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Jett Tailfin review

Don't take the bait

Jett Tailfin has an interesting premise, being that it's a racing game with an aquatic setting. Operating on the premise alone, the game has a lot of potential. Before playing and just looking at a few screenshots, I pictured the game being a mix of a lesser-quality Mario Kart mixed with Finding Nemo's or... read more

August 27th, 2014
daveoneal
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Super Smash Bros. Leaker Discovered

Leaker was an employee of Nintendo of America

As we reported yesterday, a number of videos for the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game leaked online and revealed numerous new characters such as Duck Hunt Dog and Shulk. Since then many people have asked, "Who posted them?". Well, it seems Nintendo has already gotten their hands on the leaker. On the... read more

August 26th, 2014
Joe Larrey
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Mario Kart 8 DLC adds Link, Animal Crossing and More

Some awesome roster additions

Mario Kart 8 is receiving some great additions thanks to DLC (downloadable content) that will be available in two parts. The first DLC, available in November, will add Tanooki Mario, Cat Peach and Hyrule's very own hero, Link, to the game. The second, scheduled to be released May 2015, will have an... read more

August 26th, 2014
Jeremy Freeman
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Pokken Tournament Just Confirmed by Game Freak

Only confirmed for arcades in Japan so far

One small trailer is all it took. Pokken Tournament was confirmed in a live stream on niconico. The trailer features Lucario and Machamp locked in combat, all in glorious 3D. It seems Bandai Namco has been tapped to develop the title and it is slated for a 2015 release. Here's the rub though: It's coming... read more

August 26th, 2014
James Wynne
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SteamWorld Dig review

We've struck gold

It's funny how a premise that sounds so monotonous and boring can turn out to be such an entertaining experience. Constantly mining for hours upon hours doesn't really scream "exciting", and nobody would really expect this type of game to take off. Then comes along Minecraft, a game that places its focus... read more

August 26th, 2014
Garrett Thomas
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Leak Reveals Rest of the Super Smash Bros. Roster

No confirmation from Nintendo

Footage and pictures have emerged from an unknown source that revels 12 currently unconfirmed characters for the upcoming Super Smash Bros.. According to the leaked information: 8 of the 12 characters will be returning, while the other 4 will be new to the series. The returning characters include: Dr.... read more

August 25th, 2014
Joe Larrey
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Music Player Unveiled for Super Smash Bros. 3DS

Music to my ears

This past weekend, Super Smash Brothers director Masahiro Sakurai reveled on the Nintendo Miiverse a unique (and sure to be fan favorite) feature for the upcoming 3DS version. The new feature is a built-in music player. Here's what Sakurai had to say about this new feature: The 3DS version has an... read more

August 25th, 2014
Joe Larrey
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Phoenix Wright Trilogy Gets A Makeover

I have no OBJECTION to this

When Capcom releases Phoenix Wright Trilogy HD on the 3DS this upcoming winter, updated graphics won't be the only changes fans will notice. Capcom localization director Janet Hsu has reveled in a blog post that that game's translation will see a vast improvement over the original. Here's what she had to... read more

August 25th, 2014
Joe Larrey
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GameStop President Still Believes in Nintendo

Nintendo magic and the amiibo ace

Tony Bartel, president of GameStop, was recently trying to sell investors on the potential of the Wii U. Bartel pointed out increased pre-orders for Wii U software after Gamescom as proof that the console can rebound. He also directed attention to the massive success of Mario Kart 8, which has sold somewhere... read more

August 23rd, 2014
James Wynne
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Wii U Game Preorders Increase

Wii U benefits from Gamescom

Here's a fair observation: It's been nothing short of a roller-coaster week for Nintendo. First off, game studio Ubisoft publicly announced that it will no longer be releasing mature-rated games for the Wii U after Watch Dogs, because they don't sell. Secondly, Activision said the next installment in its... read more

August 22nd, 2014
Joe Larrey
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3DS Homebrew Channel on the way

Reportedly in final stages of development

French programmer Smealum, has announced that a Homebrew Channel for the Nintendo 3DS is imminent. The channel will work on current 3DS firmware, and should run on North American, European, and Japanese systems. Smealum has emphasized that the channel will not be able to run 3DS game ROMS, nor will a... read more

August 22nd, 2014
Joe Larrey
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Pokemon Trading Card Game Coming to iPad!?

Nintendo to test smartphone/tablet market

I got to admit I didn't see this one coming! Nintendo has confirmed, at The Pokemon World Championship, that it is bringing its popular Pokemon Trading Card Game to the iPad! Other than knowing it's real, further details such as gameplay and a release date were not provided. While there have been several... read more

August 22nd, 2014
Joe Larrey
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Happy Birthday, Kirby!

The super tough pink puff turns 22

This month, 22 years ago, Kirby's Dream Land was released for the Game Boy in the United States. From then to now, Kirby has starred in variety of spectacular games that always brought smiles to our faces. In Nintendo's Camp Miiverse community, users were asked to draw celebratory pictures for the... read more

August 21st, 2014
Jeremy Kanjanapangka
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GAIABREAKER review

GAIABREAKER succeeds at breaking my heart

Shoot 'em up (or shmup) is a classic, go-to gaming genre that's simple in concept, can be as challenging as you want, and can remain fun for long periods of time. All traits found somewhat lacking in GAIABREAKER from Ubiquitous Entertainment Inc.. The graphics are acceptable. The sprites look fine, but... read more

August 21st, 2014
James Wynne
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Demon King Box new screenshots

... see them in full

August 21st, 2014
Rob Jones
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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate review

Open the door and draw your sword, everybody hunt the dinosaur

The Wii U has had its fair share of games from older platforms re-made for the unique experience this console offers. We have seen the impressive Batman: Arkham City on Wii U, and even Mass Effect popped up for some strange reason. The console has a cult following that has been growing more steadily since... read more

August 21st, 2014
Matt Clewley
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Hyrule Warriors a success in Japan

Japanese Wii U software sales up

According to the DualSHOCKERS translation of a report by Tsutaya, the largest retail chain in Japan, Hyrule Warriors is selling well in the land of the rising sun. It seems to have boosted sales of Wii U software to nearly four times what it was at this time last year, in spite of the Obon period typically... read more

August 21st, 2014
James Wynne
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Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails review

Diamond in the rough

Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails is a platforming rail-shooter by Dakko Dakko, a small developer based in South Wales, UK. It brings an approach to platforming that I can only compare to Super Mario Galaxy if it were 2D, as it uses a lot of circular platforms and gravity effects. Early on you may become... read more

August 20th, 2014
James Wynne
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Mario Kart can reduce stress?

New study shows that a little gaming might go a long way

A study published in Computers in Human Behavior has shown that a group of 48 subjects decreased their levels of stress after playing Mario Kart, having first performing a Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) in order to stress the applicants out. Operating on the theory of self determination,... read more

August 19th, 2014
Jeremy Freeman
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Wii Party U review

Wii U party with me? I hate being by Miiself

Following on from its 2010 predecessor Wii Party; Wii Party U is the newest installment in what many considered to be a great party game. First impressions of the cover alone make it appear as just another bland party game title (hell, that's exactly what I was thinking before even picking up the... read more