Since running a big, enjoyable feature on Duncan Harris, the “video game photographer” behind the website DeadEndThrills, I thought it would be fun to share some of his work each week here. More »
Welcome to Objection! This is where we take the time to go on-depth on gaming issues, and let you guys continue the discussion in the comments section.
This week we started talking about game length – are they too long? Are they too short? But then things started getting complicated! More »
Who hates Club Nintendo? WE DO. Ash excepted. Lucky sod. Why do we hate it with such a white-hot passion? Because, not being Japanese, we can’t get our clumsy Western hands on all their rad stuff. We’re jealous. And man enough to admit it. Example: this latest round of offerings for Japanese members. They can get a Mario desk calendar. Nifty! Or a sparkly, 2-disc Mario Galaxy soundtrack. Alluring! Best of all, though, is this official Wii-compatible SNES pad. Which is downright perfect. Or…would be, if we didn’t hate Club Nintendo so bad. [Club Nintendo, thanks Oliver!] More »
Just got an email from Nintendo Australia. Inside, a whole bunch of release dates for upcoming titles. Any good news? Maybe! Depends on how optimistic you are. Metroid is coming in…November. November 9. Mario Galaxy’s also November, due on the 29th. Phantom Hourglass is confirmed as October 11, Umbrella Chronicles is December 13, Zack and Wiki is expected in “mid-December” and Smash Bros is…well, Smash Bros is nowhere to be seen. More »
We know Mario Galaxy is due for release on November 12 in the US. But what about everywhere else? What about Japan, when will they see it? What about Europe, will they get it at all? From the latest Famitsu, here’s what Miyamoto had to say regarding the game’s Japanese release date: Now, we’re making games with hopes of making a simultaneous worldwide release. But, as it’s Japanese people making the game, and we’re making it in Japanese…right? [laughs]
OK. Little nutty! But two things stand out. First, Nintendo making a game due for simultaneous worldwide release? Lies. Second, sounds like Japan might get it a bit early. And as a bonus third, if we choose to believe their LIES, a “simultaneous worldwide release” should mean Europe and Australia don’t get it too far behind. Maybe. More »
