Riley Little

Riley Little is a Canadian author for Game Rant. Born in Muskoka, Ontario, he's been writing for the site since it first launched in 2009, and is Game Rant's self-proclaimed god of awesome. Riley is a big Nintendo nut, and fiends pretty much everything that the Big N releases. 'Smash Bros.' is, in his opinion, the best series of all time, and you won't be able to convince him otherwise. His hobbies outside of video games include fishing, hockey, and pretty much everything else that a stereotypical Canadian enjoys.

‘Animal Crossing: New Leaf’ Review

Read our review of ‘Animal Crossing: New Leaf’ to find out if the classic Nintendo life sim manages to catch your attention – not just bugs and fish.

by Riley Little | Jun 17, 2013 | 4 Comments
‘Super Smash Bros.’ Changing Up Single-Player Campaign

The pair of upcoming ‘Super Smash Bros.’ games will feature a single-player campaign, but it won’t be like anything else featured in past iterations. Say goodbye to Subspace Emissary mode.

by Riley Little | Jun 17, 2013 | 2 Comments
Namco Bandai Characters May Not Appear in ‘Super Smash Bros’

Namco Bandai characters may not appear in the new ‘Super Smash Bros.’ titles. Despite helping with the development, Sakurai isn’t giving the developer any leeway with roster additions.

by Riley Little | Jun 16, 2013 | 8 Comments
‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds’ Hands-On Preview

The long awaited follow-up to ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past’ is finally en route for the Nintendo 3DS, and we had a chance to go hands-on with the title during this year’s E3.

by Riley Little | Jun 14, 2013 | 3 Comments
‘Ryse: Son of Rome’ Eyes-On Preview

We had a chance to get a behind-closed doors look at ‘Rome: Son of Rome’ during this year’s E3, and we walked away excited by the game’s potential.

by Riley Little | Jun 14, 2013 | 5 Comments
Nintendo Releases a Ton of New ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ Details

Nintendo released a copious amount of new ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ details during a roundtable at this year’s E3, as well as a look at a handful of new monsters.

by Riley Little | Jun 12, 2013 | 8 Comments
‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ Swings onto Wii U

Retro Studios has finally unveiled its newest project, and it’s turned out to be a follow up to the ‘Donkey Kong Country’ series. Get ready for ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’.

by Riley Little | Jun 11, 2013 | 4 Comments
Wii Fit Trainer Joins ‘Super Smash Bros.’

Hot on the heels of Nintendo’s ‘Super Smash Bros.’ reveal, the Big N has announced one more playable combatant in the form of Wii Fit’s Trainer… we’re not joking.

by Riley Little | Jun 11, 2013 | 17 Comments
‘Super Smash Bros.’ Trailer for Wii U and 3DS

At long last, Nintendo has given its fans a look at the next installment of the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ franchise. Get a glimpse at a pair of newcomers – including Capcom’s very own Mega Man.

by Riley Little | Jun 11, 2013 | 19 Comments
‘Destiny’ Scores First Gameplay Trailer

Gamers finally have a chance to see what the gameplay in Bungie’s new title, ‘Destiny’, actually looks like – courtesy of a brand new trailer.

by Riley Little | Jun 11, 2013 | 5 Comments
Rare Announces ‘Killer Instinct’ for Xbox One

Rare has confirmed that it’ll be resurrecting ‘Killer Instinct’ on the Xbox One, and it’s just as crazy as it ever was – maybe more so.

by Riley Little | Jun 10, 2013 | 15 Comments
Top 15 Games That Need Sequels

Sequels have become somewhat of an industry standard for popular properties, but there are some great games that never never given a second chance. Here’s 15 games that we feel are due for a follow up.

by Riley Little | Jun 9, 2013 | 32 Comments
‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ E3 2013 Trailer Hits Home

A new trailer for ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ has hit just days before E3, and it displays what the world would look like had Nazi Germany had won World War II.

by Riley Little | Jun 6, 2013 | 5 Comments
E3 Nintendo Direct to Feature Footage of ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ franchise, has confirmed that fans can expect the first ever trailer for ‘Smash Bros. 4′ during the Big N’s E3 Nintendo Direct.

by Riley Little | Jun 6, 2013 | 13 Comments
Gamers Will Wub Wub ‘Saints Row 4′s Collector’s Edition

Appropriately called The Super Dangerous Wub Wub Edition, this collector’s variant for ‘Saints Row 4′ comes packed with a ridiculous number of collectables.

by Riley Little | Jun 5, 2013 | 1 Comment
Microsoft Releases Teaser Trailer for Xbox One Media Briefing

The house of Bill Gates has released a teaser trailer for its forthcoming Xbox One-centric E3 press conference, and it gives gamers a look at what they can expect from Microsoft’s showing.

by Riley Little | Jun 5, 2013 | 2 Comments
‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Charges into Battle on Windows 8 Devices

Xbox’s iconic ‘Halo’ franchise is making the move to Windows 8 devices later this July in the form of a top down shooter called ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’.

by Riley Little | Jun 4, 2013 | 3 Comments
‘Fable Anniversary’ Enchanting Xbox 360 This Holiday Season

Microsoft has announced that it’ll be releasing a high-definition remake of the original Xbox title ‘Fable’. Xbox 360 owners, prepare yourselves for ‘Fable Anniversary’.

by Riley Little | Jun 4, 2013 | 9 Comments
Scorpion Set to Sting Superheroes in ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’

A new character has been confirmed as DLC for the DC Comics brawler ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’, and it’s none other than ‘Mortal Kombat’s very own Scorpion.

by Riley Little | Jun 3, 2013 | 28 Comments
Splinter Cell: ‘Sam Will Be Back’ on Next-Gen Consoles

‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ isn’t even out yet, but that hasn’t put a damper on Ubisoft’s plans for the series on next-gen consoles – according to ‘Blacklist’ art director Scott Lee.

by Riley Little | May 31, 2013 | 2 Comments
Microsoft Investing $1 Billion in Exclusive Xbox One Titles

Microsoft has announced that it’s investing an astonishing $1 billion in exclusive software, as it gears up for the inevitable release of its next-generation console – the Xbox One.

by Riley Little | May 30, 2013 | 10 Comments
Ubisoft’s E3 Plans, New Racing Game ‘The Crew’ Coming?

Ubisoft has announced its official lineup for this year’s E3, just in time for rumors to surface regarding the company’s intention to release a brand new racing game known as ‘The Crew’.

by Riley Little | May 29, 2013 | No Comments
‘Sonic Lost World’ Finds a New Trailer

A new trailer for the Wii U and 3DS exclusive ‘Sonic Lost World’ throws the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog back into the world of platforming, but this time around there’s some very noticeable twists.

by Riley Little | May 28, 2013 | 18 Comments
Rumor Patrol: ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′ Roster, Nintendo’s E3 Surprises

Rumors have begun surfacing for Nintendo’s imminent E3-focused Nintendo Direct. Apparently fans may be in for a Wii U price drop, new ‘Zelda’ info, and a glimpse at the roster size in ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′.

by Riley Little | May 27, 2013 | 10 Comments
‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’ Review

Read our ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’ review to find out if the the big ape’s Nintendo 3DS reboot lives up to the success of the original console version

by Riley Little | May 25, 2013 | 4 Comments
‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ Gets New Screenshots, Dedicated E3 Presentation

Nintendo has released a handful of new screenshots for ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ to accompany news that there will be a dedicated Pokemon presentation and Q&A section at this year’s E3.

by Riley Little | May 23, 2013 | 9 Comments
‘Dying Light’ Wishes Gamers ‘Good Night, Good Luck’ on Current and Next-Gen Consoles

Warner Bros. has revealed a new first-person, survival horror game that pits players against zombies and the oldest phobia of them all – the night. Get ready for ‘Dying Light’.

by Riley Little | May 23, 2013 | 6 Comments
5 Games Rare Could Be Developing For Xbox One

Rare is resurrecting a ‘historic’ franchise for the Xbox One. We look at 5 possible franchises that could be coming to the next-gen console.

by Riley Little | May 22, 2013 | 8 Comments
Remedy’s ‘Quantum Break’ Revealed for Xbox One

The developer responsible for ‘Alan Wake’, Remedy Entertainment, has officially revealed its first ever Xbox One project. Get ready for a brand new gaming experience called ‘Quantum Break’.

by Riley Little | May 21, 2013 | 4 Comments
Live-Action ‘Halo’ TV Series Headed By Spielberg

Microsoft has announced that it’ll be creating a live-action ‘Halo’ television series, and none other than Steven Spielberg will be heading the show.

by Riley Little | May 21, 2013 | 6 Comments
Sony Teases PlayStation 4 Console in New Trailer

Sony has released a new video that teases the reveal of the PlayStation 4 console, and it provides snippets of what the system’s final design will actually look like when it’s revealed at E3.

by Riley Little | May 20, 2013 | 10 Comments
‘Pikmin 3′ Offers Players Three Ways to Play

One of Nintendo’s biggest games arriving in the coming months is ‘Pikmin 3′, and the latest Nintendo Direct has just confirmed that players will have three separate control options when it launches this August.

by Riley Little | May 17, 2013 | 3 Comments
‘New Super Luigi U’ Hitting eShop and Retailers

The once eShop-exclusive add-on for ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’ will now officially be hitting retailers two months after it’s release as DLC. Get ready for ‘New Super Luigi U’ this Summer.

by Riley Little | May 17, 2013 | 1 Comment
Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct Will Highlight Summer Wii U & 3DS Lineup

A new Nintendo Direct presentation will take place tomorrow morning, and it’ll provide updated details on some of the software coming to Wii U and 3DS this Summer.

by Riley Little | May 16, 2013 | 3 Comments
‘Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure’ Swooping onto Wii U, 3DS, PC

Warner Bros. Interactive has unveiled the latest iteration of the ‘Scribblenauts’ franchise, and it features heroes and villains from the DC Comics universe.

by Riley Little | May 15, 2013 | 1 Comment
‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ Scores New Trailer, Details, Box Art

After a heap of details were released in CoroCoro magazine, The Pokemon Company has released a new trailer and additional information on ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Y’.

by Riley Little | May 14, 2013 | 7 Comments
Awesome Fan-Made PS4 Ad Looks Legitimate

While the world awaits the opportunity to look at the PlayStation 4 console, a new fan-made trailer has been released that makes us wish Sony would just show off the actual hardware.

by Riley Little | May 14, 2013 | 3 Comments
Catch a Glimpse of the New Pokemon in ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’

New monsters that are set to make their debut in ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Pokemon Y’ have been revealed in a recent issue of Japanese gaming magazine CoroCoro, as well as new information about the games.

by Riley Little | May 11, 2013 | 16 Comments
No Multiplayer in ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’

Contrary to industry standards, the newly announced ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ will not feature a multiplayer component to allow for a more in-depth single-player experience.

by Riley Little | May 10, 2013 | 3 Comments
Big ‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ News Arriving Soon

A heap of new details about ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Pokemon Y’ are allegedly scheduled to be announced later this month, and some news will come from Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda.

by Riley Little | May 10, 2013 | 1 Comment
‘Pokemon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS’ Appearing in Japan this August

The Pokemon Company has announced another new Pocket Monster game titled ‘Pokemon Tretta Lab for the Nintendo 3DS’. This one, however, requires real-life plastic discs and a bulky plastic peripheral that straps onto handheld.

by Riley Little | May 9, 2013 | 2 Comments
New Batch of ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Screenshots Steal the Spotlight

Even more screenshots have been released for the highly anticipated ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′, and these ones display some of the heists that gamers will be participating in later this year.

by Riley Little | May 8, 2013 | 4 Comments
‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ Officially Revealed

Bethesda has confirmed that the new title it was teasing is none other than a new ‘Wolfenstein’ game called ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’.

by Riley Little | May 7, 2013 | 11 Comments
Bethesda Teases a Brand New Game

Bethesda has begun a viral marketing campaign to start building hype for its new never-before-seen project, and it has done so by releasing a handful of screenshots that allude to the identity of its new game.

by Riley Little | May 6, 2013 | 11 Comments
New ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Art Introduces Characters

‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ will be arriving is still a few more months away, and Rockstar Games has dumped a heap of new character art on fans to keep them preoccupied.

by Riley Little | May 3, 2013 | 1 Comment
Sledgehammer Not Working On ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’; Coming to Wii U?

Sledgehammer Games, the dev that had a hand in ‘MW3′, isn’t working on ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’, and the newly announced game is still hasn’t been confirmed for Wii U.

by Riley Little | May 2, 2013 | 4 Comments
‘LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins’ Review

Read our ‘LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins’ review to find out if the portable prequel manages to build up to the quality of its Wii U counterpart.

by Riley Little | May 2, 2013 | No Comments
Retro Studios’ New Game Being Revealed Soon?

The developer responsible for ‘Metroid Prime’ and ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’ may finally be preparing to show off its new Wii U game in the ‘not so distant future’.

by Riley Little | May 1, 2013 | 12 Comments
New ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Trailers Highlight Game’s 3 Protagonists

Three new trailers for ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ have finally hijacked the limelight, and they highlight the new main characters – Michael, Franklin, and Trevor.

by Riley Little | Apr 30, 2013 | 9 Comments
Deoxys Set to Infect ‘Pokemon Black 2′ & ‘White 2′

The mysterious and illusive Deoxys will soon be infecting ‘Pokemon Black 2′ and ‘White 2′, but gamers will have to act fast to catch the legendary beast.

by Riley Little | Apr 30, 2013 | 6 Comments
‘Motocross Madness’ Review

Read our ‘Motocross Madness’ review to find out if the over-the-top racing action that the series is known for has made a successful transition to the Xbox Live Arcade.

by Riley Little | Apr 29, 2013 | No Comments
Lobo Invades ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ on May 7

The first downloadable character is on his way to ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’, and to celebrate Warner Bros. Interactive has released a new trailer with Lobo in action.

by Riley Little | Apr 29, 2013 | 10 Comments
Major Wii U Update Adds New Features & Faster Load Times

A significant update for the Nintendo Wii U has landed today, and it provides users with new features and faster load times.

by Riley Little | Apr 26, 2013 | 5 Comments
‘Mario Kart’ & ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Hitting Wii U This Year

It’s no secret that the Wii U’s lineup of software hasn’t exactly been up to par, but word is that Nintendo plans to remedy the issue with a new ‘Mario Kart’ and ‘Super Mario Bros.’ later this year.

by Riley Little | Apr 24, 2013 | 1 Comment
‘Ratchet & Clank’ Venture onto the Big Screen

Sony and Insomniac Games have announced plans to turn their ‘Ratchet & Clank’ franchise into a full length feature film, and it’s scheduled to hit theatres at some point in 2015.

by Riley Little | Apr 23, 2013 | 5 Comments
Fan Offers to Translate ‘Earthbound’ Sequel for Free

‘Earthbound’ is finally making its way back to the Western world through the Wii U’s Virtual Console, and now one fan has offered Nintendo to translate its sequel for free.

by Riley Little | Apr 21, 2013 | 3 Comments
‘Pokemon X’ & ‘Y’ Creature Confirmed as New Mewtwo Form

The new Pokemon that was unveiled a couple of weeks ago, and will be making its debut in ‘Pokemon X’ and ‘Y’, has been confirmed as an alternate form for the legendary Mewtwo.

by Riley Little | Apr 18, 2013 | 5 Comments
‘Yoshi’s Island’ & ‘Mario Party’ Crashing onto Nintendo 3DS

The latest Nintendo Direct brought with it plenty of news regarding the 3DS, and two of the biggest announcements came in the form of a new ‘Mario Party’ and ‘Yoshi’s Island’ for the handheld.

by Riley Little | Apr 17, 2013 | No Comments
‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2′ Coming to Nintendo 3DS

At long last, an original ‘Zelda’ game will be arriving on the Nintendo 3DS later this year, and it’ll be none other than a sequel to ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past’.

by Riley Little | Apr 17, 2013 | 11 Comments
‘Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity’ Review

Read our ‘Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity’ review to find out if it’s as much fun to get lost in the game’s dungeons as it was in previous iterations.

by Riley Little | Apr 16, 2013 | No Comments

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