Thunderbirds Are Go!

Don't Be Mad, Please Stop the Hating. The Thunderbirds Reboot 
is Actually Pretty Good... 

The times are changing. CGI reboots of our favourite childhood TV shows have been popping up here, there and everywhere for years. They're usually frowned upon and said to "ruin" the series, but that depends on how you look at them.

Super Smash Bros.: A Smashing Soundtrack

If you purchased both the 3DS and Wii U version of the latest Super Smash Bros. game and registered them online then you are one of the lucky people who'll be receiving a copy of Super Smash Bros.: A Smashing Soundtrack (and a DLC code for Mewtwo later this Spring, but that's another story!)

The two-disc album contains 72 amazing tracks from the games: the Red CD has music from the 3DS version and the Blue CD has music from the Wii U version.

The music comes from a whole host of franchises found within Smash Bros., including Pokémon, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and Xenoblade Chronicles.

Sadly, there's no Mega Man tracks (you cant deny that the Mega Man 2 Medley is amazing!) and the tracks are a little on the short side, but who cares?! You've got 72 amazing pieces of music from probably the best game of 2015 so far.

"Being able to give this music away in the form of a free gift gives me an enormous amount of pleasure... A great many experienced musicians were involved in the creation of the tracks on these CDs, weaving together so much of Nintendo's musical history into a collection that, I believe, offers a great deal of value. I hope you will enjoy it." 
- Masahiro Sakurai, Director of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U

Click here to view the full track list... 

Kingsman: The Secret Service

“This ain’t that kind of movie, Bruv."

Kingsman: The Secret Service is the hilarious spy-comedy from director Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, X-Men First Class) that combines the action of Bond with better comedy than Austin Powers.

Nintendo NX: How Not To Mess It Up

5 things Nintendo should do with their next console... 

First things first: I LOVE Nintendo! My very first games console was my brother's old SNES and ever since then I've owned every Nintendo console to date, right up to the Wii U and New Nintendo 3DS. 

Nintendo get a lot of bother these days from the gaming community and for a while now it's been because of the Wii U. It's actually a great console once you sink your teeth into it, but the lack of third party games and powerful hardware meant more people favoured the Xbox One and PS4.

And whilst I wouldn't say the Wii U was a failure, it wasn't exactly the money making machine or ground breaking console that Nintendo hoped it would be, like the Wii. 

Now Nintendo are looking to the future and have announced they're working on their new console, currently called the "NX." Question is, will it go well? Here are 5 things I personally think Nintendo need to do, or at least think about, for the NX.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (2015)

"Majora’s Mask 3D is definitely a must have... If you played the original as a kid then get set for one hell of a good looking nostalgia trip.If this is your first time playing through the whole game, you’re in for a freaky treat, with a whole host of tricks." 

Listen to the full review of the creepiest Zelda game to ever exist... The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

ReviewCast: Majora's Mask 3D by Somenorthernguy on Mixcloud

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014)

In a word: Unique
Friendly Advice: Dominate every archer you see
Rating: 4/5

ReviewCast: Middle Earth, Shadow of Mordor by Somenorthernguy on Mixcloud

Old School Rage - Mega Man (1987)

Mega Man for the NES... Probably the hardest game I've ever played. What better way to kick off Old School Rage?

Some Northern Guy Plays... Super Punch Out!! (1994)

One of the very first games I remember playing back on the SNES. Let's see how far I can get towards the title of "World Champion!"

Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010)

In a word: HARD!
Friendly Advice: Use the Banana Juice during boss fights! 
Rating: 4/5

ReviewCast: Donkey Kong Country Returns by Somenorthernguy on Mixcloud