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Hooray for Friday! It’s so close to the weekend. I plan on playing a lot of video games. What are you going to play?
There’s just one major deal today – Call of Duty: Ghosts is 50% off at Steam, marking it down to $29.99 for the weekend. Not only that – it’s also free to play all and double XP all weekend. I know I’m going to check it out!
There are a few good shirts today as well!
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“You’re Player 1.”
“But I don’t wanna be Player 1.”
While most Mario mashups are interesting, it takes something truly special to bring it to the next level. And that’s what we get with Esquirebob’s “Mario Seinfeld.” Mario, naturally, slides into Jerry’s spot as the leader of the group. A befuddled (but wise) Luigi stands in for Kramer. And a absolutely bitter Toad takes the place of the long-suffering George Costanza.
If you were ever a fan of Seinfeld, this short is definitely worth a watch. And I demand a sequel featuring Bowser as Newman…
Microsoft’s Ultimate Games Sale will continue all weekend, but if you’re looking for something new, a trio of games were added to the Xbox Live Store today. If you’ve ever wanted to play a tactical shooter, a cult classic Japanese sidescroller, or a kart racer based on a popular Mexican cartoon, now’s your chance:
Takedown: Red Sabre ($14.99)
Fight smart in lethal close-quarter tactical combat. Non-linear environments mean engagements change every time you play. Tactics and realism rule the day.
Deathsmiles ($14.99)
Gothic horror and shoot-em-up action collide in Deathsmiles! Face wave upon wave of monstrous creatures intent on your destruction as you turn your skills to the defense of the besieged world of Gilverado. If your trigger finger’s itchy, Deathsmiles is the only way to scratch it.
El Chavo Kart ($39.99)
El Chavo Kart is a kart racing game for up to four players in which you can go head-to-head with your friends and family. Choose from your favorite characters such as El Chavo, Quico, Popis, Don Ramón or Sr. Barriga and start competing. There are 10 original race tracks inspired by the animated series for you to discover. Take your kart out for a race in Chavoltepec, Acapulco and Tangamandapio, or take it all the way to Brazil and into space!
For those anxiously awaiting the second of Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 2, you’re in luck. The developer has confirmed that the story will continue in a few weeks:
NEW SCREEN – #TheWalkingDead S2 Ep 2 to arrive in early March. Stay tuned for trailer and official release dates! pic.twitter.com/i5fB1Hmx1I
— Telltale Games (@telltalegames) February 20, 2014
As you can see, there’s also a new screenshot to gawk at as well. The currently untitled The Walking Dead Season 2: Episode 2 will be available in early March through a variety of PC digital download shops as well as the PlayStation Store (PS3), Xbox Live Arcade, and iOS App Store.
Even though Sochi is in the middle of a heatwave, this week’s Nintendo Download is packed with ice and snow.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Wii U leads this week’s new releases. The most famous gorilla in gaming has escaped the jungle and will be climbing snow-capped mountains in his latest adventure. And the entire Kong family (including Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky) is along for the ride.
Also available for the Wii U this week is a true NES classic, Ice Hockey. The American women may have missed out on the Gold Medal game in this year’s Winter Olympics, but it’s always a good time for Ice Hockey.
Over on the 3DS eShop, four new games are now available to download this week. Level-5’s Weapon Shop De Omasse, the last game in the “Guild01” collection to make it to America, leads the way. If taking on the responsibilities of a rhythmic weaponsmith doesn’t appeal to you, this week’s new releases also include Kung Fu Rabbit (a side-scrolling platformer), Quell Reflect (a puzzle game), and Sky Kid (another NES classic).
More details on all of these games can be found after the break.
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Day two of IndieCade 2014 was nonstop action and fun. There was an area sectioned off from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for “Show & Tells,” where developers could show off unreleased games and conference-goers could playtest prototypes. There were dozens of amazing games to check out, and that’s just what we did.
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There are so many deals today that I’m just going to hop right in!
Anyway! Amazon’s digital deals are out of control right now. Kingdoms of Amalur + DLC Bundle is $9.99, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is $4.99, and Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning DLC: The Legend of Dead Kel and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – The Teeth of Naros DLC Pack are $2.99 each. They’ve also got a Digital Tribe Games pack for $2.99, which includes Cargo Commander, Insecticide, Kung Fu Strike, Legendary, Roogoo, Rush Bros., and Velvet Assassin.
Not enough for you? Don’t worry, there’s a brand new Humble Weekly Bundle. Pay what you want for Dead Reefs, Mystery Series: A Vampire Tale, Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure, and Aura: Fate of the Ages. Pay $6 or more for Dark Fall: The Journal, Dark Fall 2: Lights Out, The Book of Unwritten Tales: Digital Deluxe Edition, The Book of Unwritten Tales: Critter Chronicles Collectors Edition, Jack Keane 2: The Fire Within, Deponia, and Edna & Harvey: The Breakout. Pay $15 to also unlock The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Digital Deluxe Edition.
Still not enough for you? Check out the new Indie Royale Bundle. Pay the minimum for Crater Maker, Doom and Destiny, Millennium 4 – Beyond Sunset, You Still Won’t Make It, Strategic War in Europe, Spirited Heart Complete, and Kill Fun Yeah.
OK, really. That’s it. That’s all you get today. Well, I mean, other than t-shirts.
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