Nerd News for Your Inner Geek
This latest trailer for the Nintendo 3DS title Super Mario 3D Land unveils the newest power for our favorite plumber: "Boomerang Mario". The footage has me even more excited to dive into this future classic when it arrives on November 13th.
While the game selection for the 3DS has been slim up until now, it seems like Nintendo is committed to get some exciting games out through the holidays and into the new year. Check out the trailer to see a taste of the action.
Personally, I'm a bit baffled by the attachment, since it could potentially fragment the market and confuse developers. However, Nintendo is no stranger to specialized equipment, having already released add-ons like the Wii Balance Board and Motion Plus controller. However, I think that portable players will be a bit miffed about Nintendo's continuing revisions to the troubled portable.
If only Wes Anderson would adapt a Nintendo game...
While crossover games that commingle characters from outside their corporate walls have never been foreign territory for Capcom, they recently made an announcement that has me giddy. Capcom and Level-5 announced that they are collaborating to create a new Nintendo 3DS game featuring two of my favorite characters: Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright. I'm a big fan of both of these series, so I can't wait for this title to launch. While the trailer is in Japanese, you can enjoy the amazing visuals and the joy of seeing these two characters on screen together.
You can read more about on the official Capcom blog here.
I've always been a fan of the Sonic series. I had a Genesis for much of my formative gaming years, and have fond memories of afternoons spent with the blue hedgehog. While the game series has faltered over the years in quality, it seems Sega is working to put Sonic on the right path. I got a chance to play "Colors" at E3 and was impressed, and I'm looking forward to picking up this Wii title when it is ships in November. The only thing I can't get used to is calling Dr. Robotnik by his new name, "Eggman"...
I haphazardly came across these amazing pixelated designs when searching for a way to express my Excitebike fanboyism. The artist has crafted an assortment of artwork inspired by the sprites from a variety of Nintendo classics like Duck Tales, Metroid, Mario, and more. If you harbor a love of the 8-bit era, you owe it to yourself to peruse the collection and find a retro wallpaper to adorn your desktop.