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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  • Wii Goes Crusin'

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    News Wii Goes Crusin'

    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced it is the first cruise line to offer guests a chance to experience Wii on board its ships.

    "With its active, engaging and inviting game experiences appealing to every age from kids to parents to grandparents, the Wii from Nintendo is a natural fit for Freestyle Cruising," said Colin Veitch, NCL's president...

  • Nintendo Fight Back Against Wii Modders

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    News Nintendo Fight Back Against Wii Modders

    Nintendo have introduced a new motherboard into the Wii production to combat recent "mod chips".

    Reported recently by a number of sites, including technology magazine T3, it seems Nintendo have tried to block the gaps and stop the pirates. "The games giant has quietly slipped new motherboards into its consoles, narrowing the gap between critical...

  • Sonic and the Secret Rings

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    Wallpaper Sonic and the Secret Rings

  • Heatseeker

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    Wallpaper Heatseeker

  • Medal of Honor: Vanguard

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    Wallpaper Medal of Honor: Vanguard

  • US Virtual Console Releases - 23rd March 2007

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    News US Virtual Console Releases - 23rd March 2007

    Sega throw some mega classics (get it?) onto the Virtual Console, the infamous Alex Kidd!

    "The Wii Shop Channel continues to be a great avenue for gamers who want instant access to classic SEGA Genesis titles,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America. “Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and...

  • Final Opera Wii Version In April

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    News Final Opera Wii Version In April

    Nintendo announce that the final version of the Opera Web Browser for Wii will launch next month and be free until the end of June.

    "Since late December, Wii owners have been able to download a trial version of the Opera Internet browser. After receiving substantial and helpful feedback from consumers, friends and family members, Nintendo developers...

  • EU Virtual Console Releases - 23rd March 2007

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    News EU Virtual Console Releases - 23rd March 2007

    Nintendo finally throws The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past into the Virtual Console.

    "This week, the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ for Super Nintendo is making its way to the Virtual Console for you to download. In this medieval fantasy adventure, players assume the role of Link, a young boy who...

  • Wii Loop Machine

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    News Wii Loop Machine

    Blogger named "The Amazing Rolo" shows off his incredible "Wii Loop Machine", turn your Wiimote into an instrument!

    As you probably already know, it didn't take long for the macheads to get the Wiimote working on their machines, I even bothered to try it out, it was cool but had no real use - until now! The "Wii Loop Machine" is a fantastic example...

  • Boogie On Down With Wii

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    News Boogie On Down With Wii

    Electronic Arts have today announced a new dancing/music game exclusively for Wii.

    "Boogie is a unique music/rhythm-based game that takes advantage of the innovative Wii controls to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat. “We’re creating something new and different for gamers of all ages to enjoy; the complete party...

  • US Virtual Console Releases - 19th March 2007

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    News US Virtual Console Releases - 19th March 2007

    Three more classics heading your way this weekend, Excite Bike (Nes), Beyond Oasis (Genesis) and Splatterhouse (TG16)

    Excitebike(NES®, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): Face crazy curves, hairpin turns, and daredevil jumps as you race toward the checkered flag and the Excitebike championship. Race against the clock or challenge an opponent. You must keep...

  • Wii Gets Agatha Christie Adventure Title

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    News Wii Gets Agatha Christie Adventure Title

    The Adventure Company announce plans to published a version of "And Then There Were None" for Wii.

    Full title being, Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None, was first released on the PC late last year and came into some mixed reviews. "Using the Wii’s original “Wiimote®” controller, gameplay in traditional PC adventure games can be...

  • Diddy Kong Racing DS (DS)

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    Review Diddy Kong Racing DS (DS)

    The Nintendo 64 classic returns on DS, but how does it compare to Mario Kart DS?

    Ah Diddy Kong Racing, one of my old friends, how nice to see you again. How fitting is it that Diddy Kong Racing is Rare's first DS title. One of my favorite games for the Nintendo 64, the game that in my opinion took Mario Kart 64 and improved on it in every possible...

  • EU SSX Blur Out Today

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    News EU SSX Blur Out Today

    Electronic Arts release their latest SSX game to the masses, grab your copy today.

    Whilst we're still reserving our judgement on the game (yes, that means a review will come along soon) we noticed that EuroGamer.net didn't think to much to it, they today published their review. "All of which is a shame, really, because it's clear that these...

  • Mii's In Hyrule?!

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    News Mii's In Hyrule?!

    Miyamoto talks about the Twilight Princess team currently toying around with Mii's in the TP engine.

    Whilst speaking at GDC last week, Shigeru Miyamoto told MTV that the Twilight Princess team had been having some fun with Mii's. "They've been having fun just fiddling around with Miis in the Twilight Princess engine. This is something our...

  • Wii On Top In February

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    News Wii On Top In February

    Sales figures put Nintendo ontop

    Data released by the NPD Group put Wii as the top selling console in the US selling practically every available console during February. Much the same, the DS was the top selling handheld system with its incredible 485,000 units. "We're gratified that the explosive appeal of Wii, in terms of both new players and...

  • EU Virtual Console Releases - 16th March, 2007

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    News EU Virtual Console Releases - 16th March, 2007

    Ice Climber (NES), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) and Splatter House (Turbografx) all added to the catalog.

    Nintendo release info on this weeks VC games. Some cult classics return this week with all the games coming from over 10 years ago! Here's what Nintendo have to say about them: Nintendo fans will remember the charms of Ice Climber™ from...

  • Capcom Pirates Wii

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    News Capcom Pirates Wii

    Exclusive pirate adventure heading to Wii from the Capcom developers labed "Project Treasure Island Z".

    Capcom show their love for Wii with the announcement of a "Wii Only" title in the form of a pirate puzzle adventure. "Project Treasure Island Z (Working Title), an innovative, full-length puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control...

  • Red Noses In A Galaxy Far, Far Away

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    News Red Noses In A Galaxy Far, Far Away

    TTGames gets in on the Red Nose Day action and offers nosey little cheat for Lego Star Wars II.

    "TT Games is supporting Red Nose Day by offering you a special secret cheat code for LEGO Star Wars II (on PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PC and Gamecube). It puts red noses on all the characters in the game – from Han Solo to the Emperor. See classic...

  • Final Fantasy III Hits Europe In May

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    News Final Fantasy III Hits Europe In May

    The long wait for FFIII is almost over for Europeans, DS game will launch on May 4th, 2007.

    Square seem rather happy with themselves for this release, let me hand you over to John Yamamoto, President and CEO of Square Enix. “The arrival of FINAL FANTASY III on Nintendo DS showcases the power of the hardware and proves that no compromise has to be...

  • Super Mario Galaxy To Be 2 Player

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    News Super Mario Galaxy To Be 2 Player

    Official Nintendo site suggests that Nintendo's mega title will actually allow multiplayer action?

    Those folks over at Cubed3 have spotted something rather interesting on the Official Wii website. More specifically on the Super Mario Galaxy page, it's now listed as 1-2 Player. Bet you didn't see that coming ;) "The ultimate Nintendo hero is...

  • Wii To Utilize IGN/Gamespy Online Technology

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    News Wii To Utilize IGN/Gamespy Online Technology

    Nintendo have today announced that the Wii will use the same technology as the Nintendo DS for online play.

    "This partnership will expand our wireless community of players on Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "Millions of Nintendo DS users have already logged on using GameSpy's...

  • New Mii Channel In Coming April

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    News New Mii Channel In Coming April

    Nintendo send out a Wiimail message stating the new improved Mii voting channel will be released in April.

    Reported by WiiNintendo.net, we've heard that the new Mii channel will including new things to do with your Mii's such as voting on other peoples Mii's and no doubt some kinda Celeb Mii area. "During the Nintendo keynote Shigeru Miyamoto...

  • Make Your Mii Then Play It On Wii

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    News Make Your Mii Then Play It On Wii

    Nintendo unveil some new "Mii" orientated TV commercials to lure in the non gamer.

    Set to air next week, Nintendo released the previews online on their ultra modern myspace account, yay marketing department. "Early next week Nintendo of America is scheduled to roll out a new round of Wii commercials featuring these popular Mii caricatures. One...