Mike Foster, Author at Explosion

Why Nintendo’s Digital Distribution Idea is Brilliant
Earlier this week, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed that the company was ready to go digital. In an investor meeting, Iwata confirmed that first-party releases...

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by Mike Foster 12 years ago12 years ago

Earlier this week, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed that the company was ready to go digital. In an investor meeting, Iwata confirmed that first-party releases on both the Nintendo 3DS and the company’s upcoming Wii U devices would be simultaneously available as physical and digital products. This is nothing new for the industry, with one...

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Five of the Toughest Boss Fights of All Time
Every game needs a villain. Someone has to do the kidnapping, destroying and pillaging. And when the story reaches its end and the hero is...

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by Mike Foster 12 years ago12 years ago

Every game needs a villain. Someone has to do the kidnapping, destroying and pillaging. And when the story reaches its end and the hero is finally equipped to save the day, it usually means a brutal, climactic battle is on the way. Finishing off a boss is challenging but satisfying, and in nearly every video...

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The Real Problem With Mass Effect Ending is its Fans
Mass Effect 3 is a triumph. There’s really no other way to describe it. The game represents the culmination of a ten-year effort on the...

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by Mike Foster 12 years ago12 years ago

Mass Effect 3 is a triumph. There’s really no other way to describe it. The game represents the culmination of a ten-year effort on the part of BioWare to craft the industry’s first true epic—a multi-game story in which every decision by the player has weight and meaning. Frankly, reviewing Mass Effect 3 within the...

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