Zombie Yoshi and Other Mario Madness

Todd Jepperson


How have I never heard of this guy before? Meet vinyl toy artist Kody Koala, a self-proclaimed “nerd’ who spends his free time playing Nintendo and making amazing custom vinyl toys. The specific toy that brought Koala to my attention was this outstanding Zombie Yoshi toy:

Sadly, the toy was sold on Ebay and bidding ended about a month ago (again, how am I always the last to know?) the lucky winner having to shell out only 162 bucks. This is such a deal because the artist doesn’t hardly ever sell any of his stuff like this; instead focusing on refining his talents and creating a personal collection. However, this isn’t the only time he’s combined Super Mario and Zombies, two of my favorite things of all time; behold!

You can find images of most of his stuff over on his Flikr page, and I’d also recommend checking out his personal website.

Animales de la Muerte

Todd Jepperson

Back in 2008, High voltage software announced a WiiWare exclusive title: Animales de la Muerte (animals of death). In the game, players would find a distressed zookeeper in Mexico loading up his young visitors with automatics and sub-machine guns to help him take care of his pest problem. Along the way, your weapons get stronger and there’s the occasional rescue mission.

The reason we’re telling you about it again today? It’s not just for WiiWare anymore! …possibly. at. all.

"It could very well be for WiiWare, as well," said Eric Nofsinger, Chief Creative Officer at High Voltage. "We did some WiiWare stuff ( Gyrostarr, High Voltage Hot Rod Show) and it did okay. We didn't lose money on any of that. But I would say it wasn't encouraging enough that we would be doing a ton of stuff [on WiiWare]."

High Voltage just announced that Animales de la Muerte is coming to Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network, and Steam. PETA be warned, many zombie animals will be harmed during the presentation of this game.

Keep your eyes on the lookout for updates, which we should have after the Developer’s conference next month. As we hear about it, you’ll hear about it. Enjoy the Trailer below, and for some great screencaps, check out trueachievements.com.

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Todd Jepperson

Alright, kids. It might be time to shell out the cash to pick up a Nintendo 3DS (in stores March 27, 2011). I’m a little late announcing this; but, that doesn’t make it any less interesting. Upon launch, we can expect twenty or so games, not the least of which will be brought to us by our friends at Capcom; creators of the Resident Evil game universe. For any of you who’ve stuck by the franchise through the fourth and fifth offerings, you have probably tried your hand at the Mercenaries mode. If not, prepare yourself to take on endless floods of corpses that get harder and harder as you go. The upside? Well, at least you have limited ammo and time. Wait? That’s the upside? Yeah. It’s like one of my college professors told me one time, “There are 2 truths in this life: your mother will always love you and you will die.” Welcome to Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D.

So, what’s the point? High score, baby. Once you get past the whole inevitably being the main course at Bob’s Zombie Buffet, you can start to really challenge yourself. The levels in the 3DS version will be a collection of all the greatest maps from R.E. four and five. Character selection looks like a choice of a few characters from previous titles, such as: Hunk, Jack Krauser, Clair and Chris Redfield. You’ll have two minutes to kick ass and take names while your score rises through the rankings toward the ultimate goal: High. Score. dom? There can be only one.

Check out the video below and for a more in depth look; make the leap over to techdigest.com. Good luck and remember: Headshots!

Plants vs Zombies Invades Nintendo DS

David Brown

PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, announced today the North American release of Plants vs Zombies for the Nintendo DS. The game will feature all of the engaging gameplay that was in the PC edition including Adventure, Survival and Puzzle modes. There is also the addition of multiplayer action and four all-new, exclusive mini-games as well as 14 achievements.

The game is available today for the low price of $19.95. If you are looking for a DSiWare version of the game, you can look forward to that in the coming weeks. The DSiWare version will contain Adventure mode, the mini-games from the DS adaptation and an exclusive mini-game known as Zombie Trap. For more information on the all new mini games and achievements, please keep reading.

Four All-New and Exclusive Mini-Games

Air Raid: As a pilot flying repeater, players have to dodge, weave and shoot their way to victory in this side-scrolling shooter-style mini-game

Home Run Derby: In a wacky marriage of zombies and baseball, players hit home runs to score sun. But they’ll have to watch out for the oncoming, sporty hordes of some all-new zombies.

Heat Wave: It’s a real scorcher! Players have only a few plants and they tire out quickly. Swap them around with the stylus and cheer them up with the microphone!

BOMB All Together: Players will blast zombies into the hereafter, but they’ll have to use their plants wisely; there’s a limited supply.

14 New Achievements

Resolute Homeowner – Complete Adventure Mode

Attention Deficit – Earn a trophy in each mini-game

Think Hard – Earn a trophy in each puzzle mode

Tough Beans – Earn a trophy in each survival mode

Shopping Spree – Spend $25000 in Crazy Dave’s store

Book Learner – Fill out the Almanac

Greenhouser – Raise 10 plants to full growth in the Zen Garden

Cerebral Canopy – Grow the tree of wisdom to 100 ft.

Demolitioneer – Blow up 10 zombies at once with a single cherry bomb

Photosensitive – Beat a night level without picking up any sun

Don’t Drink the Water – Beat a pool level without using any aquatic plants

Nebulaphile – Beat an extremely foggy level without disturbing any fog

Unsiege Mentality – Complete a roof level without using any catapult plants

Street Team – Play Download-Play at least once

If you haven’t gotten the chance to play this game yet then this is another reason to go out and get it. The addictive nature and short game sessions really add up to create a fun game. You will not feel sorry if you go out and pick up this game ASAP.

Plants Vs. Zombies Sprouting for the Nintendo DS

Todd Jepperson


Heads up! There’s a trailer that just popped up over on Nintendolife.com to get us all restless about the upcoming Plants Vs. Zombies for Nintendo DS. The game’s set to hit shelves in January of next year, just in time to take back all of the crap that you got for Christmas that you didn’t want anyway.

“With new achievements, a two-player versus mode and four brand new minigames, the trailer should allay fears that the game wouldn’t justify its full retail price tag. It also contains footage of a unicorn with a zombie face, nearly beating the zombie bobsled team seen in the iPhone trailer.”