The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
April 3, 2017
Final Rating: 9.9/10 The Legend of Zelda is one of the most revered and celebrated names in the entire medium of video games. Since its first entry more than thirty years ago, the Zelda games…
Save the Camp! A Fun Way to Teach Kids about Money
March 22, 2017
Since the infancy of the video game industry, developers have tried to meld children’s education and entertainment. While many “edutainment” titles have been the butt of much ridicule over the years, the good ones become…
Desktop v Mobile - the best platforms for online gaming
March 20, 2017
Desktop PC or mobile phone? What’s best for online gaming? Because, let’s face it, most games released these days seem to require an internet connection to play. Be it the latest Steam titles, console games,…
Nintendo Switch Toronto Event
February 25, 2017
Late last month Nintendo hosted several events across North America including in Toronto to promote its upcoming console-handheld hybrid. I had a chance to attend the event and check out the Nintendo Switch first-hand and…
These Retro Hobbies are Making a Comeback
January 18, 2017
Over the last few years, many people have tried to understand why the younger generations are taking up retro hobbies such as the lost art of quilting or the ultimate grandfather game shuffleboard. Perhaps, like…
Super Mario Run: Right in time for the Holidays
December 23, 2016
Mario has come to iOS. The days of people making due with wannabes and knock-offs on the app store are over. Super Mario Run is the first time the icon has graced a non-Nintendo platform…
The Coming Switch Era
December 16, 2016
Back in early 2015 Nintendo was in dire straits, at least in so far as their traditional business model is concerned. The Wii U was a certifiable disaster in the market, the Nintendo 3DS was…
Tokyo Game Show Recap
September 26, 2016
Photographs by Daniel Boczarski. The 20th annual Tokyo Game Show concluded this past weekend, and took over the Makuhari Messe convention hall in Chiba, Japan. Attendance increased at the show this year, with the total…
X16 Highlights
September 10, 2016
A few weeks ago Microsoft held X16, their annual holiday lineup showcase, right here in Toronto’s distillery district. They brought with them a variety of titles old, new, yet to be released, those from third…