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Nintendo Download: Mega Man Battle Network, Lego Ninjago: Nindroids, more

Posted on July 31, 2014 by John Scalzo

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After busting up the 3DS eShop during “Mega May,” Capcom’s longtime mascot will take a swipe at the Wii U in August. Every week, a classic Mega Man game will be added to the Wii U eShop. Best of all, they’re kicking things off today, on what is technically the last day of July, with Mega Man Battle Network. Battle Network Mega Man’s first foray into RPGs and it launched an entire series of games as well as multiple spinoffs. Perhaps we’ll see some of them again over the next few weeks.

A different kind of robot warrior stars in this week’s major 3DS release, Lego Ninjago: Nindroids. The latest Lego game from WB Games and TT Games, it’s based on the television show of the same name and transports the Lego Ninjago ninjas into a sci-fi setting.

Other games added to the eShop today include….

  • XType Plus (Wii U), a vertically-scrolling shooter.
  • Frederic: Resurrection of Music (Wii U), a piano-playing game of “musical duels.”
  • IQ Test (Wii U), a puzzling game to challenge your intellect.
  • Tangram Attack (Wii U), a Tangram-type puzzler.
  • Steel Empire (3DS), a portable remake of the Genesis/GBA shooter.

More information on all of these games can be found after the break. (more…)

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Shovel Knight Review: An Ace (of Spades) Retro-Styled Platformer

Posted on July 28, 2014 by John Scalzo

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Even though we’re in the middle of a second golden age of side-scrolling platformers, very few of them attempt to recreate what was so great about the graphical look of games in the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. Most of them (Mega Man 9 and 10, Contra ReBirth, Gradius ReBirth) just serve as distant sequels to some NES favorites. So it’s amazing that something like Shovel Knight, a wholly original game from Yacht Club Games, was able to perfectly capture the mood of late 80s game design. It feels more like a lost cartridge rediscovered in the modern day as opposed to a modern game created with modern gamers in mind. Yacht Club’s Sean Velasco told us last year that the company’s goal is to create “really awesome retro/modern fusion games.” I’m glad they got the chance and I’m not sure I’d want it any other way. (more…)

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New Releases: Last of Us Remastered, Lego Ninjago: Nindroids, Sacred 3 PC

Posted on July 27, 2014 by John Scalzo

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Take heed fellow video game fans, the month of July is almost over! It’s been a rough few weeks for the retail release report, but 2014’s seventh month looks to go out with a bit of a bang. That’s because Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Remastered, a PS4 re-release of the 2013 blockbuster, will be available in stores this week. If you haven’t experienced the story of Joel, Ellie, and their fight to survive a post-apocalyptic America yet, now’s the time.

Also available this is the PC version of Sacred 3, the latest entry in the action RPG series that began in 2008. Sacred 3 will also be available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in early August.

Finally this week, WB Games and TT Games will bring Lego Ninjago: Nindroids to the 3DS and Vita. The game sequel, which is based on the animated series Lego Ninja Rebooted, will add a sci-fi twist to the popular Lego line.

August will be better, I promise.

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Sonic Boom Release Dates: 3DS on November 11, Wii U on November 18

Posted on July 24, 2014 by John Scalzo

sonicthehedgehogAre you ready to lace up Sonic the Hedgehog’s red sneakers one more time?

Sega has announced that Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal will be released for the 3DS on November 11. It’ll be followed a week later by the release of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric for the Wii U on November 18. Both games will be a riff on the same plot (an ancient monster named Lyric kidnaps Amy) and will serve as a prequel story to the upcoming Sonic Boom television series on Cartoon Network.

In addition to the release dates, you can head over to the Sega Blog to see the final box shots from both games.

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Nintendo Download: Master Reboot, Wooden Sen’Sey, Siesta Fiesta, more

Posted on July 24, 2014 by John Scalzo

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It’s Thursday, so Nintendo has pushed out their newest eShop update. This week, 3DS and Wii U owners will be able to play…

  • Master Reboot (Wii U), a sci-fi horror game that asks if your soul is real.
  • Wooden Sen’Sey (Wii U), a platformer that takes place in a “Japanese Steam Rock world.” What?
  • Super Toy Cars (Wii U), a racing game that features… you guessed it… toy cars.
  • Siesta Fiesta (3DS), an arcade-like title that combines platforming with brick-breaking.
  • Blaster Master (3DS), an underground shooter originally released for the NES in 1988.

More information on all of these games (and a few others) can be found after the break. (more…)

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Nintendo will bring Super Smash Bros. For 3DS to you at Comic-Con 2014

Posted on July 23, 2014 by John Scalzo

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You gotta hand it to Nintendo, this is pretty neat.

The 2014 San Diego Comic-Con officially kicks off tomorrow and Nintendo wants to get Super Smash Bros. For 3DS in your hands during the convention. Quite literally, actually. If you’re going to be at the SDCC, and you’ve got your smartphone, you can make Nintendo come to you with a 3DS and a copy of Super Smash Bros. For 3DS. All you have to do is follow these four steps:

  1. Snap A Pic – Show us where you are at Comic-Con
  2. Compose A Tweet – Make sure to use #BringMeSmash
  3. Check Your Direct Messages – If selected, you will receive a Direct Message via Twitter, so watch your inbox
  4. Enjoy! Don’t forget to tell your friends!

Obviously, Nintendo will have a limited number of 3DS runners on the show floor, so not everyone will get to play Super Smash Bros. For 3DS. But good luck to all who attempt it and #PlaySomeSmashForMe.

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Mighty No. 9’s monthly trailer blitz includes a look at Call

Posted on July 21, 2014 by John Scalzo

Keiji Inafune and the development team at Comcept have gotten into the habit of unveiling a new trailer for Mighty No. 9 every month. For the July trailer, the team has given us a sneak peek at Mighty No. 9’s sidekick, Call. The developer has also shone a spotlight on the dash mechanic and the many transformations at Mighty No. 9’s disposal.

Mighty No. 9 will be released for the 3DS, PC (Windows, Mac, Linux), PS3, PS4, Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One in Spring 2015.

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June 2014 NPD: Watch Dogs and Mario Kart 8 are the top-selling titles once again

Posted on July 18, 2014 by John Scalzo

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Watch Dogs and Mario Kart 8 once again reign supreme over the monthly sales chart as The NPD Group has confirmed the two titles were #1 and #2, respectively, in their June 2014 top-selling games report. The two games were part of a trend that included other May releases such as Minecraft (#3) and Wolfenstein: The New Order (#7).

The only June releases to crack the top ten were EA Sports UFC (#4) and Tomodachi Life (#9),

With Microsoft’s Kinect-less Xbox One hit store shelves in June, so the battle between the next-generation heated up just as the thermometer did. According to Joystiq, the PS4 once again topped the Xbox One, though all console sales more than doubled (a 106% increase, to be exact) the month of May. Ultimate, the entire industry saw a 24% increase in sales over the last month… and that includes a big jump in Wii U hardware sales too.

You can view the complete top ten chart for the month of June after the break. (more…)

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