We get hands on with the Angry Birds Go! game on the iPad and put it through its paces looking at in-app purchases, toy characters and vehicles and how it compares to Mario Kart.

Getting ready for our big review on the 11th here’s a sneak peek preview of Angry Birds Go! The Williams family take the first few levels for a spin to see what this Kart Racing game has to offer. They test Red, in Hal’s Shoomerang L6 kart on Stunt Track 1. Getting early access to … Continue reading Angry Birds Go! App (4a of 5) Game-Play Hands On Preview →

Getting ready for our big review on the 11th here’s a sneak peek preview of Angry Birds Go! The Williams family take the first few levels for a spin to see what this Kart Racing game has to offer. They test Red, in Hal’s Shoomerang L6 kart on Stunt Track 1. Getting early access to … Continue reading Angry Birds Go! App (4a of 5) Game-Play Hands On Preview →

While news of a Karting title from Rovio in the form of Angry Birds had been in circulation for a while today saw the first in game footage and it certainly looks the part. The game offers what looks like a traditional video-game karting experience, drawing on the likes of Mario Kart and Sonic Racing. … Continue reading Angry Birds Go! First Look At Game Play, Telepod Tie-In on iPad →

With early access to the 2DS we put it through its paces against the 3DS and 3DS XL. We looked at the changed design, lack of hinge and Wifi button, whether not having 3D was an issue. We tested the Battery Life, Screen Brightness and Mono Sound Quality. We also gave a hands-on impression on … Continue reading 2DS vs 3DS XL & 3DS – Big Review – Time Lapse Battery, Screen Brightness, Volume/Sound →

Full 2DS v 3DS v 3DS XL Battery/Screen/Audio Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8p_0wJNzcA Here’s our 2DS Battery Test with an alternate ending. With early access to the 2DS we put it through its paces against the 3DS and 3DS XL. We looked at the changed design, lack of hinge and Wifi button, whether not having 3D was an … Continue reading 2DS “Folding” Complex, Throws Itself Off Table, Saved By 3DS XL →

We take a look at the Toy Land level from the new Castle of Illusion game. The game provides classic Genesis/Megadrive gameplay along with some full 3D sections like Mario Galaxy.

In much the same way as with Wii Sports it’s easy to overlook the importance and longevity of Nintendo Land for the Wii U. Most reviews I have read talk about it more as a tech demo than a game you would play for any length of time. They reflect the fact that for core … Continue reading Nintendo Land Wii U Family Review (FGTV 2.65) →

We talk to the Barker family about how they play video games as part of a pop-up Family Gaming Surgery in the Exeter Gamestation store. They talk about playing Singstar, Mario and Sonic and Guitar Hero. They also describe how they use the age ratings to help them choose games in the store.

At the E3 Nintendo press conference plans for the Wii U were fleshed out (bar pricing) with new games like Super Mario Bros U, NintendoLand and Zombie U. They also showed a few 3DS games like Super Mario Bros 2D and Paper Mario Stickerland All game footage used with permission of publishers and available online. … Continue reading Nintendo E3 Wii U, Miiverse, NintendoLand and Zombie U →