (not crucial to gameplay). Unfortunat...
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Retro
December 21, 2007
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) Review
Mario and Sonic write a new chapter in videogame history by teaming up together for the first time in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. At a glance the game has amazing potential to attract people of all cultures, ages and gaming skill and contr...
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Retro
October 8, 2007
Worms: Open Warfare 2 (DS) Review
In Worms Open Warfare 2 the little critters make a grand return to the Nintendo DS. With a talented development team and higher budget, Open Warfare 2 provides gamers with the first portable Worms game to finally meet its full potential. The 2D turn b...
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Retro
July 22, 2007
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (DS) Review
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was an under the radar release if there ever was one. It took the industry by surprise and managed to get massive critical acclaim from loads of high profile places upon its hidden release, yet somehow the game ...
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Virtual Console
July 9, 2007
First WiiWare Game Announced
The first game announced for Nintendo's WiiWare service is Plattchen Twist 'n' Paint, described as a ""puzzle shooter"" by it's Austrian developer Bplus. It is designed specifically for the Wii and to be downloaded as WiiWare. There is no estimated da...
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General
July 4, 2007
Bargain Time – Last of the Financial Year Sales
The last of the financial year sales are here and some of them are great. With a number of major chains all claiming to have Australia's best toy sale this week its looks like a great time for our wallets (or a bad time, depending on your outlook). Th...
