June2011

  • Review Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era (3DS)

    Losing the way of the ninja

    By publishing Tomy’s Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era, 505 Games is clearly counting on the popularity of the anime show outside of Japan. With over 200 episodes aired the show has accrued a loyal fan base, so it's hardly surprising that this 3DS entry has made it to European shores, with a US release later in the year...

February2009

  • Review Pop-Up Pirate! (WiiWare)

    Pop-Up Pirate! - a barrel of fun or a total wash-out?

    Many of us will remember Tomy’s successful ‘board’ game, Pop-Up Pirate, from our childhoods. Cautiously inserting mini-daggers into the pirate’s unsuspecting torso in an attempt to avoid murdering the poor one-eyed soul – that’s what being a kid is all about! Well, perhaps not, but it...

August2006

  • Review Naruto: Saikyo Ninja Daikesshu 4 (DS)

    Kage-Bunshin No-jutsu!

    Naruto has become somewhat of a smash hit sensation over in Japan and now we find that its influence has made it to the West. The anime is airing in the US and UK (although the Japanese is far superior to the American version), but as of yet we haven't seen too many games outside of Japan.[screenshot=44ed88bce07ed]Frantic...