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More Thoughts From Me #52: Play & Learn
This More Thoughts From Me is about Edutainment games. You can and should learn from video games. Its great to have a fun game that has an entertaining story. We all want that escape from reality. Fun is important. But why can’t you, sometimes at least, have fun and learn something too? Most people seem to think of Edutainment as a genre for kids. Many of these games are, in fact, designed for little kids. Some, such as Brain Age,…
Articles, News 7 years ago
Farming Simulator for Nintendo Switch Revealed, 18 on Vita and 3DS
After having enticed millions of players on PC and consoles, Farming Simulator comes back in 2017 with exciting new announcements. First of all, the most complete Farming Simulator experience makes a grand return on PlayStation®Vita system and Nintendo 3DS™ as Farming Simulator 18. Developed by GIANTS Software, Farming Simulator 18 brings a load of new features for virtual farmers to harvest fields in the palms of their hands!
Articles, News 7 years ago
Tonight is the Night: Nintendo Switch Presentation
We will have LOTS of coverage of the Nintendo Switch over the next few months leading up to the launch of the system, and we will be working closely with Nintendo of Canada to make sure all the important information is front and centre for you the reader. That includes a full system review, and game reviews right around launch day. It all really begins tonight, however, with the long presentation from Nintendo which you will able to see at 8 PM PT, 10 Central, and 11 Eastern on Nintendo's YouTube channel.
Articles 7 years ago
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Announced for Nintendo Switch (and more!)
Yacht Club Games announced today that Shovel Knight will be making it way to Nintendo Switch! They will also be updating the game in various ways across multiple platforms. Shovel Knight started out as a Nintendo Wii U and 3DS exclusive game. It has since moved on to other consoles and will be adding yet another one soon: the Nintendo Switch! Yacht Club Games will be renaming Shovel Knight as Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. They say that players will be…
Articles 7 years ago
Nintendo Wii U and 3DS Eshop Sale Now Live
Once and awhile, Nintendo does a big digital sale on their games and some third party games. And today is one of those days! There is currently a bunch of Nintendo and third party games on sale for the Wii U and 3DS. Check out the details below. Nintendo is currently holding a big sale on the Wii U and 3DS eshops. Not only that, but if you are a My Nintendo member you’ll get 10 percent extra off of…
Articles, News 7 years ago
Dragon Quest VIII Action, Adventure, and Intrigue Trailer
Dragon Quest VIII is coming out next week for the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo released a brand new trailer for the game today. Check out the video and then please come back for my thoughts on the game! Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King will be coming to the 3DS on January 20th. You can currently pre-load the game on the Nintendo eshop. Originally, Dragon Quest VIII was released on the PlayStation 2. Unlike Dragon Quest VII, Journey…
Articles 7 years ago
Nintendo Announces Treehouse Live For January 13th
Nintendo’s Switch presentation is on January 12th. On that day, Nintendo will reveal many things about the Nintendo Switch. But the company isn’t stopping there! The very next day, January 13th, Nintendo will have a Treehouse Live! On January 13th, the day after the Nintendo Switch Presentation in Japan, Nintendo will hold a Treehouse Live! The Treehouse will air at 9:30 A.M. EST (8:30 Central) and be available on youtube and twitch. Nintendo announced this Treehouse Live on twitter and…
Articles, News 7 years ago
Despite New System, Nintendo has an OK 2016
I think 2016 was fairly kind to Nintendo, despite the understanding from both consumers and media that a new system was on the horizon that would definitely kill off the Nintendo Wii U, but could also put a damper on 3DS production. Despite this news, Nintendo still managed to release a number of great titles in 2016, a few of which we gave huge scores too!
Articles 7 years ago
More Thoughts From Me #50: We’ll See These Games Announced in 2017 (I hope)
Welcome to the New Year! I'll have a bunch of More Thoughts From Me this year...starting with this one. This time I want to talk about the games I hope get announced this year. Some of the following is based on rumors I've heard and others are based on what I'd like to see! What will 2017 bring us? These are my hopes...
Articles, News 7 years ago
Lightwood Games’ Pic-a-Pix Color Is Coming in 2017 for Wii U and 3DS
Lightwood Games mostly focuses on word games, but occasionally, they will do something a bit different too. For instance, their next game is a Picross game called Pic-a-Pix Color! Lightwood Games next game, Pic-a-Pix Color will be coming to the 3DS and Wii U in 2017. There is no specific release date yet. Here is what we were told about the game in a recent PR email: ” The colour element sets this game apart from other Picross games, and…