In the latest episode of the GeekDad gaming podcast The Dice Section, Dave and Mike take a spin around the karting course with Daniel Solis and his new game ‘A La Kart.’ They also wax nostalgic about ‘Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past,’ which just may be the best video game ever made.
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Once again I find that one company is monopolizing my meager daily allotment of gaming time, and once again that company is Nintendo. The Big N has recently released a pair of games from two of its prized first-party franchises, and, try as I might, I just can’t get enough.
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Kirby and the Rainbow Curse’s clay effect is done so well that it’s a shame to see it only on the GamePad’s small screen.
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With Wave 3 amiibo hitting stores next month, now is the time to focus your hunt on the figures you want the most. Here’s an unboxing video to help you decide.
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I teamed up with Dreamworks TV to create this Amiibo treasure hunt unboxing. We had great time making the video as well as playing the game.
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We get newcomer to amiibo, BBC Presenter and toy expert Nigel Clarke of ToyTesters.TV, to give us his live reactions to the amiibo toys and video-game.
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We test out amiibo in the family, looking at both Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart 8 functions.
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If you’re thinking of picking up a Wii U or 3DS for the kids (or for yourself) this holiday season, then Nintendo seems more than happy to help you get the biggest bang for your buck.
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is chaotic, frenetic, button mashing, super smashing fun.
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Now that you’re up to speed on the latest Pokémon titles, let’s move along to this week’s other massive release from Nintendo: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. You’re excited, right? Of course you’re excited!
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Here’s our top five favorite things about Captain Toad Treasure Tracker on Wii U:
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Celebrate Halloween with… stuff. Lots and lots of stuff.
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Yesterday’s press release from Nintendo confirmed what we’ve known all along: Smash Bros. is crazy popular!
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Last week Nintendo of America unveiled Play Nintendo, a brand new online destination where fans can explore all Nintendo’s greatest characters and franchises.
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Today’s the day, sports fans; Nintendo’s famed cross-franchise fighting game has finally arrived on next generation… handhelds. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is here, and, while the title is a tad uninspired, there’s a lot to love about this diminutive brawler.
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Nintendo launched a new family-friendly web site for kids and parents.
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Hyrule Warriors takes all of the subtlety and nuance of the Legend of Zelda franchise and tosses it right out the window — to great effect!
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If you’ve ever wanted to play a Zelda game without the hassle of solving puzzles, Hyrule Warriors is the game for you.
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Mario Kart 8, already one of the best experiences on the Wii U, is poised to get even better over the coming months.
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Though we’re still awaiting an official release date — current internet scuttlebutt claims the UK release is scheduled for November 28th, but that remains to be seen — Amazon has opened up pre-orders for the full Super Smash Bros. Wii U bundle.
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Wii Sports Club combines all the fun of last generation’s groundbreaking Wii Sports with a number of new enhancements.
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Not got a 3DS or Wii and want to play Animal Crossing. If you are in Canada this game, Castaway Paradise has you covered (for the rest of us it is coming soon).
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With E3 only a day away from opening its doors, I was excited to get an exclusive hands-on with a new Trap Team villain. Buzzer Beak is an Air villain that offers impressive flying and swooping attacks.
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Available now at Target are a trio of new $10 eShop cards featuring bonus AR pack-in cards that bring Mario, Peach and a Goomba to life via the new Photos with Mario 3DS application.
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Mario Kart 8 is one of the best titles for the Wii U.
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In this side-by-side comparison of Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8 Wii U you get a sense of just how far the kart racer has come.
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While the Legend of Zelda, Pokémon and core Mario Bros. titles have long been Nintendo’s classic haymakers, even its sometimes struggling contemporary consoles have found both critical and commercial success with two pitch-perfect spinoff series. The first is frantic fighter/epic crossover event Super Smash Bros. The second is infectious arcade racer Mario Kart, the newest iteration of which lands on the Wii U later this month.
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This HD Trap Team Comparison video helps distinguish which is the right version for your family.
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Complaints about Nintendo seem to fall into one of two distinct camps. Either the company lags behind the competition with its antiquated view of the home console market, or it refuses to stay true to the historic back catalog that made it a household name. Somehow Nintendo managed to address both sides of this criticism with NES Remix, a downloadable Wii U exclusive that scratched the classic itch on their current-gen hardware. It was a big hit in my house, and apparently I’m not alone; NES Remix 2 launches on the North American eShop this Friday, April 25.
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I had some time with Child of Light and discovered it had more to offer than a beautiful art style and JRPG mechanics. Here is a game that addresses the difficult path from child to adult.
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