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Best Kids Video Games of 2011
by Mackenzie M. February 1st, 2012 | Game Reviews, Gaming System, Nintendo DS, Online, Xbox
We often review dark, scary, and complicated games on our site, but for this week I wanted to focus on a genre of games that is light, happy, and colorful. Many lists have come out for the best video games for kids that are available this year, and I have compiled the best of the best. Kids of this generation will be playing video games from extremely young ages, so it is important they are playing games that are stimulating, educational, colorful, and overall conducive to brain development. Below are some of the video games this year that have
Classic Spotlight: Chrono Trigger
by Jason Lightner September 21st, 2011 | Nintendo DS
Back in 1995, a roleplaying game was released that would redefine the genre. Chrono Trigger was to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System what Final Fantasy VII was to the Playstation One. It took an already established style of gameplay, and it made it something truly special. Developed and published by Square, the game's team included famed manga illustrator Akira Toriyama (artist for the Dragon Ball series), Hironobu Sakaguchi (creator of Final Fantasy), and designer Yuji Horii (creator of Dragon Quest). These three, along with a whole host of other talent, created a game that would (appropriately enough) become timeless.
Chrono Trigger tells
Chrono Trigger tells
The Oregon Trail
by Mackenzie M. July 18th, 2011 | Game Reviews, Nintendo DS, PC, Wii
As a child of the 90's, computer class was a part of my daily routine in school. To train us in computer skills, our teachers used one tactic in particular: the computer game. And one game in particular, The Oregon Trail, will live on in the hearts of the so-called “Generation Y” forever. Video games are commonly played as children, but few leave the timeless impression given by The Oregon Trail. In fact, over 65 million copies of the game have been sold.
The Oregon Trail debuted originally in 1971, but has since been updated and re-released through the 80's
The Oregon Trail debuted originally in 1971, but has since been updated and re-released through the 80's
Classic Spotlight: Metroid
by Jason Lightner May 4th, 2011 | Console Games, Game Reviews, Nintendo DS, Wii
When you're five or six years old and your favorite game is The Legend of Zelda, no other game should be able to take that crown. For me, Metroid took it and ran.
Released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Metroid was revolutionary in several ways. Being the first game to be a truly open adventure, Metroid did away with the linear nature of video games and replaced it with a free-roaming environment where a player (if skilled enough) could reach nearly any area they'd like and break the intended progression set by the developers.
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Released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Metroid was revolutionary in several ways. Being the first game to be a truly open adventure, Metroid did away with the linear nature of video games and replaced it with a free-roaming environment where a player (if skilled enough) could reach nearly any area they'd like and break the intended progression set by the developers.
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Nintendo 3DS
by Bea April 11th, 2011 | Nintendo DS
Gone are the days of wearing 3D glasses while gaming. Wait? Since when could you game in 3D?
3D movies used to be "special," but lately they have become the norm. However, a new gadget in the 3D world is the Ninetendo 3DS that allows you to play games with 3D graphics on a DS without wearing the stylish red and blue glasses.
If you have ever used a Nintendo DS Lite, DSi, or DS XL, then you will have no problems getting used to Nintendo's newest DS gadget. It is essentially the same size, though a little bulkier, and the basic
3D movies used to be "special," but lately they have become the norm. However, a new gadget in the 3D world is the Ninetendo 3DS that allows you to play games with 3D graphics on a DS without wearing the stylish red and blue glasses.
If you have ever used a Nintendo DS Lite, DSi, or DS XL, then you will have no problems getting used to Nintendo's newest DS gadget. It is essentially the same size, though a little bulkier, and the basic
