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Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Toy Fair International is the place where the year really begins for the toy industry. Typically, you don’t see very many video games on the show floor, but this year Activision was on hand with a new title they’re hoping will start a new trend in gaming and toys. Utilizing collectible figures that interact with the game, Activision is betting that Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is a package that will be irresistible to children, and start a new trend that could potentially...
Skylanders: Spyro's AdventureToy Fair International is the place where the year really begins for the toy industry. Typically, you don’t see very many video games on the show floor, but this year Activision was on hand with a new title they’re hoping will start a new trend in gaming and toys. Utilizing collectible figures that interact with the game, Activision is betting that Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is a package that will be irresistible to children, and start a new trend that could potentially...
2 years ago - Disney Epic Mickey
I have a strong connection to Disney properties. My first family trip in North America was to Disney World in Florida. To help cope with the loss of our father, my mother bought my younger sister and I as many Disney films available on VHS and we watched them time and time again. In fact, I was lucky enough to be the “core” age when such hits as Aladdin and The Lion King were originally released in cinemas. For me, without Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters, my childhood may...
Disney Epic MickeyI have a strong connection to Disney properties. My first family trip in North America was to Disney World in Florida. To help cope with the loss of our father, my mother bought my younger sister and I as many Disney films available on VHS and we watched them time and time again. In fact, I was lucky enough to be the “core” age when such hits as Aladdin and The Lion King were originally released in cinemas. For me, without Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters, my childhood may...
2 years ago - Grease: The Video Game
I wasn’t aware of the upcoming arrival of a game based on the film that made John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John planetary stars. Considering the total overflow of mini-game compilations on the Wii, my expectations were incredibly low. However, when I met the folks from 505 Games and Zoe Mode, I wasn’t expecting to see the karaoke mini-game compilation game unveiled to me. Really, as far as my memory goes, this would be the first time that I get to mention this specific...
Grease: The Video GameI wasn’t aware of the upcoming arrival of a game based on the film that made John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John planetary stars. Considering the total overflow of mini-game compilations on the Wii, my expectations were incredibly low. However, when I met the folks from 505 Games and Zoe Mode, I wasn’t expecting to see the karaoke mini-game compilation game unveiled to me. Really, as far as my memory goes, this would be the first time that I get to mention this specific...
2 years ago - Batman : The Brave and The Bold
Growing up, my favorite morning and after-school cartoons were always the ones based on comic book characters. From Batman, to The X-men and the various editions of Spider-Man, I tried my best to catch them whenever I could. When I got the opportunity to sample WayForward Technologies upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold game for the Wii - based on the popular animated series - those fond memories quickly came back thanks in part to its incredible 2D side-scrolling action. The Brave and...
Batman : The Brave and The BoldGrowing up, my favorite morning and after-school cartoons were always the ones based on comic book characters. From Batman, to The X-men and the various editions of Spider-Man, I tried my best to catch them whenever I could. When I got the opportunity to sample WayForward Technologies upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold game for the Wii - based on the popular animated series - those fond memories quickly came back thanks in part to its incredible 2D side-scrolling action. The Brave and...
2 years ago - NHL Slapshot
I stood in a mob at the Electronic Arts booth in front of NHL Slapshot and was taken back to my childhood days as a house league hockey player. After eagerly selecting the ’PeeWee League’ option in exhibition mode, fellow Gamefocuser Jeff Wimbush and I skitted across the pond ice on the unsure legs of peewee hockey players who were clearly using their hockey sticks to support themselves. I figured out the control scheme after a few periods, thanks to...
NHL SlapshotI stood in a mob at the Electronic Arts booth in front of NHL Slapshot and was taken back to my childhood days as a house league hockey player. After eagerly selecting the ’PeeWee League’ option in exhibition mode, fellow Gamefocuser Jeff Wimbush and I skitted across the pond ice on the unsure legs of peewee hockey players who were clearly using their hockey sticks to support themselves. I figured out the control scheme after a few periods, thanks to...
2 years ago - Donkey Kong Country Returns
I may not be the only one, but Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat made me realize how much I loved the Donkey Kong Country games on the SNES. I hated the N64 version and I’ve been anxiously waiting for an announcement regarding my favorite duo. Ask David "Papa Smurf" Collins how excited I was when Reggie Fils-Aime announced at the Nintendo E3 Press Conference that a new Donkey Kong Country game cleverly called Donkey Kong Country Returns will be hitting the Wii later this year...
Donkey Kong Country ReturnsI may not be the only one, but Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat made me realize how much I loved the Donkey Kong Country games on the SNES. I hated the N64 version and I’ve been anxiously waiting for an announcement regarding my favorite duo. Ask David "Papa Smurf" Collins how excited I was when Reggie Fils-Aime announced at the Nintendo E3 Press Conference that a new Donkey Kong Country game cleverly called Donkey Kong Country Returns will be hitting the Wii later this year...
2 years ago - Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, The
It works! Minutes into the Nintendo conference at last week’s E3, thousands of journalists and game fans sat uncomfortably watching as one of the industry’s legendary game designers, Shigeru Miyamoto, fumbled through his big reveal of the new Zelda title. Blaming wireless interference, the Japanese smile-generator flailed his WiiMote through the air in futile attempts at showing the new game’s 1:1 motion capabilities. But don’t worry folks, it really does work....
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, TheIt works! Minutes into the Nintendo conference at last week’s E3, thousands of journalists and game fans sat uncomfortably watching as one of the industry’s legendary game designers, Shigeru Miyamoto, fumbled through his big reveal of the new Zelda title. Blaming wireless interference, the Japanese smile-generator flailed his WiiMote through the air in futile attempts at showing the new game’s 1:1 motion capabilities. But don’t worry folks, it really does work....
2 years ago - Kirby's Epic Yarn
For me, Kirby’s Epic Yarn was one of the best looking games at E3 2010. As consoles become more powerful, developers continue to push the boundaries of what those systems can do. Games like Call of Duty and RAGE are beginning to blur the line between reality and fantasy. But Epic Yarn veers in another direction entirely. For the first time since the N64, Nintendo’s pink platforming puff has returned to home consoles (Kirby Air Ride doesn’t count). After giving up hope...
Kirby's Epic YarnFor me, Kirby’s Epic Yarn was one of the best looking games at E3 2010. As consoles become more powerful, developers continue to push the boundaries of what those systems can do. Games like Call of Duty and RAGE are beginning to blur the line between reality and fantasy. But Epic Yarn veers in another direction entirely. For the first time since the N64, Nintendo’s pink platforming puff has returned to home consoles (Kirby Air Ride doesn’t count). After giving up hope...
2 years ago - NBA Jam
As you may know (if not, you’re about to know), I’m the basketball guru on GameFocus. While I’ve enjoyed playing the technically evolved games like NBA Live and NBA 2K for the past ten years, one franchise has managed to stay on top of my list: NBA Jam. Although my SNES cartridge died a few years ago, my nightly prayers to see it re-appear on either PSN or XBLA have always been there. Rumors started to surface and my excitement was palpable every time someone hinted its...
NBA JamAs you may know (if not, you’re about to know), I’m the basketball guru on GameFocus. While I’ve enjoyed playing the technically evolved games like NBA Live and NBA 2K for the past ten years, one franchise has managed to stay on top of my list: NBA Jam. Although my SNES cartridge died a few years ago, my nightly prayers to see it re-appear on either PSN or XBLA have always been there. Rumors started to surface and my excitement was palpable every time someone hinted its...
2 years ago - Metroid: Other M
Samus fans everywhere were sad to hear that they would have to wait an extra two months to experience her latest story when Metroid: Other M was delayed from June to the end of August. It would have put a great cap on a busy few weeks of news after the conclusion of E3 2010. Don’t be too down though as GameFocus was there to test things out and make sure the game is gonna be worth the wait! The most pressing question for gamers since Other M was announced has been “How has Team...
Metroid: Other MSamus fans everywhere were sad to hear that they would have to wait an extra two months to experience her latest story when Metroid: Other M was delayed from June to the end of August. It would have put a great cap on a busy few weeks of news after the conclusion of E3 2010. Don’t be too down though as GameFocus was there to test things out and make sure the game is gonna be worth the wait! The most pressing question for gamers since Other M was announced has been “How has Team...
3 years ago - Super Mario Galaxy 2
Since the release of Super Mario Galaxy in 2007, the hardcore Mario fans have been craving more of the planet-hopping platformer. While New Super Mario Brothers Wii was a big hit, old-school side scrolling just can’t substitute for beautiful 3D planets and the awesome gravity effects found in Super Mario Galaxy. The highly anticipated sequel was announced at last year’s E3, and I got my hands on it at a recent preview session in Toronto. Without a...
Super Mario Galaxy 2Since the release of Super Mario Galaxy in 2007, the hardcore Mario fans have been craving more of the planet-hopping platformer. While New Super Mario Brothers Wii was a big hit, old-school side scrolling just can’t substitute for beautiful 3D planets and the awesome gravity effects found in Super Mario Galaxy. The highly anticipated sequel was announced at last year’s E3, and I got my hands on it at a recent preview session in Toronto. Without a...
3 years ago - (WiiWare) Max & the Magic Marker
It seems like games like Little Big Planet and Scribblenauts have made it trendy to give gamers a bit more than merely your basic platform adventure. Coming soon to WiiWare is Max & The Magic Marker, a quirky platformer by Danish developers Press Play. If you’ve been looking for a game that gives you a bit more freedom in what you can do, then this might be one you should keep track of. Young Max receives a letter in the mail which only contains a marker. He decides to draw a...
(WiiWare) Max & the Magic MarkerIt seems like games like Little Big Planet and Scribblenauts have made it trendy to give gamers a bit more than merely your basic platform adventure. Coming soon to WiiWare is Max & The Magic Marker, a quirky platformer by Danish developers Press Play. If you’ve been looking for a game that gives you a bit more freedom in what you can do, then this might be one you should keep track of. Young Max receives a letter in the mail which only contains a marker. He decides to draw a...
3 years ago - Muramasa : The Demon Blade
Two years ago, Japanese Developers Vanillaware gave PS2 RPG fans the surprising good Odin Sphere. It was praised not only for its excellent RPG elements but for its wonderful 2D Art Style. Now they are working on the action-adventure title Muramasa: The Demon Blade for the Nintendo Wii and it looks like it should give Wii owners quite an experience when it hits stores in September.Muramasa: The Demon Blade contains two separate stories. You can either play as the amnesiac ninja Kisuke who is...
Muramasa : The Demon BladeTwo years ago, Japanese Developers Vanillaware gave PS2 RPG fans the surprising good Odin Sphere. It was praised not only for its excellent RPG elements but for its wonderful 2D Art Style. Now they are working on the action-adventure title Muramasa: The Demon Blade for the Nintendo Wii and it looks like it should give Wii owners quite an experience when it hits stores in September.Muramasa: The Demon Blade contains two separate stories. You can either play as the amnesiac ninja Kisuke who is...
3 years ago - Sin & Punishment: Star Successor
Pay very close attention, especially those people who want more of Nintendo’s Japanese games to come to North America. The success of Sin & Punishment 2 will determine if we get to see other franchises come to this side of the Pacific. It was a surprise to many when S&P2 was announced and although Nintendo hasn’t put a lot of attention on the Rail-Shooter, let me tell you straight up, the little sample I had with it was fantastic. Sin & Punishment 2 is...
Sin & Punishment: Star SuccessorPay very close attention, especially those people who want more of Nintendo’s Japanese games to come to North America. The success of Sin & Punishment 2 will determine if we get to see other franchises come to this side of the Pacific. It was a surprise to many when S&P2 was announced and although Nintendo hasn’t put a lot of attention on the Rail-Shooter, let me tell you straight up, the little sample I had with it was fantastic. Sin & Punishment 2 is...
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