Liam Doolan

Liam Doolan

News Editor, Nintendo Life

Author Profile

Liam is a news writer and reviewer on Nintendo Life. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters.

My interest in Nintendo is what got me into video games journalism. It all started when I reached out to some Nintendo websites during my senior years in school and the rest is history. I love the ever-evolving nature of the games industry.

Experience

Prior to joining Nintendo Life, Liam contributed to a number of Nintendo fan sites, as well as a handful of multi-platform video game websites.

As a News Reporter on Nintendo Life, Liam’s day-to-day work is focused almost exclusively on covering the latest developments coming out of Kyoto and Redmond.

The community has always been a huge part of what I love about my work. It's great to break news and share the excitement globally with fans.

Timeline

  • 2013: Joins the Nintendo Life community as a Contributor, covering news and reviews.
  • 2018: Begins full-time work at Nintendo Life as a News Reporter, while also contributing reviews, features and interviews.

Expertise

The first console Liam owned was the NES, followed by the OG brick Game Boy. Since then he’s owned many of the consoles released by the likes of SEGA, Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation.

His favourite console of all-time is the Nintendo 64, thanks largely to those amazing multiplayer memories from the likes of GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark and Mario Kart.

I love a good platformer (easy to learn, hard to master), but it depends on the day of the week! I also love a good action-adventure, an RPG, FPS, racing game or a fighter.

Liam’s Favourite Games

From the Archive

We asked Liam to pick out his three favourite pieces of work from across his personal archive, and tell us why he picked them!

Rumour: Nintendo Will Expand Its Switch Online Service With Game Boy And Game Boy Color Titles

This was a rumour that was corroborated, and then eventually confirmed by Nintendo!

Feature: Game Of The Decade Staff Picks - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3 - such a great game and I also covered the Witcher 3 Switch rumours early on.

Flashback The Real Story Behind Rare's Cancelled GoldenEye 007 Xbox 360 Remaster

My investigation into a rumour which was - in time - officially confirmed.

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Articles
12,306 (95 reviews)
First Article
Wed 30th, October 2013
Avg. Review Score
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  • Tetraminos (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Tetraminos (Wii U eShop)

    Now with new shapes

    Tetris was created by Russian game designer Alexey Pajitnov and originally released in 1984. It wasn't until the title's debut on the Nintendo Game Boy in 1989 that the tile-matching puzzle game became a truly global sensation and established itself as one of the most popular video games of all time. To date, Tetris and more...

  • Demo Of Yo-Kai Watch 2 Arrives On The North American eShop Soon

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    News Demo Of Yo-Kai Watch 2 Arrives On The North American eShop Soon

    Try before you buy

    If you live in North America and were a fan of the original Yo-Kai Watch game on the 3DS, you'll probably already be aware the dual release sequel launches later this month on the 30th September. In the latest Nintendo Direct it was also revealed a free demo for Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits & Fleshy Souls will arrive on the...

  • TANK TROOPERS Reporting For Duty On 3DS This Winter

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    News TANK TROOPERS Reporting For Duty On 3DS This Winter

    Everyone loves tanks

    The latest Nintendo Direct - focused primarily on the 3DS - delivered a number of expected announcements and updates, but TANK TROOPERS came as a surprise in between Pokémon and Mario. This newly announced game for the 3DS will allow players to customise their very own tank via special characteristics of tank-pilot troopers...

  • Mario Sports Superstars Is A Collection Of Five Games In One

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    News Mario Sports Superstars Is A Collection Of Five Games In One

    Arrives Spring 2017

    Mario sports titles have been a staple of Nintendo gaming since the days of the NES. From Mario Golf to Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games in more recent times, these titles are known to provide fun for the whole family. It appears the house of Mario is raising the bar for this specific genre in Spring 2017, with the...

  • PANDA LOVE (Wii U eShop)

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    Review PANDA LOVE (Wii U eShop)

    A short-lived romance

    Nintendo's eShop has become a home for aspiring indie developers; admittedly, the situation on the Wii U and 3DS is not much different on any other rival digital platform. Since the inception of mobile app stores, Valve's Early Access & Greenlight programs on its Steam platform as well as the likes of Kickstarter, releasing...

  • Letter Quest Remastered (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Letter Quest Remastered (Wii U eShop)

    Words are your weapon

    It's not uncommon to detest the idea of a video game designed to educate. This may sound like a huge generalisation, but take a moment to consider a time when you played even a mildly educational computer game. Maybe it was a complete mistake on your behalf, or somehow was a sense of relief from your regular schedule. Either...

  • Poncho (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Poncho (Wii U eShop)

    Can one robot bring humanity back to life?

    Poncho is a puzzle platform game by Delve Interactive (published by Rising Star Games) that explores what life would be like without the existence of humanity. Players take on the role of Poncho, a robot wearing a poncho (naturally), who wakes up to discover humanity has been extinct for several centuries...

  • SEGA 3D Classics Collection Arrives in Australia on 4th November

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    News SEGA 3D Classics Collection Arrives in Australia on 4th November

    Relive the glory days

    Following last week's European announcement, distributor Five Star Games has confirmed the SEGA 3D Classics Collection will also be released in Australia on 4th November. This is a chance for SEGA fans and 3DS owners down under to finally get their hands on the entire collection of remastered classics in a single transaction...

  • Dragon Skills (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Dragon Skills (Wii U eShop)

    A brick break game like no other?

    Brick break games aren't all that common nowadays. One of the modern standouts with a fantastic twist is PopCap Games' long-running Peggle series, which is exceptionally addictive and sets a considerably high standard for the classic genre. Like Peggle, Dragon Skills draws on arcade gameplay inspired by well-known...

  • 3Souls (Wii U eShop)

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    Review 3Souls (Wii U eShop)

    Welcome to the world of Mustland

    One of the biggest criticisms the Wii U has faced during its lifespan is that not enough games released on the system have utilised the full potential of Nintendo's unique GamePad controller. Red Column's three-part episodic game 3Souls aims to fill the void, providing an inquisitive 2D puzzle platform experience...

  • Hot Rod Racer (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Hot Rod Racer (Wii U eShop)

    A complete write-off

    In Hot Rod Racer you take on the role of a reckless driver with the need for speed. Selecting from a car or a motorbike as your main mode of transport, you put the key in the ignition of your vehicle of choice and take to the track with the intention of speeding along until you run out of gas. Hot Rod Racer seemingly aims to...

  • Buddy & Me: Dream Edition (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Buddy & Me: Dream Edition (Wii U eShop)

    Is this endless runner a dream to play?

    Imagine as you're nodding off to sleep one night, you realise there is a big furry creature with long ears outside your bedroom window staring at you. Why didn't you purchase curtains? This is pretty much the premise of Buddy & Me: Dream Edition. The "Dream Edition" part of the title is derived from the...

  • Dracula's Legacy (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Dracula's Legacy (Wii U eShop)

    This one' s got bite

    Dracula's Legacy doesn't waste any time in getting on with proceedings - thrusting the player straight into a spooky hidden object adventure. The story focuses on a young woman named Isabella who is haunted by frightening dreams about her forgotten past. With an eagerness to find a solution to her problems, she travels to an old...

  • Hurry Up! Bird Hunter (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Hurry Up! Bird Hunter (Wii U eShop)

    One dead duck

    Let's be upfront about this, Duck Hunt knock-offs never do very well. Hurry Up! Bird Hunter is disappointingly no different from the rest. The title by EnjoyUp Games aims to recreate the practice in a fun arcade manner, and all it does is fall flat on its face. It's hard to tolerate what is presented in this game, because every aspect...

  • Bit Dungeon+ (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Bit Dungeon+ (Wii U eShop)

    Devilish fun

    As fast as video games have developed over the past few decades, when it comes to value for money the amount of replay value within a title remains an important factor when deciding whether or not to make a purchase. This is where Bit Dungeon+ excels, offering a one to two player roguelike endless adventure. Starting out as a free web...

  • Twin Robots (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Twin Robots (Wii U eShop)

    Definitely not scrap metal

    At first glance you would be forgiven for thinking Twin Robots was a copycat of Nintendo's very own Chibi-Robo!: Zip-Lash on the 3DS. This is not the case. Originally developed and released by Thinice for the Ouya game system in 2013 and later made available on multiple other digital platforms including Android and Steam,...

  • STEEL LORDS (Wii U eShop)

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    Review STEEL LORDS (Wii U eShop)

    Steel disappointing

    Steel Rivals, released on the Wii U eShop not too long ago by indie developer nuGAME, was by no means a shining example of a quality fighting game experience. The package as a whole had poor production values and was uninspired in terms of its design. Be it the bland characters or broken fighting mechanics, it failed to garner a...

  • REPTILIAN REBELLION (Wii U eShop)

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    Review REPTILIAN REBELLION (Wii U eShop)

    Cold-blooded killers

    Imagine you're going about your daily routine and then all of a sudden there is an uprising. Lizard-people have come out of hiding in an attempt to wipe-out humanity once-and-for-all, and now it's up to you to grab your weapon of choice and eradicate every last one of the green shape-shifting pests. Conspiracy theories aside,...

  • Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars (SNES)

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    Review Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars (SNES)

    The Mario RPG that started it all

    There are very few areas of life the Mario franchise hasn't at some point explored. Mario himself has been a doctor, an amateur kart racer, and later on in his career was recognised as a professional athlete when he competed at the Olympic Games in the 100-metre dash against Sonic. Quite simply, he's a jack of all...

  • Dinox (Wii U eShop)

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    Review Dinox (Wii U eShop)

    Based on the animated BBC series, Walking with Dinosaurs

    With such a name, you'd be forgiven for thinking Dinox wanted to recapture the magic of past dinosaur shooters such as Turok: Dinosaur Hunter. Sadly, this is not the case. Developed by Codix Games and published by Engine Software, Dinox is actually an educational quiz title for the Wii U eShop...

  • Ryu, Roy and Famicom Colour R.O.B. amiibo Will Be Released On 18th March

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    News Ryu, Roy and Famicom Colour R.O.B. amiibo Will Be Released On 18th March

    Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta amiibo also confirmed

    In the final Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS video presentation, series creator Masahiro Sakurai has revealed more amiibo will be arriving in store soon and also confirmed amiibo development for the three newly announced fighters. Ryu from Street Fighter, Roy from the Fire Emblem series, and a...

  • Kirby Mass Attack (Wii U eShop / DS)

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    Review Kirby Mass Attack (Wii U eShop / DS)

    Safety in numbers

    Known in Japan as Atsumete! Kirby, Kirby Mass Attack is the final title in the long-running HAL Laboratory series for the Nintendo DS. Originally released in 2011, Mass Attack moves away from traditional platform game design in preference of a completely touch-driven experience. Thankfully, unlike the original 2005 entry for DS –...

  • Kirby: Power Paintbrush (Wii U eShop / DS)

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    Review Kirby: Power Paintbrush (Wii U eShop / DS)

    Time has passed

    Kirby: Power Paintbrush – also known as Canvas Curse in North America – was originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2005. Following the trend of many other franchises during this new generation of handheld gaming, the HAL Laboratory-developed title moved away from traditional platform game conventions by utilising the defining...

  • Hover: Revolt of Gamers Will Be "Properly" Recreated For Wii U

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    News Hover: Revolt of Gamers Will Be "Properly" Recreated For Wii U

    A fusion of Jet Set Radio and Mirror's Edge

    After a successful Kickstarter campaign and an Early Access release on Steam earlier this year, Hover: Revolt of Gamers is now looking towards a release on consoles – including Nintendo's system, the Wii U. Drawing inspiration from the likes of SEGA's Jet Set Radio series and EA DICE game Mirror's Edge,...