Hello, my name is Sam! I am a journalism senior at The University of Iowa. I've been playing video games since I was five but only started writing about them recently. I'm a lover of all things Nintendo, but I also love RPGs, Metal Gear, and am hopelessly addicted to Dota 2.
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Buy a New 3DS in Europe, Get a Free Copy of Super Mario 3D Land
Get Mario's best 3DS adventure free if you purchase the handheld and a qualifying game…
Top Ten
Top Ten: Platforming Game Mechanics
Sam counts down the top ten most influential mechanics in the genre.
News
Male Wii Fit Trainer Makes His Way Into Super Smash Bros.
Male or female, Smash Bros. has you covered!
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Nintendo Download: 10.31.2013
Time to get fit, a SNES classic, some nice discounts and more this week.
Track of the Week
Track of the Week: Onett Theme (EarthBound)
Revisit one of Nintendo's most charming RPGs with this week's track!
Interviews
The History of Mother 3’s Fan Translation
Sam chats with Clyde Mandelin, the lead translator on the Mother 3 Fan Translation, about…
News
Europe Gets Three New Wii U Bundles
The bundles will include copies of Mario, Wii Party U, and Just Dance.
News
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut Goes Multiplatform, Will Cost $20 More on Wii U
Wii U owners will have to shell out a little extra cash to play the…
Editorials
Old Faithful: My Ultimate Pokémon Team
Sam shares some of his most reliable pocket monsters.