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How Nintendo Can Fix Their Branding With Wii U

With both Sony and Microsoft now with their cards on the table, eyeing a "Holiday 2013" release schedule what is Nintendo to do with the Wii U? The console's timing was ambiguous at best. With it's November 2012 launch and a six month droug...

 
 
 

Therapy in the Form of Final Fantasy VIII

NOTE: This is just a reflective piece or work... sort of video game related. But not really. Just needed to get this off my chest, and if it connects with someone else who's going through the same things let me know we can help each other o...

 
 
 

Why Backlogs Are Important: A Reflection

Since Nintendo has the "fuck-all we'll do what we want" approach to letting the masses know when the Wii U is coming out; I've been feverishly going through my Wii backlog at about a game a week pace at the moment. As of this writing I've "...

 
 
 

Mass Appeal in Terms of Casual vs. Hardcore

With Electronic Arts' announcement a few days ago that Dead Space 3 would be going for a “broad appeal”, and the title needed to sell five million copies to stay viable and competitive in the market it made me cringe. EA is absolutely menta...

 
 
 

Nintendo Direct & Wii U E3 Speculation

After getting a chance to digest all of the news and trailers that Iwata showed off during the latest Nintendo Direct video there was one thing that kind of worries me, especially considering the companies track record over the last few yea...

 
 
 

Follow Up with Jools Watsham... Journalism!

For those of you who have owned any or all incarnations of the DS family of systems you've probably played a game by Renegade Kid. Dementium, Moon, and most recently Mutant Mudds for the eShop are just a few examples. Last weekend at PAX Ea...

 
 
 

10 Things to Know (or not) about me + ContesTOID!

So I’m a few days late to the party but better late than never I guess. I've spent the last week recovering from waking up sick at PAX on Saturday and getting some quality time in with Xenoblade. In addition to this blog post which I feel l...

 
 
 

PAX Day 1: Dat Chicken, Dem Waffles

I'm unfortunately writing this from an iPhone so apologies in advance for any typos I'll fix them at some point I promise! Today started haphazardly, I woke up late, ran late to the convention center due to traffic and was literally second...

 
 
 

Review: Kid Icarus Uprising

For a franchise that has had two entries over the last 25 years, Project Sora had a huge task in front of them. Create a game based on a universe with literally no established cannon, modernize it, and still make it fun while providing some...

 
 
 

Disappointment: Final Fantasy XIII-2's DLC

I'm extremely disappointed in Square Enix for the way they are handling their DLC forecast for Final Fantasy XIII-2. So far there have been one character expansion, three boss battles, and a ton of weapons and costumes for both Noel and Sar...

 
 
 
 

I've missed you! Now stay a while and listen...

Ah it feels like the first time... I've been shadow trolling for a while for a couple of reasons. I didn't really think of anything to write about which in and of itself is kind of shameful. Never mind the regression into the anti-social JR...

 
 
 

Impressions: Hands-On with Final Fantasy XIII-2

2012 is finally here and on XBL and PSN we see the release of the demo for one of the first big named franchises of the year. Final Fantasy XIII-2, the direct sequel to Square Enix's lackluster showing from 2010. Long time fans of the serie...

 
 
 

Predictions: Some Hopes, Some Dreams

2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year, maybe even bigger than last year. Most of us will be playing Skyrim, SWToR, and Gears/Cod far into the year. However we're on the horizon of a new Nintendo console with the Wii U, Sony's PS Vita...

 
 
 

Released Zelda Timeline? Challenge Accepted

And here we are again, Nintendo changes their collective mind again and decides to release a proper timeline. And you know what I say to that? Bring it on! You never need an excuse to go through old Legend of Zelda games but with Skyward Sw...

 
 
 
 

Skyward Sword is Ruining my Skyrim

First off let me get right to the point, especially if you haven't noticed by the title, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a better game than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. There. I said it, and I stand behind it... Still Alive? Good lets...

 
 
 
 

Gauging the Success of Battlefield 3

In just a little over a week EA’s self proclaimed answer to the most successful FPS franchise over the last decade, the game that’s been “designed to take down Call of Duty” will be released. Battlefield 3 will be released on October 25th (...

 
 
 

Integration: Bringing Gaming into the Mainstream

We live in strang times in the year 2011, gaming has become mainstream, no longer a niche culture filled with the stereotypical pimple-faced virgins of old. This is partially due to the fact that gaming systems do so much more than play gam...

 
 

About Magiteknightone of us since 1:44 PM on 10.12.2011

My name is Christopher Lage, I've been playing video games since I was a small child. The first this I can honestly remember is getting an NES for Christmas when I was 3 and playing the Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Game that came with it. Ever since I've been a gamer. I even spent a few years claiming to be "industry personnel" and it's gotten me into an E3 at a very reduced cost! (Thanks GameStop). Not to mention half of my wardrobe is free advertising for old games. I did work for the company as an assistant manager for three years and now I'm currently a security director for a shopping center.

What I'm currently playing:
New Super Luigi U (Wii U)
Pokemon X (3DS)
The Stanley Parable (PC)

What I'm waiting for:
Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
Bayonetta 2 (Wii U)

Xbox LIVE:Magiteknights
PSN ID:CronoEpoch27
Steam ID:Magiteknights
BattleNET:lagechj
3DS Code:0216-1555-4885


 

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