Author Archives: ollie

You’ve Probably Never Played… Mario Bros. Variations

Posted on Oct 14, 2015 by ollie

Mario Bros. is the very definition of a Nintendo arcade classic. It features fun, easy to play single-screen action that earned itself many a quarter in arcades back when it first released in 1983. Sending Mario back to his plumbing roots, … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, You've Probably Never Played... | Tagged Arcade, Famicom, Famicom Disk System, Features, Hudson Soft, Mario, Mario Bros., Nintendo, Virtual Boy, You've Probably Never Played... | 1 Comment

Nintendo’s Niche Game Problem

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 by ollie

Nintendo have never been known for following trends. Their attitude to mobile gaming is a perfect example; whilst many other companies quickly set about bringing their biggest IP into people’s pockets, Nintendo have stood by their ideals and held out … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Opinion Piece | Tagged 3DS, Advance Wars, Chibi-Robo!, Download, DS, Fatal Frame, Features, Nintendo, Opinion Piece, Rhythm Heaven, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments

You’ve Probably Never Played… Kinnikuman Muscle Fight

Posted on Oct 7, 2015 by ollie

Kinnikuman Muscle Fight Developer: ‘MATAYAN’ Platform(s): PC (Freeware) Release Date: Unknown Find out more info and download for yourself here. If you grew up in the 80s you likely remember M.U.S.C.L.E. (Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere), the peculiar set … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, You've Probably Never Played... | Tagged Anime, Dojin, Fan Game, Features, Fighting Games, Indie, Kinnikuman, Kinnikuman Muscle Fight, PC, You've Probably Never Played... | Leave a comment

Get decked out with Mr. Saturn accessories and stationary from Hobonichi

Posted on Oct 6, 2015 by ollie

Shigesato Itoi is no stranger to making use of the colourful cast of the Mother series on a wide variety of products, ranging from fabric covers for the Hobonichi Techo planner to Haramaki ‘belly warmers’. The next items to join … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Fashion | Tagged Accessories, Art, EarthBound, Fashion, Hobonichi, Merchandise, Mother, Nintendo, Shigesato Itoi | Leave a comment

You’ve Probably Never Played… Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori

Posted on Sep 30, 2015 by ollie

Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori Developer: Pax Softnica Publisher: Nintendo Platform(s): Super Famicom (via Nintendo Power service) Release Date: July 1st 1999 (Japan exclusive) It’s no surprise that many have never heard of the Japan exclusive ‘Nintendo Power‘ service that Nintendo offered … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, You've Probably Never Played... | Tagged Features, Nintendo, Nintendo Power, Pax Softnica, Point & Click, Retro Games, SNES, Super Famicom, Visual Novels, You've Probably Never Played... | 1 Comment

SITE ANNOUNCEMENT – Introducing our first regular feature!

Posted on Sep 29, 2015 by ollie

It’s been around five months now since I started posting content to Minus World, and the site has come a long way! We’re fast approaching the milestone of 3,000 viewers and thanks to all of the great support you’ve given us … Continue reading →

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Now’s your chance to dress like a copy of ‘Gamest’

Posted on Sep 24, 2015 by ollie

UK-based GAMETEE, producers of many luxury game-inspired clothing items, have released a t-shirt design that gives you the ability to look like a 90s Japanese gaming magazine any time you want. The ‘TOKYO RETRO – Sublimation’ tee features a nostalgic full-print collage … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Merchandise | Tagged Accessories, Arcade, Fashion, Game Boy, Gamest, Japan, Magazine, Merchandise, Nintendo, Retro Games, SNES, Super Famicom | Leave a comment

The HAL Laboratory games you’ve probably never played

Posted on Sep 19, 2015 by ollie

It is without argue that developer HAL Laboratory are responsible for some of the most beloved franchises in video game history; from the brilliant platforming adventures of Kirby to the cult RPG classic Mother series, not to mention a certain all-star fighter featuring … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Retrospective | Tagged Commodore 64, Famicom, Features, Game Boy, HAL Laboratory, Masahiro Sakurai, MSX, NES, Nintendo, Retro Games, Retrospective, Satoru Iwata, SNES, Super Famicom | 1 Comment

Saying goodbye to Club Nintendo

Posted on Sep 18, 2015 by ollie

It was June 2006 when I registered my first ever item, a silver Nintendo DS bundled with Mario Kart DS, on a loyalty program that was then known as ‘Nintendo VIP 24:7’. It may seem surprising to some, but back … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Games Culture, Merchandise, Music | Tagged Accessories, Club Nintendo, DS, Fashion, Features, Game Boy Advance, Games Culture, Merchandise, Music, Nintendo, Wii | 1 Comment

You aren’t cool unless you’re wearing Xevious jeans.

Posted on Sep 17, 2015 by ollie

Cospa, a Japanese fashion company who primarily produce cosplay goods, have decided to fill the gaping hole in every person’s wardrobe by creating Xevious jeans. I have to be honest, I never thought I’d end up writing about Xevious and … Continue reading →