Date archives for April, 2011

April 5th, 2011
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Source Code was OK. The bomb-stopping, time-travelling bits were good; the military subplot less so. Mrs N loved it, so worth a watch.



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After Nine Years, Retro Studios Thinks Like Nintendo

Two companies "share a vision"

While many of us would love to work 10,000km away from your boss, when you're creating new instalments in some of Nintendo's best-loved series, it's not ideal. That's the situation at Texas-based Retro Studios, but after years of working with Nintendo's Japanese headquarters the developer has learnt a valuable skill: how to think like Nintendo.

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Kevin Eva leaves Sega, Rob Saunders leaves Nintendo, Ray Maguire leaves Sony... these are turbulent times indeed.



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At the cinema about to watch Source Code.



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Nintendo Refutes Claims of Widespread 3DS Headaches

Responds to refunds, too

Lynchpin of tabloid sensationalism The Sun has recently kicked up a fuss over the Nintendo 3DS, claiming thousands of users have suffered headaches and dizziness as a result of using the machine, but have been refused refunds at retailers.

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Steel Diver Depth Charges Towards Europe on 6th May

Sub-tle puns ahoy

The wait for submarine adventure Steel Diver to reach Europe won't be as long as first feared, as Nintendo confirms the game will hit the continent on 6th May.

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Phineas and Ferb Leap Across the Second Dimension to Move

Due this summer

Fans of pointy-faced cartoon characters, rejoice! Disney Interactive Studios is bringing Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension to PlayStation Move this summer.

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Just woke up. Not like me at all. I mean, normally I wake up, just not at this time, that's all. I don't die regularly.


April 4th, 2011
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Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions Includes Modern Remakes

Including Championship Edition

The new motion-controlled games in Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions aren't the only versions of the Namco classics you'll be able to play when the compilation launches in May, as Famitsu (via Andriasang) has revealed there are a further four games included on the cartridge.

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WayForward Talks 3DS Shantae Possibilities

Sounds eager

Shantae: Risky's Revenge is the best thing on DSiWare and, according to Metacritic, the best game released on DS last year, a stunning achievement indeed. With the 3DS available now, WayForward's Matt Bozon has touched on plans to bring the half-genie into the third dimension in an interview with CVG.

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