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Munkyfun’s Cory Bloyd knows his video game hardware. He’s a longtime programmer who has been involved with hardware introduced nearly two decades ago, up through consoles we’re playing today.

Some of Bloyd’s experience includes the N64 and GameCube, though he didn’t work with the latter system too much. In any case, you can take a look at his comments below, which include lots of technical talk – just as you’d expect!

3D Solitaire screenshots

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments

Getting infinite lives in New Super Mario Bros. 2

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Japanese gamers are already finding out some of the ways to obtain infinite lives in New Super Mario Bros. 2. Check out some of the tricks below.

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North American/Japanese New Super Mario Bros. 2 cover comparison

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

So… looks like Japan is the only territory that gets the reverse cover for New Super Mario Bros. 2. Lucky!

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals: Sing & Dance announced for the UK

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

Anyone know who Andrew Lloyd Webber is? Hopefully! He’s been involved with many famous musicals, including Cats, Starlight, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and my personal favorite, The Phantom of the Opera.

Head past the break for details on Webber’s new Wii game.

Japanese gamers can pick up special Kid Icarus: Uprising AR card

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

A new, limited edition Kid Icarus: Uprising AR card is available in Japan. Nintendo is distributing the special card (pictured above) between July 31 and August 31.

The image takes inspiration from the Kid Icarus float that was a part of the Tachi Neputa Festival last year.

Fans can pick up the card at Panasonic Center’s Nintendo GameFront area in Tokyo.

Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition fact sheet

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

Complete with 6 classic games, soundtrack CD and anniversary booklet!
Jump into an interactive celebration of Kirby’s 20th anniversary with Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition! The package includes 6 classic Kirby™ titles along with several brand-new Challenge Stages like the ones in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land™ (Wii™), a 45-song music CD, a 48-page anniversary booklet filled with the details of Kirby’s creation and history and interactive timeline to learn everything about Kirby. This is certainly the special package Kirby fans of all ages have been waiting for.