Tag Archives: Nintendo

You’ve Probably Never Played… Ikki

Posted on Feb 10, 2016 by ollie

Ikki Developer(s): Tose, Sunsoft Publisher: Sunsoft Platform(s): Arcade, Famicom, PlayStation, Mobile, PC, Wii (VC), PS4 (Arcade Archives) Release Date: November 27th 1985 (Famicom) For a single game to define an entire aspect of gaming itself, it has to do something pretty special. Some … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… New 3D Golf Simulation: Devil’s Course

Posted on Jan 27, 2016 by ollie

New 3D Golf Simulation: Devil’s Course (True Golf Classics: Wicked 18) Developer: T&E Soft Publisher: T&E Soft, Bullet-Proof Software Platform(s): SNES, PC9801, 3DO, Mega Drive Release Date: March 5th 1993 (JPN), October 1993 (US) Have you ever wondered to yourself ‘is there golf in hell?’ If … Continue reading →

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Bargains, In-flight Entertainment and Carts Galore – Culture Collection #9

Posted on Jan 23, 2016 by ollie

There’s no better way to spend your weekend than with some portable games. If Game Boy classics are your style, then FamicomSpirits has got you more than covered with this truly envy-inducing mound of carts! Whilst it’s obviously difficult to … Continue reading →

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Add some Zelda stylings to your wardrobe with EDITMODE’s ‘Battle Against Ganon’ collection

Posted on Jan 21, 2016 by ollie

When battling against evil in fantasy lands, a good defence is as important as a good offence, and that includes a defence from the harsh elements. However, it has to be said that despite their supposed practicality, brightly coloured tunics, … Continue reading →

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No crying until the end – An analysis of EarthBound’s finale

Posted on Jan 20, 2016 by ollie

This week I beat EarthBound for the first time. I’d played it on many an occasion in the past, including almost to completion in its native Japanese thanks to the GBA compilation title Mother 1+2, but with the game finally … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Slice It! (3DS)

Posted on Jan 14, 2016 by Staying Frosty

Slice It! Developer: Com2uS/Arc System Works Publisher: Aksys Games Platform(s): 3DS Release Date: January 14th 2015 Links: Official Website Reviewed by Adam Mrozinski (@thekhaos – stayingfrosty.wordpress.com) Slice it! was originally created by Com2uS, a South Korean mobile and online game development/publishing company. The game had … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… Motoko-chan no Wonder Kitchen

Posted on Jan 13, 2016 by ollie

Motoko-chan no Wonder Kitchen Developer: Ajinomoto Publisher: Ajinomoto Platform(s): Super Famicom Release Date: September 1993 (Japan exclusive) When games are developed for advertising reasons, they have a strong tendency to suffer in quality, putting brand names and mascots before all else. The … Continue reading →

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Career Spotlight – Asuka Hayazaki

Posted on Jan 8, 2016 by ollie

This is the first entry of a new regular item on Minus World, ‘Career Spotlight’. In this monthly feature you’ll get an opportunity to learn about the unsung heroes who have been responsible for some of your favourite titles, often working behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Spotlight, Features, Music, People, Posts | Tagged Asuka Hayazaki, Asuka Ohta, Career Spotlight, Composer, Features, Mario, Mario Kart, Music, Nintendo, People, Super Smash Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Yoshi | 2 Comments

REVIEW – Petit Novel Series – Harvest December (3DS)

Posted on Jan 2, 2016 by ollie

Petit Novel Series – Harvest December Developer: Talestune Publisher: CIRCLE Entertainment Platform(s): 3DS Release Date: December 10th 2015 Links: Nintendo UK Site Reviewed by Oliver Jameson (@MinusWorld) When you consider the critical acclaim of the likes of the Zero Escape and Ace Attorney series on Nintendo’s handheld … Continue reading →

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DMGs, Christmas Presents and Terrifying Famicom Men – Culture Collection #7

Posted on Dec 29, 2015 by ollie

Just like that, christmas has come and gone, but even during the holidays the world of gaming culture never sleeps! As a matter of fact, christmas is the ideal time to share the joys of consoles new and old with … Continue reading →