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.

Released in August of 1997 - Goldeneye 007 was an instant mega video game hit and received rave reviews from video game players from all over the country. Goldeneye was a first person view action game based on the James Bond movie which was also called Goldeneye and it called for sleep-overs, birthday parties, and the ultimate hang out sessions for kids of all ages. Some of the best memorie... more.

It’s crazy to think, but the Pokémon franchise has been a part of our pop culture lexicon for fifteen years now. You know all the little kids who started playing when they were six or seven? Well, they’re old enough to go to the bars now – and, to be honest, a lot of them are probably still playing Pokémon. Fans of the game have multiple opportunities to compete with their well-crafted tea... more.

The second half of 2011 is shaping up to be a stellar year in the gaming world, here's a list of some games to look forward to in the months of august to December in this year. Dead Island (PS3, X360, PC): This is a game that I'm really excited about, it's like Dead Rising and Left 4 Dead came together and had a baby. The player takes on the role of one of four survivors stranded on a resort ... more.

Are you the kind of person who loves cars, and also video games? If so, Gran Turismo 5 may be the perfect game for you. The game consists of various incredible features including top of the line graphics, cars, and gaming control. Graphics Gran Turismo 5 has great graphics, in my opinion better than any game so far. Since it took 6 years for the company to make the game, they have spent ... more.

Okay, so for all of us who play WoW enough, we have all read a little something about the new expansion, Cataclysm. Seems like everyday there is something new they reveal about it. If you are anything like me, I tend to play WoW more than I read about it, despite how exciting patches and expansions are. That is why I am going to highlight some of the features that make this expansion so special... more.

How did Zippy Gamer UK choose our nominations for Game of the Year? With a list of nearly twenty nominations, watch as the UK side of Zippy Gamer smashes the dreams of those nominated to bring you the top 8 that will duke it out over the coming weeks! Including all of your podcast regulars and favourites, this special edition examines and scrutinises this years best and brightest in this openin... more.

[Editor's Note: The game was released a month ago, but this is an article that was written up back in March that never got published. So enjoy!] Some of you may know that right now, Lego Universe is in its beta phase, and is currently running a closed, invitation only preview of the game. I was fortunate enough to be invited into it. And because I love you guys so much, I’ve decided to giv... more.

Halo: Reach is the game so many of us have been looking forward to for many months. If you liked the earlier Halo games from Bungie, you're going to like this one too. Bungie has mastered the art of building their shooters on the Xbox 360 console. Since Halo: Reach is Bungie's last entry into the franchise, we can assume they threw everything they could into it. Is Halo: Reach everything it could ... more.

Gamasutra has an article up that deals with designers and audience assumptions. Dave Grossman, at Telltale Games, had his mother-in-law play the first Sam and Max episode from the first season. In the game she had to give cheese to a rat, the problem is Sam and Max don't have the swiss cheese he wants. The solution is to use your gun on the cheese to put holes in it and this solution never occurr... more.