Sega Bringing Five to Wii Virtual Console
They’re all classics from the Sega Genesis days. And not one is a Sonic title.
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Disney Ships Chicken Little Game for Wii
Subtitled “Ace in Action,” it takes place in space.
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Nintendo replacing Wii Straps
Head to Nintendo’s site and get the skinny on getting a new controller strap.
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Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz
The Wii launch game is great for multiplayer and deserves a roll.
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Ten Questions the Next-Gen Hasn't Answered
For all the posturing about when the “next-generation” of gaming would actually begin, the three hardware manufacturers (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) sure haven’t answered much about what the next generation is supposed to mean. Is it realistic graphics? Not according to Nintendo. Is it motion-sensitive controllers? Not according to Microsoft. Is it affordable hardware? Not
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Is Next-Gen Gaming Bad for Gamers?
We’re just a couple of weeks away from the final two next-gen systems, PlayStation 3 and Wii, making their appearance on store shelves. For many gamers, the wait so far has been nigh unbearable, and these last two weeks will prove even worse. But should we really be all that excited? With all the talk
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How Nintendo Will Save the Videogame Industry
Folks, we’re getting old. Don’t worry, we’re not yet at the point where we’re crapping ourselves and referring to Metamucil as our “energy drink.” It’s more like we’ve reached a point where we can’t eat as many spicy foods and aren’t able to drink as heavily as we could in college. Still, we’re getting old.
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Elitism in Gaming and its Roots in Reviews
Since when did playing videogames become as sophisticated as attending a wine auction? OK, so we’re not exactly consuming these products or getting a buzz from them, but the aura of elitism has grown so strong around our beloved hobby that I can’t help but wonder whether I’ve been transported to the rolling hills of
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The Frightening Future of Game Previews?
In the grand tradition of online chat, I’ve got to throw a big WTF out there to the two biggest game sites, GameSpot and IGN. For years we’ve all (yes, myself included) trusted the big sites to provide thorough and worthwhile news and opinion, even if we didn’t always treat it as unbiased scripture. There’s
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