It seems when it comes to the unique course in Mario Kart 8 Nintendo reserved their most intriguing ideas for the recent DLC package which delivered some very special tracks to the Mario Kart franchise. The new tracks in the … Continue reading BWU: The Unique New Track in Mario Kart 8
As much fun as playing Mario Kart 8 still remains to be, overall I kind of feel like the track selection is a bit… meh. I mean there are some really good ones in there but I can’t help thinking … Continue reading BWU: The Worst New Tracks in Mario Kart 8
Nearly 9 months since its release, Mario Kart 8 is still a frequent flyer on our Wii U consoles. The game is the reason I got a Wii U in the first place. I played the demo in Smyths Toys … Continue reading BWU: The Best New Tracks in Mario Kart 8
Any of us who’ve played an RPG have encountered the irritating necessity to battle low level monsters repeatedly in order to gather their meagre experience points so that one day we’ll achieve the level desired in order to overcome that … Continue reading Agonisingly Accepting the Importance of Level Grinding
Samus Mission Log #12 – Escape from Ridley’s Lair The monsters have been relentless, perhaps more so than when I first entered Ridley’s lair. I feel more and more distracted as I traverse these caverns. A grim foreboding lingers in … Continue reading Metroid – Weapon of the Chozo – Part III of III
The original Metroid still stands out as a rather different game from Nintendo’s other big name franchises. A feeling of isolation pervades the adventure, allowing us to experience something a lot more mature than in other Nintendo outings. In almost … Continue reading Metroid – Legacy
Samus Mission Log #7 – A Boss Defeated Kraid has been defeated. His body lays cold at my feet and I feel calmer than I have since I arrived on this planet. I do not have much to dwell on here. … Continue reading Metroid – Weapon of the Chozo – Part II of III
Version Played: Metroid (NES – Wii U Virtual Console) Metroid, released on the Famicom in 1986, is the first game in what has become one of Nintendo’s most successful franchises to date. While adopting a relatively darker tone in comparison … Continue reading Metroid – Overview
Samus Mission Log #1 – Arrival on Planet Zebes My arrival here has not been without a heavy heart. My friends the Chozo are nowhere to be seen, desperate abandon has replaced their once happy homes. The Space Pirates certainly … Continue reading Metroid – Weapon of the Chozo – Part I of III
