Anthony Dickens

Anthony Dickens

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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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  • DK Jungle Climber

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    E3 2007 DK Jungle Climber

    Nintendo release more information about the upcoming jungle platformer staring Donkey & Diddy Kong

    "King K. Rool is up to no good again, and it’s time for Donkey Kong® to swing into action. Simple controls make the game easy and fun to play, so that players of all skill levels can swing and climb their way to new heights. Team up with Diddy...

  • The Legend Of Zelda: Phatom Hourglass

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    E3 2007 The Legend Of Zelda: Phatom Hourglass

    Time is upon us

    Nintendo's latest Zelda title is set for US release of October 1st, using complete touch controls this is the first Zelda experience of its kind.. "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...

  • Wii Balance Board

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    E3 2007 Wii Balance Board

    Nintendo also unveiled the Wii Balance Board today this accessory will accompany the Wii Fit title.

    The Balance Board is a step pad which will allow realtime detection of steps, twists, push ups and a whole variety of other activities related to the shift of balance across the pads. Accompanied with the peripheral will be Wii software titled Wii...

  • Super Mario Galaxy

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    E3 2007 Super Mario Galaxy

    Out of this world

    Reggie was telling the truth, Super Mario Galaxy Will launch in the US on November 12th, its confirmed.. "The ultimate Nintendo hero is taking the ultimate step ... into space. Become Mario™ as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players...

  • Wii Zapper

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    E3 2007 Wii Zapper

    Wii Need It

    Nintendo unveil their "Wii Zapper" a new accessory designed to house your Wiimote & Nunchuk to transform it into a light gun.. So far we know this accessory has been designed for use with Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles from Capcom and Ghost Squad from Sega. The accessory will be bundled with a demonstration game similar to Wii...

  • Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

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    E3 2007 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

    Samus returns

    Metroid Prime 3 will ship in August for USA and October for Europe, however there won't be any online multiplayer options.. Truly feel what it is to be the bounty hunter behind the visor. Players become Samus with the Wii controls. By moving around with the Nunchuk™ and aiming Samus’ gun with the Wii Remote™, players do more...

  • Wii Fitness

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    E3 2007 Wii Fitness

    Witness The Fitness

    Known as "Wii Fit" in the US and "Wii Fitness" in Europe, Nintendo have dived into the health and fitness sector with another brand new Wii product.. "The hit combination of Wii Sports™ and the Wii Remote™ brought golf swings and tennis serves into people’s homes. Now Nintendo turns the living room into a fitness center...

  • Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles

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    E3 2007 Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles

    Capcom release a bunch of new information, screenshots and videos for the E3 show.

    "Resident Evil®: The Umbrella Chronicles for the Wii™ video game system from Nintendo will include a two-player co-op mode, for even more intense light-gun style shooting action. Resident Evil® is the highest selling Capcom series with more than 30 million games...

  • European Wii Release Dates

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    E3 2007 European Wii Release Dates

    Metroid to be released in October, Mario Galaxy by the end of the year and Smash Bros Brawl in 2008.

    With the usual flood of information at E3, we've learnt that Metroid Prime 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Galaxy will all see a release in the US before Christmas, sadly this isn't the case for European gamers, here's the latest release list...

  • EA Line Up

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    E3 2007 EA Line Up

    Electronic Arts have detailed their upcoming titles that will be on display at E3 this year, including some Nintendo goodies.

    "In the next six months, EA will launch the most exciting line up of games in our 25 year history," said EA Games Label President Frank Gibeau. "We’re publishing brand new games like Boogie, Skate and Army of Two,...

  • Oh Beautiful Katamari

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    News Oh Beautiful Katamari

    Wii've been dumped

    IGN reports that Namco have dumped the PS3 version of Katamari Damacy sequel, Beautiful Katamari, in favour of a brand new Wii version. "Namco Bandai revealed earlier this year that it was developing the next-generation Katamari Damacy sequel, Beautiful Katamari, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Up until recently, the developer...

  • Wii Guitar Hero's... Guitar!

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    News Wii Guitar Hero's... Guitar!

    A few days ago Activision and RedOctane have finally unveiled the Wii's Guitar Hero 3 controller, its white and shiny.

    "Activision, Inc. today announced its exclusive partnership with Gibson Guitar Corp., the world's leading musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology. As part of the agreement, Activision will feature Gibson's...

  • Wii Light Saber Game In Development

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    News Wii Light Saber Game In Development

    LucasArts have confirmed that we'll be seeing the much dreamt about Light Saber action on a Wii console later this year.

    Jim Ward of LucasArts was quizzed about the idea at last weeks Hollywood & Games Summit panel in Los Angeles. "In response to a question from session moderator N'Gai Croal of Newsweek asking: "What would it take to make a...

  • Metroid Prime 3 - Not Online?

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    News Metroid Prime 3 - Not Online?

    Retro Studios have been quoted as saying there will be no online play in the forth coming Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Doh.

    Interviewed by GamePro, Retro Studios CEO Michael Kelbaugh told the website that his studio's upcoming title Metroid Prime 3: Corruption will not feature online multiplayer. "It's something we talked about early on, but we...

  • First WiiWare Title Revealed

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    News First WiiWare Title Revealed

    Austrian company Bplus announce the first official game for WiiWare, Nintendo's new original content download service.

    "The Viennese company Bplus, which celebrates its fourth birthday today on 07-07-07, is proud to announce to be, as Nintendo official developer, among the first that offer original game titles for the new Wii download service. The...

  • Soul Calibur Legends Details

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    News Soul Calibur Legends Details

    Controls detailed

    Namco release information about the control system on Soul Calibur Legends along with a new trailer of the game. According to GameWad the game will feature "motion capture" from the Wiimote which is then represented on screen. "By swinging the Wii Remote as players please, in-game characters will perform the exact sword actions...

  • Sega Line Up

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    E3 2007 Sega Line Up

    Sega will be showcasing 13 games at this years E3, with 7 of them making their way onto Nintendo platforms.

    "SEGA’s mission is to publish fun and entertaining games for people wherever and whenever they want to play," said Simon Jeffery, President and COO, SEGA of America. “For some titles like The Golden Compass we’ll provide a compelling and...

  • E3 2007 Has Landed

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    News E3 2007 Has Landed

    It's E3 Jim, but not as we know it. The new streamline E3 kicks off in Santa Monica, USA and of course, Nintendo will be there.

    To a somewhat surprised games industry, the E3Expo announced a change last year and told the world that from now on E3 was no longer the big glitzy showcase we had come to expect, E3 2007 is the "E3 Media & Business...

  • Nintendo Dominate EDGE's Top 100 Games

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    News Nintendo Dominate EDGE's Top 100 Games

    EDGE magazine crowns Nintendo 64 classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" the ultimate game.

    "Ocarina of Time is nearly ten years old, but its position at the top slot in Edge's 100 Best Videogames shows that great game design does not age. In visual terms, it obviously cannot compete with today's Xbox 360 and PS3 productions, but, as with...

  • Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Boxart Revealed

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    News Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Boxart Revealed

    Strong Samus

    Nintendo have finally gotten round to designing some cover artwork for the upcoming Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.. It's hard to avoid Nintendo's once launch title FPS game, with its release date finally confirmed for August, Nintendo have released the following: <cover:games/wii/metroid_prime_3_corruption> I'm not overly...

  • New Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles Trailer

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    News New Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles Trailer

    Wii Zappa

    Capcom have released a new trailer for the upcoming Wii zombie-fest, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles.. This is fast becoming one of my most anticipated 3rd party titles on Wii, it'll be a true test of the Wii mote being a gun. Check out the new trailer here: Doesn't it look awesome?

  • Midway Resurrect Cruis'n

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    News Midway Resurrect Cruis'n

    Midway have decided to resurrect their "Cruis'n" franchise and bring us a new Wii title.

    "An all new version of the classic Midway arcade racer, Cruis’n is coming exclusively to the Wii. Choose your ride from an impressive lineup of licensed cars and experience a rush of adrenaline as you race opponents through twelve different street circuits...

  • Boogie To This

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    News Boogie To This

    EA reveal the tracklisting (35 of em!) for their forthcoming Dance-Em-Up, Boogie, exclusive to Wii.

    ”This is a breakthrough game with a landmark soundtrack,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA. “We’ve brought together generations of the biggest hits in pop music history for a game that takes Wii innovation to...

  • Atlus Announce Two DS Rhythm Games

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    News Atlus Announce Two DS Rhythm Games

    Atlus have today announced both Ontamarama and Draglade coming to a Nintendo DS later this year.

    Draglade (a rhythm fighting game)In Draglade, it’s not just about how hard you hit or fast you move, it's also how well you can groove. An innovative mix of music and fighting means you will have to use your rhythm as well as your reflexes if you want...