A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
Probably Played It Before – October 2013 is an interesting month for the usual 4 available digital downloads because most gamers have probably already played these games in one format or another. Everyone has played Solitaire before, Zelda and Mario Kart are classics that most gamers probably experienced by now, and ThruSpace is essentially another […]
A 150 Coin Month – Nintendo is gearing up for the school season with an educational title but bringing back some forgotten favorites. Game #1 – Zoda’s Revenge: Star Tropics II (Wii Virtual Console download, NES) Price – 150 Coins, normally 500 Wii Points ($5) Availability – Sept 3, 2013 – October 6, 2013 Summary […]
Gamestop Operation Rainfall B2G1 Sale Over the last week, Gamestop has been making headlines revolving around Xenoblade Chronicles. Seemingly out of nowhere, Gamestop claimed that they magically found a secret cache of elusive copies of this highly collectable and rare game. Some are guessing Gamestop just reprinted a few thousand discs, calling them used, and […]
Ending Summer with 150 Coiners- It is the beginning of a new month which means there are 4 new games available through the Club Nintendo program. All the titles this month normally sell for $5 and are offered for 150 Coins. There is also a new Pikmin prize for those with enough coins. Game #1 […]
Nintendo has unveiled the official rewards to Gold and Platinum Club Nintendo members to close out 2013. Members have until August 15th 2013 to log in and select a gift of choice. Digital game downloads will generate a download code for immediate redemption while mailed gifts should arrive sometime before the end of the calendar […]
Close Out the 2012 Program with a Double Dip – The end of June declares the end of the 2012 Club Nintendo program. Nintendo is offering quality VC titles this month, a great offer for European gamers, and a potential double dip with Metroid II. Details below: Game #1 – Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES […]
Mixing It Up – Unlike last’s month of only Virtual Console titles, Nintendo has spread out their Club Nintendo digital downloadable offerings in a way that should appeal to a wider audience. Game #1 – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES – Wii Virtual Console) Price – 200 Coins, normally 800 Nintendo […]
Nobody Votes – Nintendo recently announced they are going to be shutting down Wii features at the end of June so they can concentrate on the WiiU. Before they flick the off-switch, I figure I would take a moment to reflect on a unique Wii exclusive feature – the Everybody Votes Channel. Each Wii system […]
With the Wii U now being Nintendo’s focus, the Big N will be shutting down some highlighting features of the Wii console. Nintendo released this official statement: “We at Nintendo sincerely thank you for your continued patronage of our company’s products. We would like to inform you that a portion of the network services offered […]
Virtual Console Only Month – Nintendo is offering Virtual Console titles for their April 2013 Club Nintendo program; WiiWare and DSiWare titles have been omitted this month. Game #1 – Super Mario 64 (N64) Price – 200 Coins, normally 1000 Wii Points ($10) Availability – April 8, 2013 – May 5, 2013 Summary – […]
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