I got Playstation Plus last month and the first free game I downloaded one of this month’s releases: OnRush! I’m a huge fan of the Burnout series and OnRush looked like it was be fun on that level. So I downloaded it and I love it so far. Let me tell you why. I like unrealistic racing games such as Mario Kart and the Burnout series. Why? Because I really suck at racing games. I’m a terrible driver. I don’t…
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Nintendo Black Friday Announcement (Video)
Nintendo of America released a fun video yesterday that revealed their upcoming Black Friday deals. Take a look! The 2DS deal with Super Mario Maker for $79.99 (US) is a really great deal. I love that game. Also if you’re looking for a Nintendo Switch, you can’t go wrong with that deal with Mario Kart 8. What do you think of these deals?…
Read MoreNickelodeon Kart Racers is a Great Kart Alternative to the “Other Guy”
The karting scene on Nintendo has been dominated by Mario Kart for as long as I can remember, despite valiant efforts by others such as Sonic Team Racing, and now, Nickelodeon Kart Racers! Understandably, it's hard to go up against a giant like Mario Kart and succeed, but with a lower price points, and loads of entertainment to be had, the offering from Nickelodeon comes close to being right up next to Mario Kart!
Read MoreTeam Sonic Racing Delayed
Team Sonic Racing was expected soon (December), but we found out today via the official Sonic Twitter that the game has been delayed till May 21, 2019. Take a look at the tweet below and then come back for my thoughts on this delay. I’m not sure what to think of this delay. We all know Team Sonic Racing (probably) isn’t going to be as good as Mario Kart, but perhaps this delay will make it a better title than…
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #142: Just Dreaming About Dreams For the PS4
I don’t have a Playstation 4. This doesn’t mean that I don’t care about the system however. I keep my eye on games for this system and for the Xbox One. One of the games that I think sounds the most interesting for the Playstation 4 is Dreams. Media Molecule, the creator of LittleBigPlanet, is creating a brand new game where you can create your own levels. Well, its more than that even. Let me tell you more about Dreams…
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #138: Nintendo’s New Online Service
Nintendo’s online services have always been free…until last week. The Nintendo Switch’s paid online service started last Tuesday. I’ve been playing around with the service for a week and now I have thoughts on it. Check out Adam Roffel’s first 30 minutes video of Nintendo Switch online and then come back to find out what I think of the service! When you get Nintendo Switch Online, there is one must get app from the eshop and thats the Nintendo Entertainment…
Read MorePlaystation Classic Announced
Last night, Sony announced that they will be coming out with their own mini console (like the NES and SNES Classic). The Playstation Classic will be a small version of the PS1 and have twenty games built in. Check out the video announcement below, along with more details and my thoughts on the device. Playstation Classic will be coming out on December 3rd, 2018. It will cost $99 US (CAD$129.99), have twenty games built in, a USB cable, an HDMI…
Read MoreThunderful Games Sizzle Reel – PAX West 2018
Thunderful Games, a new company which is the combined effort of Image and Form and Zoink Games, has announced some games today. They released a sizzle reel showing off three games. Check it out below! Image & Form and Zoink! Games are great developers. I think its amazing that the two of them are working together. The most interesting of the three games shown in the sizzle reel is Anthill for Nintendo Switch. It looks like a game anyone who…
Read MoreMake, Play and Discover New Adventures with Nintendo Labo on Sept. 14
A new Nintendo Labo kit will be releasing on September 14th. Check out the video and press release below for more information! “VANCOUVER, B.C., July 26, 2018 – Buckle up for a new adventure while sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, a submarine and a plane with the Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit, launching on Sept. 14. This new Nintendo Labo kit is designed to work with the Nintendo Switch system*, and contains materials to build a variety of…
Read MoreThe Crew 2 – America: Yours to Discover
When Ubisoft first announced their brand new franchise titled The Crew, perspective fans were painted a picture of cruising across the United States, going from major city to major city, and enjoying everything in between. Console owners were promised a wide variety of cars, a great deep story, and plenty of races and events to take part in. And while Ubisoft delivered on some of those promises, what ultimately landed in the laps of gamers was a half finished racing game which attempted to shoe-horn in a story about murder.
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