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Nintendo Pocket Football Club – The Verdict

Nintendo Pocket Football Club – The Verdict

Despite the appeal of the 3D effect of Nintendo’s latest handheld, I’ve found myself falling for one of the 3DS family’s lesser-known innovations – Streetpass, the Wi-Fi handshake that two 3DS users have in general proximity. From a manufacturer known for being a little behind the curve on all things online, it’s a welcome differentiator. A light, low-maintenance social dimension, a way of showing off your best times or the layout of your in-game home, or just expressing something about…

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Sim Game Roundup – Mini Verdicts

Sim Game Roundup – Mini Verdicts

There are two fantastically obscure simulation games sitting on my desk at the moment which I have been having a play around with. They are FIM Speedway Grand Prix 4 and London Underground Simulator. Hit the jump for some mini verdicts on both.

A Quick Look at Simulation Games

A Quick Look at Simulation Games

When I mention ‘simulation games’ there will be a large number of people who think I am simply talking about games like The Sims, SimCity and Sim Isle. Yes, these can be considered to be simulation games, but they barely scratch the surface of what the sim genre is. Sim games, such as European Truck Simulator, games in the Silent Hunter and IL-2 Sturmovik series’ are real sims. These games are what the sim genre is all about, taking a…

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