June | 2009 | "DESTROY ALL FANBOYS!"

It’s a good thing I waited until the big press conferences (and the entire show) were over and done as there were plenty of surprises dropped that are clearly going to change the way the interactive experience in the near future and beyond. Of course the ton of new games on the way that still use traditional control methods will do nicely at assuring “hardcore” gamers that analog pads are not yet going the way of the dinosaur. The one important fact about what was shown at E3 2009: there’s absolutely no need at all for a new console generation for at least the next five or so years. Continue reading →

Platform: Nintendo DS/DSi

Developer: Nordcurrent

Publisher: Atlus USA

Players: 1 – 2 (Wi-Fi)

Rating: E (Everyone)

Official Site

Score: A

With101 in 1 Explosive Megamix for the Nintendo DS, Atlus reaches a new low. A new low price point, that is. Retailing for a mere twenty dollars, this is a great deal for value conscious gamers on the go as well as any fan of mini-games galore. This budget priced collection (of yes, 101 different mini-games) is addictive and amusing, absolutely offering up some of the best fun you’ll have on the handheld without a licensed character in sight. Designed for pick up and play action (and often quite challenging), it’s a near perfect diversion for those otherwise dull commutes, waiting rooms or anywhere else you can tote that DS or DSi. Continue reading →