Nintendo eShop Update: Four-Player Mario Paint
Posted by IGN on Sep 08, 2011 | Leave a Comment
It’s another light-release eShop Update in the wake of last week’s 10 free NES games shipping out to 3DS Ambassadors, as only four new titles have debuted today for Nintendo’s different download shops. Two DSiWare, one WiiWare and one 3DS Virtual Console title is what we’re getting – so let’s jump straight into their reviews right away.
REVIEWS
DotManAnyone disappointed about last week’s less-than-impressive monochrome version of Pac-Man would do well...
Nintendo Wii Game News: Hands-On Impressions Of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Posted by G4TV on Sep 08, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be in your hands in only a few months but it was in our hands just a week ago at PAX. G4’s Leah Jackson spent sometime in the Sky Temple, here’s what she thought. Spoiler alert: There’s a temple called the Sky Temple.
"I must admit that I haven’t played a Wii game in a very long time, but the Skyward Sword controls felt quite natural once I got the hang of them. You move around with the thumb stick, hit Z to lock on to enemies,...
Thursday Night Football on IGN
Posted by IGN on Sep 08, 2011 | Leave a Comment
For the entirety of the football season, IGN will be simming and highlighting the big games, using Madden NFL 12. Use it to get your football fix early, make bets with your bookies, or just kill some time on a weekday.
First up is the opening game of the season: the New Orleans Saints on the turf of the Superbowl Champions the Green Bay Packers.
Saints at Packers – 9/8/11
If our game is any indication, expect a high scoring matchup between the teams. Both Rodgers and Brees make some amazing...
Aonuma Never Beat the Original Legend of Zelda
Posted by IGN on Sep 08, 2011 | Leave a Comment
He took the sword, but it seems it really was too dangerous for Eiji Aonuma to go alone in the original Legend of Zelda for NES. The Zelda director and producer recently admitted in an interview with Game Informer that, despite multiple attempts, Link’s first adventure was too much for him to handle.
“I’ve never actually finished it,” Aonuma said. “I almost feel like there’s still no game more difficult than it. Every time I try to play it I end up getting ’Game...
Activision Acquires Control Of Prank URL
Posted by IGN on Sep 08, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Back in July, IGN reported that the address www.modernwarfare3.com redirected people to www.battlefield.com/battlefield3, EA’s official site for its upcoming shooter.
Activision didn’t get the joke, and took those who registered the address to court, where it had to provide evidence that the address was “confusingly similar” to its own trademark, that the previous owner had a lack of genuine interest in the usage of the address, and that they had used it in “bad faith”.
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We Dance Review
Posted by Game Spot on Sep 07, 2011 | Leave a Comment
We Dance’s boring routines, frustrating difficulty level, and poor animation make it one dancing game that’s worth sitting out.
The Good
Good selection of songs.
The Bad
Motion controls fail to track your movements accurately
Frustratingly difficult
Tutorial doesn’t properly explain routines
Stilted animation
Download store is empty at launch.
UK REVIEW–There are some things in life that just aren’t meant to be combined....
Nintendo Wii Game News: Back To School Gaming Sale, Resistance 3 Deals and More in This Week in Game Deals: September 4th – September 10th
Posted by G4TV on Sep 07, 2011 | Leave a Comment
CheapyD at CheapAssGamer.com scours both the online and offline world for the best deals on video games, and to help out your wallets, we’re bringing his weekly recap to you!
Best Buy knocks 50% off select games with the purchase of Resistance 3. A $50 gift card is included with the Xbox 360 4GB Kinect console. Buy Dead Island, get a free Zombieland DVD or Blu-ray.
Kmart offers Deus Ex: Human Revolution for $44.99, and includes $20 gaming coupons with Resistance 3 and Dead Island,...
Why Dragon Quest X Matters for Wii U
Posted by IGN on Sep 06, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Three years after announcing the game, Square Enix finally revealed Dragon Quest X in full. Contrary to popular debate and discussion, Quest is still coming to Wii as an online RPG, and it’s being developed in parallel to a Wii U version that will feature upgraded graphics. No doubt many will scoff at Dragon Quest coming to Wii and additionally to Nintendo’s new platform. Yet this one title will likely have a huge impact on how Wii U is received in Japan, and therefore across the globe....
Dragon Quest X Requires Online Play
Posted by IGN on Sep 06, 2011 | Leave a Comment
A couple significant details regarding Dragon Quest X have come to light in the aftermath of Square Enix’s press conference. As the company updated its site and basic FAQ for the game, it revealed that it plans to require an online presence – and money – to complete the game.
While Square said in its press conference that players would be able to play the game offline, it seems that’s only true for the first several hours. According to a report by Andriasang, Square has stated...
Wii’s MotoHeroz Has a Release Date
Posted by IGN on Sep 06, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Though much of our attention is on full retail releases like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, every so often a WiiWare game looks too captivating to ignore. MotoHeroz, from RedLynx (the makers of the XBLA game Trials HD), is one of those titles. We now know when the game will be available for download — next Thursday, September 15.
We first had a chance to go hands-on with MotoHeroz back at GDC 2011. We loved the game’s quirky, accessible racing that was as much about platforming as...
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