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March 7th Nintendo Download

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jason Nason

Quite a few things released today, most of which is heavily centred on the 3DS, including three new eShop titles in Kersploosh!, ATV Wild Ride 3D and Nano Assault EX. Plus several full game downloads were released including Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D while Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity gets a demo. The lot is rounded out with both a 3DS an a Wii Virtual Console release as well as Nintendo’s Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword at a special sale price.

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Assassin’s Creed IV Trailer Revealed

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jason Nason

Ubisoft revealed the first official trailer for their upcoming game Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag early this morning. The trailer is very much a teaser that features a pirate captain describing the main character of the game. The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag introduces Edward Kenway, a brash rebel Pirate Assassin. His fight for glory has earned him the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but also drawn him into the ancient war between Assassins and Templars, a war that may destroy everything the pirates have built.

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February 28th Nintendo Download

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jason Nason

Quite a few things released today including a new Wii U eShop title, the 3DS demo for the new Castlevania game, as well as a few new 3DS eShop titles. Plus Fractured Soul is on sale, time is running out to pick up the FREE DLC for Fire Emblem and a new release is up for WiiWare in the old school inspired Retro City Rampage. Check them all out below.

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate DLC Coming in April

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jason Nason

Capcom today confirmed that following the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the Nintendo Wii U on March 19, a software update will be released a month later in April. The announcement comes in response to community feedback. The software update will add online cross-region functionality, allowing North American and European gamers to play together online in up to four-player battles. Monster Hunters will also be able to play the game using just the Wii U GamePad without the need for a TV screen as the software update makes the title compatible with off-TV play. Capcom will be continuing

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Ubisoft To Unveil Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag March 4th

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards

The next entry the annual Assassin’s Creed franchise will be a full fledged numbered sequel. Unveiled on Ubisoft’s facebook page the game is titled Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and the reveal image conveys very clearly that the game will revolve around piracy in some fashion. It is unknown if the game will star AC III’s Connor or if the game features a new protagonist, but the protagonist’s clothing is awfully similar to Connor’s garb. Also given the end of the AC III, it will be interesting how sections that take place in the future work out (without spoiling anything

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Darksiders Is Finally Set To Be Auctioned Off…Along With Other THQ Properties

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Joshua Rust

It’s never easy hearing about a publisher, developer, or anyone in the gaming industry (let alone anyone at all) lose their jobs. Such was the case with THQ as the publishing titan came crashing down. Speculation could be pointed at their failed attempt to make uDraw the next big thing, but just one thing isn’t the cause of their unfortunate demise. Just a short while ago most of the bigger name franchises were auctioned off, such as Saint’s Row, Homefront, & Metro. To my biggest surprise, Darksiders was nowhere on the list of being picked up by anyone. Granted the second game

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Cliff Bleszinski talks State of the Industry

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jason Bassett

According to Cliff Bleszinski, it seems as though the time is not right to be a console developer. That’s what Bleszinki recently said during an interview with GameIndustry.biz. In his interview Bleszinski states that: “This business has not been in a state of transition like it is right now since the video game crash of the ’80s”. He goes on to say: “”I really think we’re in a massive state of turmoil. I think Nintendo could possibly be faced with the situation of becoming a company that only makes software moving forward. I think Sony and Microsoft are about to

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Hawkgirl And Sinestro Confirmed For Injustice: Gods Among Us

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Broken Joysticks

  Today, the Injustice Battle Arena website has posted the next series of fights which at the same reveal two playable characters who have been rumored to be in the game in previous trailers: Sinestro of the Sinestro Corp and Hawkgirl. Each character will be facing off against already revealed characters, Superman for Sinestro and Green Arrow for Hawkgirl. These fights are the last in the Injustice Battle Arena tournament with next week going into the quarter finals of the tournament. With these two characters, the playable roster has risen to 19 characters. Below you can find the announcement of

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February 14th Nintendo Download

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Almost an overlooked release day as Nintendo shed a lot of light, and showed a lot of footage, on new games and updated information this morning via Nintendo Direct. But today is Thursday which means new gaming goodies from the Big N. Today Nintendo has released a new ap for Wii U, a demo and a few retail downloads for the 3DS, a new DSiWare title and another virtual console arcade fighter from SNK. Check them all out below.

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Nintendo Direct Details – Year of Luigi

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jason Nason

Nintendo detailed a huge list of upcoming games this morning at another Nintendo Direct presentation, with a focus on Luigi and several games featuring everyone’s favourite brother. Nintendo has named 2013 the “Year of Luigi,” thanks to the numerous appearances that Mario’s timid, green-clad twin brother will be making in games this year. Nintendo provided details about games on the way that feature Luigi, as well as information about more than two dozen upcoming games, including content for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS across packaged and digital formats. “Luigi is just the green tip of the iceberg of all the

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Swing Into Action With Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards

Get ready to swing along the vines with Donkey Kong and Diddie Kong in Donkey Kong Returns 3D. Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, this title is a port of 2010’s Donkey Kong Returns re-tooled for the 3DS. It is set for release in Europe and North America this summer! As soon as we have some video from the game or further details we will bring them to you. Are you excited for the return of Donkey Kong in the portable space? The 3DS line-up for 2013 looks absolutely stellar! Source: Joystiq

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Injustice Battle Arena Week 1 Results And Shazam Confirmation

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Broken Joysticks

We mentioned last week about the Injustice Battle Arena site where fans get to vote who would win in a battle. The first week battles are over (Batman vs Bane and Wonder Woman vs Harley Quinn). The next week battles have been confirmed and Shazam, who was leaked a few week back has been confirmed as a playable character as he is matched up in the second week taking on The Flash. With Billy Batson’s inclusion this completes the list of characters from DC who were in Mortal Kombat vs DC (minus Darkseid). Also for week two The Joker will

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