eShop Review: Gargoyle's Quest - One Hell of a Classic Game

Say what you will about Capcom, but the quality of its Game Boy endeavors is undeniable. Capcom's Gargoyle's Quest, a highly-revered Game Boy title, is now available as a Virtual Console download on the Nintendo eShop for $3.99. Gargoyle's Quest has you take control of Firebrand, a gargoyle tasked with saving the Ghoul Realm from the evil King Breager, the "King of Destruction" who has returned to power years after suffering defeat. While the awfully generic plot does little in terms of engaging the player, it does a wonderful job of setting the mood for an amazing adventure. Fans of the Ghosts 'n Goblins series will notice that Firebrand is actually an enemy from Capcom's popular platformer. Gargoyle's Quest offers a unique opportunity...

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Amazon and Target Selling Nintendogs + Cats for $20 (US)

In addition to Best Buy's selling a range of Nintendo 3DS titles for $20, both Amazon and Target will be offering all three Nintendogs + Cats titles at half-price.  If you're undecided on these titles, be sure to check out Castelia City's review of Nintendogs + Cats! Titles currently on sale for $20 include: Amazon BlazBlue Continuum Shift II DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog and New Friends Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever and New Friends Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Best Buy BlazBlue Continuum Shift II Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions Madden NFL Football Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time 3D Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D The...

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Best Buy Offering $20 3DS Titles Until August 27 (US)

Starting today, Best Buy will be selling select Nintendo 3DS titles for $20.  This promotion ends on August 27, so be sure to act fast.  Titles on sale include: BlazBlue Continuum Shift II Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions Madden NFL Football Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time 3D Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D The Sims 3 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars If you want to learn more about these games, be sure to check out our revie...

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Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - A Remake for the Ages

Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64 was the first Zelda game to abandon traditional sprites and feature three-dimensional gameplay. Now, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is the first Zelda title to be playable in full glasses-free 3D. Ocarina of Time translates amazingly to a handheld game. A new touch-screen interface has been implemented that helps in a lot of previously difficult tasks, and motion controls have even been added.  Of course, motion controls can be disabled for those who want an experience more faithful to the original’s. For newer players, or even those who are just lost, there are also video clips to help in solving puzzles and clearing obstacles. The classic story remains intact, but graphics have been updated...

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eShop Review: Pokédex 3D - A Beautiful Way to Catch 'Em All

It's hard to find a free application more jam-packed with content and potential than Pokédex 3D.  The Pokédex application, available as a download through the Nintendo eShop, offers a unique 3D experience featuring the Pokémon introduced in Black and White Versions. The Pokémon, traditionally seen as pixel art, come to life in beautiful 3D.  Each creature looks stunning, and this title quite literally gives new depth to the previously flat Pokémon. Pokédex 3D starts you off with sixteen Pokémon, with an additional three arriving each day via SpotPass.  It's exciting to wake up every morning and discover the three new Pokémon that have arrivedd on your 3DS, and Pokédex 3D makes more use of SpotPass...

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Review: DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions - Knockout Title or Sucker Punch?

Fighting games are not my cup of tea, but Super Street Fighter 4: 3D Edition was able to get me into the genre. DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions is an equally fun, well-polished fighter for the Nintendo 3DS. It’s easy for anyone to pick up Dimensions and play a solid game right out of the box. Still, there are complex mechanics and skills for those who are willing to learn them. In-game tutorials make learning the ins and outs of DEAD OR ALIVE a breeze. There’s even the option to perform complex combos using the touch screen, but these are sometimes difficult to execute due to limited screen real estate and don’t provide the satisfaction of pulling off a killer combo. Fights take place in extremely beautiful, interactive, and sometimes...

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Review: Pilotwings Resort - Does it Soar Past Expectations?

Developed by Monster Games and Nintendo, Pilotwings Resort is a visually stunning flight simulation game available for Nintendo 3DS. Players, as their Mii characters, take to the sky in three different types of aircraft - Planes, Rocket Belts, and Hang Gliders. Pilotwings focuses around the player's aerial antics throughout Wuhu Island (of Wii Sports Resort fame) and the various objectives and missions that must be completed along the way. Pilotwings features two ways to play - Mission Flight Mode and Free Flight Mode, which provide structured, linear gameplay and a free-roaming adventure respectively. Mission Flight Mode offers, as you may have guessed, five sets of missions. Each tier must be completed using at least three different...

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