Nintendo Games: Most Popular Articles

_pm_ Super Smash Bros
This retexture pack for Super Smash Brothers for the N64 allows you to play the classic N64 title with high resolution textures. It's one of many home-brew modifications that exist on the N64 scene, along with other texture packs for Mario 64, Mario Kart, and others.

Top Ten (GCN)
Whether you’re gripped in the excitement of owning a new system and casting about for the best games to start with, or you’re an experienced gamer just looking to brush up a little, this Top Ten GameCube Titles list is worth a read. While not every game on the list is a bestseller or runaway commercial success - though some are - every title appears for offering what I consider to be the best experiences that video games have to offer. Every one of them is worth having in your gaming library.

Top Ten GBA Titles
There's nothing worse than putting down cash for a system with nothing that you want to play. The Nintendo DS is a great system in terms of capability, but is still working on building a good game catalog. In the mean time, make full use of its GBA compatibility, and find the fun you've been missing in the past. This top ten list will show you where to start.

PSP vs. Nintendo DS
A comparison of Sony's Playstation Portable and Nintendo's DS handheld game systems. Read this before you consider purchasing either one.

N64 Texture Modding
Using N64 emulators on the PC, the modding community has found out how to bring old games back to life. By pulling out and replacing old textures from N64 games, an N64 title like Mario 64 or Zelda can be re-skinned, updated with high resolution textures to look better than ever. In this gallery, we take a look at some of the different re-skinning projects for the N64.

Nintendo DS Movies on the Go.
There's been a lot of speculation about how Nintendo plans to compete with the PSP's ability to play movies. Will there be Nintendo DS movies? A lot of people seem to think it's impossible, but it's not. If you're wondering if the DS is capable of playing movies, this is the article for you; we'll talk about what stands between the DS and being a portable movie player.

Prince of Persia 3 Screenshots
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones screenshots for the Nintendo GameCube.

Gamefly.com Review
It might only cost one or two dollars to rent a movie at your local rental store, but it's a lot more expensive to pick up the latest video game for a week, and most of the time they don't even have the game you really want. Gamefly.com lets you eliminate late fees and walking by renting you games through mail. Is it worth it?

N64 ROM mods and what they do
Old Nintendo 64 game ROMs can be modified to have better graphics or higher resolutions, and then played on a PC emulator. This article discusses a number of N64 ROM mods that are currently being worked on, including high-resolution and cell-shaded Zelda, Mario64, and GoldenEye projects, with links to each project.

Things To Do With Wii
Nintendo has released the Wii Browser, turning the Wii into a certifiable Internet in the living room. But without a high definition screen that makes it easy to read text on your TV, how useful is the Wii browser, really? Well, you should think of the Wii browser as another game outlet, similar to the Wii Virtual Console, but cheaper. In this article, we take a look at the different sites that offer interesting content for Wii users surfing the net on their home console.

7 Steps To Make Games Healthy
When was the last time you told another parent that you let your child play video games? Did you feel sheepish? Embarrassed? Video games can be one of the more social and positive elements of your child’s life, but admitting that you let your children play is a lot harder than acknowledging that you signed them up for sports practice. Here, we cover 7 tips that help you keep your head up. Next time you admit to supporting your child’s game habits, do it with pride.

Reviewing Super Mario 2
The Super Mario Brothers 2 released for the NES in the United States was not actually Super Mario 2, but instead a game called Doki Doki Panic that had been redesigned for U.S. audiences. The original Mario 2 was deemed too hard for American gamers, and never released by itself in the U.S. Now, we sit down to review the Mario game U.S. players never had a chance to see.

N64 Mods and Retexture Packs
Using N64 emulators on the PC, the modding community has found out how to bring old games back to life. By pulling out and replacing old textures from N64 games, an N64 title like Mario 64 or Zelda can be re-skinned, updated with high resolution textures to look better than ever. In this gallery, we take a look at some of the different re-skinning projects for the N64.

Best of E3 for the Nintendo DS
E3 is about showing off the titles that are coming down the road, giving us a chance to get excited before the games actually hit the shelf. We take a moment to see what E3 2005 had to offer for the Nintendo DS. What games are you going to want to be playing 6 months from now? Here's a list of the top ten most interesting games of the show.

Super Mario Brothers 2
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Super Mario Brothers 2 screenshots.

Review: The Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii is one of the most unique game consoles on the market, and competes with the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. With controls that are entirely different from the competition, how well does it do? Here's my opinion of what you can expect from the Nintendo Wii when you finally get home and plug it into your television.

Jale's Mario 64
Using N64 emulators on the PC, the modding community has found out how to bring old games back to life. By pulling out and replacing old textures from N64 games, an N64 title like Mario 64 or Zelda can be re-skinned, updated with high resolution textures to look better than ever. In this gallery, we take a look at some of the different re-skinning projects for the N64.

Best Kids Games on the GCN
This list from About.com helps parents find good games for their kids by identifies some of the best, appropriate games available on the GameCube. These recomendations will help you find titles that your kids want to play, but don't have questionable content. If you're concerned about video game violence, this is a good article for you.

The 12 Differences Between Super Mario Bros. 2 and Doki Doki Panic
Most Mario fans already know that the U.S. version of Super Mario Brothers 2 for the NES is actually a Japanese game called Doki Doki Panic. When the actual Mario 2 was deemed too difficult for North American and European audiences, Nintendo pulled another game, replaced some of the graphics, and renamed it Mario for the U.S. release. But how much did Nintendo really change? We take a look at the 12 differences between Mario Bros. 2 and Doki Doki Panic to see how lazy Nintendo really was.

Super Smash Bros
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Super Smash Brothers Brawl screenshots. These screens are pictures of the PictoChat level of of Super Smash Brothers Brawl.

GameCube vs. Xbox vs. PS2
It's hard to decide which system to buy in todays market, especially since each has so much going for it. Whether you're an experienced gamer or are just starting to think about buying a game console this article takes you step-by-step though the ups and downs of each system.

mdta & djipi's Majora's Mask
This retexture pack for Zelda: Majora's Mask for the N64 allows you to play the classic N64 title with high resolution textures. It's one of many home-brew modifications that exist on the N64 scene, along with other texture packs for Mario 64, Mario Kart, and others.

Zelda Retexture Pack
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Federelli's Retexture Pack for Zelda OOT screenshots.

Wii Games of '08
The tail end of 2007 saw the release of a number of the most anticipated games that have been announced for the Nintendo Wii. At the start of 2007, we had a new Mario title and the final installment of Metroid Prime to look forward to. Now that we're playing both of those, what does 2008 have in store? What games can we look forward to in the coming year?

Resident Evil 4 Wii Screenshot
Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition Screenshots

Ice-Hockey
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

RiSiO's Cartoon Mario 64
This retexture pack for Mario 64 for the N64 allows you to play the classic N64 title with high resolution textures. It's one of many home-brew modifications that exist on the N64 scene, along with other texture packs for Mario 64, Mario Kart, and others.

Need for Speed Underground 2
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Need for Speed Underground 2 screenshots for the Nintendo DS.

Wii Virtual Console Reviews
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

King's Quest 3 VGA Remake
King's Quest 3 VGA Remake

Great Game Heroes
You play as them, or with them; you see them as characters in cartoons and on TV. Nintendo has a gift for creating good guys that we love to see over and over again, and we take a moment to look over the best heroes to ever hit the game scene. Not all of them were created by Nintendo, but all of them appeared on a Nintendo system at one time or another.

Im Bored's Shadowman
This retexture pack for Shadowman for the N64 allows you to play the classic N64 title with high resolution textures. It's one of many home-brew modifications that exist on the N64 scene, along with other texture packs for Mario 64, Mario Kart, and others.

Booth Babes of E3 2004
Whether or not you agree with the practice of hiring models to promote games at E3, Booth Babes are a part of the show that can't be denied. Sure, it might demean the intelligence of attendees on both sides of the gender line, but what sort of E3 2004 coverage would be complete without at least one photo gallery of booth babes and their costumes? I mean, what's sexier than a girl carrying a sword and pretending to think you're attractive? Oh... wait...

Nintendo DS Lite Features
Nintendo has once again released a new form factor for one of their handheld units, this time the Nintendo DS. Currently scheduled only for release in Japan, the Nintendo DS Lite is smaller, sleeker and has some new features that are sure to make gamers happy. We take a look at the new features of the Nintendo DS Lite.

Resident Evil 4 Screens (GCN)
Sure, it's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's quite another to actually see it for yourself. Here you'll find screen shots for the Nintendo GameCube's Resident Evil 4.

FAQ: GameCube Mods
Modify your game system? You’ve probably heard of it. Playstation owners do it on occasion. Xbox box owners, too. But GameCube owners? This FAQ is for anyone that’s curious about the process of modifying your GameCube: why do it, if it’s legal, and whether or not it’s worth the trouble. It starts with the basic question, “Why would I want to modify my GameCube?” and moves on to questions about whether or not it’s possible, legal, or within reach of the average non-technical individual.

Wii Images
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find images of the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo's next generation console.

Top 6 Flash Games for Wii
The Nintendo Wii's ability to use the Wiimote to control online flash games makes it unique amongst consoles; the Wiimote actually serves as an adequate replacement for a mouse. This is a list of the top six most interesting games currently available for the Nintendo Wii. Some of them are interesting because of their design, others because they take advantage of all the Wiimote's interesting abilities. They may not be the best games out there, but they're all worth trying at least once.

The 12 Traits of Mario
Most Mario fans already know that the U.S. version of Super Mario Brothers 2 for the NES is actually a Japanese game called Doki Doki Panic. When the actual Mario 2 was deemed too difficult for North American and European audiences, Nintendo pulled another game, replaced some of the graphics, and renamed it Mario for the U.S. release. But how much did Nintendo really change? We take a look at the 12 differences between Mario Bros. 2 and Doki Doki Panic to see how lazy Nintendo really was.

MX6050D Review
The Phillips MX6050D is a reasonably priced 5.1 surround system and DVD player built into one unit, a one-stop-shop for high quality music and movies. The Wal-Mart system sounds good, is easy to set up, and is a perfect example of why all-in-one sound systems aren’t always right for your gaming needs.

Gaming That Can Save Your Life
It’s hard to play games and claim you’re doing something meaningful at the same time. Arguing that you need five minutes in the entertainment room for emotional health is rarely considered a legitimate reason for extra time on your GameCube. We check out two peripherals that change that, making your game systems into certifiable exercise machines to help you shed weight without ever leaving the glow of your TV. We help you put together the most entertaining exercise equipment money can buy.

Federelli Zelda Retexture
This retexture pack for Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the N64 allows you to play the classic N64 title with high resolution textures. It's one of many home-brew modifications that exist on the N64 scene, along with other texture packs for Mario 64, Mario Kart, and others.

Mollymutt's Hi-rez Paper Mario
This retexture pack for Paper Mario for the N64 allows you to play the classic N64 title with high resolution textures. It's one of many home-brew modifications that exist on the N64 scene, along with other texture packs for Mario 64, Mario Kart, and others.

Rainbow Six Lockdown Screens
Sure, it's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's quite another to actually see it for yourself. Here you'll find screen shots for the Nintendo GameCube's Rainbow Six Lockdown.

Mario 64 Retexture Pack
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Cloudscapes' Mario 64 Texture Pack screenshots.

10 Best Bad Guys on Nintendo
Nintendo has been around for a long time, and it's seen its share of memorable bad guys and villains. In this article, we take a look at the top ten most impressive bad guys to ever grace a Nintendo system. Some of them were created by Nintendo itself, and others were brought to the platform by third party developers. But no matter who created them, if you grew up with a Nintendo in your house, you grew up battling them.

How Nintendo is Winning
About.com examines video game statistics that show that Nintendo is winning the console war, despite popular belief otherwise. While the Nintendo GameCube is not the number one home console, a close look at industry statistics show that GBA, GCN, and NDS sales combined make Nintendo the the largest and most profitable console maker in the industry.

Image of the Nintendo DS Lite
Image of the Nintendo DS Redesign (Nintendo DS Lite)

8 Things that Make Me Nervous
The Wii has been a tremendous success, and offers an entirely new way of gaming that's both addictive and accessible. But the game that ships with the system - Wii Sports - has some flaws that maybe suggest the Wii isn't as flexible as we'd hope. In this article, we take a look at the eight things about Wii Sports that make me nervous about Nintendo's new system.

Super Mario Brothers Screens
Sure, it's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's quite another to actually see it for yourself. Here you'll find screenshots for the Nintendo DS's New Super Mario Brothers.

Nintendo Monopoly Review
Nintendo fans are finally receiving a version of Monopoly all for themselves. USAopoly has released a version of the classic property management board game which features characters from the Nintendo family, like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. We take a look at the details of this new Monopoly to see if gamers should take interest in a game that doesn't take power in order to run.

Prof. Layton Review (NDS)
Professor Layton and the Curious Village is the first in a story-driven series of puzzle games. Containing puzzles that are similar to games like Brain Age, Professor Layton sets itself apart by progressing an interesting story with each success. The result is compelling, and a worthy launch to a franchise I hope to see more of.

The Twilight Princess
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find The Twilight Princess screenshots.

Best of E3 - GameCube
E3 is about the promise of upcoming games, and while E3 2005 is over and done with, it's still our primary source of information about most games coming down the line. The Best Nintendo DS Games of E3 2005 has been a consistently popular article, so now it's time to take a look at the GameCube. Before the Revolution makes an appearance, we'll have these games to look forward to.

FreeVideoGames.com Review
FreeVideoGames.com, and its sister sites, FreeDVDs.com, FreeCondoms.com, FreeCDs.com, and FreeGiftsPlanet.com, all offer to send you free games in exchange for trying out sample offers. Do they work? Are they a scam? This is a full review of FreeVideoGames.com, including information on if it works, pitfalls, and how to get started.

Is it hard to mod my GameCube?
Describes if it is hard to modify a GameCube.

Nintendo DS Beats PSP 3-to-1 in 2nd half of 2005
When you compare two game systems, it's wrong to go feature by feature. Whether or not a system is powerful or has a touchscreen is irrlivent if the system does not have good games to play. We take a look at data from GameRankings.com to decide which hand held game system had the better games in 2005, the Nintendo DS or the Sony PSP.

Nintendo Game Boy Micro
Nintendo Game Boy Micro Images

Twilight Princess Review
Nintendo has added yet another classic to the long list of Zelda titles, releasing Twilight Princess on both the GameCube and the Nintendo Wii. While easily one of the best games in the last year, how good is Twilight Princess compared to Zelda titles of the past, and how does the experience come across between the Wii and the GameCube.

Prepare for the Dead Wii
It happens at every system launch: reports of dead game systems. Now that the Wii and PS3 have hit the store shelves, you can expect to read articles and unofficial reports on game systems going belly up soon after purchase. Whatever the initial numbers, they're almost always over reported. We take a look at how to interpret failure reports during a system launch.

Using Mario to Create the Perfect Date
If you're a fan of classics like Mario Brothers and Zelda, or if you're dating someone that's a fan, this article might be of interest to you. Using map editors and some creative thinking, it's possible to turn Super Mario Brothers or the original Zelda on the NES into the perfect clue in a scavenger hunt. This article teaches you how to use old-school gaming to create the perfect date.

Animal Crossing DS Screens
Sure, it's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's quite another to actually see it for yourself. Here you'll find screenshots for the Nintendo DS's Animal Crossing DS.

Understanding the Industry
The video game industry has been rocked by a number of high profile controversies, not the least of which was the Hot Coffee modification for Grand Theft Auto. Listening to Senate hearings about video games, it's obvious that reliable information is hard to come by. There are many misconceptions about sex in video games, the impact of game violence on children, and other crucial aspects of the debate. This article aims to take a clear and reliable look at violence and the game industry.

Hi-Def: The Mistake That Nintendo Avoided
Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft all seem to be playing on different feilds. Sony and Microsoft are pushing more expensive units with faster processors. Nintendo is pushing gameplay innovation. This article looks at Sony's use of Blu-ray technology and the market penetration of high definition televisions. Perhaps high definition is a mistake that Nintendo managed to avoid.

Nintendo Wiimote Knockoff
These are images of a cheap Nintendo Wiimote Knockoff sold at Wal-Mart, obviously designed to use the brand recognition of Nintendo to sell one of the worst hand held toys I've ever seen.

Surviving the Wii
Now that we've had a chance to play games like Mario, Zelda, and Metroid on the Nintendo Wii for the first time, the gaming media is in a better position to comment on how these franchises are surviving the transition. Is Metroid improved by the Wii? How about Mario? We take a look at how each famous Nintendo franchise is doing on the Wii based on initial impressions from E3 2006.

Game Boy Micro Review
Nintendo, famous for re-issuing upgrades to current technology, has once again brought out a new form factor for the Game Boy Advance. Called the Game Boy Micro, the little device plays all Game Boy Advance titles, but is about the size of a deck of cards. With removable faceplates and a brilliantly clear screen, it's the first handheld Nintendo has produced in some time that could be considered sexy.

Super Paper Mario Profile
About.com's "Game Profiles for Parents" helps parents easily identify which games are good for their kids, and which are probably to be avoided. Is Super Paper Mario for the Nintendo Wii a violent video game? Is it good for kids to play? To hard? To complicated? We help answer those questions.

Soccer
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

Nintendo Monopoly
USAopoly has released a Nintendo themed version of Monopoly featuring Mario, Luigi, Metroid, and other characters from the Nintendo Universe. Here you'll find images of the individual pieces, money, and various properties found in Nintendo Monopoly.

Pictures of the Kilowatt
Pictures of the new Powergrid Fitness Kilowatt product line-up.

The 62% Violent Pac-Man
In a recent government hearing, Dr. Kim Thompson presented research that said that Pac-Man was 62% violent. Here's a listing of other significant titles coded in her study, and what percent violent her study found them to be.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow screenshots for the Nintendo DS.

What can a modded system do?
A description of what you can do with a modded system.

Super Paper Mario Screenshot
Super Paper Mario is the first Mario title to be released on the Nintendo Wii. Taking the quirky antics of Nintendo's RPG and streamlining it with real-time combat, this latest iteration feels more like a classic Mario title than any that's come before it. Here are some screen shots from Super Paper Mario on the Nintendo Wii.

Nintendo's Role in Sony's Fall
As Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo face off over the next generation of gaming, it's hard to predict what the final outcome will be. However, we give it a shot. We take a look at the pieces on the field, and make some educated guesses about how they're going to go about clobbering each other. Microsoft punches, Nintendo ducks, and Sony goes down.

Understanding the 62% Violent Pac-Man:
It's important for our industry to make sure lawmakers are getting quality information. In a recent senate hearing about the ESRB, a researcher name Kimberly Thompson presented research that said that Pac-Man was 62% violent. Yet if asked, most parents would probably not consider Pac-Man particularly violent. In this article, we take a look at what's wrong with a study that's so obviously off-base with general public opinion.

Pinball
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

Solomonkey
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

iPhone NES Emulator
Programmers have recently managed to get an NES emulator running on the Apple iPhone. This gallery contains a few screenshots of the iPhoneNES application in action.

Understanding Game Ratings
Are you trying to identify violent video games and find a good game for your kids without the gore? Are you confused about the ESRB ratings? What does it mean for a game to be Mature, exactly? Or Teen? This article helps strip away some of the mystery behind game ratings, and makes it easy for parents to find the right games for kids.

Nintendo's Competition - PS3 and Xbox 360 To Do Everything Wii Does By Summer's End
At the end of E3, most of the general media had missed the biggest story of the show: Both Microsft and Sony have Wii style devices in the making, and they'll have the tools to do everything the Wii can do by the end of this summer. After talking to the company responsible for building the SDK for the Xbox 360 camera and the new Sony EyeToy, it looks like Nintendo might not be as different as people at first thought. Take a look at our special coverage of what the Nintendo Wii has to be afraid of.

What is "Nintendo DS"?
Definition of "Nintendo DS".

Can the Apple iPod Cripple the PSP?
Apple's iPod Video has nothing to do with the video game industry. Its gaming ability is hardly noticable, limited to nothing more than Pong and a version of Missle Defence. Yet, the iPod Video is potentially capable of challanging Sony's Playstation Portable, crippling the appeal of the PSP's multimedia features. How do the iPod and the Sony PSP meet when they're from different worlds? Can a non-gaming company stand in the way of Sony's ploy for domination in the handheld market?

Nintendo DS Beats PSP 3-to-1 in 2nd Half of 2005
When you compare two game systems, it's wrong to go feature by feature. Whether or not a system is powerful or has a touchscreen is irrlivent if the system does not have good games to play. We take a look at data from GameRankings.com to decide which hand held game system had the better games in 2005, the Nintendo DS or the Sony PSP.

Problems With eBaying the Wii
eBay.com tends to offer a mixed bag in terms of quality; sometimes you get the great deal, and sometimes you end up owning something you didn't really want. A trend began showing up in the Nintendo Wii listings on eBay immediately after the Wii was released. The whole, "comes with 5 games" description when all it really comes with in Wii Sports. It's misleading, and eBay should look into stopping the practice.

\$200 Exer-station
The Kilowatt is an exercise machine that allows you to build muscles while playing your PS2, Xbox, or GameCube. This press release announces the Kilowatt Exer-station, a $200.00 version of the brilliantly designed exercise machine. This suddenly makes the best expercise machine money can buy not really all that much money at all.

Getting to E3 2005
There are a lot of questions that people ask about E3. Can I go? How do I go? What do I do there? There are a lot of magazines and articles that talk about what you find at E3, but the actual application process for a ticket that gets you in the door can be both confusing and intimidating. Not everyone can attend E3, but if you can, this article is designed to help walk you through the process.

Phantom Hourglass Review
The latest Legend of Zelda game debuts on the Nintendo DS, and is one of the best Zelda games to come around in some time. In every respect, Phantom Hourglass is the sequel to the GameCube's Wind Waker, and far more in similar to the GameCube title than it does to the Wii's Twilight Princess. The cell shaded graphics, isometric top-down perspective, and the style of exploration all help Phantom Hourglass return to the roots of the Zelda franchise, and it's a wonderful experience.

Wii Virtual Console Titles
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

Wii's Competition: PC Gaming
Consoles currently rule the gaming industry. Games on computers are a smaller, narrower market than games played on a console like the Nintendo Wii. Yet in terms of what might impact the Wii's success, Microsoft's integration of the XNA programming language in the Xbox 360 and Windows Vista make PC gaming a significant threat to the Nintendo Wii and the Playstation 3.

speiles F-Zero
This retexture pack for F-Zero for the N64 allows you to play the classic N64 title with high resolution textures. It's one of many home-brew modifications that exist on the N64 scene, along with other texture packs for Mario 64, Mario Kart, and others.

Smash Brothers
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Super Smash Brothers Brawl screenshots.

WaveBird Controller Review
Cords suck. They get in the way, they catch your feet, they slow you down when you're trying to answer the phone in a hurry. In general, cords are one of the more annoying elements of having a game system in the middle of your living room. Luckily, Nintendo's WaveBird Wireless Controller will soon make cords a thing of the past. As long as you don't mind that missing rumble feature, and replacing the batteries from time to time, the WaveBird is a great addition to any GameCube.

Super Mario Galaxy Review
Super Mario Galaxy is probably one of the most anticipated titles to yet be released on the Nintendo Wii. Next to Zelda, there's no other franchise capable of generating the interest of a Mario game. In this review, we see if Super Mario Galaxy is any good. How well does it play? Should you buy it this Christmas?

Phantom Hourglass
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass screenshots for the Nintendo DS.

Nintendo, My Hero:
The Adventure game genre is nearly dead. In the last year, only a handful of titles have come out it the genre, and they've faced poor sales. Now, services like Xbox Live Arcade and the Wii Virtual Console make designing and releasing games much more cost effective. Where Microsoft has emphasized the quick experience, Nintendo hasn't made any such distinctions clear. Yet easy development, length advantages, and small size footprints make classic style adventure games a perfect fit for the Virtual Console. Will Nintendo save adventure games?

How America Changed the Super Mario Brothers
Most Mario fans already know that the U.S. version of Super Mario Brothers 2 for the NES is actually a Japanese game called Doki Doki Panic. When the actual Mario 2 was deemed too difficult for North American and European audiences, Nintendo pulled another game, replaced some of the graphics, and renamed it Mario for the U.S. release. But how much did Nintendo really change? We take a look at the 12 differences between Mario Bros. 2 and Doki Doki Panic to see how lazy Nintendo really was.

Understanding Violence
It's important for our industry to make sure lawmakers are getting quality information. In a recent hearing before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, a researcher named Dr. Kim Thompson presented research that said that Pac-Man was 62% violent. Yet if asked, most parents would probably not consider Pac-Man particularly violent. In this article, we take a look at what's wrong with a study that's so obviously off-base with general public opinion.

DS Goes PDA?
Is the V-Pocket, a term recently patented by Nintendo, going to be a suite of Palm OS based applications for your Nintendo DS? E-mail? Web browsing? GameCentric.com claims that a Nintendo source says it is.

Girls of Asia Game Show
Booth babes seem to be a universal constant in the world of game expositions. Where there is a game show, there will be models paid to dress up and sell the games on stage. AGSDE Expo Asia 2005 is a little different from E3, since a good portion of its attendees are actually cosplay fans. Just because someone is dressed up as a character from Soul Calibur doesn't mean they're being paid to do so. We take a look at some of the fans and the booth attendees, the girls of AGSDEE 2005.

Urban-Champion
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

Resident Evil 4
Nintendo.about.com offers a review of Resident Evil 4, one of the goriest and scariest games in the RE series. Find out if it’s worth playing or avoiding. Review includes information on game quality, game fun, and its rating and content for parents.

X-Men Legents 2 Screenshots
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse screenshots for the Nintendo GameCube.

Tennis
When the Nintendo Wii launches at the end of November, it'll usher in the era of the Wii Virtual Console. Older games that disappeared with the NES, SuperNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 will be available from a commercial source again. Nintendo has already announced which titles they'll be making available before the end of the year. We review the titles Nintendo putting onto the market for the Wii's Virtual Console.

Twilight Princess E3 Photos
Nintendo went to a lot of trouble this year to make a really impressive Zelda booth that was nearly impossible to take photographs in. The lighting, fake fog, moving objects, and TV screens embedded throughout the booth made for a great spectacle that really messed with the exposure settings on my camera. Regardless, here's a photo gallery of Nintendo's Zelda: Twilight Princess E3 2005 booth.

pspimpressions
Now that the PSP has launched in the United States, it's time for Nintendo fans to start biting their nails. For years the Gameboy Advance has helped Nintendo wage its war for market share in the game industry, and now the power base is under attack by a more powerful system. But is it a better system? We take a moment to wonder if maybe the DS is better positioned than most people think.

Zelda - Twilight Princess
It's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's another to actually see screenshots for yourself. Here you'll find Zelda - Twilight Princess screenshots for the Nintendo GameCube.

Can I modify my GameCube?
Describes whether or not you can modify your Nintendo GameCube.

Violence Ratings
In a recent Congressional hearing, Kim Thompson presented research that said that Pac-Man was 62% violent. Here's a listing of other significant titles coded in her study, and what percent violent her study found them to be.

What can a modde GameCube do?
Describes what you can do with a modified GameCube.

Reviews in a Flash: Rainbow Six Lockdown (GCN)
Review in a Flash combine videos of actual gameplay with graphics, similar to VH1's now discontinued Pop-up Video series, to highlight the good, bad, and interesting elements of a game. Just plain video reviews rarely use the video to demonstrate what a reviewer is complaining about, and text reviews don't even try. About.com's Review in a Flash combine the best of both worlds.

An Overview of the Wii Zapper
Nintendo introduced the final version of the Wii Zapper in July of 2007. But what is it, exactly? This article takes a look at the basic features of the Nintendo Wii Zapper; what it does, how it does it, and whether or not you'll likely want to own it this Christmas season.

Mario Kart DS Screens
Sure, it's one thing to read about what a game looks like, but it's quite another to actually see it for yourself. Here you'll find screenshots for the Nintendo DS's Mario Kart DS.

Will the Virtual Console Threaten N64 Modding
For years, people have shared old game ROMs on the Internet, and no one has really cared. With the introduction of the Virtual Console, though, things have changed. The video game industry is now in the same position that the music industry was in before it started suing its own users. With Sony in the loop, we even have some of the same players. Is the video game industry preparing to do what the music industry did? Sue their own customers?

Nintendo Wii
Now that the Wii is out of the box, pictures of the system that are not from Nintendo are available. Sometimes the press photos don't show every thing from every angle, so it's nice to see the Wii in a little less professional light. In this photo gallery, we pulled some of the official Nintendo images and combined them with one or two shots taken by yours truly to help give you a better idea of what the Wii looks like.

DK Bongo Controller Review
Nintendo is it if you're interested in new ways of interacting with your games. Between the DS's touch screen and all the crazy rumors running around about their Revolution game system, Nintendo is certainly presenting new things that you can do with your game systems. With the DK Bongo, you can beat, pound, and clap your way through certain titles. Should you be interested in this unique game experience? Check out our review to find out.

The Arsenal That Will Save Nintendo
Though the GameCube wasn't exactly a failure, it did mark the second generation in a row that found Nintendo beaten by a competing system. Now, with the Wii they don't plan on letting it happen again. They've got a mass of weapons up their sleeves, power-house games and a new design phylosophy. We take a look at the top ten weapons Nintendo has to knock Sony and Microsoft off the top of the hill.

What is "E3"?
Definition of "E3"

Games That Never Age: The Unrecognized Potential of Procedural Synthesis.
What if games didn't age? What if instead of getting old and turning into pixalated oddities of the past, games like StarCraft, Diablo, and King's Quest automatically became better looking as they grew older? Everyone has heard of Procedural Synthesis and things it can do for the gaming industry; great graphics in 100K files, perhaps. But what if it could be more? What if it turned out to be the gaming equivelent of the Fountain of Youth? Some programs are already drinking it.

Violent Media
In a recent Congressional hearing, Kim Thompson presented research that said that Pac-Man was 62% violent. Here's a listing of other significant titles coded in her study, and what percent violent her study found them to be.

What is "Playstation 2"?
What is "Playstation 2"?