To kick off our current issue, we discuss what’s right and wrong with Wii on the hardcore front, and whether Wii can redeem itself with those “mature” gamers.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Review
Bonus Content! In a franchise full of standouts, Nintendo somehow ups the ante.
Issue 4: Hardcore Apologists
This week we look into the exodus of hardcore gamers and game development from Wii, while examining and challenging what defines a “hardcore gamer” today.
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