Category Archive: Platforming

Pikmin, Pokemon revamp top Nintendo lineup

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Nintendo has enjoyed tremendous success thanks to the forward-thinking innovations of its DS and Wii systems, but the company’s lineup is focused squarely on the past. The publisher revealed today its first-party and third-party lineup of Wii and DS games …

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Nintendo’s GameCube-to-Wii Games Confirmed

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Nintendo UK has released a massive release date list of Wii and DS titles for Europe today. Eurogamer notes that this list features the first GameCube-to-Wii ports, dubbed “New Play Control!” titles, which include Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis. This …

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Preview: Blue Dragon Plus

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When released for the 360, Blue Dragon was a satisfying (if incredibly conventional) Japanese RPG for a system that at the time was lacking in the turn-based glory that consumers of the Rising Sun wholeheartedly enjoy. While it was a …

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Nintendo Plays A Game For Me, Includes Slur

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Video game companies send me games: not surprising. Yesterday, Nintendo sent me a game they played for me: say what? In my mailbox yesterday was a copy of 2005’s “Animal Crossing: Wild World” for the DS out of the shrinkwrap …

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Original Banjo-Kazooie Adventure Launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade!

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Fans of the series and newcomers alike will enjoy platforming with Rare’s famous honey bear Banjo and breegull Kazooie as they fight to save Banjo’s little sister Tooty from the evil witch Gruntilda in their original classic adventure. “Banjo-Kazooie” launches …

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Neopets: Puzzle Adventure (DS)

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Solve the Puzzle and Save Neopia! Set sail for adventure and mystery as you uncover the truth and save Neopia from impending doom! Create your own Neopet, explore Neopia, make friends and match your wits against enemies in this unique …

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Wii Fit & Mario Kart get ELSPA Diamond Awards

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Hey, guess what platform exclusive games have sold over a million copies in the UK recently? Why, it’s Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit, of course. Trade organization ELSPA has been counting the beans and both Wii titles have been …

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Little Big Planet (PS3)

It’s regrettable I don’t have a full page to praise the genius of Sony’s “Little Big Planet.” The game offers a unique platforming experience while honoring some of the best side scrollers in gaming. LBP is loaded with wonderful art …

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