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Nintendo Download: Lego City Undercover 3DS, Level-5 sale, a lot more

Posted on April 18, 2013 by John Scalzo

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It’s another big week of release for the Nintendo Download, but once again, the biggest game won’t be available until Sunday.

TT Games’ Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins is that game and it’ll be available to download from the 3DS eShop on April 21. The handheld prequel to the Wii U hit goes back to tell the story of Chase McCain’s first case, back when he was a rookie cop wet behind his plastic hair.

But if you’re looking for something to download today, Nintendo has added the previously retail-only Tetris: Axis, Harvest Moon 3D: The Tale of Two Towns, and the following list of games to the 3DS eShop and/or DSiWare Shop:

Four more games will be added to the handheld download services on April 23:

Finally, the excellent Level-5-developed games Liberation Maiden, Crimson Shroud, and Aero Porter have been marked down for the next month on the 3DS eShop. Liberation Maiden and Crimson Shroud are on sale for $4.99 while Aero Porter is marked all the way down to $2.99. Highly recommended.

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Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote: Barry Sanders vs Adrian Peterson

Posted on April 18, 2013 by John Scalzo

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Barry Sanders, a man who needs no introduction, squares off against Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings in the final round of the Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote.

Sanders played his entire career with the Detroit Lions and retired in 1999 as one of the greatest running backs of all time. He previously appeared on the cover of Madden NFL 2000 as well as All-Pro Football 2K8. Some say Sanders’ retirement mere weeks before he became the first player to appear on the cover of a Madden NFL game was the impetus of the infamous “Madden Curse.” Up to that point, only John Madden had been pictured on the game’s cover.

Peterson, nicknamed “All Day” for his ability to running prowess, holds the record for most rushing yards in a single game (296). He joined the exclusive “2,000 Yard Club” last season on the way to the NFL MVP Award.

So who’s it going to be? Cast your vote now at ESPN.com/MaddenVote. The winner will be announced on ESPN2’s SportsNation on Wednesday, April 24 at 8 PM (Eastern Time).

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Injustice, Dragon Fantasy, Capcom Arcade Cabinet: 1984 Pack added to PS Store

Posted on April 18, 2013 by John Scalzo

injustice-7This week’s PlayStation Store update was a bit late due to some network mainenance, but if you’re a fan of superhero smackdowns or old school RPGs, it’s definitely worth a look.

Leading the pack this week is NetherRealm’s Injustice: Gods Among Us. The team behind Mortal Kombat has created a DC Comics brawler that pits Batman against Superman in a battle over the soul of the very world. Also available this week is Dragon Fantasy: Book I, an 8-bit-styled RPG that is the second game in Sony’s monthlong celebration of indie games, “Spring Fever 2013.” The game is available for $9.99 as a PSN/Vita Cross-Buy title.

What else can you look forward to this week? How about the side-scrolling beat ’em up Sacred Citadel, Capcom Arcade Cabinet‘s “1984 Pack,” and Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge? All three are available on the PS Store now.

Hit the jump for even more new releases and head over to the PlayStation Blog for a look at this week’s new game add-ons. (more…)

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Deadpool release date and pre-order bonuses announced

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Alex Foote

deadpool-preorderMarvel Entertainment and Activision’s Deadpool: The Game will be available in stores on June 25 for the PS3, Xbox 360, and the PC (that’s new!). Developed by High Moon, the studio behind Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, the first game starring Marvel’s epic comic hero (and all his awesomeness) will presumably be available in the UK & Europe shortly after. But for everyone who plans to purchase it in North America, Activision has announced a pair of pre-order bonuses.

GameStop is offering:

  • Merc with a Map Pack – “GRT Plaza” and “Inside the Tower” Challenge Maps
  • Two Exclusive Suts – “D-Pooly” and “Uncanny X-Force”
  • “The Most Epic Digital Wallpaper Ever!” – Yes, he’s riding a ****ing unicorn! (US Only)

Meanwhile, Amazon is offering a $5 credit towards select Marvel graphic novels, and an exclusive digital coversleeve and wallpaper.

Will you be picking up Deadpool when it arrives this summer?

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Daily Scoop: April 17, 2013 – Nintendo day!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Nicole Kline

Well, Nintendo fans are certainly happy today! Earthbound is coming to the Wii U, A Link to the Past is getting a sequel, and lots of other great stuff is happening. I guess this means I need to get a Wii U, huh!

Amazon has some fresh digital deals up. Continent of the Ninth Seal and Pet Pack – The Troobles: Second Life are free, American Pickers is $4.99, and Scribblenauts Unlimited is $8.99. Scoop ’em up!

There are two great t-shirts available today! (more…)

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3DS Release Dates: Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Shin Megami Tensei IV

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John Scalzo

shinmegamitensei4-dateThis afternoon’s Nintendo Direct presentation was stuffed full of new information on a ton of different 3DS and Wii U games. And if you’re an RPG fan who also happens to own a 3DS, Nintendo has two dates they want you to circle on your calendar.

Atlus’ long-awaited Shin Megami Tensei IV will be available on July 16 in a special Limited Edition box set. In addition to the fourth game in the series, SMT fans will be able to obtain a special Strategy & Design Book and a SMT Music Collection CD. According to Atlus, after the first printing of the game, this special edition will be gone.

Finally, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team will be available in stores and the 3DS eShop on August 11. A teaser trailer for the game can be found after the break. (more…)

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Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2 coming to the 3DS this year

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John Scalzo

zeldalinktothepast2-1Nintendo announced the first original Legend of Zelda game for the 3DS this afternoon and, as expected, it’s a sequel to the Super NES fan favorite A Link to the Past. The game, which is tentatively known as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2, will be released during the 2013 holiday season.

The sequel will employ the same top-down perspective that fans have come to know and love, but this time with the addition of the 3D abilities the 3DS is known for. Besides a multi-leveled world, Link is also able to transform into a drawing and walk along walls (and through cracks in the wall) in this new Zelda adventure.

A gameplay video for The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2 made its debut during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. You can check it out on YouTube now or download it from the 3DS eShop.

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EarthBound is FINALLY coming to Wii U Virtual Console this year

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John Scalzo

earthbound-boxEarthBound, the Super NES RPG known in Japan as Mother 2, has become the stuff of legend among Nintendo fans. And in no small part due to the way Nintendo has jerked the series around over the years. First, the game’s sequel, EarthBound 2/Mother 3, never left Japan. And then, the publisher refused to add the Super NES game to the Wii’s Virtual Console despite repeated requests from fans.

But good things come to those who wait. As part of today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, the Big N has announced that EarthBound will be available on the Wii U Virtual Console this year.

All is not forgiven, Nintendo, but this is a start.

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