Popular online gaming publication IGN has awarded The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a perfect ten out of ten. The review states that the game is ‘the greatest Zelda game ever created and one of the finest video game accomplishments of the past 10 years.’ Don’t forget to check Metacritic as the reviews start to roll in.
Online gaming publication IGN has awarded Mario’s latest adventure on the Nintendo 3DS a whopping 9.5 out of 10. The review states that Super Mario 3D Land represents the first 3DS title to fully make use of the system’s capabilities. You can read the full IGN review here and make sure you keep an eye on Metacritic for more reviews.
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Popular online gaming publication IGN have posted their final preview of Link’s epic new adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The video is well worth a look as it contains plenty of new gameplay footage and discusses why this Zelda could be the best in the series.
Online gaming publication IGN has created an infographic detailing the games that appear to be most wanted by its users. Sadly there doesn’t seem to be as much enthusiasm for Nintendo based titles such as Zelda Skyward Sword and Super Mario 3D Land as there is for titles such as Batman Arkham City or Skyrim which are of course multiplatform.
I’m not really too sure what the people over at IGN have been smoking recently but this article is wrong in so many ways. I mean you have to wonder whether or not the person behind the article has even played titles such as Super Mario 64, Kirby’s Epic Yarn or the Super Mario Galaxy series. All of the aforementioned titles have clearly evolved since the early days of the Super Nintendo and the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Mario, Donkey Kong and Kirby as much as the next guy, but it can’t be denied that these games are selling gameplay that hasn’t necessarily evolved since the NES and SNES eras, at five times the price of new and original games being released on PSN, Steam and XBLA. These titles don’t have the added bonuses of HD graphics, online play, leaderboards, true 5.1 sound and the potential for DLC expansions
Apparently the guys and girls over at IGN may have some exclusive Nintendo news to share after Nintendo’s E3 press conference on Tuesday. Whilst they haven’t hinted at precisely what it is they are set to divulge, it could be something worth looking out for. Nintendo has been known to showcase new content outside of their press conference. Any thoughts on what it might be?
“…expect to hear news outside of the press conference. Not only in the form of impressions, videos and a few interviews, but I would make sure you’re checking the IGN Nintendo sites on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. I will have live blogs fired up. Just saying.”
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With this years E3 conference soon upon us online gaming publication IGN have posted their personal E3 predictions. Whilst there are plenty of interesting discussions regarding what the different platform holders will showcase at the event, IGN are still on the fence regarding whether or not The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will become a Nintendo Wii 2 launch title. Are you guys thinking it will remain on the Wii, or will it be moved to Project Cafe? Alternatively it could feature on both consoles like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Whatever Nintendo decides to do let’s hope they make the right decision.
Nintendo’s got a tough decision to make with Skyward Sword. On one hand the company has set this precedent before, when Twilight Princess was shifted from the GameCube to be a Wii launch title. On the other hand, we won’t see the new Nintendo system till 2012, which means the Wii is looking at a pretty barren release schedule this fall if Skyward Sword gets taken out of the mix. This one could definitely go either way.
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Online gaming publication IGN have put together a feature detailing exactly what they expect to be showcased by Nintendo at this years E3 event in June.
Whilst the Wii successor sits firmly atop of the list, IGN also believe that Nintendo will show off a new addition to the Advance Wars franchise for the Nintendo 3DS and possibly Metroid Prime 3DS, Wave Race 3DS and F-Zero 3DS.
According to online gaming publication IGN acclaimed Nintendo developer Retro Studios are working on reinvigorating the Donkey Kong franchise for Nintendo.
‘The Nintendo-funded studio that created Metroid Prime and its two sequels — is now working its magic on a Wii game starring Donkey Kong.’
Online gaming publication IGN has awarded Nintendo’s latest opus Super Mario Galaxy 2 with a perfect 10/10 review score. Could this become the highest rated game of the year? Only time will tell…
I think the one thing you should take away from this review: Super Mario Galaxy 2 wholly exceeded my expectations. Leading up to the game’s release I hadn’t expected much more than simply “more of the same.” I loved the original Super Mario Galaxy, but the company would have to do something pretty special to really “wow” me.
Consider me “wowed.” Again. Yes, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is more of what made the original so amazingly good: brilliant gravity platfoming. Incredibly tight and responsive controls. Fantastic musical score. But it’s not a “me too” experience — a significant majority of this sequel is brand new. New level challenges, new gameplay mechanics, new (and incredible) orchestral pieces. All done up in a package that streamlines the classic Mario experience: a straightforward presentation, a much more intelligent camera system, and a rewarding progression that opens up some seriously devious and fulfilling level challenges.
Mario has always been a universally appealing game design and Nintendo has done an incredible job to make sure its key franchise is just as accessible to gamers of all walks of life. Most of all, Super Mario Galaxy 2 perfectly captures that classic videogame charm, the reason why most of us got into gaming from the start.
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