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Gavin Mannion

Gaming Bento Boxes – Round 2

April 16, 2013 at 12:30 pm | 13 Comments

Way back in February 2010 Geoff posted an amazing list of gaming bento boxes that blew me away. However it looks like the moms and dads of Asian kids have been hard at work as this next list leaves those in the dust.

Geoffrey Tim

A gallery of videogame pet cosplay

March 11, 2013 at 3:30 pm | 16 Comments

As much as I appreciate the skill and artistry that goes in to cosplay, I have to admit to secretly judging those who participate. I know I shouldn’t ; it’s okay that you lot are weird and want to play dress up. I’m weird too, and have a number of eccentricities that would likely cause you to raise an eyebrow. We’re all just people, and that’s cool. When people start dressing their pets up though, then I think the raised brows are justified.

Darryn Bonthuys

New Mario, Zelda and Yoshi headline the first party games of the Wii U

January 24, 2013 at 12:30 pm | 5 Comments

I love the Wii U, but dammit, the console is on some shaky ground right now. Despite having a great launch with some top level games thrown in from DarkSiders 2 to the latest addition to the Super Mario Bros franchise, the console is having a hard time remaining relevant. And quite simply, that’s because it needs more games. And fortunately, that’s exactly what's going to happen according to the latest Nintendo Direct conference, because some heavy-hitting first party titles are on the way.

Darryn Bonthuys

The top ten worst gaming cosplays…ever

January 18, 2013 at 3:30 pm | 47 Comments

Dressing up as your favourite video game/manga/anime/movie/my little pony character can be a fun and challenging experience. It doesn’t matter what you look like though, because putting some time and effort into a project pays off handsomely in the end. There’s nothing like good cosplay, but unfortunately, these following images are nothing like good cosplay.

Geoffrey Tim

New Super Mario Bros U review

December 14, 2012 at 12:00 pm | 10 Comments

It would be easy to believe that New Super Mario Bros U. is a simple cash-in; something to give the masses of early Wii U adopters as some sort of peace offering until a real Mario game arrives for the new system. Even its name is a bit of an insult; as the fourth game to fall under the “New Super Mario Bros.” calling it “new” is an affront. A nostalgic stab in the face, it’s not quite as ground-breaking as something like Super Mario Galaxy, but dismissing it would be a grace offense – because it’s the best damned 2D Mario since the 16-bit era’s Super Mario World. In fact, I think it might even be better.

Gavin Mannion

Ever wondered how the Goombas feel about Mario?

December 4, 2012 at 7:45 am | 4 Comments

Mario is the most beloved video game character in existence but that is mainly down to one reason, he wins. History is always written by the victors and with Mario always winning we are told a tale of how he gallantly rescues his kidnapped princess while destroying the evil enemies.

Darryn Bonthuys

The top nine moustaches in gaming

November 1, 2012 at 3:30 pm | 20 Comments

It’s the first of November, or as ladies are about to find out with ruined kiss, Movember! Jokes aside, there’s a good reason for this month of unbridled manhood being let loose, and that's to give prostate cancer a swift kick in the nads, which is why we're celebrating the event with a look at the best ‘staches in gaming. Also, don’t forget to join our official Movember page, and donate to a good cause!

Gavin Mannion

Mario meets Peach’s parents

October 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm | 2 Comments

You can see Darryn’s away on business today as we are panicking to try and find enough content to keep you wonderful people happy and paying attention.

Yolanda Green

Incredible artwork: Zombie Mario and Luigi

September 17, 2012 at 10:45 am | 10 Comments

Digital artist Amanda Dockery (yes this is me making her sound important by accident) uploaded an incredible new piece of artwork to her deviantArt profile.

Darryn Bonthuys

Nintendo doesn’t feel that they’re milking the Mario Bros franchise

September 17, 2012 at 8:00 am | 17 Comments

Franchises come and go, but the successful ones hang around for many a year, releasing new titles on an annual basis. Or every six months. Or every week, because that’s what it feels like some days whenever another Super Mario game pops up. The Italian plumber has been a staple of Nintendo for quite a few years now, carrying the heavy burden of mascot for an entire generation of gamers, with new games popping up constantly. And according to Nintendo, they aren’t worried about over-saturating the market with Mario at all.

Gavin Mannion

Ever wondered how big Bowsers castle is?

September 6, 2012 at 7:45 am | 5 Comments

Now it’s not a question I can say I ever actually did wonder, that is how big is Bowsers castle, but the guys over at Movoto have decided it was worth researching and have put together this awesome side scrolling infographic that proves that his castle would be the tallest building in the world.

Geoffrey Tim

I used to be a plumber like you, then I took a goomba to the knee…

August 31, 2012 at 1:45 pm | 5 Comments

One of the very best things about PC games that elevates them beyond their console counterparts (other than ridiculous framerates, better graphics and thick rhinoceros callouses on your mouse hand) is the wonderful work done by modding communities. Games like DayZ, DOTA and Counter-Strike wouldn’t exist without the ability for dedictaed gamers to tinker and as a result make their own games. Nowhere is the power of modding more evident than with Skyrim, which has given us delightful things like a Macho Man Dragons and homicidal ponies. This could be the best Skyrim mod yet.

Darryn Bonthuys

Princess Peach reminds us why we should never, ever mess with her

August 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm | 4 Comments

Mario games usually follow a pretty simple set of rules. Bowser kidnaps the princess, Mario sets off on a quest to rescue her, defeats Bowser, lets him live, saves the day and thus the cycle continues in true Reaper fashion. But what happens when Bowser breaks the rules? What happens when Peach stops being a damsel, and becomes a badass instead?

Geoffrey Tim

Is Nintendo primed to be the next SEGA?

July 24, 2012 at 10:45 am | 2 Comments

Before Microsoft, before Sony even, SEGA was once of the primary gaming platform holders, locked in to a battle against Nintendo for world domination. That all ended after the SEGA Dreamcast (quite arguably one of the most revolutionary home consoles, and a forerunner to the Xbox) which failed as a result of lack of developer support, and ridiculously easy piracy. SEGA, now, exists primarily as a software developer - releasing its titles on just about every other platform available. Is Nintendo headed the same way?