Category Archives: Wii U

Thoughts on the exclusivity of the Zelda Wii U demo

Posted on June 13, 2016 by NSCZach

The Zelda Wii U demo playable at E3 and New York’s Nintendo Store should be available to all Wii U owners, here’s why. Continue reading →

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Away Game Special: Super Smash Bros. Wii U

Posted on December 2, 2014 by NSCZach

  Since I finally had the chance to play Super Smash Bros. Wii U at its best I’ve got some thoughts on it. I played it extensively with some friends  over the weekend. That is, we clocked enough time to get the ‘Have … Continue reading →

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On The Wonderful 101 demo

Posted on January 14, 2014 by NSCZach

The Wonderful 101 is a curious game, even in demo form.  As someone who hasn’t played many new games relatively close to their release dates for some time now (not counting Bravely Default‘s demo), it best compares to Pikmin. Both … Continue reading →

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The Wind Waker Hearty Darkness

Posted on January 7, 2014 by NSCZach

I’ve already done a blog series (Let’s Plays in text, as I call them) about The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (it starts here), but a little more needs to be added.I recently cracked into The Wind Waker HD … Continue reading →

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The fun of a simple StreetPass

Posted on January 6, 2014 by NSCZach

Since the release of the Wii (and even earlier, depending on who you ask), Nintendo has had a reputation. Not among the most popular of associations, the Big N’s machines are considered the kid-friendly option among modern day video game … Continue reading →

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Could Nintendo Land be a sleeper hit?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by NSCZach

Nintendo Land is crazy amounts of fun. I mean, really. Playing it with friends is something that’s only really matched by a good set of Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Melee bouts. Playing it alone is akin to playing a … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of a year-late Wii U adopter

Posted on December 28, 2013 by NSCZach

Setting up the Wii U a year after its launch was way easier than I’d expected. I remember all of the horror stories about lengthy updates required to do anything, systems getting bricked because an update froze them, or because … Continue reading →

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A history of games amidst science

Posted on July 13, 2013 by NSCZach

The history of video games is short, but varied. The exhibit for the subject at Ontario Science Centre is just the same. But somehow less impressive. There were 130+ games, about 95% of which were playable, but there wasn’t much … Continue reading →

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A History that Never Was

Posted on April 28, 2013 by NSCZach

Hyrule Historia is a must for anyone who calls themselves a Zelda fan. It’s true that it gives a bit too much space to Skyward Sword, but the coverage of the other games is greatly appreciated. Though, I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Almost Time to use the Wind God’s Wind

Posted on March 26, 2013 by NSCZach

The Wind Waker‘s whimsy’s not lost on me yet. The game looks good even on an old, somewhat low-contrast, tube TV. But the game’s style is what counts. That, and it’s lack of any concrete companion. Along with wanting desperately … Continue reading →

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