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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  • Nintendo Is Actively Investigating 5G Technology

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    News Nintendo Is Actively Investigating 5G Technology

    For a future Switch revision?

    Shareholders love buzz words, don't they? As far as telecommunication buzz words go, there is nothing spicier than '5G' right now. The telecom sector is ripe with dreams of how 5G will change our lives and is desperate to sell us new subscriptions and handsets. But what does this mean on the gaming front? Nintendo was...

  • Miyamoto Believes Nintendo Have Not Fallen Behind With VR

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    News Miyamoto Believes Nintendo Have Not Fallen Behind With VR

    It is just being careful...

    Another interesting response during the recent Nintendo Shareholders Q&A was from the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto when he was quizzed about the "impression that Nintendo has been a little slow to join large global trends like the mobile business and releasing games that use VR". The legendary designer rejected...

  • Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers

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    News Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers

    Miyamoto striving to set a new standard

    Nintendo has been a leader in video game controller design for the past 30 years. However, at its recent Shareholders Q&A, it stated how it is actively working on establishing a 'new standard' within the industry. When asked if he thought developers would continue making video games where players were...

  • Nintendo Focusing On Switch Install Base To Combat Next-Gen Performance Gap

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    News Nintendo Focusing On Switch Install Base To Combat Next-Gen Performance Gap

    Strength in numbers

    It's well documented the Nintendo Switch is underpowered when compared to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, it's currently an accepted differential due to the fact those systems are tethered to televisions and Switch's unique selling point of becoming portability shines through. We've reported on a large number of ports...

  • 4th July (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 4th July (Europe)

    Red Faction! What Remains of Edith Finch! Stranger Things 3!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Red Faction...

  • 3rd July (North America)

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    Nintendo Download 3rd July (North America)

    Stranger Things 3! What Remains of Edith Finch! SolSeraph!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Senran Kagura: Peach Ball...

  • 20th June (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 20th June (Europe)

    Crash! Team! Racing! Nitro! Fueled!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Activision,...

  • 13th June (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 13th June (Europe)

    Collection of Mana! Cadence of Hyrule! Contra Anniversary!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Collection of Mana...

  • Luigi's Mansion 3 Artwork Appears Out Of The Shadows

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    Gallery Luigi's Mansion 3 Artwork Appears Out Of The Shadows

    Mm..mm..mario?!

    During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo gave us a peek into Luigi's latest ghostly adventure in Luigi's Mansion 3 that will come to Switch later this year. Along with the reveal trailer, a bunch of artwork was released which we've compiled here ready to give you nightmares.

  • 23rd May (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 23rd May (Europe)

    Team Sonic Racing! Assassin's Creed III! Resident Evil 0,1,4!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Team Sonic Racing...

  • 16th May (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 16th May (Europe)

    Sniper Elite V2! Guilty Gear! Rock of Ages 2! Castlevania Collection!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Sniper...

  • 9th May (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 9th May (Europe)

    Saints Row! Super Dragon Ball Heroes! For The King!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD - THE...

  • 25th April (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 25th April (Europe)

    Mortal Kombat 11! SteamWorld Quest! Dragon's Dogma! BOXBOY + BOXGIRL!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Mortal...

  • 18th April (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 18th April (Europe)

    Final Fantasy X/X-2! Cuphead! My Time at Portia!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD...

  • 11th April (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 11th April (Europe)

    Phoenix Wright! Hellblade! Vaporum!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Vaporum (Merge Games, €19.99 / £15.99) -...

  • 28th March (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 28th March (Europe)

    Yoshi! Xenon Racer! Moai VI! Final Fantasy!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Yoshi's Crafted World (Nintendo,...

  • Nintendo Hosts Huge Indie Sale In Europe With Up To 50% Off

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    News Nintendo Hosts Huge Indie Sale In Europe With Up To 50% Off

    Save on Darkest Dungeon, INSIDE, Night in the Woods, Minit etc.

    After yesterday's Nindies Showcase celebrations, the love for all things indie is positively everywhere. Joining the fun is Nintendo itself, with an 'Indie Sale' taking place on the Nintendo eShop from now until 27th March. You can get discounts on games like Darkest Dungeon, INSIDE,...

  • 21st March (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 21st March (Europe)

    Unravel Two! Fate/EXTELLA! Air Conflicts!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Fate/EXTELLA LINK (Marvelous Europe,...

  • 14th March (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 14th March (Europe)

    Caligula Effect: Overdose! Baba Is You! Golf Peaks!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: The Caligula Effect:...

  • 7th March (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 7th March (Europe)

    Kirby! Assault Android Cactus+! Other Things!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! 3DS Retail - New Releases: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn (Nintendo,...

  • 28th February (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 28th February (Europe)

    Trials Rising! LEGO Movie 2! Rad Rodgers!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Trials Rising (Ubisoft, €24.99 /...

  • Zavvi Launch New 'Original Hero' Clothing Range Inspired by Super Mario

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    News Zavvi Launch New 'Original Hero' Clothing Range Inspired by Super Mario

    Super Stylish

    UK retailer Zavvi has today launched a new fully licensed video game clothing range titled "Original Hero" which has been inspired by "fusing" the familiar Super Mario line art visuals with the "bold, exciting features of Tokyo streetwear" and developed with Nintendo. Unlike most video game merch, the style is somewhat muted using a...

  • 21st February (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 21st February (Europe)

    Mutant Football League! Steins;Gate Elite! Aragami!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Mutant Football League:...

  • 31st January (Europe)

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    Nintendo Download 31st January (Europe)

    Wargroove! Dragons Dawn of New Riders!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (THQ Nordic,...