Tag: Nintendo

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 […]

First there was Microsoft’s press conference, then there was Sony’s, and now Nintendo’s… sort of. For the first time ever, rather than host a press conference at E3, the company opted to instead deliver its big announcements through a Nintendo Direct broadcast– and a relatively short one, at that, weighing in at only 41 minutes […]

Sonic Generations has paved the way for a game long awaited by many fans. 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 interested in hiring him, please drop him a line at david.oxford (at) nyteworks.net. […]

Through the Sunshine to the shadows.

It’s funny, perhaps even poetic, in a way: Whereas my debut article on 1UP was about Mario, my debut article on IGN is instead about his younger brother, Luigi. In “Second Banana Saga: The Story of Luigi,” I give a brief look back at Luigi’s storied career as the second son of the Super Mario […]

Well, my time on 1UP is at an end, as 1UP itself is at an end. That should free me up a bit of time to try to post more here and on my other sites, though it’s also a blow to my bank account, which means some time needs to be spent looking for […]

My next article for 1UP has just been posted, but I didn’t do it alone– it was a joint effort with my wife as we continue the 1UP Cover Story “It Came From Outer Space!” with “Spacebound: How Aliens Shape the EarthBound Story.” After all, aliens play an integral role in the shaping of the […]

My latest article, “Star Fox: Charting Possible Courses for the Future,” is now available for your reading pleasure on 1UP. With this year marking the 20th anniversary of the original game and a near-total absence from Nintendo’s last console generation, we’re left to wonder just what the future has in store for Fox McCloud and […]

It’s time for another round of “What I’ve Been Doing Instead of Writing Here!” Hopefully I can do more later today, but for now: From Slide to Play: Wheel of Fortune – A solid representation of the game show which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. David OxfordDavid Oxford, or “LBD ‘Nytetrayn’,” as he is sometimes […]

Over on 1UP, I got to participate in the recent Cover Story “Why We’re Excited About 2013,” an optimistic look at what is to come in the next year of gaming. And for my part, I was able to contribute not one, not two, but four articles to the cause: Tomb Raider – “Lara Croft’s […]

Oof, I’m a bit late with this one. Here’s a little of what I’ve been up to elsewhere, but don’t worry, I have some fun stuff to add here soon as well. From Slide to Play: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic – I have no idea how I was selected to do this one, […]

Recently, Burger King revealed the latest promotion in their BK Crown Kids Meals: The Wii U. I covered the line at Mario’s Hat, but now I’m here to examine these toys a little more closely than what the promotional website allows. It’s three of my favorite things together: Toys, fast food, and video games, so […]