OXCGN’s New Super Mario Bros. U Review

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OXCGN’s New Super Mario Bros. U Review

Hooked on the brothers

by Chris Fox

©2013 Chris Fox

new super mario bros u screenshots oxcgn #13It’s been a while since we’ve had another console side scrolling Mario title, but Mario has finally burst onto our screens in [near] full HD in the Wii U launch title New Super Mario Bros. U.

While the formula on display here is anything but new, this side scrolling platformer maintains the high standard set by its predecessors all those years ago and is a must buy for all Wii U owners.

Is it any good? Read here

5 Realities Gamers Need to Face for Next Gen

5 Realities Gamers Need to Face for Next Gen

And here we go…

by Nicholas Laborde

©2012 Nicholas Laborde

With Nintendo‘s Wii U coming in just about a month, the next generation of consoles is imminent.

Following Microsoft‘s last gen philosophy, Nintendo chose to be the first next-gen console available this time around.

By no means is this a bad thing, but it brings up a prevalent point: the game industry is moving forward.

And with it, gamers must follow.

Here are, in my, opinion, five realities that gamers need to face for the next generation of consoles.

Are you ready for new consoles?

The Top 5 Worst Business Decisions This Generation

The Top 5 Worst Business Decisions This Generation

Gaming’s Biggest Flubs

by Nicholas Laborde

©2012 Nicholas Laborde

This has easily been one of gaming’s most monumental and interesting generations, showcasing a skyrocket in gaming prosperity and attention.

From the United States Supreme Court‘s decision to protect video games under the First Amendment to the disbarment of Jack Thompson, we’ve seen many ups over the past seven-odd years.

Unfortunately, we’ve seen just as many downs.

I now present to you the top five worst business decisions of this generation. Note that I’m specifically discussing the time span between 2005 and 2012.

Shield your eyes…

Nintendo at E3 2012 : Other Conferences do what Nintendon’t

Nintendo at E3 2012 : Other Conferences do what Nintendon’t

Nintendo makes a U-turn

by Chris Fox

©2012 Chris Fox

With Nintendo having already teased us with a pre-E3 video (showing us the Gamepad redesign along with the announcement of Miiverse and the prayer-answering Pro controller) the gaming world held their breath for some real surprises.

Nintendo had left everyone scratching their heads after last years baffling Wii U reveal and it was time to see whether Nintendo could finish what they started twelve months ago.

Instead, I’m still left scratching my head.

Nintendo E3 conference, click here

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