Author Archives: Steve

It is a long time since I last mentioned New Super Mario Bros, but during the holiday I got back into it. A week ago I completed the last level and my save got a second star (The first star … Continue reading →

I’ve found and completed all 135 puzzles (number 135 took the longest – a sliding block puzzle that had me stumped most of yesterday evening). There are just the weekly puzzles left and from what I’ve seen they’re not going … Continue reading →

A combination of addiction to Professor Layton and the Curious Village and sciatica has stopped me writing. Unlike most console games, DS games are ideal for playing standing up or lying down and this arrived midweek, I’m around 11 hours … Continue reading →

Not that much progress, owing to the fact sitting down is extremely uncomfortable (I’ve got sciatica in my left leg), but I’ve just defeated a spider like creature in Tsuta ruins. True to the Zelda template it required using moves … Continue reading →

It took a few attempts, some of which were pretty close, but I’ve finally defeated Lord Bane and seen the game credits. It was fun while it lasted, but I think I’ve completed all the side quests so I think … Continue reading →

My new main game, but from what I’ve experienced so far I’m probably going to have to leave it until those days when I can give it my full attention. So far there has been a lot of exposition and … Continue reading →

I’m still playing puzzle quest, off and on, and am currently stuck on a battle against Lord Bane (who has vastly more hit points than me). I’m not sure if this is going to be the last battle or not, … Continue reading →

I want to have a rant about the Wii’s internal memory, but I think I’ll hold off until another day. My brother invited me to install the demo of Dr Mario, but I knew I’d like it and thought the … Continue reading →

I like Mario Kart Wii, but have found it a bit of a disappointment – not because I find it easier than previous versions, I don’t (maybe because I only use the wheel for control?), but because there is no … Continue reading →