Zelda’s Hero: Making the Most of Motion Controls in ‘Skyward Sword’
“We named the protagonist Link because he connects people together.” If The Legend of Zelda has one true unifier, it’s Link. The relationship between Link...
Beyond Pen and Paper: Ranking the ‘Paper Mario’ Series
What is the best Paper Mario game? Often praised for their quality, as well as their spectacular writing, the Paper Mario games have provided some of the...
“You Got Me a Wii?” Christmas 2008 Revisited
Whether they’re getting a brand-new Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite this year for Christmas, or if they’re getting an addition to their already impressive collection,...
Game Boys, Ep. 134: Sales Boys
by Tim Maison
Nintendo has a history of consoles that just seem to print money. The Game Boy, the DS, the Wii, the 3DS, the list goes on....
10 Years Later: ‘Super Smash Bros. Brawl’ is the Love Letter That Tripped Itself Up
There’s no question that there are different levels of appreciation a person can have for a video game depending on whether they play it casually...
At Ten Years Old, ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Remains Stellar
On November 12th, 2007, Super Mario Galaxy was released in North America for the Nintendo Wii. At the time of its release, it was the...
Project Scorpio: Microsoft’s Fast, Fun, and Futuristic Failure
A few months ago, I authored an optimistic post regarding the then-newly announced Xbox Scorpio. I wrote then about how it seemed as if the Scorpio...
No, Nintendo Doesn’t ‘Need’ Third Parties
The need for Nintendo to attract third parties has been severely overstated, given what niche the Switch is trying to fill in the console marketplace....
It’s Not Nintendo’s Fault: It’s Ours
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that last week’s Nintendo Switch reveal disappointed, outraged, and dampened the hype for a lot of vocal Nintendo...
The Nintendo NX: how will it compete with the Big Boys?
by Craig Sharpe
The simple answer to the question proposed in this article’s title is: don’t compete. Innovate and stand apart from the rest, produce something that is both unique...
Will there be a definitive Wii U Zelda?
by Craig Sharpe
The release of a new Legend of Zelda elicits a monumental feeling of excitement and awe for the Nintendo faithful. It’s never sat beside the...