Prime Time

Nintendo rock! They have confirmed, as if we really needed it confirming, that they are numero uno in the video game industry. Not only have Nintendo given us unique and fabulous consoles in the Wii and DS but they are backing all this up with awesome software.

Metroid Prime is now amongst us and it is as good as you always wished it would be. If you’re a gamer you owe it to yourself to play this. The critical and public acclaim lavished on Samus’ final outing in the Prime trilogy is evidence already of this game’s destiny to be an all time classic.

16th November sees Mario back on UK shores for an out of this world epic. I suffered through all of the Game Cube hype and rumours that surrounded the alleged Mario 128. We waited and waited and, as we all know, it never arrived. The disappointment was tangible as Nintendo failed their fans and Maz only had eyes for Sunshine and GBA re-releases. Galaxy looks set to blitz every game that has gone before it and everyone will forgive Nintendo.

They’ll more than forgive though. With Prime, Mario and more on the shelves this Christmas Nintendo is going to own the festive period. The game buying public worship at the alter of Nintendo.

Is demand for the Wii going to out strip supply again this Christmas? Can Sony or Microsoft stop them? Get on the Gameov3r FORUM now to praise or slate as you see fit. Just don't bother talking about anything Christmassy or wishing anyone a Merry Christmas just yet. Gameov3r’s orders because “IT’S STILL OCTOBER!!*”

* I can’t actually quote all of the words Gameov3r used. We’d probably be shut down if I did! He did mention the name Stuart a few times amongst all the expletives though.