KAPOW! Donning our capes, we take an exclusive in-depth look at LEGO Batman. Combining cutesy LEGO characters, moody Gotham City backdrops and some innovative fighting gameplay, it’s looking bat-tastic. Other previews include Raving Rabbids TV Party, Family Trainer, MadWorld and WALL•E. Early looks, sneak peeks, new shots... whatever you want, we’ve got.
It’s finally here!... We get to grips with the UK version of Super Smash Bros Brawl. We tell you which WiiWare launch titles are worth downloading and crack the whip in LEGO Indiana Jones. You can also check out Alone In The Dark, Family Ski, Pirates: Duels On The High Seas, Looney Tunes: Cartoon Concerto (among others).
Bounce away for some summer fun with our brilliant N•Rev inflatable beach ball and pin up a giant double-sided poster!
Look at the size of that thing! We’ve got a massive and exclusive hands-on preview of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. With Remote & Nunchuk lightsaber duelling, it’s looking amazing. Other previews include Guitar Hero IV, Pirates, Blast Works and Wacky Racers. Early looks, sneak peeks, new shots… whatever you want, we’ve got.
We draw our conclusions on the Wii version of Okami, Iron Man flies in, we have a bash at Spielberg’s Boom Blox and are blown away by Soul Bubbles on the DS. You can also check out Death Jr, Battle Of The Bands, Dragon Quest Swords, Dream Pinball 3D, Racer Driver GRID (among others) while you’re here.
Customise your DS with our exclusive decal kit! And chomp on a yummy sherbet chew bar while pinning up a giant double-sided poster!
Get to grips with our exclusive hands-on look at WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2009 on Wii and DS – with some dramatic new features, it’s looking absolutely phenomenal. Other big previews include Alone In The Dark, The Incredible Hulk and rather bizarre Dekotora. Early looks, sneak peeks, new shots… whatever you want, we’ve got.
Race ahead of the pack with our massive six-page review of Mario Kart Wii – and expert playing guide – before getting some exercise with the detailed lowdown on Wii Fit. You might also want to check out Sports Island, Bangai-o Spirits, Manhunt 2, Emergency Mayhem and Baroque (among others) while you’re here.
See all the latest Wii and DS games in action with our free DVD! And pin up a giant double-sided Marvel superheroes poster!
You can see it on the cover. It’s the world’s first look at (and play with) LEGO Indiana Jones The Original Adventures. Nice one. But we’ve got even more ‘nice ones’. Early looks, sneak peeks, new shots… whatever you want, we’ve got.
Bored of Wii Sports Tennis? Course you are. Where here’s the logical next step, and it’s a beauty. Great characters, weird and wonderful moves and venues, and some really solid tennis action at its heart. You might also want to check out House of the Dead 2&3 Return, Pro Evo 2008, Bully, Apollo Justice and Fire Emblem (among others) while you’re here.
Find out 101 fascinating facts about Sega and Sonic, as well as checking out our tips for Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 and some thrilling new downloads on Virtual Console. Did we forget the news section… well you won’t, it’s a doozy.
Not only do we have an ‘EXCLUSIVE’ look at Bully from Rockstar, but we also bring you an ‘EXCLUSIVE’ preview of Sonic Chronicles. Add to that an ‘EXCLUSIVE’ look at LEGO Indiana Jones and it soon becomes clear that nRev is the place to get the best stuff first.
What a shame, then, that our reviews section is a bit rubbish. All we can offer you this month is a massive eight page review of Super Smash Bros. Brawl (along with a character guide), and the definitive word on Big Willy Unleashed and Advance Wars: Dark Conflict, as well as a handful of other new releases. Oh hang on… that’s not bad, is it?
Want to know what’s happening in the US and Japan? Done! Want to find out 101 fascinating facts about WiiWare? Done! Want to find out what’s hot on Virtual Console this month? Done! We’ve got the lot.
There’s a cinematic theme to this month’s issue with the retro sci-fi stylings of Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed on Wii, Teenage Zombies on DS, George of the Jungle, Ghostbusters and LEGO Batman.
So much promise, and yet, are we destined for disappointment with this month’s crop of releases? Soul Calibur Legends is the much-anticipated Wii title leading the field, but can it live up to the previous Soul Calibur games? Donkey Kong Jet Race adds bizarre controls to the racing game genre.
If you’re saving your pennies for Smash Bros. Brawl, there’s plenty of stuff to read other than reviews. Our All Aboard feature takes a look at the developers who are leaping aboard the good ship Wii over the coming months, there’s a play guide to the popular Pokemon Battle Revolution and as always, we’re keeping abreast of the latest retro releases on Virtual Console.
Coming up in 2008 - a blistering line-up of top previews including spooky survival horror remake Alone in the Dark, Winning Eleven (Pro Evo Soccer) Dragon Quest IV, Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box, and we twiddle with the knobs of the fab new Arakanoid DS.
NiGHTS Journey of dreams flies gracefully onto Wii and we’re the first to review it. Also we have equally exciting reviews of Wii Fit and No More Heroes, two games that are guaranteed to excite casual and hardcore gamers.
New year, new stuff. Including a bunch of tips and tricks for the top 50 Wii, DS and Virtual Console games. Also, Wwhat should be the perfect length for a videogame and an early peek at Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed should prove amusing also.
Find out everything you need to know about Nintendo’s big bust-up (that’s Smash Bros. Brawl) in our big preview then tuck into our extra large helping of sneak peeks at Final Fantasy Tactics A2, Cooking Mama 2, Fire Emblem, Alvin and the Chipmunks and many more.
Zack & Wiki: The Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure is about as good a game as any released on Wii over the last year, and the Zapper makes a stunning debut with Umbrella Chronicles, Link’s Crossbow Training and Ghost Squad. And don’t forget Guitar Hero III: the sound’s a bit iffy, but the fun is cranked up to 11.
If you’ve just bought a Wii (or you’re about to get one courtesy of Santa) then you need to check out our guide to the top 20 games and gadgets for your spanking new console. You can also find out about the best games coming out on Virtual Console..
We take a look at Mario Party on the DS as well as rounding up all known facts on Mario Kart. Then there’s a helping of minigame lunacy thanks to Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 on DS. Other treats include Bleach: The Blade of Fate, Samurai Warriors Katana, ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat and And Then There Were None.
It’s an astonishing month for reviews. Needless to say we’ve done a thorough job of reviewing Super Mario Galaxy over ten pages. Mazzer makes a second appearance in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, and it’s scarcely any less impressive with the rest of the line-up which includes Phantom Hourglass, Smackdown Vs Raw 2008, Rockstar Taable Tennis, Sight Training, Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and more.
To celebrate the release of Mario Galaxy we’ve got a feature on the history of Nintendo platformers. IN addition you can get your fix f retro gaming thanks to our round-up of Virtual Console releases (including Sin & Punishment) and a look back at the wonderful Eternal Darkness on GameCube.
Our man in Japan delivers exciting glimpses at the hottest games featured at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. On home soil, meanwhile, we take a close look at Ferrari Challenge on Wii and DS. Spyro the dragon breathes some fire into Wii gaming, and we sample the best of the import titles iincluding puzzlers Takoron and Tsumi Kiss and environmentally-friendly Eco Creatures.
The biggest and best Metroid Prime 3 review alone would be enough, but the rest of the reviews line-up is just as stunning. FIFA 08, Phoenix Wright 3, Crash of the Titans, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, Jam Sessions… the list of quality Wii and DS releases from home and abroad goes on and on.
Once again we have some quality retro and Virtual Console coverage, we take a look at Animal Crossing: The Movie and Nintendo-related animation, we have a feature that asks whether or not the Wii is hardcore enough.
We were invited to play Nintendo’s Aumtumn/Winter line-up. So we got our hands on the likes of Mario Galaxy, Wii Fitness, Metroid Prime 3, Face Training and more. In addition we take a look at Forever Blue, go wrestle-mental with Smackdown Vs Raw 2008, and take a look at some quirky up and coming games like Slide Adventure, Bomberman Story and Drawn to Life.
A cracking line-up of review this month begins with MySims on both the Wii and DS. And very good they are too. What’s more we have a darn good muck about with Madden 2008, Alien Syndrome and Dragon Quest Swords on Wii. Meanwhile, the DS is still flying with reviews of quality titles like Sonic Rush Adventure, DK jungle Climber, Heroes of Mana and more.
There’s yet more. Check out our new retro and VC coverage, we take a look at Japanese Nintendo magazines, and there’s a fascinating feature about Nintendo’s new Wii Ware thingummybob.
We get out mitts on a much more shapely Lara Croft in our exclusive preview of Tomb Raider Anniversary, bump into an old friend in Crash of the Titans and take Mario Kart Wii out for a spin. Throughout the preview section you’ll find all manner of goodies that’ll be making their way to a Wii or DS real soon.
Boogie is the game that’s floated our boat this month, and if you don’t mind singing and dancing we’d recommend that you rush out and get a copy – just make sure that you read our review first, mind. Elsewhere you’ll find reviews of Transformers, Worms DS, Dynasty Warriors DS and a whole load more!
We take a look at the Wii’s track record for innovation to find out just how far can Nintendo push the boundaries of gaming.
Donkey Kong’s back and this time he’s jet powered! We get the skinny on the big ape’s latest adventure, Donkey Jet. We also get our hands on Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, the classic adventure, Dragon’s Lair. n•Rev wouldn’t be the mag that it is without a whole raft of other previews but we’re keeping them a surprise!
Scarface: the World is Yours finally crosses the finishing line and we get our grubbies on the import version of Pokémon Battle Revolution – you might not wanna catch them all… We also go Harry Potter mad with our reviews of his latest adventure, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, on both the Wii and the DS.
We infiltrate the headquarters of Rockstar to play Manhunt 2 to find out what all the fuss was about…
We unveil the re-imagining of one of Nintendo’s all-time classics, the much-anticipated Ultimate Duck Hunt. Elsewhere you’ll find Geometry Wards, King of Clubs, Raving Rayman Rabbids 2, Alien Syndrome and Ghost Squad put through our previewing mangle. Naturally there are tonnes more previews but the internet people won’t give us more space…
Resident Evil 4 creeps its way onto the Wii, hotly followed by Mario’s eighth party outing – has there really been that many? Bionicle Heroes tries to emulate the success of the Lego Star Wars games without the multi-million dollar licence to back it up and we go riding with G1 Jockey!
We don our black ties to attend a rather swanky Square Enix party in Tokyo, whilst those of us who stayed at home got the chance to take a look at the ever-changing world of Nintendo.
Take a deep breathe as we cover Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles, Treasure Island Z (or Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure!) Big Brain Academy, Happy Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix, Obscure II, Space Station Tycoon, The Sims 2: pets, Donkey Kong Jet Race, One Piece Unlimited Adventure, Furu Furu Park and San Gok Ushi XI… phew!
Super Paper Mario leads the charge this month, closely followed by Mario Strikers Charged – Europe’s first online Wii game – Mortal Kombat Armageddon, Spider-Man 3, Meet the Robinsons and Fishing Master. Find out what’s hot, and what’s not!
We delve into the mind of the Nintendo fanboy to find out just what makes them tick, and to see whether they’re a help or a hindrance to the industry. Additionally, we also take a trip to Japan and take a peek at a museum completely dedicated to the Eastern giant – it’s quite the sight!
Mixing the truly massive with potential sleeper hits seems to be the theme this month. You’ll go bonkers as we fill you in on the details regarding MySims and the return of cult-classic NiGHTS: Journey Into Dreams, but we also found the time to investigate Koei’s unique adventure Opoona, the Wii debut of Bomberman, yet another EA Wii exclusive in Boogie and also Brunswick Pro Bowling (which could be massive!).
Honesty, integrity and enthusiasm – the way in which we approach every game we review. Issue 9 has been good to us, and as such we tell you whether Ubisoft’s latest outings, Prince of Persia: Rival Swords and TMNT are worth your hard-earned cash, and report back on Heatseeker and Bust-A-Move Bash.
Are Nintendo really changing the way in which physics and videogames react with one another? Could in-game physics be ignored in favour of developers focusing on the way in which a player interacts with a controller? n•Revolution tries to predict the future…
Jam packed with the very best Wii games that’ll soon be knocking on your door (though not literally!): Super Paper Mario, Fire Emblem, Alien Syndrome, Dance Dance Revolution, No More Heroes, Scarface and loads more! It’s an essential read if you want to keep your Nintendo excitement levels at full tilt.
Due to the crazy environment that is the videogame world, reviews can often drop like flies. We’ve still managed to give the definitive verdict on the latest Medal of Honor, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07, Blazing Angels and The Godfather. Are they essential purchases, or best left on the shelf?
Can the mass market really be won over by Nintendo and its legion of publishers, or are they all chasing an unreachable goal? We rip apart the future of the Wii and its potential consumer.
Want the skinny on some of the very best games that are coming to the Wii? Games like Manhunt 2, Blitz: The League, Driver: Parallel Lines, Victorious Boxers: The Fighting Revolution and, er, Dewy’s Adventure? Read all about these and more in our stuffed-to-the-brim previews section!
After last month’s slightly light reviews section, we’re pleased to announce that normal service has resumed. Yes, the games have flooded in! SSX Blur, Sonic and the Secret Ring and the rather splendid Eledees are but some of the games that have been put through the nRevolution reviews mangle.
Is Nintendo’s approach to online gaming with the Wii really what it seems, or is the company only offering it lip service? We delve into the argument and come up with some pretty interesting answers…
You’re not imagining it… we really do have 18 pages dedicated to just three games. Why? Because they deserve it – Pokémon Battle Revolution, Mario Strikers Charged and Prince Of Persia: Rival Swords are all massive games. Still, that’s not to knock the other games we’ve covered too; with over 40 pages of previews, there’s plenty to see…
Yes, we know… things are a little slow on the game front until March rolls around. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t games out there for you to get – it’s just a matter of whether they’re worth it or not. Thankfully, we’ve got the most honest and forthright opinions around; whether it’s good or bad, we’ll tell you the truth.
Is Nintendo’s approach to online gaming with the Wii really what it seems, or is the company only offering it lip service? We delve into the argument and come up with some pretty interesting answers…
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We go to the European Nintendo Wii event for all the hands-on experience we can get, as well as sitting down for an exclusive chat with Nintendo UK boss David Yarnton. Plus! How party games shaped the future of Nintendo, why Nintendo was right to sell off Rare and what the Wii launch details will mean for you…
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