Time to start playing some Sakura Wars, methinks. Let's hope I actually get to some gameplay this time :)
My name is James Newton, and this is my website - a collection of my writings about
videogames, music and all my other thoughts.
January 19th, 2010
12:50 at twitter.com
Apparently I have a contract on my head, courtesy of @NejiH. I wonder - if I play dead, will he leave me alone? X_X
12:37 at twitter.com
Hey, @spotify folk! I love your service, but you need a pop shield for your adverts! "Putting on a party?" is like the 1812 Overture!
10:17 at twitter.com
RT @jonwahlgren: The latest @nintendolife music podcast #NLFM ep3 is live, featuring @CommanderVideo and kickass tunes! http://bit.ly/8CnQg7
Pink DSi Slinks Into Nintendo’s Europe Release Schedule
10:00 at nintendolife.com
New console colour complemented by new games
In a move that nobody saw coming, Nintendo today announced the release of a pink DSi console in Europe, available from February 12th. Packaged with Style Boutique (known as Style Savvy in the US), the console is set to win over macho hearts and minds in just a few weeks.
January 18th, 2010
First Impressions: Art of Balance
10:20 at nintendolife.com
We get to grips with this blocky beauty
Puzzle games are ten-a-penny on WiiWare, varying from the boring to the brilliant. Attempting to nestle nicely into this overcrowded genre comes Art of Balance, a physics-based block-stacker from the developers of DS shooter Nanostray. Having had chance to sit down with Art of Balance for a few hours it’s clear this is a classy puzzle game that should make you sit up and take notice.
Ubisoft Slices Sales Predictions for Red Steel 2 in Two
10:10 at nintendolife.com
500,000 still a big figure, though
We've been keeping a close eye on Ubisoft's upcoming East-meets-West shooter Red Steel 2 - seriously, we have some of the world's best content on it, y'know - which is now due for launch in March of this year. Perhaps taking on board the recent discussion of mature games on Wii, the company has decided to lower its sales estimate from one million to 500,000 units sold.
08:45 at twitter.com
Are Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent good friends? No - they're always rowing!
02:44 at twitter.com
Up and answering emails at 2:44am. Now that's dedication (also see: stupidity.)
January 14th, 2010
DSi XL to Hit Europe on March 5th
08:15 at nintendolife.com
We've already told you what we reckon about the new DSi XL and its mammoth screens, but if you live in Europe then you'll get a chance to try it yourself when the console launches on March 5th, 2010.
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My name is James Newton, and this is my website - a collection of my writings about
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