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Nintendo Pocket Football Club set for April Europe release

Top 100 team ranking system for whole continent.

A little while ago Nintendo announced something rather out of the blue for them, but it came as a nice surprise in my eyes. For the continent of Europe, there will be a eshop game called Nintendo Pocket Sized Football. It plays similar to any soccer/football management titles such as Football Manager,... read more

April 9th, 2014
Matt Clewley
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Citizens of Earth coming to Wii U and 3DS!

New title inspired by Earthbound, Suikoden among others.

Though Citizens of Earth may not have succeeded at it's Kickstarter funding goal, the title has gained a new lease on life thanks to publisher Atlus. Developed by Eden Industries, Citizens of Earth aims to combine Retro charm with modern design alongside quirky humor. Why not read the game's press... read more

April 9th, 2014
Andrew Gray
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New Mario Game May Be Coming to Wii U

Nintendo producer Yoshiaki Koizumi announced that the team is working on a new Mario game. The platform on which the game is expected to release for is still a secret according to Koizumi. I can tell you, though, that we've already started approaching our next challenge.Koizumi Not too much has been revealed about the upcoming game, however Mario fans definitely have something new on their way to look forward to.... read more

April 9th, 2014
Joey Mesquita
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The New Super Smash Roster

Everything that was unveiled about the game's roster

At yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we received a lot of new info regarding the playable characters in the game. We got taken through the changes to the veteran fighters, as well as introduced to the special moves of the newcomers. One of the most noteworthy changes this time around is the removal of the... read more

April 9th, 2014
Alex Morton
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The Fallout from Today's Nintendo Direct!

What was announced?

The Nintendo Direct event has only just finished and there was a whole bunch of information released about the New Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS. Let's take a brief look at some of the things revealed at today's event: Whilst no specific release dates were given, we were provided with an rough time... read more

April 8th, 2014
Alex Morton
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Super Smash Bros. For 3DS and WII U Release Window Revealed Along With New Modes and Characters

Prepare for Smash!

today on the Nintendo Direct, the launch windows for the next entry into the Smash Bros. series was announced. the 3DS version will be releasing this summer while the Wii U version will be releasing this winter. yes, it was confirmed that the 3DS version will be coming out before the Wii U version. also... read more

April 8th, 2014
Danny Stueber
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe new screenshots

... see them in full

April 7th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Unepic review

Remove the 'Un'

In short, Unepic is a hardcore action-RPG with a rather steep learning curve and a big payoff. There are many games that one could compare it to: cult gem "Legacy of The Wizard", the more recent La Mulana, the classic PC title "Diablo", and to a degree classics like Metroid and Cave Story. If you are... read more

April 7th, 2014
daveoneal
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G-Style announces eShop sale

Pick em up style

As a gesture of good will and an Easter treat for all gamers, publishers G-Style are cutting the prices all their 3DS eShop games for a two week period. Between the dates of April 12th - April 27th you can grab these titles at $2.99 each: G-Style sale Crazy Construction Chain Blaster Undead... read more

April 7th, 2014
Rob Jones
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Attack of the Friday Monsters: A Tokyo Tale review

Giant monsters and card games make up a Japanese culture lesson

Attack of the Friday Monsters: A Tokyo Tale cannot really be considered a game. While the title is an interesting personal reflection on Japan's more rural past of the 1960s and 70s, this tale is not well suited to the 3DS. AotFM: ATT takes place in one of the many rural towns near Tokyo before Japan's... read more

April 7th, 2014
Andrew Gray
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Nintendo and the Mobile Gaming Market

Are Nintendo right to ignore this ever-growing market?

It is no secret that Nintendo are struggling when it comes to the Wii U. A few months ago, the company cut sales forecasts for the console from 9 million to 2.8 million. This is more than telling of the poor sales that the Wii U has been experiencing since its launch. But this article does not aim to cover... read more

April 6th, 2014
Alex Morton
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Expanded Item Customization for Mario Kart 8

Although there was not much item customization within Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8 director Kosuke Yabuki explained to IGN that the upcoming Mario Kart will have this idea expanded on. An important factor to the game that Mario Kart 8 producer Hideki Konno explained is the item balance within the races. He explains however that the feeling that players get of having control over items will be addressed in the new... read more

April 4th, 2014
Joey Mesquita
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New Nintendo Direct announced

And Smash Bros will be the focus!

Nintendo has announced its latest Nintendo Direct which is set to take place on Tuesday, April 8th. Apparently, it will be focusing on the upcoming and highly anticipated new Super Smash Bros title. The game will be releasing on both Wii U and 3DS and it is believed that the Direct will look at both versions... read more

April 4th, 2014
Alex Morton
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ONE PIECE: Romance Dawn review

This ship sank before it even set sail

Rocksteady's Arkham series and Traveller's Tales' LEGO iterations have become favorites in recent years when showing that licensed properties do not have to always be bargain-bin material. Especially when thinking of those games as a One Piece fan, it's easy to get excited for the prospect of a quality One... read more

April 3rd, 2014
Melissa Vach
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Oddworld Developer Offers his Support for Wii U

New 'n' Tasty is coming to Wii U

The developer of the Oddworld games (Lorne Lanning) recently offered his support for Wii U. He claimed that despite the install base on Wii U being relatively small, it is a passionate one. It is for this reason that Lanning chooses not to disregard the importance of the console. The inevitability of the... read more

April 3rd, 2014
Alex Morton
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Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate delayed on Wii U

But only in Europe

It has been revealed that Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate - the 2.5D companion game to Arkham Origins - has been delayed for the Wii U, but only in Europe. No specific date was provided; instead it was merely claimed that the game would be coming to Wii U in Europe later on in April. Other regions do not... read more

April 3rd, 2014
Alex Morton
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Report Suggests June is Essential For Nintendo's Future

And Iwata's

This June, Nintendo will be holding a vote as to who will be a part of their board of members, and with an internal approval rating dropping from 92.89 to 77.26 percent, Satoru Iwata is doing whatever he can to continue to be a part of the board as CEO. The report suggests that investors are concerned... read more

April 2nd, 2014
Joey Mesquita
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Earthlock: Festival of Magic needs your help!

Want an epic RPG for Wii U? Prove it!

Even among the large amount of crowd funded projects currently on Kickstarter, there are very few willing to commit to the Wii U. Earthlock: Festival of Magic looks like a great new take on classic RPG gameplay, but it needs a little help from you, the potential players! The project only has about ten... read more

April 1st, 2014
Andrew Gray
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze review

Less brisk breeze and more lukewarm

Donkey Kong Country Returns was released to both critical acclaim and the satisfaction of platform fans. With Retro Studios proving that it could make great games other than Metroid Prime, Nintendo fans were eager to see what would come from the company next. To the disappointment of many, Retro's Wii U... read more

March 31st, 2014
Andrew Gray
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Cube Tactics review

Becoming Cube Master is a fun diversion for the price point

The concept of Cube Tactics is simple: place or stack cubes on a grid to bolster your defenses and create new units. The goal? Infiltrate your opponent's territory and destroy their core cube. Cube Tactics provides simple gameplay mechanics that can be used to develop complicated battle scenarios. There... read more