Whether you were a fan of it or not, you cannot deny that the original Wii simply went gangbusters back in 2006. Now we finally we have the Wii’s successor – the Wii U. Armed with yet another unique controller and a vision to win back the hardcore gamer, can Nintendo restore faith in its lost audience? But more importantly, is the Wii U worth your time and money? Read More »
After months and months of anticipation, the Wii U is finally hitting oceanic shores. Although dropping the cash for a brand new console can be all kinds of exciting, no launch is without a few teething issues and the Wii U is no exception. If you’re thinking of picking up Nintendo’s latest effort any time soon, here are five things you should be weary of. Read More »
Hello and welcome to Episode 11 of The Dusty Cartridge Podcast, the show where we can’t seem to end it on time. This week ABC and games.on.net columnist Mr Alex Walker joins the DC crew to discuss the scores for New Super Mario Bros U, the Starcraft 2 World Championships, what defines the next generation of consoles and a ton more! Read More »
Call me a Nintendo fanboy, but there’s nothing I love more than a good old-school Mario platformer. Something about the simplistic mechanics, upbeat music and overly bright colour scheme just puts me in a euphoric state of mind. The classic nostalgia factor is what I’m really talking about and, for better or worse, it’s this infectious element that gives New Super Mario Bros. 2 on the 3DS its appeal. Read More »
