Esteban Padilla

Recent grad in Chemistry, Psychology, Music, and Biology. Passionate about doing music and science, sometimes simultaneously. Enjoys the nerdier things in life and is likely to turn any subject, even video games, into an academic discussion out of the love for knowledge.

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Nintendo Direct Amiibo News: Fourth Wave Smash Bros, Special Mario Edition, and Marth Reprint

The January 2015 Nintendo Direct brings us plethora of new figures and features to collect and play with - if you can shell out the funds, that is.

Finalized Steam Controller To Be Shown Alongside Valve’s Steam Machines at GDC

After what may seem like an eternity, the official Steam Controller will be demoed and displayed alongside Valve's Steam Machines at this year's GDC.

Nintendo Ends Console and Game Distribution in Brazil

Nintendo pulls its support for the unsustainable Brazilian games market, citing government taxes and importing fees as the culprits.

Majora’s Mask 3D Special Edition To Come Stateside [UPDATE]

Nintendo of America gives US gamers some much needed love with the Skull Kid figure bundle for the N64 classic remake.

December-January Club Nintendo Rewards Breakdown

Tis the season to cash in for Nintendo games and goodies.

Club Nintendo Rewards Review: Tokyo Crash Mobs (or the Most Insane Puzzle Game You Should Be Playing Right Now)

Who knew that wanting to speed up a line would be one of the most insane (and ingenious) concepts for a puzzle game ever?

Dragon Age: Inquisition Wins Game of the Year, but Nintendo Dominates the 2014 Game Awards

Dragon Age: Inquisition, I’m really happy for you and I’m gonna let you finish, but Nintendo really owned the 2014 Game Awards with their gameplay footage and musical performances.

Sweden Looking to Devise “Bechdel Test” to Measure Sexism in Video Games

Swedish gaming organization Dataspelsbranchen is developing a Government-funded rating system to determine the level of sexism and gender stereotyping in video games.

Why is Region-Locking Still a Thing and is it a Necessary Evil?

With all the talks of Nintendo acknowledging that region-locking may not be a thing forever, it is important to note why they even bothered in the first place.