In this episode of the Nintendo Power Retrospectives, we continue our way through the Best of the Rest, with two movie licensed games, two puzzle platformers, and two shoot-em-ups. Read more
Video Game Review – Vanquish
This week I’m finally getting back to reviewing a more current video game – Vanquish, a joint by Shinji Mikami and developed by Platinum Games. That’s a good pedigree for Gameplay, but how is it for story? Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 13
This week in the Nintendo Power Retrospectives, I start with the “Best of the Rest” of Nintendo Power’s first year, reviewing the first 11 titles (out of 33) that made the Top 30 but weren’t featured in Nintendo Power proper. Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 12
This week I’ve come to the end of Nintendo Power’s first year, and boy is this issue weak on games to review. On the bright side, one of these is a classic from Capcom. We also have the results of the first annual Nintendo Power Awards, which can best be described as a mixed bag. Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 11
This week we come to the second to last issue of Nintendo Power’s first year, featuring another classic title in Ninja Gaiden, and two classically bad titles in The Adventures of Bayou Billy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, along with an underrated gem.
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 11
This week we come to the second to last issue of Nintendo Power’s first year, featuring another classic title in Ninja Gaiden, and two classicly bad titles in The Adventures of Bayou Billy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, along with an underrated gem.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 10
This week I continue with the Nintendo Power Retrospectives with part 10, covering issue #4 of Nintendo Power – including looks at Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and a whole bunch of NES Football games. Oh, and Metal Gear?!
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 9
The Nintendo Power Retrospective rolls on with Nintendo Power #3 – featuring the first port from a PC that I’ve reviewed thus far. Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 8
This week we continue with Nintendo Power #2, and a few games that are somewhat controversial – including the first Castlevania game I’ve reviewed thus far.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 7
This week, it’s time to get started with Nintendo Power #1, with reviews of 7 games! Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 6
This week I’m recapping the last issue of Nintendo Fun Club News. From here on, we enter the realm of Nintendo Power. It’s just a shame that Fun Club News goes out with a whimper.
Game Reviewed:
Wizards & Warriors
Nintendo Power Recap – Part 5
This week the Nintendo Power Recaps reach issue #6 of Nintendo Fun Club News.
Games Reviewed (Affiliate Links):
- NES Golf
- Double Dragon
(Pick of the Issue)
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Let’s Play – Genji: Days of the Blade, Part 7
At long last we get through the first chapter of the game.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 4
This week I’m covering two issues of Nintendo Fun Club News – Issues #4 & #5
Games Reviewed (for the NES):
RC Pro-Am (Pick of the Week)
Ice Hockey
The Goonies II
Let’s Play – Genji: Days of the Blade, Part 6
This time, in Genji: Days of the Blade I start to fight my way through the treasure room complex, which is currently on fire. While trying to retrieve a flammable McGuffin.
Let’s Play – Genji: Days of the Blade, Part 5
This time, in Genji, we have more backtracking in the game, and a party member who rushes headlong into combat and gets caught in a force field.
Let’s Play – Genji: Days of the Blade, Part 4
The Genji: Days of the Blade Let’s Play carries on, and we contend with another freaking ward.
Let’s Play: Genji – Days of the Blade, Part 3
This time I’m actually on schedule for the Let’s Play Videos, with part 3 of the Genji: Days of the Blade let’s play. This time we get to meet another improbably dressed young female warrior, but this one is playable!
Let’s Play – Genji: Days of the Blade, Part 2
The Genji: Days of the Blade
Let’s Play – Genji: Days of the Blade – Part 1
Time to try doing a Let’s Play again, this time with the game Genji: Days of the Blade for the PlayStation 3.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 3
This week I continue taking my look through Nintendo Power with issue 3 of the Fun Club News.
Picks of the week: Metroid, with an alternate of Punch-Out!
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 2
This week I’m taking a look at Nintendo Fun Club News issue 2, with thoughts on Legend of Zelda, Pro Wrestling, Slalom and Volleyball.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 1
This week I start with the retro video gaming, as I make my way through Nintendo Power, one issue (or so) at a time, starting with the first issue of the Nintendo Fun Club News, and a little background about how Nintendo Power came to be.
Wil Wheaton’s Blog Entry about the tournament
Pick of the Episode: Super Mario Bros.
Video Game Review – The Saboteur
This week I’m taking a look at another video game, with the Nazi Face-Punching simulator in The Saboteur.