"Tetris is everywhere. On any platform, from older cell phones to next-gen consoles to Facebook, you can almost guarantee you'll find a version of Tetris to play -- and with good reason! Tetris is one of the most entertaining and addicting games ever created. It should come as no surprise to anyone, then, that a version specifically for Nintendo 3DS has arrived in the form of Tetris: Axis. Does this version offer enough new content that justifies a full purchase? Or would you be better off playing another version? The answer is slightly mixed." -- Wiiloveit.com
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.
