Anthony Dickens

Anthony Dickens

Founder & CEO

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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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Mon 7th, November 2005
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  • Mario Galaxy's Subliminal Message?

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    News Mario Galaxy's Subliminal Message?

    Mario fans spot a 'strange' hidden meaning in the official Super Mario Galaxy logo..

    If you look at the title 'Super Mario Galaxy' you will notice stars under some of the letters, (the 'U' in Super for example) now take these letters and spell them out. sUpeR MaRio GalAxY = UR MR GAY Now, this isn't a one off, its apparent on ALL the recent official...

  • Wii Get Worms

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    News Wii Get Worms

    Hot on the tail of the DS games, THQ announce that Team 17 are developing an online multiplayer Worms experience for Wii!

    "In Worms: A Space Oddity, players will enjoy the ultimate blend of classic Worms game modes and re-invented single-player missions, as well as multiplayer modes that include a host of all-new party games and even more...

  • Get Tidy, Get Wedock!

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    News Get Tidy, Get Wedock!

    As the popularity of Wii continues to grow, huge amounts of unofficial 3rd party products are seeping out of China, so what's this Wedock then?

    Our friends at Wedock.com sent us a sample of their "Wedock" product, yes we think they're aware of the abnormal spelling. Wii thought we'd do the right thing and tell you guys about it. So what is it?...

  • Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)

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    Review Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)

    Samus' gunship finally lands on Wii, should you believe the hype? Are the controls as good as we hoped?

    Samus is finally unleashed on Wii. Originally a title pegged for launch, Metroid fans have been drooling almost a year longer than expected. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is billed as the final part of the Metroid Prime trilogy and somewhat carries...

  • Super Mario Galaxy To Release Nov 16th In UK/Europe

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    News Super Mario Galaxy To Release Nov 16th In UK/Europe

    Nintendo UK's brand new "Assets Library" website, confirms that Super Mario Galaxy is set for a UK/Europe release of November 16th.

    After the announcement that US gamers would get Super Mario Galaxy on November 12th, alot of European gamers felt their hearts sink as it seemed unlikely that they would see the game this side of Christmas. This has all...

  • Retro Taking A Break From Metroid

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    News Retro Taking A Break From Metroid

    Mark Pacini director of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has proclaimed that the development team will be taking a break from the classic series.

    "We are taking a break from the Metroid series and from Samus. So I’m sure there will be other titles created, but as far as Retro Studios is concerned, we’re taking a break for a little bit." This comes as...

  • Master Fishing In September

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    News Master Fishing In September

    Hudson all ready to cast their latest Fishing experience on Wii from September 18th.

    Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for Hudson Soft, today announced Fishing MasterTM has gone to gold master. Published by Hudson and distributed in North America by Konami Entertainment, Inc., Fishing MasterTM will be available in stores on...

  • Wii Smashes UK Records

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    News Wii Smashes UK Records

    Nintendo announce that Wii is the fastest selling console in UK history with over 1 million Wii's sold across the land in a mere 38 weeks.

    "Figures released today courtesy of the UK’s leading independent music, video and software performance and sales tracking company, Chart Track, show Nintendo’s home console ‘Wii’ is now being enjoyed by...

  • Fire Emblem Named & Dated

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    News Fire Emblem Named & Dated

    Nintendo have unvealed that the latest Fire Emblem title will be called Radiant Dawn and is scheduled for release on 5th November for the US.

    Along with the name and release date Nintendo have released an updated fact sheet giving you all the info. Three years have passed since the great war that ended in the death of Mad King Ashnard. His country...

  • Neo Geo Hits VC Japan

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    News Neo Geo Hits VC Japan

    Neo Geo fans in Japan will finally get the chance to start downloading some classics over the Virtual Console system.

    It's been quite a wait, but after the universal excitement that Neo Geo would be coming to VC, Nintendo have announced that the following three games will be available this month in Japan. World Heroes Magician Lord Fatal...

  • Table Tennis Release Date

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    News Table Tennis Release Date

    Rockstar have been back in the headlines recently, but something we kinda missed was the Table Tennis release date.

    "Ever since we released Table Tennis, fans have been asking us to create a Wii version," said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "By bringing Table Tennis to the Wii and utilizing the motion-sensitive Wii...

  • Manhunt 2 Gets US Release

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    News Manhunt 2 Gets US Release

    Take Two have secured a "M" rating from the ESRB which allows them to release Manhunt 2 on both Wii and PS2 this coming Halloween.

    The saga ends with, in my opinion, the correct outcome. The game will be released, but it has been "modified" to suit the bigwigs at ESRB. It could be a victory for freedom of speech or a victory for censorship.. you...

  • Nintendo & Metroid Corrupts The US

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    News Nintendo & Metroid Corrupts The US

    Nintendo fans lined up as early as 4a.m. at Nintendo World in New York to purchase Nintendo's new Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.

    Game kiosks at Nintendo World in New York were outfitted to receive Nintendo fans who lined up to purchase Nintendo's New Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on Monday. The rich story requires players to use their heads as much as...

  • Super Mario Galaxy Final Boxart?

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    News Super Mario Galaxy Final Boxart?

    Lets-a-go!

    Nintendo have released another new Super Mario Galaxy packshot for the US market, is this the final one or will we see another?. Those who have been following Super Mario Galaxy as much as us will know Nintendo like to tease us with box art, we love box art and Super Mario Galaxy's is looking great...

  • Out Today - Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

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    News Out Today - Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

    Get rollin'

    Almost a year late, Metroid Prime 3 finally hits the shelves in the US and is ready for all to see, Reggie has Corrupted us all!. Originally a launch title for Wii, Metroid Prime 3 is the 3rd (duh) and deemed last in the Metroid Prime trilogy. "The trilogy ends ... with a bang! Six months have passed since the events on the planet...

  • GC 2007: The Leipzig Round Up

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    News GC 2007: The Leipzig Round Up

    This years "Games Convention" aka GC has now come and gone, but actually happened for us drooling Nintendo fans?

    Well, not a whole lot to be honest.. I know some sites like to make a big deal outta these shows but basically this years GC wasn't that interesting for Nintendo fans, we had quite a few new game announcements but nothing of great...

  • Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

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    Wallpaper Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

  • Pro Evolution Soccer Coming To Wii

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    News Pro Evolution Soccer Coming To Wii

    Konami have today announced that the ever popular Pro Evolution Soccer will be coming to Wii consoles early 2008.

    Scheduled for a Q1 launch, the Wii version of PES will offer the same level of realism that has established the series as the definitive football title, but has been undergone a radical rethink to make the most of the Wii’s...

  • Guitar Hero III Track Listing

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    News Guitar Hero III Track Listing

    For all you metalheads out there, the track listing for Wii bound Guitar Hero III has been announced by RedOctane.

    Songs announced for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock so far include: Slash’s Original Boss Battle RecordingWelcome to The Jungle (by Guns N’ Roses)One (by Metallica)Paint It Black (by The Rolling Stones)Cherub Rock (by Smashing...

  • Need To Make Your Wii EZ?

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    News Need To Make Your Wii EZ?

    So erm, ezGear have announced a line up of "must have" Wii accessories... I think they've pretty much thought of everything.

    ezGearTM for Wii Sports Pack -- The ezGear Sports Pack for Wii provides three extensions for the Wiimote, transforming it into a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racquet, but not just any club, bat or racquet. Each extension...

  • Fanart Is Awesome

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    News Fanart Is Awesome

    It used to be quite lame, but fanart these days is totally underrated... check out the piece of Samus and you'll see what I mean.

    Remember watching those kids tv shows where all the kids sent in their pictures of their favourite cartoons? Whilst that might be long gone, there's a whole scene of up and coming artists that use video games as an...

  • Mario Kart Wii Details

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    News Mario Kart Wii Details

    NGamer rush into pole position with one of the first previews of the game with a handful of screengrabs to boot.

    "When it came to the thing actually being revealed - in precisely 30 seconds of mouthwatering footage - we were cheering on the edge of our chairs just like you, gawping at the promising new tracks and classic old ones just like you...

  • New DS Lite Colour Bundle

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    News New DS Lite Colour Bundle

    Nintendo have announced that a new "Crimson/Oynx" DS Lite flavour will be bundled with latest insanely popular Brain Age game.

    "The top half of the new Nintendo DS sports a smooth, glossy Crimson, reminiscent of a dangerous shade of lipstick or a cherry-red sports car. The bottom is a matte black – an Onyx yin that complements the Crimson yang."...

  • Super Mario Galaxy Scans Appear

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    News Super Mario Galaxy Scans Appear

    Scans from legendary Japanese magazine Famitsu have made it online only to cause us all to drool even more.

    Easily one of this years hottest titles Super Mario Galaxy has been tipped to finally be the true sequel to Super Mario 64, something we've now been waiting over 10 years for. This weeks scans show a bunch of new areas from the game, including...