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Triple A quality games with big budget freedoms set in place for game developers seems to be the mainstream in the industry these days. Anything less feels less polished or not enough. The rising benefits of technology is what has brought the gaming industry to the wondrous bounds that we now experience today.

It's pretty clear that Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver were simply made to hold us over until the big launch that was Pokémon Black and White. Yet the re-scripted classic GameBoy color versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver bring many new, exciting features to the franchise, and it wouldn't be fair to say that this is just a remake of a ten year-old

Fan-made 3D model of the Nintendo 3DS handheld console.

Despite its contempt for all gamers of all skill levels, Super Smash Bros. Brawl managed to become inexplicably popular. And that's not a good thing.

Fan-made 3D model of Luigi.

I find myself wondering why I don't miss that Mushroom Kingdom I used to love so much.

Fan-made mini trailer of F-Zero for the 3DS.

Super Mario 3D Land shows off everything the 3DS can do. It is the first, true experience on the handheld and is a must buy for anyone who owns the system. Level design is perfect, the power ups are wittier than ever, and the 3D effect is superfluous. 3D Land is the sole reason why you should own a 3DS.

With every Nintendo platform, a new version of Mario Kart will always be present. In the latest addition to the franchise, Mario Kart returns to the 3DS triumphantly, adding some new tracks and a neat additions.

"Fuck secondhand buyers." "Whatever. I don't mind." These voices in favor of online passes are too loud and too quiet, respectively, and they're the sentiments I usually see on this side of the debate. Some of the nay party’s arguments are flawed, too, so here's my case for the ayes.

Consider, if you will, an alternate reality, a world where a gamers sue for being charged twice for the same content, where Sony never removed PS2 compatibility from the PS3, and where Sony released Playstation Vita along with an option for it to play games from PSP Too!

We all love our main characters that are given the leading role in famous video games. What about the secondary characters; perhaps their sidekicks? Here are some of the coolest supporting roles, and most annoying.

Did the 3DS really have a good first year on the market? How did the Wii do? Is the future looking bright for Nintendo?

An analysis of Retro's past work and how it can benefit the Legend of Zelda Series.

After a poor performance by the 3DS that only continues to deteriorate and mixed reception on the Wii U, Nintendo is lacking where they once excelled, hardware. So what does the future for Nintendo look like?

Why the Special Edition of Skyward Sword is a good deal.

I don’t know why I don’t remember my first video game; I can recall countless other gaming related memories, but for some reason I can’t recall the very first video game my thumbs hammered away at. Perhaps I was just too young to remember? I don’t really know.

Here is my Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword pumpkin carving that I created for Halloween, 2011. It's my 14th video game themed pumpkin carving I've ever made!

Fan-made 3D model of the Nintendo 64 console.

Without the hardcore behind them, and the casual market moving on can Nintendo stay relevant in today's changing gaming market?