It’s heartening to see a developer aim for mastery of 2D gaming when we’re surrounded by amazing 3D graphics every day. It’s been over twenty years since A Boy and his Blob showed up on the original Nintendo. A lot has changed. The o...
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October 6, 2009
Hands On with A Boy and His Blob
We take Wayforwards cute, charming and completely enthralling take on A Boy and His Blob for a spin. Free hugs for all involved It’s a calm night. A comet rolls through the sky. The boy is sleeping peacefully in his tree house. The comet gets bi...
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June 17, 2009
Populous DS Review
Really old games are always better if you never go back and play them again. A tint of nostalgia washes away any and all blemishes, and you’ll only remember the good times you had with a game. I sort of wish I played Populous as a kid. I always ...
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June 10, 2009
XG Blast! (DS) Review
Do you like shoot-em-ups? I like shoot-em-ups. XG Blast is a pretty good shoot-em-up. You’ll have to excuse me for making some comparisons to Geometry Wars and the like, because it’s really hard not to. You see, XG Blast is a pretty good g...
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June 3, 2009
E3 ’09: As expected Nintendo reveal Wii Fit Plus
Did you think that Wii Fit was done? Think again - Wii Fit Plus is here to carry on the torch. The torch of fitness Wii Fit Plus will be released as new with the balance board, likely taking the place of classic Wii Fit . It adds 6 new strength and yo...
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June 3, 2009
E3 ’09: Missing in Action – These Wii games missed the conference
E3 has the goods. Heres three previously unannounced exclusives for the Nintendo Wii; Span Smasher, Line Attack Heroes and Monado: Beginning of the World. Span Smasher is a mix between tennis and pinball - this little ball shaped guy called Smasher (n...
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June 3, 2009
E3 ’09: More details on Endless Ocean 2 emerge
It turns out the first Endless Ocean wasnt so endless after all - were not complaining. The sequel to the gorgeous Wii game is officially on the way Exploration is made even more pleasant with improved graphics, all new locations (including fresh-wate...
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June 3, 2009
E3 ’09: Three more from Nintendo for the DS, prepare to get Savvy!
Nintendos E3 conference was packed with games - heres a few for the Nintendo DS that we only heard about today. Get ready for Style Savvy, Fossil Fighters and Glory of Heracles. Style Savvy puts you in control of a fashion boutique. As the owner you h...
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June 3, 2009
E3 ’09: Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box heads west
Finally! Level 5 is back with the sequel to their charming puzzle adventure - with another 150 puzzles for us to get stuck on. Professor Layton and Luke need to find out what killed the Professors mentor - Dr. Schrader. They find a train ticket for th...
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June 3, 2009
E3 ’09: Nintendo show more on Zelda: Spirit Tracks
All aboard! Nintendo has been showing off The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for DS on the E3 show floor this week. It has trains in it. Yes, Link is no longer on a boat. Rather youll be choo choo-ing around the world, doing your best to arrive at you...
