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Tags archive: Nintendo Wii

Articles

The Guiding Chains of Pandora’s Tower

October 16, 2015 0

My previous Pandora’s Tower post probably made it sound like I loved the game.  But I can’t say the gameplay is nearly as good as…

Dragon Quest Swords Companions Articles

The Brief but Deep Friendships of Dragon Quest Swords

September 18, 2015 0

I think one of the great appeals of Japanese role playing games is that their length allows for more long-term character development. After 40 to…

Mario Party 8 Title Screen Articles

Keep it Casual with Mario Party 8

September 15, 2015 0

I remember sitting at my Dad’s house when Mario Party 8 came out.  My sister was laying down on the bed behind me when her…

Articles

Wii Play – The Pointer Takes Control

September 10, 2015 0

Wii Play is a game that doesn’t get much credit. Wii Sports sells the idea of motion controls and, as a pack-in, has the highest…

Articles

Cave Story+ – Rapid Fire Love

September 4, 2015 0

There was a significant period of time where I completely ignored indie games.  I did not care from pretty much their inception till about 2014.…

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Articles

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat – Drum It Up

September 3, 2015 0

The Donkey Kong license recently saw a significant revival thanks to Donkey Kong Country Returns on the Wii. But leading up to this title, Donkey…

Articles

Pandora’s Tower – A Loving Voice

August 27, 2015 0

Nintendo fans in the Americas had to fight to get games like Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower released in their territory. But…

Articles

Kirby’s Dream Land – The Unique Original

August 21, 2015 0

The Kirby series is known for being easy. Kirby, as a character, was designed this way from the start, hence his ability to just float…

Articles

A Building Resistance to Repetition

August 18, 2015 0

I don’t have much to say about Guitar Hero World Tour. I lack interest in most non-video game music, so I just played Eye of…

Articles

Onslaught – A Shooter in a Surprising Place

August 6, 2015 0

Wii first person shooters have a special place in my heart. I just love the point and shoot controls the Wii Remote has to offer.…

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