Tag: Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong, Unsung Hero of the 16-Bit Wars

Donkey Kong, Unsung Hero of the 16-Bit Wars

The 16-bit console war is commonly boiled down to Nintendo vs. SEGA, and from that, a ‘rivalry’ between Mario and Sonic. But it wasn’t the mustachioed mascot who overcame SEGA’s blue blur…

The 16-bit console war is commonly boiled down to Nintendo vs. SEGA, and from that, a ‘rivalry’ between Mario and Sonic. But it wasn’t the mustachioed mascot who overcame SEGA’s blue blur…

Review Round-Up – 7/8/13

Review Round-Up – 7/8/13

From Mario’s Hat: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – Find out how it stacks up to the Wii version, as well as other entries in the series. David OxfordDavid Oxford, or “LBD ‘Nytetrayn’,” as he is sometimes also known, is a freelance writer of many varied interests who resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. If you’re […]

From Mario’s Hat: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – Find out how it stacks up to the Wii version, as well as other entries in the series. Animal Crossing is rather unconventional, and so too is Animal Crossing New Leaf’s review. Join me to see how the...
Building a Better Mario Kart: What I Would Change

Building a Better Mario Kart: What I Would Change

Much as I love Mario Kart, it’s not perfect, and I feel that SEGA’s Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing has overall managed to surpass it as a more enjoyable, more competitive, and overall more skill-based experience. The sequel, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, is coming in November, and looks like it will have the unique […]

Much as I love Mario Kart, it’s not perfect, and I feel that SEGA’s Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing has overall managed to surpass it as a more enjoyable, more competitive, and overall more skill-based experience. The sequel, Sonic & All-Stars...
Building a Better Mario Kart: What I Would Change

What I Love in Mario Kart

As mentioned at the end of my previous post, I really enjoy Mario Kart. More than anything, the characters, vehicles, and tracks tend to stand out for me. Here are some of my favorites. Characters: Mario Kart has seen a lot of characters over the years. I remember gravitating towards Yoshi in the first game, […]

As mentioned at the end of my previous post, I really enjoy Mario Kart. More than anything, the characters, vehicles, and tracks tend to stand out for me. Here are some of my favorites. Characters: Mario Kart has seen a lot of characters over the years. I remember...
Building a Better Mario Kart: What I Would Change

Super Mario Kart Turns 20: Looking Back

Will I ever get a tribute up on time? Probably not on this site. Still, one day late (by a short margin) is better than never, I suppose. Today’s honor is the 20th anniversary of the release of Super Mario Kart in North America (with Japan’s coming out only a few days prior). And this […]

Will I ever get a tribute up on time? Probably not on this site. Still, one day late (by a short margin) is better than never, I suppose. Today’s honor is the 20th anniversary of the release of Super Mario Kart in North America (with Japan’s coming out...
Building a Better Mario Kart: What I Would Change

The Nintendo Download for 6/14/12

You can check out this week’s Nintendo Download titles at the Toronto Video Game Examiner. I even managed to tie it all together with a wedding theme! How? See for yourself! The stand-outs this week are Mega Man X2 (got that to support Mega Man, despite owning three other copies), Donkey Kong Jr. (already got […]

You can check out this week’s Nintendo Download titles at the Toronto Video Game Examiner. I even managed to tie it all together with a wedding theme! How? See for yourself! The stand-outs this week are Mega Man X2 (got that to support Mega Man, despite owning...