While everyone's talking about Journey, we all know the big game is Mario Party 9! My review is up now http://t.co/QUvdHjrm @nintendolife
Date archives for March, 2012
March 1st, 2012
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Review: Mario Party 9
17:00 at nintendolife.com
Life and soul
Nintendo's never been afraid to capitalise on the success of its franchises or, as some would say, beat its successful games to within an inch of their lives. Who knew when the very first Mario Party hit N64 in 1998 that, 14 years later, we'd be staring at the 11th — 12th if you count Mario Party-e — instalment in the series? After years of dice blocks and manic minigames, has the franchise finally outlived its welcome?16:18 at twitter.com
ESRB rates Imagine Babyz for 3DS. Runaway console sales success: imminent!
Review: Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! Rattles into 3DS Cup Next Week
16:00 at nintendolife.com
Well, in Europe anyway
Shin'en's first eShop game Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is coming to Europe next week.13:20 at twitter.com
I still haven't got Punch-Out!! on Wii. Should I?
Review: Rumour: Vita UK Sales Higher Than First Reported
13:00 at movemodo.com
Perhaps not 45k
Recently we reported that Vita's UK launch sales were 75% lower than PSP's, but according to industry analyst Nick Park the real figure is much higher.Review: Nintendo Download: 1st March 2012 (North America)
13:00 at nintendolife.com
Metroid on NES
Bit of a slow week to kick March off, with an NES game on 3DS Virtual Console, a couple of demos and one piece of DSiWare all there is to talk about today.3DS Virtual Console
Metroid (NES, Nintendo, $4.99) — Samus Aran's first adventure surely needs no introduction, but it's available to buy in the eShop from today. We'll review it in its new portable form very soon.3DS Demo
CRUSH3D (SEGA, free) — Ahead of the game's belated North American launch, you can try Zoe Mode and SEGA's mind-bending puzzler, then read our CRUSH3D review for the full verdict.DSiWare
Aahh! Spot the Difference (Gamelion Studios, 200pts) — Another week, another spot the difference game; is this genre the new sudoku? We'll circle the differences between this, Spot the Difference and iSpot Japan in our upcoming review.WiiWare Demo
Aya and the Cubes of Light (Object Vision Software, full version: 1000pts) — A trial of this intriguing space-set spacial puzzle game, read our Aya and the Cubes of Light review for much more.12:01 at twitter.com
Play this on a sunny day and your ears will thank you Marvin Gaye – Where Are We Going? on #Spotify http://t.co/8yC2SpNe
Review: SEGA Opens Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Website
11:00 at movemodo.com
New modes detailed
SEGA's preparing to drop Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown this summer, launching an official website to explain a bit more about the new gameplay features of the PSN download.Review: March’s Club Nintendo Rewards Are Up Now
10:00 at nintendolife.com
Coins at the ready
It's 1st March, which means the North American Club Nintendo just updated with its new digital offerings.