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My name is James Newton, and this is my website - a collection of my writings about
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July 3rd, 2010
Metacritic Midyear Report Shows Nintendo Consoles Still Rocking
09:30 at nintendolife.com
DS had no "bad games", Wii receives best-reviewed game of the year so far
However you feel about Metacritic's methods and impact, it's hard to deny the statistics it generates can make for some interesting reading. With the first six months of 2010 now behind us, the site has released its midyear report, showing how each console stacks up against the opposition.
These Domo-Kun Photos May be Too Cute for Human Eyes
08:40 at nintendolife.com
Domo plays classic Nintendo titles
You know him as the face of a thousand memes but it's easy to forget that Domo-kun, the brown oblong with the sharp teeth, is a big Nintendo fan too. DSiWare fans may know him from his excursions into golf, rafting and construction, among others. As these recent photos show, he also loves to get his Wii game on.
July 2nd, 2010
Nintendo Files Patent for Wii Hard Drive
21:10 at nintendolife.com
But to what end?
Mysterious patents, electronic goods and the Internet can often be a volatile combination, so take this latest application as you will. Nintendo has recently filed for a patent that offers the ability to install Wii games to a hard drive, though there's little information available as to its wider applications.
Get Physical Next Friday with Toribash: Violence Perfected
18:00 at nintendolife.com
1,000 Points for stop-motion fighter
It's been a long old while since we've heard anything about Nabi Studios' fighter Toribash: Violence Perfected, but it's emerged from the silence cocoon with the news it will hit Europe next Friday, July 9th for 1,000 Points.
Enter the Steamy World of Tower Defence
17:45 at nintendolife.com
Buy, build, blast
We've already seen a number of tower defence games on the DSi, but there's always room for one more. A good job really, as next week sees the release of SteamWorld: Tower Defense from Swedish developers Image and Form.
Get More Cutesy DSiWare Racing with Pop Island: Paperfield
17:25 at nintendolife.com
Odenis Studio bringing more action soon
We know many of you enjoyed odenis Studio's animal racer Pop Island as some Nintendo Life user comments are featured in the press release for follow-up Pop Island Paperfield, coming to North American DSiWare on July 12th.
Freddie Flintoff Hits DS for Six
17:05 at nintendolife.com
First cricket game heading to the handheld
Last year's Ashes Cricket 2009 on Wii was a huge success for Codemasters, but the lack of a DS version disappointed fans who wanted a bit of leather-on-willow on the move. Thankfully UK developer Fuzzy Frog Games has stepped in to fill the gap with Freddie Flintoff's Power Play Cricket on the way to DS in August.
Furry Legends Delayed in North America
16:40 at nintendolife.com
Those of you expecting to download Furry Legends: Chapter One on Monday might want to put those Nintendo Points away for a short time as the game has been delayed.
July 1st, 2010
Advanced Circuits Flash Demo Offers Free Wheeling
17:45 at nintendolife.com
DSiWare game sampler available online
You may have seen Advanced Circuits in the DSi Shop and thought to yourself, "would I like this game?" That's something not even our Advanced Circuits review can tell you, but it is a question the new Flash demo of the game can answer.Items of Interest
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