Author: Anthony Dickens | Nintendo Life

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Anthony launched Nintendo Life in late 2005 and has remained at the helm ever since. He loves Nintendo but sometimes gets confused and tells everyone that F-Zero X is the best game. We've tried getting him help, but alas...

Growing up in the 1990's he developed a passion for video games by playing Game Boy, Super Nintendo and PC games. With a keen interest in the Internet and IT he fell in love with software development and programming, becoming a professional website developer in the early 2000s.

Anthony honed his craft as a developer and was director of the website development company Cuttlefish for nearly 15 years before shifting his sole focus to Hookshot's family of websites, Nintendo Life, Push Square and Pure Xbox.

Today, Anthony is both the Founder & CEO of Hookshot but also its lead developer and continues to develop the bespoke CMS that sits under the family of websites.

More recently, Anthony helped conceptualise and launch Hookshot's latest website, Time Extension along with Damien McFerran.

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Articles: 1,372 (45 reviews)
First Article: Mon 7th, November 2005
Avg. Review Score: 6.9
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News Papa's Palace of Pain

Suffer Like G Did?
SEGA feeds us more information about the looking-great House of the Dead: OVERKILL, first mission details, it's Papa’s Palace of Pain. The first mission of The House of the Dead: OVERKILL is also Special Agent G’s first mission. He has been dispatched by his agency, the secretive AMS, to investigate Papa Ceasar’s...
- Mon 19th Jan 2009
- Wii
- Games
- Release Dates
2
News Resident Evil: Degeneration

Craving Resident Evil, bored of waiting for Resident Evil 5? Sony & Capcom give you the latest injection to the franchise, CGI movie Resident Evil: Degeneration
A zombie attack brings chaos to Harvardville Airport. Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who fought the sinister Umbrella Corporation during the Raccoon City tragedy 7 years ago, are back...
- Mon 12th Jan 2009
- Movies
- Release Dates
3
News SEGA announce Phantasy Star Ø

SEGA will be developing another Phantasy Star game, this time on the DS - apparently its already one of the "most highly anticipated DS titles of 2009", read this press release from SEGA:
Phantasy Star Ø is one of the most highly anticipated DS titles coming out in 2009, and will feature an innovative touch screen based Visual Chat interface,...
- Fri 9th Jan 2009
- Games
- Announcements
2
News Dead Rising goes GaGaGa SP

To help promote the latest Dead Rising game for Wii Capcom have teamed up Japanese punk band GaGaGa SP to create a specially themed music video.
Infecting gamers and completing Capcom’s list of releases for February is Dead Rising Chop Till You Drop, scheduled for release for the Nintendo Wii™ on the 27th of the month. Based on the Xbox 360™...
- Mon 5th Jan 2009
- Games
- Release Dates
- Videos
2
Competition Sonic Goodie Get!

Roll on 2009, got Unleashed? You don't have nothing until you've got a Sonic Unleashed hoodie, you knows it.
Together with our festive friends at SEGA, we're celebrating the latest SONIC game, Sonic Unleashed, with another competition! Up for grabs are special Sonic Unleashed merchandise including a Sonic Unleashed T-Shirt, Sonic Unleashed Hoodie...
- Mon 5th Jan 2009
- Wii
- Competitions
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News Games Industry to feel the pinch?

We don't like talking about real world issues, but are we going to lose big names from the games world? Yes, Free Radical and Factor 5 are the first ones down.
It would appear that video gaming isn’t quite as recession-proof as many people would have you believe – long-time Nintendo supporter Factor 5 is rumoured to have closed it doors for the...
- Mon 22nd Dec 2008
- Industry
- Companies
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News Out Today - Sonic Unleashed

We didn't know he was leashed, but Sonic is finally Unleashed, ready to stop Dr Eggman one more time!
Sonic Unleashed will launch players on a revolutionary high-speed adventure through a world torn by chaos. Powered by the all-new “Hedgehog Engine,” Sonic Unleashed merges classic Sonic gameplay with the latest in next-generation innovation. It...
- Fri 28th Nov 2008
- Games
- Out Today
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Review Need For Speed: Undercover (Wii)

Need For Speed is back with its latest career adventure, it's time to go Undercover.
You play a wheel man, hired by Federal Agent Chase Linh (played by Maggie Q) who is sent out, undercover, into the world of illegal street racing and other criminal activities. You'll need to progress through events and earn the respect of fellow criminals, getting...
- Mon 24th Nov 2008
- Reviews
- Wii
- Retro
6
Competition Snakebyte Retro Controller Giveaway!

Nintendo Life has four Snakebyte retro controllers to give away, one white wireless and three black wired controllers all up for grabs!
Our friends at Snakebyte accessories have kindly provided us with some fantastic Retro Controllers for Wii to give away to you, our faithful Nintendo Life readers. We have one main prize up for grabs a white...
- Fri 21st Nov 2008
- Wii
- Competitions
- Controllers
2
Review Snakebyte Retro Controllers

Not quite sure about Nintendo's classic controller? Snakebyte are here to offer you an alternative, the Retro Controller and Wireless Retro Controllers.
Nintendo's Wii Console has more different controller types than any other system, offering the vast array of games, including retro titles from console history clearly needed something a little more...
- Fri 21st Nov 2008
- Wii
- Reviews
- Hardware
- Controllers
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News SEGA to offer "prelude to an OVERKILL" Graphic Novel

Pre-orders of the "adult-only" collectors edition of House of the Dead: Overkill to include an exclusive graphic novel, PAL only.
SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced the red hot Collector’s Edition for The House of the Dead: OVERKILL™ for release in PAL territories. This premium edition of The House of the Dead: OVERKILL arrives encased in an...
- Fri 21st Nov 2008
- Games
- Pre Order
2
News Out Today - Tomb Raider Underworld

Lara Croft returns because there are yet more tombs to raid, out today across Europe on all formats.
Tomb Raider: Underworld™ seamlessly blends exploration, grand scale puzzle solving and combat, taking players on an archeological journey to the ancient netherworlds of the Mediterranean, Thailand, Mexico, the Arctic Sea and more. As fearless...
- Fri 21st Nov 2008
- Games
- Out Today
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Review Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Wii)

Wabbit, wabbit.... wabbit wabbit wabbit... Bwaaaaaaaaah!
Rayman runs for cover as the Rabbids return for a third instalment on Wii in Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (RRR TV). As the title suggests this latest game has a heavy emphasis on the world of TV and Movies, the title "story" goes something like this: Rayman is being chased through...
- Thu 20th Nov 2008
- Reviews
- Wii
- Retro
3
Review FaceBreaker K.O. Party (Wii)

Ever wanted to break someone's face? Well now you can!
Legendary names like Hatton and Calzaghe might give you the impression that boxing is a serious sport, however these are not the views of EA Freestyle. So here we are, introducing their new box-em-up descriptively named, FaceBreaker, Knock Out Party for Wii. You'll instantly realise that this...
- Wed 19th Nov 2008
- Reviews
- Wii
- Retro
2
Review Celebrity Sports Showdown (Wii)

EA Freestyle invite some celebrities to come play a Sports Showdown, but who gets embarrassed?
EA sports freestyle want to throw Wii gamers yet another party, this time in the form of Celebrity Sports Showdown, a 12 sport strong mini-games package with the added promise of celebrity glamour. Aimed clearly at the casual, multi-player market EA have...
- Sun 16th Nov 2008
- Reviews
- Wii
- Retro
2
Review Manhunt 2 (Wii)

We know you've heard of it, we know what people think of it - but most of them haven't played it, we have.
Manhunt 2, released in the UK exactly one year after the original US release. The infamous game has made headlines everywhere and is often used as a tool for politicians to empower censorship concerns. We thought it only fair to review this...
- Sun 2nd Nov 2008
- Reviews
- Wii
- Retro
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News Sonic: Night Of The Werehog

Sonic goes to Hollywood - well not quite. SEGA's little blue ball to star in a short movie tied to Sonic Unleashed coming next month, trailer inside.
Happy Hallowe'en! Coming in November Sonic is to star in his first 3D animated short "Sonic: Night Of The Werehog". As you can gather, this ties in with the events of Sonic Unleased. Here's...
- Fri 31st Oct 2008
- Games
- Videos
- Films
4
News Weekly WiiWare Round Up (29th Oct)

Nintendo's WiiWare shop has 5 new releases this week, Art Style: Rotohex, Tetris Party, Strong Bad Episode 3 - Baddest of the Bands, Home Sweet Home, The Incredible Maze.
Art Style: Rotohex: Release Date: Mon 27th Oct (US) Use colored triangular panels to create a vibrant mosaic of stained glass in Art Style: Rotohex. As triangles fall from the top...
- Wed 29th Oct 2008
- Wii
- WiiWare
- Release Dates
5
News Weekly Virtual Console Round Up (29th Oct)

Nintendo's Virtual Console shop has 1 new release this week, Earthworm Jim (MD).
Earthworm Jim: System: Sega Mega DriveRelease Date: Mon 27th Oct (US) A crow is chasing a worm named Jim, while in outer space, Psy-Crow is chasing a renegade ship. The ship's captain has stolen an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit and Queen...
- Wed 29th Oct 2008
- Wii
- Virtual Console
- Release Dates
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News It's Official SEGA to publish The Conduit

SEGA couldn't keep that cat in that bag for very long, it's all confirmed, its all official its all true, SEGA to publish the conduit.
SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced a worldwide partnership with High Voltage Software to publish and distribute the Wii™ home video game system-exclusive title, The Conduit. The...
- Wed 29th Oct 2008
- Games
- Announcements
5
News SEGA To Publish The Conduit?

Leaked press memo suggests that SEGA will be confirmed as the publisher for High Voltage Software's Wii FPS, The Conduit.
Whilst the rumours have been flying all week we've received word that SEGA should very shortly be confirmed as the publisher for this hot looking (potentially) Wii game, developed by High Voltage Software. The game has received...
- Wed 29th Oct 2008
- Games
- Industry
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Feature Miyamoto - Not Deterred By Unfavourable Wii Music Reviews

Shiggys has responded to some of the harsh critique his latest game, Wii Music, has incurred on the Internet, basically explaining that the typical reviewer, the hardcore gamer, probably doesn't get the point of the game.
There’s two ways I can talk about that. One is, I think — you point out the IGN review in particular. And my guess is that...
- Tue 28th Oct 2008
- Wii
- Games
- Reviews
5
Competition Sonic Chronicles Goodies!

Really want to get some new Sonic goodies, feeling the credit crunch? Not to worry, you can win some right here at Nintendo Life!
Our dear friends at SEGA are giving you the chance to win some Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood goodies, we've got a host of prizes up for grabs including 10 x Sonic Chronicles sets of 3 styluses, 2 x Sonic...
- Tue 28th Oct 2008
- DS
- Competitions
5
News Manhunt 2 finally breaks free this Halloween

Rockstar finally get their way, Halloween cometh, Manhunt 2 releaseth. The illusive game goes on sale Oct 31st across the UK.
UK gamers will finally be able to buy Manhunt 2 for Playstation 2, PSP, and Wii on 31 October. Originally released in the US over a year ago, the game was refused a certificate by the British Board of Film Certification in...
- Mon 27th Oct 2008
- Games
- Release Dates
- Censorship