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Shovel Knight review

A spade is a spade... except when it's a shovel

In recent years, there has been a surge of games funded and developed through crowd-sourcing. This method was made popular after the success of Double Fine's Broken Age, and while not every finished project has been amazing, many of these games have clearly benefited from a lack of deadlines and stifling... read more

June 28th, 2014
Andrew Gray
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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition new screenshots

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition screenshot

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June 28th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Super Mario Bros. speed record beaten

Got 5 mins? Let's beat Mario

Many of us think we're pretty good at platform games, but the speedrunners of this world take that to a whole other level. One such speed demon called Blubbler has taken on Super Mario Bros and beaten it in just 4:57.69, edging out the previous record of 4:58.09. Video evidence below! The iconic... read more

June 28th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition review

This classic hasn't aged very well

Maybe it's because I never grew up with Another World (or Out of this World, as it was previously known as is North America), but after finishing the game, I felt nothing but relief from the fact that I would never have to play it again. It's really disappointing to not be able to appreciate a supposed... read more

June 28th, 2014
Garrett Thomas
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Iwata Gets Re-Elected As Nintendo President

Iwata's here to stay

Satoru Iwata has managed to retain his presidential status at Nintendo following the company's Annual Shareholders Meeting. Due to Iwata's approval rating steadily declining these past few years, some thought that Iwata would lose his position, but it looks like the man's going to stick around for a bit... read more

June 27th, 2014
Garrett Thomas
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Alien on the Run review

He almost got away too!

Alien on the Run is a fun, little game that has you take control of an alien named Delude, who has been captured from his home planet and is being held on a UFO. Delude is trying to escape from the UFO by running through the various floors filled with traps and tractor beams. While the idea is very simple,... read more

June 27th, 2014
Zach Meeks
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SQUIDS Odyssey new screenshots

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June 27th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Pushmo World review

Just as good as its 3DS counterparts

Pushmo World (known as Pullblox World in Europe), is the third game in the series of cutesy puzzle games from Intelligent Systems. This is its first outing on Wii U after two fantastic 3DS games. You play as Mallo and the aim of the game is to save a child stuck in each level. You do this by pulling out... read more

June 27th, 2014
Zak Murkin
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Deal Alert: Atlus Game Sale on 3DS eShop

Huge sale on some awesome games

To compete with Steam's sale, Nintendo has been pulling out all the stops. Here is a list of the latest deals you will find from publishers Atlus on the 3DS eShop: Code of Princess - $19.99 (was $29.99) Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan - $19.99 (was $29.99) Etrian Odyssey Untold: The... read more

June 26th, 2014
Zach Meeks
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Skypeace new screenshots

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June 26th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Tomodachi Life does E3

A game singing about other games

Tomodachi Life has become quite a hit with gamers so far, and there is even more coming from this game as some of Nintendo's most important team members are having their chance to give us some lovely sing along tunes to get us going through the day. This video also has more to it as it concentrates on the... read more

June 26th, 2014
Matt Clewley
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Smash Bros. branded GameCube pads coming

Controllers and adapters appear on Amazon

Our beloved GameCube console may have passed a long time ago, but its controllers are living on without end. When Super Smash Bros. hits the Wii U, Nintendo will also release a black GC controller, modified with a Smash Bros logo (pictured) along with a 4-way adapter (seen below). These items... read more

June 26th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Nintendo amiibos price listed

Nintendo figurines spotted on UK sites

The UK website Shopto has listed a handful of what appears to be the first wave of Nintendo amiibo figurines. The price, currently listed at £12.85, corresponds to $17.52 in USD. The fourteen characters shown are all featured in the Super Smash Bros series, which makes sense as Nintendo confirmed... read more

June 25th, 2014
Jeremy Freeman
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Legend of Korra Game Coming to 3DS

Take control of the new Avatar on portable

Platinum Games recently announced that it will be creating a console game for The Legend of Korra. Unfortunately, it will not be coming to any Nintendo consoles and will only be released on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4. Fortunately, Activision and developer Webfoot Technologies are creating a separate... read more

June 25th, 2014
Zach Meeks
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Hyrule Warriors: Zelda Trailer

Queen Zelda and her bow!

The trailers just keep on coming! For a third day in a row, we have received a new trailer for Hyrule Warriors. Today's daily dose of kickass is served up by none other than Zelda herself. The trailer begins with Zelda summoning her sword, but as you watch, it becomes apparent that close-range melee... read more

June 25th, 2014
Zach Meeks
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Talking with Nintendo: Shigeru Miyamoto

Could we see cross-platform games soon?

Nintendo has been feeling some pressure lately with the announcement of Sony's PSNow system which will allow gamers to buy a game once and play it on their PS3, PS4, or PS Vita. This pressure is exacerbated by the fact that there are games like Super Mario Bros. 3 for sale on both the 3DS and Wii U... read more

June 24th, 2014
Zach Meeks
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Nintendo UK vs Philips

Nintendo caught red handed

At E3, things were looking positive for Nintendo. A host of great titles coming to the Wii U and 3DS, Mario Kart 8 boosted Wii U sales dramatically and we saw Reggie fight Iwata... Awesome! Soon after however, a verdict was given in the ongoing Nintendo UK, Philips court battle. Philips is claiming that... read more

June 24th, 2014
Johnathan Foxley
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99Seconds new screenshots

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June 24th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Color Zen review

Color me impressed

When I first downloaded and installed Color Zen onto my Wii U, I honestly didn't know what to expect. I knew that it was a puzzle game revolving around colors, but that's about it. Of course, that's probably why I came out of Color Zen with such a pleasantly surprised feeling. Color Zen expertly combines... read more

June 24th, 2014
Garrett Thomas
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Hyrule Warriors: Impa Trailer

That is a big sword!

It appears as if these Hyrule Warriors updates will be coming on a daily basis now that the Japanese release date is approaching. Today, Tecmo Koei released a trailer showcasing Impa and her massive sword. The first thing I notice in the trailer is Impa's slower rate of attack, as compared to Link. This... read more