Another Metroid 2 Remake

AM2R or also known as Another Metroid 2 Remake is a fan remake of the classic Metroid 2 game that originated on the Nintendo Gameboy. If you don’t know what Metroid is let me tell you. It’s a fun 2D nonlinear side scroller that will keep you entertained for hours. But you can also challenge your time in speed running and trying to complete the game faster. It’s up to you how you play the game. But I know what you’re thinking, what is the game like? How does it play? Is it Fun? Well let’s look into those topics and you can see for yourself.

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Evolution of Video Games: From Pac-Man to WoW [Infographic]

The next generation of game consoles is just about to take hold of the Video Game industry and with it they will bring never before seen levels of graphics and realism. 

Thanks to this awesome infographic published by National Geographic we can take a walk through some of the most influential moments in video game history.

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Is the Wii U Going to Be a Success?

The Wii U is Nintendo's latest and greatest games console. This is the successor to the immensely popular Wii which launched in 2006 and was revoloutionary at the time with its motion control gaming. This time round Nintendo have introduced a new type of controller, one which none of us have ever seen before. The Wii U controller is now more like a tablet device with controls seen around the bezel of the screen. The idea being that extra information can be shown on the gamepads screen such as a map, inventory or can even act as a individual screen whilst playing games. However Nintendo have announced a series of different controllers that are compatible with the new Wii U console there is of course the gamepad wit the touch screen in the middle as shown above, the classic wiimote and numchuck as well as a new controller that is a cross between a Xbox 360 controller and the current Classic Controller Pro already for the Wii. 

The Wii U is has had a boost in graphics sinse the Wii, the Wii U now featured HD graphics which it desperately needed as the Wii graphics were dated even back in 2006. Now with the increase in resoloution it will hopefully allow more detailed and realistic looking games to the Wii U a thing that the Wii struggled to do and developers chose to give games a cartoon aesthetic to hide the Wii's glaring problems.

 

Nintendo held their presentation yesterday at E3 and many people felt underwhelmed. Nintendo spoke briefly about the possiblities of the WiiU and how it is going to be used in a home enviroment. They also announced a few new games for the WiiU platform including Super Mario  Bros U, Pikmin 3, Lugi Mansion and Nintendoland. However these first party games weren't particuarly new or innotative, the new Super Mario game looked literally a clone of the Super Mario Bros game already on the Wii console. 

The main thing that is of concern here is price which is yet to be revealed by Nintendo. For the Wii U to be successful it has to be at the right price point as at the moment there aren't may compelling reasons to upgrade to if you are a current Wii owner. Yes, more third party titles are going to come the Wii U such as Batman: Arkham City and ZombiU, which taylor to the hardcore gamers. The gamepad seems to be the unique selling point to the console and its going to be interesting how much it is going to be for the gamepad and if you want a two player experience that is going to add up over time.

Pushmo Nintendo 3DS Review

Nintendo has surprised everyone lately with the fantastic content in their 3DS eShop. Currently they even have begun giving demos of certain games, like Resident Evil. One perfect addition to the eShop is Pushmo! Pushmo is a game where you play as a Mario looking character that is supposed to save other little pushmo creatures by solving block puzzles. Controls are simple and easy to use, and the gameplay is catchy! Worried that it will be short for the around $7 price tag? Don't be, there are over 200 levels and some of them can be quite time consuming! It is well worth the money and is another game that truely shows the full potential of the 3DS.

Mario Kart 7 3DS Review

Fans and supporters of the Nintenod 3DS haven't really had much to brag about until lately. Nintendo has just started releasing some very key titles for the 3DS that give 3DS owners high hopes for the future of 3 Dimensional gaming without glasses! Mario Kart fans will be happy to know that the fundimental elements that make it such a great franchise are still in tact, better yet they have been improved upon. The sound is something that I really noticed when playing this game, 3D Sound has literally been incorperated into the gameplay. At the beginning of a race you may even find yourself looking around the room for a hidden speaker when your character make a sound. The sound aspect is something you can only experience in person, just like the 3D. 

On top of it being a Nintendo regular, they have made some unique and welcomed additions to the overall gameplay. You now have some really cool customization options for your vehicle and are able to win upgrades by simply playing the game and beating your opponents in races. The tracks themselves have also had major improvements! While you are sure to notice some of the old tracks from previous generations of the game, you will no doubt love the new ones even more! The elements of driving under water and parasailing through the sky are common in most of the courses and not only do they seem natural now that we have them, but they are easy to drive in and don't cause any controll issues. Overall this game is a must have for 3DS owners, it not only shows off what the 3DS is capible of, but it is also full of hours and hours of fun gameplay.