Archive for June, 2010

E3 2010 Donkey Kong Country Returns Impressions

Here we go. Finally, the return to 2D gameplay in DK is upon us. Check out the video, me dying a bunch, and the glorious advent of DK’s reprise in the world of platforming! More coming soon!

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Impressions – Nintendo 3DS

Wow.   That’s about all there is to say with the short time I’ve spent with Nintendo’s new little handheld, the latest in the line of Dual Screened portable systems.  To say that it’s an upgrade is an understatement, as the system has noticeable changes on almost all fronts.  First, and foremost, is the top screen.  It’s bigger, it’s better, and with a higher resolution comes a much more crisp picture.  It also helps that the systems power has been ramped up an incredible amount going from N64 quality graphics to those ranging inbetween the power of the Wii and an Xbox 360.  No, really.

The system can throw out a tremendous amount of texturing effects now, doubling it’s beauty with a much higher polygon count, and with the advent of these better graphics comes the opportunity to show them in a way not yet explored — 3D.  And the best part of it all is that it actually works.

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