Thomas Whitehead

Thomas Whitehead

Former Editor, Nintendo Life

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Tom has been involved in the games industry for over a decade, mostly writing about it or struggling to sell Indie games. Loves reading, writing, hunting Capcom’s fiercest monsters and watching baseball.

Having joined the site in 2011, Tom took over as Editor three years later, ably steering the good ship Nintendo Life through the Wii U waters and safely into the Switch era. He now serves as a Producer at PM Studios.

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Wed 26th, January 2011
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  • The Nintendo Easter Egg Hunt

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    Feature The Nintendo Easter Egg Hunt

    We'll get you started with a few

    It's Easter Sunday, and however you treat the day there's a good chance that you will, at the very least, eat a little more chocolate than you would on a typical day. However you spend the day, we should also celebrate the fact that the occasion lends its name to one of gaming's coolest features — in-game Easter...

  • Shovel Knight Hits Kickstarter Target, Stretch Goals Set

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    News Shovel Knight Hits Kickstarter Target, Stretch Goals Set

    Still 2 weeks to back and secure your copy

    Well, it's official, Shovel Knight — the debut title from Yacht Club Games — has met its Kickstarter funding goal of $75,000 and is coming to both Wii U and 3DS. There's been a lot of hype about the retro-styled platformer since the former WayForward team announced its arrival, while hands-on...

  • Retro City Rampage Has Only Sold a Quarter of the WiiWare Sales Threshold

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    News Retro City Rampage Has Only Sold a Quarter of the WiiWare Sales Threshold

    A return in investment looks a long way away

    Just over a month ago Retro City Rampage arrived on the Wii Shop on the Wii and, of course, Wii U, bringing a wacky, irreverent tale cloaked in endless parodies and retro-GTA infused gameplay. As a last fling for the WiiWare service, it was in our opinion worth the wait. As explained to us in our

  • Going Mobile Will Give Miiverse a New Lease of Life

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    Talking Point Going Mobile Will Give Miiverse a New Lease of Life

    A true Nintendo social network

    We think that many Wii U owners are likely to agree on one key point: Miiverse is a welcome and excellent new feature on the system. Nintendo was clearly aware that it'd be a major feature and selling point, giving the platform its iconic pre-E3 demonstration and reveal with the viral star, Non-Specific Action Figure...

  • Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Soundtracks Now Available on iTunes

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    News Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Soundtracks Now Available on iTunes

    Playing the game is a more fun way to listen, though

    Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy is a notable part of the 3DS library for fans of rhythm-based games, as it combines some memorable music with solid, intuitive controls. For keen fans of the Final Fantasy franchise, meanwhile, it's probably one the most treasured titles in their collection. The title...

  • Luigi's Diary - Extracts

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    Feature Luigi's Diary - Extracts

    It's tough being the younger brother

    Luigi's everywhere at the moment, beginning his role as the focus of Nintendo's biggest campaign in the coming months — The Year of Luigi. He has a new game earning rave reviews and making a lot of 3DS owners very happy, he's gearing up for some joint adventures with Mario, a solo Wii U platforming spin-off...

  • Digital Foundry - Need For Speed: Most Wanted U Delivers as Definitive Console Version

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    News Digital Foundry - Need For Speed: Most Wanted U Delivers as Definitive Console Version

    Nice one, Criterion

    Earlier this year, highly respected developer Criterion stated that its release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted U would be based on the PC version, taking advantage of the technical improvements Wii U can offer over Xbox 360 and PS3. The technical capabilities of Wii U in comparison to these rivals has been hotly debated by some,...

  • What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition

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    Talking Point What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition

    Insert your own egg/Easter bunny pun here

    It's the Easter Holidays which, whether you observe the religious aspects of the occasion or not, often means a long weekend of basking in the Spring sunlight and having a well-earned rest. That said, there's still snow on the ground for some of the Nintendo Life team, so staying inside and playing video...

  • Cave Story Approved And Set For Release On The European eShop

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    News Cave Story Approved And Set For Release On The European eShop

    Saints be praised

    When it comes to Nintendo Downloads, wherever you live there are certain releases that are much in demand and mysterious in their delay. They're not actually mysterious in practice, but the result of developers encountering specific issues with the Nintendo organisation in question, securing ratings or, perhaps, not having the...

  • Darksiders II to Disappear From The Wii U eShop After 31st March

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    News Darksiders II to Disappear From The Wii U eShop After 31st March

    In Europe, at least

    Earlier today we reported on a rumour that Crytek USA may be interested in buying the Darksiders IP, as it's one of the franchises that's been left unclaimed in the sale of THQ's assets. That's a pity, as despite the odd frustrating section Darksiders II was a thoroughly decent action adventure title. In what seems to be a...

  • An Ultimate Monster Hunter Gives a Masterclass

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    Video An Ultimate Monster Hunter Gives a Masterclass

    Less gathering, more hunting

    Quite a number of us have probably, judging by the popularity of the subject within the community's forums, been playing a fair bit of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on 3DS and Wii U. It's a title that — given the chance to sink its claws in — can be difficult to put down. Still, advancing to the stage where you can...

  • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Update Goes Live on Wii U

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    News Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Update Goes Live on Wii U

    Improved motion controls included

    Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed was possibly one of the most pleasant surprises in the Wii U launch lineup, as it features a huge amount of fan-service and top-notch track design. Throw in some Wii U-specific multiplayer options, and it's been a stand-out in the system's young life. As we've seen recently...

  • 28th March 2013 (North America)

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    Nintendo Download 28th March 2013 (North America)

    Rhythm heroics, mastering rivers, racing and a price revelation

    It's Nintendo Download time once again, North America, and this week is all about 3DS. Wii U, DSi and Wii all have a week off, though there's a mix of the old, the new and the even older to enjoy on the 3DS eShop. Let's get to the details. 3DS Download Software: HarmoKnight (Nintendo,...

  • Witch & Hero Begins Its 8-Bit Quest on 4th April

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    News Witch & Hero Begins Its 8-Bit Quest on 4th April

    European date set, North America "will be soon"

    Witch & Hero is one of a significant number of download titles being published by CIRCLE Entertainment this year, as it moves increasingly away from DSiWare and onto 3DS download software. This one arrives in Europe in next week's update, with the North American release to follow soon, and promises...

  • Renegade Kid Tells Us More About Cult County

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    Developer Interview Renegade Kid Tells Us More About Cult County

    "It was important to us that our new FPS presented something unique"

    Last week, just before its unveiling at PAX East, Renegade Kid revealed its upcoming 3DS eShop FPS title that had been confirmed earlier in the year. The accompanying logo and screens revealed relatively little, but did make it clear that the aptly-titled Cult County had a rather...

  • A Short History of Luigi

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    Feature A Short History of Luigi

    From palette swap to main man

    This week, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon has been scaring — or more likely charming — 3DS owners in North America, while Europeans will get hold of the title very shortly. It represents Luigi's latest solo effort, as he chases ghosts with his Poltergust, with his widely acknowledged debut — bear with us, Mario is...

  • Gunman Clive eShop Sales Surpass Combined Totals on iOS and Android

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    News Gunman Clive eShop Sales Surpass Combined Totals on iOS and Android

    That's a bit Mega

    When it comes to high-quality budget offerings on the 3DS eShop, we're not sure that they come any better than Gunman Clive, an action platformer with stylish visuals, multiple playable characters and a number of homages to classic franchises such as Mega Man. Although originally available on Android and iOS devices, with virtual...

  • Toki Tori 2 Approved by Nintendo, 4th April Release is Confirmed

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    News Toki Tori 2 Approved by Nintendo, 4th April Release is Confirmed

    This chick's ready to fly, with some help

    Last week we brought you the happy news that Two Tribes was setting a release date of 4th April for its long awaited Wii U eShop title, Toki Tori 2. As we also made clear, however, there was an element of risk as the game hadn't formally passed the Nintendo approval process, meaning that the developer was...

  • Miyamoto Teases the Possibility of a Real "Nintendo Land" in the Future

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    News Miyamoto Teases the Possibility of a Real "Nintendo Land" in the Future

    Step right up for the Spirit Tracks runaway train...

    While on his press trip around North America in recent weeks, Shigeru Miyamoto has been busy speaking to a variety of outlets about his development philosophies and his most recent projects. It's in an interview with ABC News, however, where Miyamoto has been asked about the prospects of a...

  • New 3DS System Update Gives the eShop a Spit and Polish

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    News New 3DS System Update Gives the eShop a Spit and Polish

    Update: fix confirmed for any post-update issues

    Since posting this article we've been advised in the comments and elsewhere that this system update has caused issues in some cases; when an error occurs it prevents subsequent access to the eShop or System Settings. Courtesy of our wonderful Twitter followers we've been directed to a fix that'll...

  • Square Enix CEO Resigns Ahead of Financial Losses

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    News Square Enix CEO Resigns Ahead of Financial Losses

    Major restructuring is planned

    With the financial year closing in the coming week, Square Enix has stated that it anticipates an "extraordinary loss" as it puts into effect major restructuring of the company. With disappointing sales of console titles and the costs of making sweeping organisational changes, the company anticipates reporting a loss...

  • The Nintendo 3DS Celebrates its Two Year Anniversary

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    News The Nintendo 3DS Celebrates its Two Year Anniversary

    Still going strong

    Two years ago, on 25th March 2011, the Nintendo 3DS arrived in Europe; its North American release was on 27th March. As the follow-up to the DS family of systems — the biggest selling series of handhelds in history — it arrived with plenty of expectation. After an excitable launch — it landed in Japan in late February —...

  • Dan Adelman: Nintendo Aims to Make eShop Publishing "as Frictionless as Possible"

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    News Dan Adelman: Nintendo Aims to Make eShop Publishing "as Frictionless as Possible"

    Admires indie scene's "willingness to try out new ideas"

    This is an important week for game developers of all sizes, as the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) gets underway in San Francisco. Nintendo will naturally have important members of the team on the scene, taking the opportunity to weigh up trends, discussion points and, most importantly, meet...

  • Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Makes Its Debut in UK Top 10

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    News Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Makes Its Debut in UK Top 10

    Taking a bite out of the sales charts

    Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate hit Europe late last week, landing on Wii U and 3DS to accommodate all gamers with a current Nintendo platform. It's a high-profile release that's had a fair bit of attention — as well as broadly positive reviews — while the Wii U version has been seen by some as the first step in a...