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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  • Pokemon Wii Named

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    News Pokemon Wii Named

    Nintendo announce the Pokemon future for Wii, Pokemon Battle Revolution is the answer.

    Back in Japan, Nintendo's Satoru Iwata has today announced the first Pokemon title for Nintendo Wii, the game was revealed during a press conference today. Attendees were treated to a single screenshot of the game, and a snippet of information. Pokemon Battle...

  • Latest Wii Rumours

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    News Latest Wii Rumours

    More rumours appear on Nintendo's messages boards about the "remaining secret" of the Wii

    Forum junkies may think they've unearthed the final secrets from Nintendo Wii, sadly we're not so sure. Posted to Nintendo's very own message board is an article claimed to be sourced from the next issue of Game Informer magazine (those guys that had the Red...

  • Miyamoto Talks Galaxy

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    News Miyamoto Talks Galaxy

    Nintendo chief Shigeru Miyamoto talks to MTV about the upcoming Wii title, Super Mario Galaxy

    Earlier this week EuroGamer reported on an interview between MTV (yes, really) and Sir Miyamoto. The maestro was talking about the next generation Mario game, Super Mario Galaxy, set for release on Wii sometime early 2007. "Is having different spheres...

  • NOA Summer Line Up

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    News NOA Summer Line Up

    Nintendo release this summers North American release schedule, including Super Paper Mario and Star Fox DS

    Yesterday, Nintendo of America unveiled a chunk of Summer 2006 release dates. The new titles are mainly for Nintendo DS but also a couple of Gamecube titles, most notable being Star Fox DS and Super Paper Mario. Nintendo DS™June 5: Big Brain...

  • The Story Behind Nintendo ON

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    News The Story Behind Nintendo ON

    1up.com talk to the mastermind behind the 2005 Nintendo ON video and reveal all of its secrets.

    Casting your mind back to the weeks leading up to E3 2005 you may remember a video, a video that sent tingles all the way from your head, down your spine and into your toes. Nintendo ON was probably the most convincing Nintendo fake ever. In an article...

  • New Super Mario Bros. Rocks Japan

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    News New Super Mario Bros. Rocks Japan

    Kotaku report sales of 480,000 units of New Super Mario Bros. on day one, train your brain!

    Kotaku have today posted a brief article about the launch of New Super Mario Bros. in Japan. Sure, New Super Mario Bros. is popular in Japan. But, just how popular? The game moved 480,000 units in its first day, compared to 414,556 units the second edition of...

  • Nintendo Storms Famitsu Survey

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    News Nintendo Storms Famitsu Survey

    The news from Japan is good, Nintendo tops the Famitsu reader survey, long live Nintendo.

    Wii all expect the Wii to do pretty well in the US and EU, but almost accept that it's not going to out gun the 360 or PS3 from the off, its just something about the Western market that saddens me, the so called "PlayStation generation" that only buy games that...

  • Why Wii?

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    News Why Wii?

    Whats in a name? Sir Miyamoto says Revolution was just a too threatening name for the non gamer.

    Recently reported by IGN, the games master himself Shigeru Miyamoto revealed to CNNMoney.com the reason behind the name change, from Revolution to Wii. It's been nearly a month since the original Wii announcement, its probably one your not going to...

  • Super Paper Mario To Disrupt Platformers

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    News Super Paper Mario To Disrupt Platformers

    Nintendo.com detail some tasty information about the upcoming Gamecube title Super Paper Mario.

    Over at the tree house labeled Nintendo.com, one monkey has revealed some information about the sleeper hit of E3, Super Paper Mario, set for release later this year. The next game in the origami series will essentially be a 2D platformer, looking quite...

  • DS Lite Rumbled

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    News DS Lite Rumbled

    Thought you already bought your last rumble pack? Think again, DS Lite friendly Rumble Pak on the way.

    4cr have uncovered the rumble mystery that has cast its shadow over the DS Lite. If your one of the lucky few that have already got your dirty paws all over a crystal white DS Lite, you might of noticed that if you insert a DS Rumble Pak into the...

  • Star Fox Takes Command

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    News Star Fox Takes Command

    The Official Nintendo Website renames the upcoming Nintendo DS space shooter from Star Fox DS to Star Fox Command.

    One of the few surprises at E3 this year was the announcement of Star Fox DS. Nintendo only provided us with a snippet of information about the game and no official title. It seems now that Nintendo's official .com website has been...

  • Wii Under £150?

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    News Wii Under £150?

    Nintendo UK confirm that the UK retail price for Wii will be "in-line" with the US and Japanese prices.

    Nintendo UK have spoken about the UK retail price, well not officially or anything, but to EuroGamer. Yesterday, Nintendo announced that the Wii will cost ¥25,000 or less and $250 or less when it goes on sale later this year - the equivalent of...

  • No Dolby Digital For Wii

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    News No Dolby Digital For Wii

    IGN reports that currently the Wii will not support optical output and specifically Dolby Digital, Pro-Logic II remains.

    Recent article posted on IGN suggests that the official documentation supplied for Wii developers confirms that the system will not support Dolby Digital 5.1. "There is a single proprietary audio/video jack on Wii and users...

  • Wrapstar Gets World Cup Fever

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    News Wrapstar Gets World Cup Fever

    Those crazy guys over at Wrapstar have decided to complete your World Cup and offer you some skins for your DS, word.

    If your a street-smart homie, you'll know you couldn't possibly take your DS to a World Cup match, until now. The home boys over at Wrapstar have launched a new World Cup range of skins for your portable friend. "Wrapstar, the...

  • Resident Evil 4 Gets Yellow Penciled

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    News Resident Evil 4 Gets Yellow Penciled

    Capcom survival horror Resident Evil 4 wins a coveted "Yellow Pencil" design award from The D&AD Global Awards 2006

    Capcom love Nintendo when they get it right, and hate them when they don't. The much talked about "exclusive rights" for Resident Evil for Gamecube wasn't all bad, in fact it resulted in an excellent Resident Evil 4 game that was loved...

  • Reggie For President

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    News Reggie For President

    Nintendo announce that Reggie Fils-Aime is being promoted to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

    Nintendo of America have today announced a change amongst its ranks. Current President Tatsumi Kimishima is taking on the new role of chairman of the board and chief executive officer, while Reggie Fils-Aime is being promoted to...

  • Wii Will Launch Under $250

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    News Wii Will Launch Under $250

    Nintendo throw a statement out into the open with an estimated Wii price and how many units will be available.

    Today, Nintendo announce a statement containing some information about the Wii retail price and how many units they expect to be available. Following its overwhelming debut at E3 2006, Nintendo today announced the current fiscal year unit...

  • Opera Wii

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    News Opera Wii

    IGN talks to Opera's Scott Hedrick and tries to uncover some facts about the web browser for Nintendo Wii.

    IGN managed to squeeze some questions in the general direction of Opera for Devices' executive vice president, Scott Hedrick. He had quite alot to say about the general partnership with Nintendo. "Opera is a full Web browser for desktop,...

  • Harvest Time Hop And Fly Please Spider

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    News Harvest Time Hop And Fly Please Spider

    Shin'en announce the release of a new DS title, aimed towards the younger spectrum of gamers.

    Shin'en today have announced the release of their second DS game, Miss Spider - Harvest Time Hop and Fly. But whats the big idea? “Miss Spider – Harvest Time Hop and Fly” was especially developed for a younger audience to take full advantage of the...

  • The Twilight Realm Gets A Little Hazy

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    News The Twilight Realm Gets A Little Hazy

    EGM reveal some changes to the twilight realm in the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Gamecube and Wii.

    In a recent interview with Electronic Gaming Monthly, director Eiji Aonuma has revealed a new look for the hotly awaited new Zelda title. In the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, you'll be transported to a twilight realm,...

  • Gamers To Get LOST

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    News Gamers To Get LOST

    ABC's hit show LOST is set to be transform into a video game, crash landing onto consoles in 2007 courtesy of Ubisoft.

    Just when you thought you had it all figured out, Ubisoft announce that LOST is to be spliced up into a video game. "Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced a long-term worldwide licensing...

  • Nintendo Wants You To Touch

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    News Nintendo Wants You To Touch

    Nintendo UK announces that Touch! Generations is the new branding for all things touchable on the Nintendo DS.

    Since the launch of DS, Nintendo have offered gamers a new way to play, the touch screen system certainly disrupted the gaming world. From today, the mature range of "touchable" DS titles will be branded as "Touch! Generations". Are you...

  • Nintendogs Dalmatian Edition

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    News Nintendogs Dalmatian Edition

    Nintendo UK announce a new "Dalmatian & Friends" edition of Nintendogs, your favourite virtual pet.

    The phenomenal Nintendogs gets a new breed of life in "Dalmatian & Friends" edition, where the once hard-to-unlock Dalmatian becomes the focus of attention. "With an initial choice of six breeds to own and a further 14 to be unlocked,...

  • DS Lite To Launch In Europe This June

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    News DS Lite To Launch In Europe This June

    Nintendo have announced that the DS Lite will go on sale in Europe on 23rd June at £99.99

    Today, Nintendo UK have put the rumours to rest, the DS Lite will be released in the UK and Europe on June 23rd, the portable system will also launch in two distinct flavours -- a sleek black edition and a cool, stylish white edition. "Nintendo DS Lite is...