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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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  • News Sonic Enters The Brawl

    It's finally official, Sonic will appear in Super Smash Bros Brawl. No real surprises but its finally confirmed!

    "The one whose Smash appearance has been most desired dashes in from far away at supersonic speed. Sonic the Hedgehog crashes headlong into battle!" It's been rumoured for a lifetime and its now official, announced today on the Smash Bros...

  • News George Of The Jungle

    Don't worry, it's not based on the awful 1997 movie, its based on the hit 2007 animation series from Nick Toons.

    Based on the beloved Jay Ward classic, you take control of George and guide him through his challenging, yet hilarious, quest. A game for all the family, George is an epic side-scrolling platformer, that will have you swinging, running,...

  • News X-OOM's Wii Media Center

    Just incase you wanted to use for Wii for something other than games, X-OOM are soon to release a Media Center package for all your media needs.

    X-OOM Media Centre for Wii will turn your Nintendo Wii into your own multimedia centre allowing you to watch movies, listen to music and view digital photos by streaming files directly from your PC onto the...

  • News Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Details

    Out next Monday in the US, Donkey Kong hits Wii in a blast, Nintendo release all the details right here.

    Race to victory with the DK Crew! Donkey Kong® and friends have located high-powered barrel rockets, and now the battle for king of the jungle is on. Donkey Kong is Back! One of Nintendo's most popular characters, Donkey Kong, is back with all...

  • News Mario & Sonic Packshot

    Beautiful

    Sega release the cover artwork for the upcoming Wii sports title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.. Here it is: <cover:games/wii/mario_and_sonic_at_the_olympic_games> Pretty good work ;) Remember this will be the first ever game to feature both Mario and Sonic, something we never thought we'd see 10 years ago!

  • Competition Beat The Brat Content

    To celebrate the 2008 "World Series of Poker" video game Activision welcomes you to try and Beat The Brat and win a trip to Las Vegas.

    "The grand prize is a trip for two to Las Vegas. The trip includes airfare, hotel accommodations, and a trip to the spa to relax after a long day of gambling. Three runner ups will receive a copy of the World Series...

  • News Plunge Into The Endless Ocean

    Nintendo set to release the very fishy "Endless Ocean" in Europe on November 9th, but what is it all about?

    Have you ever wanted to explore the bottom of the ocean or learn more about aquatic life? Now you can from the comfort of your living room with Endless Ocean on Wii! Discover the beauty of the sea and take part in various activities such as...

  • News Mario & Sonic At The Olympics Event List

    Whoops, we missed this. Last week Sega announced a list of events that our heroes will be competing in at the Olympics.

    This exciting new game for the Wii™ video game system Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ system is packed with all-new interactive features and includes 20 authentic Olympic events – played out in stylised Olympic venues. Using the Wii...

  • News Trauma Center Tuesdays

    Starts today

    Altus set to go Trauma Center Crazy every Tuesday releasing new game info and media assets to boot. Starting today (and occurring every Tuesday up until and through the release of Trauma Center: New Blood), Atlus is proud to present Trauma Center Tuesday! Whether its new videos, screens, features, new game info or something else to...

  • News Wii Slip No More

    Nintendo have released info about a new "Wii Remote Jacket" designed for those sweaty handed gamers that keep smashing their TV.

    Nintendo announces the Wii Remote Jacket, a durable, silicone cover for the Wii Remote™ that provides a variety of benefits for the player. Nintendo will include the Wii Remote Jacket with all Wii™ hardware systems and...

  • News Wii Sports Gets 8 Bafta Nominations

    Nintendo's bundled sports-em-up, Wii Sports, snags 8 nominations for this years British Academy Video Games Awards.

    Below are the nominees for this year's British Academy Video Games Awards in association with PC World. The winners will be announced at the ceremony on Tuesday 23 October 2007 at Battersea Evolution. ACTION AND ADVENTURECRACKDOWN...

  • News Out Today - The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

    October 1st marks the US release of Link's first proper adventure on the DS, The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass.

    The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker closed with Link and Tetra setting sail for waters unknown ... but their story was just beginning, and it continues on the Nintendo DS. When a mysterious fog waylays their band of pirates and leaves...

  • News Nintendo Embraces The Grey Market

    Wii is for everyone, that includes your grand parents. Last Nintendo went to The Carter Burden Center for the Aging to show us exactly whats replacing shuffle board.

    In this photo provided by Nintendo, Lillian Faybik, 87, of Manhattan, plays baseball on the Wii from Nintendo, Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at The Carter Burden Center for the Aging in New...

  • Wallpaper Lillian Faybik

  • News The Umbrella Chronicles Box Art

    Capcom reveal the US box art for upcoming zap-um-up Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

    "Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii console. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story...

  • Wallpaper Super Paper Mario

  • News NES Music Man Does It Again

    Ah the wonders of retro gaming, Alex Mauer has done it again, releasing his second album in the now popular-with-the-retro-junkies NES Cart format.

    Alex Mauer, creator of the first Nintendo cart music album, has already come out with his second cart. The new album features more songs (10) and larger graphics (full screen stills). Songs on the new...