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Mario Sunshine: A Sunny Sequel That Delivers Fun With A Few Flaws
games2 hours ago

Mario Sunshine: A Sunny Sequel That Delivers Fun With A Few Flaws

Kotaku’s Warp Week 2002 retrospective gathers critics’ responses to Super Mario Sunshine, praising its vibrant tropical setting, the FLUDD water backpack, and the solid platforming and controls, while noting it doesn’t reinvent the wheel like Mario 64. Camera issues and some texture quirks drew critique, but overall reviews leaned positive (solid to near-great), cementing SMS as a strong sequel with distinctive charm rather than a groundbreaking revolution.

via Kotaku|
#gamecube#games#nintendo
Astro Bot Wins GOTY Amidst Surprises and Tributes at 2024 Game Awards
gaming1 year ago

Astro Bot Wins GOTY Amidst Surprises and Tributes at 2024 Game Awards

During their Game of the Year acceptance speech at The Game Awards, the developers of Astro Bot expressed gratitude to Nintendo, acknowledging its foundational role in the platformer genre. Astro Bot's creative director, Nicolas Doucet, reminisced about his childhood experience with the NES and Super Mario Bros., highlighting Nintendo's influence on their game development. Despite Astro Bot's unique style, it shares the same spirit as Nintendo's iconic platformers. The team paid tribute to Nintendo for its consistent innovation and quality.

via Gamesradar|
#astrobot#gameawards#gaming
Top Nintendo Switch Game Deals for Prime Day
gaming2 years ago

Top Nintendo Switch Game Deals for Prime Day

Prime Day offers significant discounts on a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including popular titles like Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Sonic Superstars, Unicorn Overlord, Super Mario RPG, and Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. These deals are available exclusively to Amazon Prime members until July 17, with similar sales also happening at Best Buy.

via IGN|
#game-sales#gaming#nintendo-switch
The Dangers of Becoming a Video Game Virtuoso
gaming2 years ago

The Dangers of Becoming a Video Game Virtuoso

The author reflects on their experience playing the game Celeste and how they became increasingly skilled, eventually reaching a point where they were annoyed by any deaths. Despite this frustration, they continue to play and strive for better times, highlighting the addictive nature of the game and the satisfaction that comes from improving one's skills.

via Defector|
#celeste#gaming#platformers