Nintendo is taking the nearly 30 year old iconic puzzle game Tetris a new dimension with Tetris: Axis, available exclusively for the hand-held Nintendo 3DS. With augmented-reality modes, more than 20 new modes of play, and a variety of multiplayer options, the game offers something new for everyone.
To capitalize on the fond memories and nostalgia of gamers and geeks, many artists in several genres have sampled classic games sound effects and themes.
SPC writes: "With hundreds of games released yearly and with the advent of digital games, there are now more games than ever, and it is so incredibly easy to have your game slip through the cracks and fade into obscurity. The latest edition of the popular Most Overlooked series of articles on SuperPhillip Central delves into five more underrated and overlooked gems on the Nintendo 3DS that failed to generate a high amount of attention, buzz, and/or sales... Will this list inspire you to check out a title you might not have been interested in? Let's find out!"
Buy.com have released their deal of the day for April 28th.
Today they are offering Metroid: Other M for the Nintendo Wii.
Though the majority of gamers, hated it. People wanted Nintendo's franchises to evolve, and M: Other M had voice overs, FMV's, nice looking visuals, and a story to boot. The basic case of: "You're damned if you do, and you're damned if you don't", scenario.
Luckily the title was a successful, and went on to selling a million units.
I loved that game... I wish they'd make more like it... or maybe a 2-D metroid at least...
but they probably won't... well, guess we'll have to wait and see what happens with the Wii U.
