Must Have 3DS eShop Games!

After a slow start, Nintendo is starting to publish some great games for the 3DS, even on the 3DS's eShop there is a flood of new stuff for less than $10! But, how are we supposed to separate the good from the bad? Here's my list of must have eShop games!

Pushmo/Pullblox


Saying that Pushmo is a great game really is an understatement. It is a perfect game! In case your wondering what I'm talking about, Pushmo is a puzzle/platformer game where you push and pull blocks around to get to the top of a level. Sounds simple, right? It might be to start off with, but soon you will be scratching your head wondering how to get to the top of the platform. The best part is that some of the levels are based on Nintendo characters. Meaning you will see yourself climbing Mario's face at one point! Also, there's a level editor along with the 250 levels offered, meaning that you'll never run out of stuff to push! 9.5/10

Sakura Samurai

Another great game, Sakura Samurai may look like any old Samurai brawler, but it's a lot more. It's an RPG with great combat and a wealth of towns, mountains and castles to explore. This one really is hard to explain in one paragraph, so I'll just show you this trailer instead! 9/10

Mutant Mudds

Mutant Mudds is, in short, a retro platformer with great music, a retro artstyle and some of the best level design around. It is great for retro game enthusiasts and casual game players alike, with no shortage of levels (there are 40 of them). Like Pushmo, this one packs a bang for your buck with lots of unlockables and some really simple yet addictive gameplay. 8/10

The Best Mario Games For The Wii

As the Nintendo Wii is nearing the end of it's 6 year lifespan it is time to reflect on the games that made it the success what it is today. Luckily for this blog, many of those games are based around Nintendo's mascot Mario. So, which games are the best of the best when it comes to Mario? Behold my list of the BEST Wii Mario games of each genre!


Best Platformer
There is lots of competition in this category as Super Paper Mario, the Mario Galaxy games and New Super Mario Bros Wii are all great games. However, the first Super Mario Galaxy game really stands out for it's great soundtrack, gameplay and outrageously clever level design. It even beats it's sequel!

Super Mario Galaxy really showcases Mario at his best!

Best Racing Game
Well, there's not really any competition here unless Donkey Kong: Jet Race counts as a Mario game. Still,  Mario Kart Wii is heaps better!


Best Party Game
The Wii really hasn't contained many Mario-themed Mario games. In fact, with Mario Party 9 set to be released later this year, Fortune Street and Mario Party 8 are it. Despite Fortune Street generally getting better press scores, gamer's generally find the mini game mayhem a lot more fun than Fortune Street's four hour long games.


Best Sports Game
This was the hardest category to judge by far due to the large amounts of Mario sports games out there. Mario has played Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Soccer and even completed in the Olympic Games on the Wii. A few of the better games would include Mario Super Sluggers, Mario and Sonic at the 2012 Olympic games and Mario Sports Mix. Still, the best Mario sports game out there would have to be the outrageously fun Mario Strikers Charged. It is, put simply, the best Mario sports experience out there!

Soccer is a pretty dangerous game, even Toad is wearing a helmet!

So, are there any cool Mario games that you haven't got yet, or some you forgot you ever had? Tell us in the comments below about your favourite Mario game on the Wii!