New Zelda Amiibo
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Posted on December 28th, 2016 by
I just got a new batch of amiibo figures, this time they are Legend of Zelda based. I guess to correspond with the 30th Anniversary of the Zelda franchise, at least according to the boxes. So let’s take a look at them!
Flick em Up or Cool Penguins – Dexterity Games
Posted on December 17th, 2016 by
As you look through your holiday lists, don’t forget to include a good boardgame or two. Aside from eating together (also highly encouraged,) there are very few activities requiring people to interact face to face. Not everyone is all that interested in a heavy thinking game, and there are a whole line of simple dexterity games that are great fun for all ages. The following is a list of what I call ‘flicking games,’ games that involve players flicking wooden (plastic in some cases) pieces around a playing area as the main objective. Some are straightforward while others require a bit more than just manual dexterity.
Cary’s VR Game Wishlist
Posted on December 16th, 2016 by
Virtual Reality is nothing new. Back in the 90’s, when 3-D graphics were getting a little more commonplace in games, we got to see its infancy in the form of special arcade games and failed consoles like the Virtual Boy. It even entered the realm of movies and TV with films like The Lawnmower Man and kids shows such as VR Troopers. Fast forward to the present, where technology has advanced exponentially, and VR has made a bit of a comeback, with games on PC and even consoles like the PlayStation. So I started thinking about games that I would like to play in VR. Here’s my list:
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics (Book)
Posted on November 25th, 2016 by
The 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System was literally a game changer. It helped bring the video game industry out of a slump in the mid-80’s. And for many children at the time (myself included), the NES was a household name. You didn’t just play video games, you played Nintendo. To honor that excellent time in gaming, Prima Games has just released a new book: Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics. It features games published by Nintendo for the NES, as well as strategies for select games, probably to coincide with the NES Classic Edition (a smaller NES shaped device with 30 games inside) which was recently released as well (sadly, as of this writing, I have not been able to find one of those).
New Mario Series Amiibo
Posted on November 23rd, 2016 by
Hey folks. Just got a new batch of Nintendo amiibo figures. This time they’re of more Mario characters. This set includes Wario, Waluigi, Daisy, Rosalina, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Boo. Let’s check them out!
Pokémon Visual Companion: 2nd Edition (Book)
Posted on November 21st, 2016 by
With the popularity of the mobile game Pokémon Go, recently released Pokémon Sun and Moon on the 3DS, and a new series of the anime cartoon soon to be airing on Disney XD, Pokémon is bigger than ever. So if you have a young fan of the Pokémon cartoon around the house, you may want to check out this nice hardcover book! It chronicles the adventures of Ash and his friends in the cartoon, as well as which Pokémon they’ve caught and battled, what gear they use, who they’ve met and where they’ve been.
Pathfinder RPG Fall 2016: Smaller and More Evil
Posted on November 19th, 2016 by
The theme for all things Pathfinder this fall has been dark and deadly supplements to the game to bring a bit of horror to player’s games. Supplements have been released featuring the covert shenanigans and evil organizations found in Ultimate Intrigue and Villain Codex, the dank and dark setting found in Horror Adventures, and the dark ghostly burdens found in the Haunted Hero Handbook. It is as if the teenaged(1) Pathfinder RPG has entered its Goth stage. There is even a release of miniatures, Deadly Foes, designed to complement these dark tales of woe. Aside from the darker side, the Pathfinder rulebooks have taken a page from cell phone technology and have been shrunk into easier-to-carry paperback editions.
World of Final Fantasy Strategy Guide
Posted on November 10th, 2016 by
This game may look cute and cuddly, but World of Final Fantasy can be quite challenging sometimes. In this monster gathering and battling RPG, if you don’t go into the fight with the right strategy, you might find yourself toppled over—literally! Luckily there’s the World of Final Fantasy Strategy Guide from Prima Games. When I was a kid, I used to enjoy the older Final Fantasy games, and would pour over the printed guides when I wasn’t playing. This guide made me feel like a kid again while reading it, so let’s take a look inside together!
20 Years of Tomb Raider (Book)
Posted on November 8th, 2016 by
One of video game’s most popular female icons turns 20 this year. Makes me feel old, how about you? To celebrate, Prima Games has put together an awesome hardcover book with more than 300 pages featuring the Tomb Raider games, the fans, and Lara Croft herself.
Dragon Quest Builders Standard Edition Guide
Posted on November 7th, 2016 by
I played Dragon Quest Builders at PAX West this year and it was one of my favorite games of the show. It’s basically a combination of Dragon Quest and Minecraft. Those two game series are very robust, so you know you’ll need a comprehensive guide if you get stuck or don’t want to miss out on secrets. Luckily Prima Games has you covered with the Dragon Quest Builders strategy guide! Let’s take a look inside and see what’s all in there!
