Little Gamers Update

Lots has been happening recently, so I thought it was time for an update. The balancing act that is Full Time work, gaming and writing a website is proving more interesting to maintain at the moment. Particuarly, when I am two thirds of the way through the Uncharted trilogy of games. The back log of games to play is currently massive. I think I currently have enough Playstation and Vita games to last me until well into 2014.Secretly though, I am loving it! Highlights are finally getting to grips with the God of War series, via the HD collection and also experiencing the true remote play experience on the Vita, which will be an important feature with PS4 games.

Ni No Kuni Week - The Happy Ending!

 

After spending the weekend scouring local Game stores. I had given up on getting a copy before the next batch of stock. Who knew when that would be.. days?... weeks? So whilst passing by teh MK branch of Game, I thought Iwould pop in and see how long I would have to wait.

I went to the counter and asked. "Ni No Kuni? When do think you will be getting any more in stock?"

The guy behind the counter smiled and replied. " We just got 5 copies in now! Shall I get one for you?"

My reply was a simple " Mhuh whu.... YES".

Last night, after dinner and bath time, I sat down with a little gamer either side of me and we started our adventure. We only played for 15 minutes, but the beauty of the game is incredible and the little gamers fell in love with it immediately. Now I have that proud Daddy gamer moment when your 3 year old cannot stop saying "Ni No Kuni!" to anyone who will listen.

More adventures follow tonight...

Ni No Kuni Week - Day 5 Ni No Ku...NOOOO!!

After problems pre-ordering and now Game Milton Keynes only having enough stock for pre-orders. It very much looks like I will not be enjoying Ni No Kuni, this weekend.

To all of those who have the it, have a great time! Back to Final Fantasy IX for me then.

Ni No Kuni Week - Day 4 - review round up

With Ni No Kuni released tomorrow, I thought it is a good time from me harping on about the game and instead look at how other people have been harping on about Ni No Kuni!

Ni No Kuni Week - Day 3 - Inside Level-5

Today, Lets take a look at Level-5, the game studio working in collaboration with Studio Ghibli to bring the world of Ni No Kuni to life. Level-5 have worked on many great series from Dragons Quest, Inazuma Eleven (the best soccer rpg game ever) and the Professor Layton games.

Look below for a behind the doors of Level-5.

Ni No Kuni Week - Day 2 - Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli have been behind some of the most visually stunning and beautiful animated films to come out of Japan. They have given the world films like Grave of the Fireflies, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. Now they have brought their renowned story telling and artistry to world of video games.

Here is a look into the art of Studio Ghibli and how they helped in the creation of Ni No Kuni.



Ni No Kuni is available from Friday 1st February exclusively on Playstation 3.

Ni No Kuni Week - Day 1 - What the heck is a Ni No Kuni anyways?

Namco Bandai launch their latest RPG from Japan this week and it has been a hugely anticipated title by fans of Anime and Gaming alike. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch was originally a Nintendo DS exclusive title released only in Japan in 2010. The PlayStation 3 version launched in Japan in late 2011. Both versions were well received over in Japan and the long wait for a western localisation is almost over.

The land of Ni No Kuni in the game can be translated as "The Second Country" and hints towards the almost parallel existence of people between the real world and Ni Ni Kuni. The story of the game follows 12 year old Oliver, who lives in the town of Motorville. There he and his best friend Phil get up to mischief whilst trying to build their own car. After a accident, in which Oliver is almost killed, his mother Allie dies after rescuing him. Oliver's is consumed by grief and whilst crying over a stuffed toy his mother made for him, a single tear falls onto the toy, bringing it to life.

His toy is actually a fairy by the name of Drippy (voiced by Rhod Gilbert) and he tells Oliver of a magic book that can transport both of them to his homeland of Ni No Kuni, a parallel reality. Drippy says Oliver may be able to find his mother in Ni No Kuni and save her still. So the two embark on a journey to travel to Ni No Kuni and rescue his mother. Along the way Oliver will meet many people and animals that resemble people he knows from Motorville.