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ZippyGamer Original: “Toad Versus the Question Block”
2 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on August 31, 2011 under Editorials, Featured, Videos
Everyone goes to Toad's house to get all the hottest power ups like the power leaf, tanooki suit, fire flower, etc. But how do you think Toad gets them? It requires determination, athleticism, a hard head and a tennis racket. Nowadays, Toad makes the items in himself, but there was a time when it was not so easy. This is the story of Toad Versus the Question Block! [flashvideo file=http://zippy... more. -
Nintendo 3DS Recalled
1 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on April 1, 2011 under Editorials, Games, News
Skeptics who claimed the 3DS was going to go the way of the Virtual Boy may have been on to something. The portable 3D gaming system has been recalled for causing consumers to go cross-eyed. Fifty-two cases have already been reported in Japan, and Nintendo wants to prevent this problem from happening in the west. The game system was recalled earlier this morning by Nintendo and the U.S. Consume... more. -
Spirit Tracks: Final Boss Glitch
1 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on July 10, 2010 under Editorials, Games
Since the early days, games have had glitches. Some are good, some are bad, and a few are just downright annoying! All gamers at one time or another have encountered a glitch while playing their favorite games. And Nintendo has had its fair share of glitched games since the beginning. Probably the most famous glitch in video game history comes from Nintendo themselves. The original Super Mario... more. -
Nintendo At E3: Day 2 – DS Games
0 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on June 16, 2010 under Editorials, Games, News, Previews
I showed you three new Wii titles earlier today, but there's also a trio of DS games that should appease your handheld appetite. Let's take a look. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! Donkey Kong is at it again! After arriving late to the grand opening of Mario's latest theme park and not receiving a free Mini Pauline toy, he decides to take the real Pauline instead. Now it's up to Mario an... more. -
Nintendo At E3: Day 2 – Wii Games
0 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on under Editorials, Games, News, Previews
Nintendo stole the show yesterday with thirteen games and a new handheld system. It makes one wonder what else they could possibly show us. But today was much slower paced, although there were still some surprises in store. So let's take a look at a few more titles that have been announced for the Wii. FlingSmash FlingSmash is a completely new concept from Yoshi's Island DS developer, Artoon. Th... more. -
Nintendo 3DS @ E3 2010
0 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on under Editorials, Games, News, Previews
When Nintendo announced the 3DS in March, I was kind of skeptical. I was imagining another Virtual Boy. But earlier today, the successor to the DSi was finally revealed! The 3DS looks a lot like a regular DS with a few noticeable changes. The top screen is a wide screen while the bottom is a square. The top screen is where the 3D effects come in. Nintendo claims that the 3DS can produce "3D effect... more. -
Nintendo At E3: Day 1
0 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on June 15, 2010 under Editorials, Games, News, Previews
I already gave you a look at The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, but that was just the beginning of the many treats the Big N had in store for us. I hear they're teaming up with Activision and Retro Studios to bring us a couple of sequels to some Rare gems from the 90's. Mario Sports Mix We've seen numerous sports games in the past staring Mario and friends. From tennis, golf, soccer, basketball... more. -
E3 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
4 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on under Editorials, Games, News, Previews
Skyward Sword relies heavily on the Wii Motion Plus attachment for the Wii Remote. The remote is your sword while the nunchuck is your shield. So you must position yourself as if you are actually holding a sword and shield. You shake the remote to draw your sword and shake the nunchuck to draw your shield. Whichever way you hold the remote, Link will hold his sword. Fighting Deku Babas is a little... more. -
E3 2010 Coverage
0 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on June 14, 2010 under Editorials, Featured, Games, News, Previews
Follow ZippyGamer as we show you the latest and greatest from the Electronic Entertainment Expo '10!... more. -
A Great Week for Mortal Kombat
5 CommentsPosted by Joseppi on June 11, 2010 under Editorials, Featured, Games, News, Previews
This has been an exciting week for Mortal Kombat fans. On Tuesday, a video that seemed to be a trailer for a new MK movie was uploaded to YouTube by a user called MortalKombatRebirth. The almost 8-minute long trailer was like nothing we’ve ever seen in the Mortal Kombat universe before. It was a darker, more realistic with a Saw feel to it. The video starts out with officer Jackson “Jax” B... more.


