Get a crash course in coursemaking with the latest Super Mario Maker For 3DS trailer

Posted on November 20, 2016 by John Scalzo

Nintendo will bring Super Mario Maker to the 3DS (as Super Mario Maker For Nintendo 3DS) in just a few weeks, so now’s the perfect to drop an “Overview Trailer” for the level editor.

Clocking in at almost five minutes, this new trailer covers the basics of course creation, how to share levels with the handheld’s StreetPass and local wireless options, and teases the brand new courses in the Nintendo-designed “Course World” and randomization of the 100 Mario Challenge.

Super Mario Maker For Nintendo 3DS will be available exclusively for the 3DS on December 2.

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Black Friday Game Deals 2016: Xbox Games Store (11/18 – 11/28)

Posted on November 20, 2016 by John Scalzo

I have a confession to make… I don’t like crowds. So as you can imagine, trying to find a bargain on Black Friday is not something I look forward to. Thankfully, Microsoft is discounting more than 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games through the Xbox Games Store this week… and I won’t even need to leave my couch.

Microsoft isn’t revealing their full slate of Black Friday discounts just yet, but Xbox One owners will be able to pick up Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition, and Fallout 4 on November 25 for cheap.

However, Xbox owners won’t need to wait for Black Friday to start seeing most of the sale prices. Most games will go on sale beginning November 22, and Xbox Live Gold subscribers will get additional discounts and early access to the deals starting on November 18.

So head over to the Xbox Games Store now if you’re in the market for a good deal on Battlefield 1, Overwatch, Batman: The Telltale Series, FIFA 17, Grand Theft Auto V, Life Is Strange, Mafia III, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and dozens of other titles.

You can find the full list of discounted titles after the break.

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Weekly Warp-Up: This Is the End for the Wii U…

Posted on November 20, 2016 by John Scalzo

No, that’s not a typo. Welcome to the Weekly Warp-Up, your weekly wrap-up of the biggest and the best articles posted at Warp Zoned this week…

My friends, this is the end. Nintendo announced that they’re officially ending production of the Wii U in the very near future. Was Nintendo’s strange tablet controller a slow-burning secret success or a disaster from the very start? That question will probably be argued over and pondered until the real end of time, but for know, I think we can all agree that the Wii U was an extremely interesting experiment and it hosted some incredible games.

We’re also nearing the end of the year, and that means a few annual traditions are circling back around:

  • Black Friday is less than a week away and here’s a look at the game deals you’ll find at Toys R Us.
  • The 2016 Game Awards will be handed out in early December, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End leads the way with eight nominations.
  • Sony PlayStation Experience event will also be held in early December and they’ve announced which publishers and developers will be attending this year.

More news from the last seven days can be found after the break.

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New Retail Releases: Darksiders Warmastered, Dragon Ball Fusions, Stern Pinball, More

Posted on November 20, 2016 by John Scalzo

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The “Fall Gaming Season” is almost at its end, so we’ve got just a handful of new releases coming to store shelves this week.

Since we’re so near the end, it’s fitting that the post-apocalyptic shenanigans of Darksiders: Warmastered Edition are front and center this week. Set to launch this week for the PS4 and Xbox One, the Warmastered Edition re-release from THQ Nordic will feature enhanced and remastered visuals for a new generation of consoles.

A few other games will also be available in stores this week including Stern Pinball Arcade, a compilation of the prolific manufacturer’s best tables for the PS4 and Xbox One. It’ll be joined by Dragon Ball: Fusions, a new RPG for the 3DS set in the anime’s universe; and Tower of Guns: Special Edition, a roguelike first person shooter for the PS4.

That’s it for now, but we’ll be back later this week with a full look at the latest additions to the PlayStation Store, Xbox Games Store, and Nintendo eShop.

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Collector’s Edition includes a severed finger and a music box

Posted on November 19, 2016 by John Scalzo

residentevil7biohazard-collectorseditionHave you ever purchased a Collector’s Edition for your favorite game and thought to yourself… “You know what this package is really missing? A severed finger!” Thankfully, Capcom has heard your pleas and partnered with GameStop to produce a Collector’s Edition for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard that’ll make all your dreams come true.

Priced at $180, the Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Collector’s Edition will include a 4GB USB Drive molded in the shape of a severed finger. The “Premium Packaging” will also contain a Music Box shaped like the Baker Mansion, a “Creepy Note” from one of the Mansion’s residents, and an “Exclusive Lithograph” showcasing the Baker family in all their mystique:

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Collector’s Edition

  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Game Disc in Exclusive Metal Case
  • Mansion Music Box – Plays a Sample of “Aunt Rhody” with Accompanying LED Effects (8″ Tall).
  • Exclusive Lithograph – Showcasing the Baker Family in All Their Mystique.
  • Creepy Note – From One of the Mansion’s Residents.
  • Dummy Finger 4GB USB Drive
  • VHS Tape Box for Dummy Finger

The Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Collector’s Edition will be available for the PS4 and Xbox One on January 24, 2017.

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Commercial director Simon McQuoid will probably direct the next Mortal Kombat movie

Posted on November 19, 2016 by John Scalzo

Itobandito-RetrowareTVMortalKombatRetrospectiveSeason1Episode6541Kevin Tancharoen directed two feature-length webseries based on the Mortal Kombat saga for Warner Bros. (2011’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy and 2013’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy II), but the studio has also spent the last five years trying to produce a third theatrical adaptation of the fighting franchise. And after all that time, it looks like they may have finally found their director.

According to Variety, Simon McQuoid is in discussions to direct the next Mortal Kombat movie, with Saw‘s James Wan serving as a producer. Lawrence Kasanoff, one of the driving forces behind 1995’s Mortal Kombat and 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (and the upcoming Tetris movie), has signed on as an Executive Producer. No actors are currently connected to the third Mortal Kombat film, but Warner Bros. confirmed the film’s script will be written by rookie screenwriter Greg Russo.

Even if you’re a serious film buff, McQuoid’s name is probably something of a question mark. Until now, the filmmaker has worked exclusively in advertising, though Variety notes that his commercials have won multiple awards including a Grand Clio, a D&AD Pencil, and a GRANDY Award.

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Daily Scoop: November 18, 2016 – So many Pokemon shirts today!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Nicole Kline

Today is the day! I just got my copy of Pokemon Sun and Moon, and I’m so excited to start playing tonight. I got the dual pack, and I’m honestly not sure which one I’m going to play! Normally my friends skew one way or the other, but they’re pretty even right now. I don’t have much time left to decide! Which one are you playing, reader?

Let’s talk about deals! The Humble birthday sale is still going strong, and now you can Build Your Own Capcom Bundle. Get 74% off three games, 77% off four games, and 80% off five games, including DmC: Devil May Cry for $8.99, Dead Rising 2 for $5.99, Remember Me for $8.99, and Lost Planet 3 for $7.49.

The Weekend Deal at Steam is all about Klei! Get the Best of Klei pack, which includes Don’t Starve, Don’t Starve Together, Invisible, Inc., Mark of the Ninja, and more for just $21.61, among lots of other great deals. They’re also having a free weekend for Elder Scrolls Online. If you like the game, pick up the Tamriel Unlimited for $9.90, or the Gold Edition for $29.99.

Hit the jump to see today’s t-shirts, which are almost exclusively Pokemon-themed!

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Xbox Store Today: Headlander, Bombing Busters, Wheels of Aurelia, more

Posted on November 18, 2016 by John Scalzo

I don’t know why, but games starring disembodied heads seem to be a perennial favorite of developers everywhere. I remember being absolutely baffled by Zombie Nation back in the 1980s, and Double Fine is continuing this weird and wacky tradition in 2016 with Headlander. Now available to download for the Xbox One, Headlander asks players to guide the universe’s last known human “through a hostile world of machines using a special helmet that allows you to dock into and take control of any robotic host body.”

Also available to download for the Xbox One today is Bombing Busters, an overhead action game that bears more than a slight resemblance to the Bomberman franchise.

Finally this week, Xbox One owners will be able to download Wheels of Aurelia, an “interactive fiction” adventure that takes place in the 1970s as Lella explores the roadways of the western coast of Italy.

More information about all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break.

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