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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Initial Thoughs

Blog: Metroid, Nintendo, Wii

I adore the Metroid games. I think I've played every single one to completion, even the scabbily claustrophobic Metroid 2 for Game Boy. I'm such a nutter for Metroid that I made a conscientious effort to keep my sacred eyes away from any online trailers or screenshots and all print articles related to the game. I wanted to keep everything as fresh as possible. Just as an aside, does anyone else not find it worrisome that games are covered in such detail before their release? Isn't a large par... More

Stranglehold Demo Review

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I love PSN, it's so great to be able to get demos of games that look vaguely interesting. Previously you might just pass on games because they don't look like your steeze, but now you can give them a shot and sometimes be surprised.

Such was my thinking with Stranglehold. Ok, I'll be brutally honest, that wasn't my thinking (but I do love PSN!). Rather, I downloaded the Stranglehold demo out of sheer content desperation for my PS3. Aside from Untold Legends and 1-2 downloadable games, I have... More

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom

Blog: Action-RPG, PS3

I played Untold Legends on the PSP and thought it was a decent game. The game was monotonous but impressive to look at. The PS3 incarnation is a much more polished effort with beautiful graphics, good sound, simple yet engaging game play and a long adventure. I was foolish enough to listen to the critics, who all said that the game wasn't great, but after a recent play-through I'm left mostly impressed.

The gameplay is pure hack-n-slash. Fortunately there are combo moves which make things mor... More

Super Stardust HD

Blog: challenge, Super Stardust HD

I started out by having mixed feelings about this game. I enjoyed the pacing, challenge and twist on the Asteroids formula, but the music and lack of story left me feeling a bit empty. Overall it's worth exactly what it costs.

On my first play, the game thoroughly kicked my butt, which was a pleasant surprise. There's nothing fun about plonking down actual coin for a game and then promptly watching the credits roll after a few hours or days of gameplay. I'm sure some of you wizzes can get... More

What do YOU want from Gamer411?

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So I'm curious what you folks want from Gamer411. Rather than tell me what you don't like about the site, tell me what you would want from Gamer411. IE, you want user reviews, opinion pieces, user submitted news, etc. ... More

Good protection and traction, slightly pricy

JAVOSkin Nintendo Wii Remote Case Review

The JAVOSkin Nintendo Wii Remote Case is a protective skin for the Wii remote and nunchuk. The package comes packed quite simply with the remote and nunchuk skins.

Setup is an interesting process not unlike putting on other kinds (ehhem) of protective skins. That is, the skin is very flexible and takes a bit of time to put on. You have to push the remote through the bottom of the skin and slowly pull the skin down. The nunchuk is slightly more puzzling at first, but by the end of it you'll re... More

Tired, unoriginal, bland, but no better options.

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Review

Zelda: Twilight Princess is a mixed bag of nostalgia, remote swordplay and largely recycled game concepts that make this seem more tired than the truly unique and captivating story that the namesake once was.

The pacing of the game is one of the best things about it. You start out very simply and are slowly taught the controls and navigating Hyrule with your Nunchuk and Remote. However, the new controller also involves a slightly steeper learning curve as you're forced to unlearn your previo... More

Next-Gen Queue

Blog: line, PS3, queue, waiting, Wii

I didn't think that I would partake in the queue madness. I wasn't particularly fussed about either system and I just have a thing about being so zealous about a product that you would line up for hours for it. It was a combination of my loving wife who kept pushing me to line up and looking at videos of kids and non-gamers having such a blast with the Wii that got me into the spirit.

So there I was, calling up stores after store for a good few weeks. There I was, lining up for an hour or ... More

Sony killed Lik-Sang

Sony PSP PSP Blog: Lik-Sang, Sony PSP

Yesterday I asked why people bash Sony. With today's news about Lik-Sang's demise thanks to lawsuits from Sony, the answer to my question becomes a little clearer.

[quote]Hong Kong, October 24th of 2006 - Lik-Sang.com, the popular gaming retailer from Hong Kong, has today announced that it is forced to close down due to multiple legal actions brought against it by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony... More

Sony hating in vogue?

Sony PS3 PS3 PlayStation 3 Blog: Sony PS3

Disclaimer: I'm not fanboy, I don't particularly love any system if it does't provide fun.

That out of the way, what's with all the PS3 bashing going on for the last few months? Is it because of the hefty price tag? Is it the perceived arrogance that Sony thinks it can't be toppled? Or is there something else that I'm missing?

Daily I read complaints about the controller being too heavy, having a non-replaceable battery, the back buttons being shaped the wrong way, the box it comes in is ... More

Pre-order sillyness

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii Blog: Nintendo Wii, pre-order

Just hit a few shops asking about the pre-order situation here in Canada and it's grim. Everyone's telling me that only ebGames got about 5-8 units PER store. That's pathetic. What're they thinking?

Is the situation any different near you?... More

Nintendo / Sony playing the "shortage" game?

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii Blog

How many of you think that Nintendo and Sony are intentionally releasing a short supply of the PS3/Wii in order to build hype? Remember how ravenous people got with the release of the 360? Even the news was giving out free press by the bucketload about how horrendous of a crime it was that not every boy and girl could get a 360.

On the one hand, you'd think that selling the most units would be the best thing. But the amount of hype built around a shortage could be of greater advantage?

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Simple, sturdy, effective!

XO Leather PSP case Review