Nicholas Joseph
I write gaming articles for Y!CN, the Examiner and also created No Gamer Left Behind, the coolest gaming blog there is.
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Now that E3 is Over, Who Had the Best Showing?Today is the final day of e3 2011. What a year it was, we had an information blowout on the PS Vita, a ton of new Kinect games, and even a new Nintendo console. But which of the big three, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo had the best e3 showing? -
Nintendo E3 PredictionsNintendo will hold its media event at 9AM PDT on Tuesday, June 7. As many already know, Nintendo will be announcing their new home console at this year's e3. I think that this year will be about showing core gamer support. -
Sony E3 PredictionsSony's E3 conference takes place June 6 at 5PM PDT, an event that will surely focus on their new handheld NGP. Although I'm sure it won't be called NGP for long, as many rumors are suggesting it will be renamed the PS VITA. -
Microsoft E3 PredictionsMicrosoft's E3 press conference starts on Monday, June 6 at 10AM PDT. What will we see there? I think the most obvious focus will be Kinect, seeing as how that has renewed a lot of interest in the aging platform. -
Nintendo Still Tweaking Vitality SensorSatoru Iwata recently revealed that Nintendo is still working on the Vitality Sensor they debuted at e3 a couple of years ago. -
Nintendo Confirms that They Are Spacing Titles Around Third Party ReleasesIn an effort to give third party developers a fair shot at success on their systems, Nintendo is now spacing out their releases to give other developers a chance to shine.
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Canceled Wii Games that Had PotentialThere were several core oriented games in development early on in the Wii's life that could have helped change its perception to gamers entirely. Here are the top five Wii games I wish hadn't been canceled.
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Why Nintendo Needs to Watch Out for AppleForget Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo Needs to Worry About Apple when it comes to the competition.
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Things Nintendo's Next Console Needs to Be SuccessfulCan the Wii's successor be an even bigger hit than the original? Here are a few things I feel Nintendo needs to incorporate into their next generation console to reach these goals. -
Are the Xbox 360's Days Numbered? Microsoft Hiring for Next XboxMicrosoft is hiring for work on the next Xbox.
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Are Achievements Among the Worst Things to Happen to Gaming?Achievements and trophies oftentimes reward gamers for completing entirely mundane things like finishing tutorials or simply beating a game, why do people care about them so much? -
Movies that Would Make Great GamesThere are a lot of movies made into bad games. But if the movies on this list were made into games with the right amount of care they could be instant classics.
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Games Your Mom Would LoveIn light of Dead Space 2's advertising campaign based on being a game your mom would hate I have decided to make a list of games your mom would love.
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The Future of Metroid: Where Will Nintendo Go from Here?Metroid: Other M disappointed many fans and failed to reach Nintendo's sales expectation. What can Nintendo do to make the next Metroid game even better?
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News from Nintendo's 2011 Investor MeetingA lot of great information has come out of Nintendo's 2011 investors meeting, including new Wii games. -
Sony Reveals NGP, Successor to PSPI look at the new features and software available for Sony's NGP and try to determine its place in the handheld gaming market.
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The Wii and 3DS to Share Multi-Platform GamesThe 2011 Wii release schedule is pretty barren as far as third party games are concerned, but what if 3DS and Wii multi-platform games become a trend?
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Top Five Game Boy Games I Want to See on the 3DS' Virtual ConsoleThere are a lot of great games that appeared on Nintendo's first handheld system the Gameboy. . Here are the games I would like to see show up on the 3DS' virtual console first. -
New 3DS Details Coming from Nintendo's Amsterdam EventI look at some of the new details announced at Nintendo's Amsterdam 3DS event -
Great Games that Had Bad SegmentsEven the greatest games have parts that make you hate them. These are some of the greatest games with bad segments that threaten to spoil the entire experience. -
Top Ten Games of the Last DecadeA lot of excellent games came out between 2001 and 2010. These are my choices for top ten games that made the last decade a great time to be a gamer. -
Top 5 Most Difficult Games This Console GenerationWhile many modern games aren't very difficult a select few games retain the insane level of challenge that old school gamers like myself crave. These are my top five picks for most difficult games of this console generation.
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Donkey Kong Country Returns Wii ReviewMy review of Donkey Kong Country Returns for Nintendo Wii. Developed by Retro Studios, the team behind the Metroid Prime trilogy, Donkey Kong's latest adventure doesn't disappoint.
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New 3DS Details Emerge from Nintendo World EventNew 3DS details have emerged from the Nintendo World 2011 event. While the system's price still hasn't been announced, its Japanese launch lineup of 8 games has been revealed.
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Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition May Not Be so LimitedNintendo might ship more copies of Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition to retailers. Stores all over the country have reported being sold out of the popular game.
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Gaming Announcements I'd like to See in 2011There have already been a ton of great games announced for 2011 including Gears of War 3, Uncharted 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, but gamers are an insatiable bunch. Here are some more gaming announcements I am looking forward to in 2011.
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Game Informer 2011 Release List Says Tales of Graces Hitting Wii Q1Game Informer's 2011 Release List says Tales of Graces Hitting Wii Q1
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GoldenEye 007 Wii ReviewI review GoldenEye 007 for Wii, a spiritual remake of the Nintendo 64 classic.
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Which Gaming Console Had the Best Exclusives in 2010?Each console had a number of heavy hitters in 2010, making each console worth owning. But which console came out on top? I will take a look at each console's top exclusives and determine which one had the best to offer.
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HD Gaming in 2011There weren't that many great exclusives in 2010 as both Microsoft and Sony shifted their gaze towards motion controlled gaming but next year is sure to make up for it. Here are some of the many great games coming out in 2011.
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Games that Didn't Get Enough Love in 2010For every mega hit like Call Duty: Black Ops there are several great games that don't receive the attention they deserve. This list contains a few of the best games that gamers missed out on in 2010.
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2010 Game of the Year AwardsThese are my picks for greatest games of 2010 divided up by genre and platforms. The list culminates with my pick for overall game of the year.
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Rundown of the 2010 Spike Video Game AwardsI summarize the announcements made during the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards
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Good Games Made into Bad MoviesVideo game movies at their best have been popcorn flicks - at their worst complete garbage. These are some of the worst video game to film adaptions made from great source material.
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My Preview of the Biggest Wii Games Due in 2011Although much of Nintendo's release calendar is shrouded in secrecy, I take a look at some of the high profile games coming out for Wii in 2011.
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Sonic Colors Wii ReviewI had long since given up hope on the Sonic series, especially in 3D, but then Sonic Colors came along and changed everything. Sonic Colors is perhaps as good as a 3D interpretation of Sonic could possibly get.
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Best Wii Games of 2010You know the Wii has had a good year when great games like Sonic Colors, NBA Jam and the latest Call of Duty don't even make it on my top ten list. Here are my top Wii picks for 2010
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The Best Games to Play with Your Family During the HolidaysThe following is a list of great games to play with your family that are appropriate for all ages and will keep your competitive, or co-operative, spirits going all evening.
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The Top Gamecube Games to Check out on WiiThe Gamecube was home to many great games that may have gotten overlooked because the system simply wasn't that popular. Since the Wii is backwards compatible many new gamers are now able check out these classic titles for very cheap.
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The Top Five Games I am Disappointed Nintendo Didn't LocalizeThe Wii has a pretty great video game library. But did you know that its own creator, Nintendo, has neglected to publish several games that could make it even better?
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Amazon's Prelude to Black Friday Boasts New Video Game Deals DailyAmazon's Prelude to Black Friday boasts new video game deals daily, ensuring gamers everywhere have a very Merry Christmas.
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Activision Hiding Call of Duty: Black Ops for Wii?Activision's handling of Call of Duty: Black Ops marketing would lead you to believe that there was only an Xbox 360 version of the game. Why is this acceptable.
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Critically Acclaimed Wii Games for Under $20 Are Great GiftsThe Wii has been host to a ton of great games that often go overlooked because they don't have "Mario" or "Wii" in the title. Here are some great ideas for relatively cheap Christmas or Birthday gifts.
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The Most Overrated Games of All TimeWhy are some games overrated? Find out while I discuss my top picks for most overrated games of all time.
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Online GamingI discuss my love/hate relationship with online gaming and decide whether or not the industry's shift towards it has been beneficial.
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The Werewolf, the Robot and the ZombieHalloween is a night that usually involves trick or treating and a scary movie or two, but what occurs this night is anything but ordinary.
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Top Five Spooky Video Games to Play to Get into the Halloween SpiritA list of some of the best video games to play to get in the mood for Halloween.
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The Biggest Games of the 2010 Holiday SeasonThere are a lot of titles coming out for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii this fall. Which ones are worth your money and attention?
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A Disturbing New Trend for Third Party Publishers on WiiI look at a disturbing new trend that has recently started occurring on the Wii.
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The Top 10 Classic Sega Franchises that Need RevivalsThe top 10 Sega franchises that I would like to see reborn on current day game systems.
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5 Reasons Why the Wii Isn't as Casual as You ThinkThe Wii gets a bad rap as a system for soccer moms and their kids. This article intends to set the record straight and show doubters that the Wii is a system for everyone, hardcore gamers included.
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Nintendo 3DS: A Port Machine?I discuss the 3DS's software support and my disappointment that the software isn't as innovative as the hardware.
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25 Years of Mario - What This Portly Plumber Means to MeI briefly discuss Mario's history and what that means to me as a gamer.
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How We Can Change Gaming StereotypesThis article discusses gaming stereotypes and what we can do to dispel them.
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Farewell for NowGoodbye AC friends and my loyal readers, I am off to pursue a place in the gaming industry.
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Nintendo Dominates The E3 2010I discuss some of my highlights from Nintendo's E3 2010 media conference.
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Why Social Gaming Scares MeI discuss why social gaming scares me and look into what it means for gaming in general.
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Wii Review of Super Mario Galaxy 2I review Super Mario Galaxy 2, not only one of the greatest Wii games I have played, but one of the greatest games for any system.
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Trauma Team - Wii ReviewI review Atlus' most recent entry in the Trauma Center series, Trauma Team, a game that focuses on 6 different doctors at Resurgam Hospital as they combat a deadly virus that threatens the entire country.
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Bit.Trip Runner WiiWare ReviewI review Gaijin Games' newest entry in the Bit.Trip series of WiiWare titles.
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Is Texting a Help or a Hindrance for Relationships?I determine whether texting helps or hurts a relationship.
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Halo: Reach Beta ImpressionsI check out the Halo: Reach beta, and the various aspects that separate this game from its predecessors.
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Games that I Am Embarrassed to Play in Front of OthersThis article is about games that are uncomfortable to play in front of others for a variety of reasons, whether it be creepy cinematics, horrible dialogue, excessive gore or any number of things that cement stereotypes non-gamers have for us.
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The Hottest Games of Summer 2010I discuss my most anticipated games for the summer of 2010.
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Monster Hunter Tri: My Review of the Most Epic Game on WiiI check out Wii's most epic third party game yet, 'Monster Hunter Tri.'
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Top 5 Fast Food BreakfastsI reveal my top five favorite breakfast sandwiches
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The Best of Fast Food DinnersI pick my top 5 favorite fast food dinners
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My Favorite Place to Fish in MarylandI discuss my favorite place to fish in Maryland, The Patapsco River, as well as provide a list of materials and helpful tips that will make your fishing trip successful.
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Places to Dine for a Romantic Evening in BaltimoreI look at various restaurants that suit different needs for those looking for a romantic evening in Baltimore.
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Planning a Bachelor Party in BaltimoreI help plan the ultimate Baltimore bachelor party.
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Max and the Magic Marker WiiWare ReviewI check out Max and the Magic Marker on WiiWare.
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The Best Wii Games to Play with Infrequent GamersI look at some games that are fun for gamers to play with friends or family that aren't so familiar with games, but allow everyone involved to have a good time.
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Why Hasn't Nintendo Made a Sequel To These Games?I look at some Nintendo series video games I would like a sequel from.
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Grill-Off with Ultra Hand Ultra Review!I check out Club Nintendo's newest WiiWare gift.
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The Top 10 NES Games that Should Make a ComebackI look at some old NES titles that could benefit from an update.
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Cave Story (WiiWare) ReviewI take a look at Nicalis' remake of the popular freeware title Cave Story on WiiWare.
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Return to EarthAn Earth Day Poem
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The Top Ten Wii Games Thus FarThese are my top ten favorite Wii games so far. By the end of the console's lifespan this list is sure to change.
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The Old School Joys of WiiWareI talk about the benefits a platform such as Wiiware can offer to old school gamers.
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Does Mega Man 10 Live Up to the Series' Esteemed Pedigree?I review Mega Man 10 based on its gameplay and presentation.
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Wii Motion Plus' Untold PotentialI look at the untold potential of the Wii Motion Plus.
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Nintendo Brings Core Entertainment to Media SummitI re-cap the information provided by Nintendo's recent media summit.
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Learn How to Top Your Friends in Word ChallengeThis guide provides helpful tips on how to top the leader boards in Playfish's Word Challenge.
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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle ReviewI review No More Heroes 2, addressing some of the issues I have seen people have with it on various message boards and enthusiast sites.
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The Hidden Gems of WiiI look at some of the overlooked gems that can be found on Wii.
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Wii: The New Hardcore Destination?I look at the upcoming library of Wii games to determine its future outlook as a hardcore gaming system.
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Tatsunoko Vs. CapcomThis review details the gameplay, sound and presentation of Tatsunoku vs. Capcom, helping to make your decision to purchase this excellent game that much easier.
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The Top 5 Super Mario GamesMario is one of the most iconic figures in gaming. He may have branched out in recent years, partying or dabbling in sports, but his best outings are always of the platforming variety.
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Review of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)I review Silent Hill: Shattered Memories based on its gameplay, presentation and story.
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Apple Covered in KissesThis is a gala apple with three carefully arranged Hershey kisses on it.
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The Top Ten Romantic Songs of All TimeI go through my top ten love songs of all time. Some old, some new, all good.
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The Top Ten Indie Bands of the New MillenniumFind out about some of the best music you have never heard of from the past decade.
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Top 5 Wii Games of 2009The following list contains the top 5 must have Wii games of 2009 as well as provides reasons why everyone should have them.
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How to Change the Tire on a CarThis simple set of instruction will get your car back on the road in no time at all!
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Poor SantaThis is a haiku that refers to the hardships Santa, or parents, encounter during the holiday season, but also the rewards that come with such selflessness.