Christopher Zevallos

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Pokemon Go for Apple Watch

We were treated to a variety of gaming updates at the Apple iPhone reveal event. It was a pleasant surprise when Shigeru Miyamoto gave us Super Mario Run, read more here. However, Niantic stole the show with Pokemon Go for Apple Watch. Many Pokemon Go players and critics alike were under the impression that Niantic’s own accessory, the Pokemon Go Plus tracker, would be the only foray into shifting Pokemon Go off the experience on your phone. However, Niantic made a...

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Super Mario Run – Nintendo at Apple Event

In a surprise turn of events, Nintendo made an appearance at the Apple iPhone reveal event.   Early on in Apple Sept. 7th Event, Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, took the stage to announce, Super Mario Run. Super Mario Run is for all intents and purposes, an infinite side-scroller-runner. Marios automatically starts running in side-scrolling fashion all too familiar to a Mario Player. The inputs seem to be a tap to jump mechanic. The mechanic lets you overcome...

E3 2015

Review: Nintendo Digital Event 2015

Going in many believed that Nintendo had a lot to prove at this year’s E3. With the previous announcement of Zelda not showing up for the Digital Event people were looking forward to what Nintendo would show to fill the giant Ganon-sized hole, however it was not filled very well. Nintendo opened their press event by showcasing the new Star Fox title, Star Fox: Zero. Seemed like a pattern this year to open the event with the most anticipated game. Sony did it with The...

E3 2015 • News

Square Enix’s New Game Studio-Tokyo RPG Factory// Square Enix E3 2015

Square Enix’s “one more thing” came in the form of an introduction in the form of a newly built studio. Tokyo RPG Factory  has been built from the ground up to dedicate itself  to make new Japanese RPG’s. An all new console RPG was revealed to be in development. Announced as a completely new series code-named, Project Setsuna, the game is planned for global release in 2016.   For more details on Tokyo RPG Factory newest titles stay tuned to...

E3 2015 • News

Kingdom Hearts 3 & Unchained Key Announced//Square Enix E3 2015

Square finished speaking about Final fantasy with the introduction of a new Kingdom Hearts title. Mobile focus has been in Square Enix’s mind as of late and this title is no different. All your favorite Disney characters will be coming to mobile smartphones in the form of Kingdom Hearts: Unchained Key. Now in development with a story that links to Kingdom Hearts 3. However, the mobile game is not the only thing Square had to speak about. The latest footage of Kingdom...

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New NieR Title Announced//Square Enix E3 2015

Newly announced at the Square Enix E3 event, a  new sequel for an 5 year old cult hit is coming to the Playstation 4. Developed by Platinum Games in collaboration with Square Enix, the new sequel for NieR has been long awaited. It has been five years  since the last NieR game and it has culminated anticipation for the upcoming title.   Square Enix has reached out to  Platinum Games to add new action elements to the franchise. Best known for Bayonetta, Platinum...

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Yo-Kai Watch Announced for North America//Nintendo Digital Event

  Nintendo has just showcased a truly Japanese game in all its glory, the new Level 5 game Yo-kai Watch is revealed for North America. Yo-kai Watch is game where you capture and fight ghosts or “Yo-Kai” with a team of your own ghosts meant to battle evil Yo-Kai in the world. The RPG elements will feel similar to the game where you have to catch em’ all and this is definitely a title you have to keep your eye on.   The Japanese Pokemon-like...

E3 2015 • News

Metroid Prime Federation Force//Nintendo Digital Event

Nintendo has unleashed the Metroid hype train. The newly revealed title is called Metroid Prime Federation Force. For the first time ever 4 player co-op comes to Metroid Prime Universe on 3ds. Not much was revealed about the game. However, it looks like the rumors of the showcased Blast Ball being part of a Metroid game were true. Metroid Prime Blast Ball is part of their new handheld title. A 3v3 rocket propelled sports game in space bounty hunter aesthetic. Not even a...

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Amiibo&Skylanders Collaboration//Nintendo Digital Event

Reggie and Iwata muppets aside Nintendo’s Digital Event kicks off with a bang. Nintendo  took their digital stage to introduce a new set of Amiibo, Turbo Charge Donkey Kong with his vehicle the Barrel Blaster and new Hammer Slam Bowser (complete with mjolnir -like hammer) figure with his vehicle Clown Cruiser. However, the biggest surprise came from the announcement that these figures are a product of a Amiibo and Skylanders corroboration. You can use these figures...

E3 2015 • News

Black Ops 3 DLC & Beta-First On Playstation

Sony E3 2015 marks the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Op 3’s campaign. Treyarch’s popular iteration to the Call of Duty franchise is being shown off on a Sony stage! Call of Duty appearing on the main stage of a Sony Press conference is a first for the franchise, but a pattern when compared to Activision and Sony’s treatment of Destiny and its DLC. Black Ops 3 multiplayer trailer was also revealed, complete with wall-running, teleporting, and...