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Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon review

Does the underdog get his day?

More than a decade ago, Mario's brother Luigi was finally given his first real starring role in Luigi's Mansion. Though many early Gamecube owners were disappointed with the game and its length, Luigi's Mansion still gained a following. Now, Luigi is finally given another shot at stardom with Luigi's... read more

April 1st, 2013
Rob Jones
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Art of Balance TOUCH! review

A very well balanced puzzler...

Art of Balance TOUCH! is an eShop game developed by Shin'en Multimedia. They have become known for their mastery of Nintendo hardware, creating beautiful games that are hit and miss. Art of Balance is definitely one of their hits, it is a very fun and clever puzzle game. The goal is to stack up a set number... read more

March 28th, 2013
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Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! review

A short tour through the Land of Ooo

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! is a retro platformer/brawler for Nintendo 3DS and DS based on the popular Cartoon Network show Adventure Time. This quirky little title takes all the charm from the cartoon and combines it with retro side scrolling and dungeon... read more

March 28th, 2013
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Scribblenauts Unlimited review

A solid game despite its simplicity.

Scribblenauts Unlimited was born upon the premise that you can create anything you can imagine. This game has an enormous vocabulary of words as well as an object editor to make your ideas a reality. 5th Cell, the developer of Scribblenauts Unlimited, really has done a fantastic job of incorporating nearly... read more

March 25th, 2013
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Mutant Mudds review

Those mutants won't go down without a fight!

Mutant Mudds is a simple platformer that takes place on multiple planes you can jump between. The main character has a jetpack he uses to traverse the levels. The goal? Collect 100 gems in every level and reach the warp exit. However, some mutants/aliens called Mudds have invaded, making this a lot harder.... read more

March 21st, 2013
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Crimson Shroud review

A traditionalist's pen and paper campaign.

Countless RPGs take inspiration from classic pen and paper role-playing games, but Level 5's Crimson Shroud truly pays homage to classic dungeon mastering in almost every aspect. The game developed by Yatsumi Matsuno combines the hallmarks of a turn based JRPG with the aesthetics of a table top experience.... read more

March 19th, 2013
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Fire Emblem: Awakening review

Another solid reason to own a 3DS.

The Fire Emblem series has never reached the same popularity in the west as many of Nintendo's other franchises. This might be because the first installment that Americans and Europeans got of the series was actually the seventh game, or because strategy titles are not as accessible as the simpler action of... read more

March 17th, 2013
Rob Jones
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Retro City Rampage review

Past and present, together again.

Released on most other major platforms, Retro City Rampage has had its time to settle in public. Admittedly, just about everything I'll say regarding it can also be applied to the versions on the PSN, XBLA, and Steam. However, given the fact that the WiiWare is almost all but dry of new and interesting... read more

March 15th, 2013
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SteamWorld Dig new screenshots

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March 14th, 2013
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SteamWorld Dig heading to the 3DS eShop

Can you dig it?

Swedish developers Image & Form have just announced a game (an actual game!) for 3DS eShop. SteamWorld Dig is billed as a hardcore platformer, the game stars Rusty, a lone robot built for mining. Here is the quoted features list: SteamWorld Dig features Carve a path through the earth, and explore... read more

March 14th, 2013
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Soul Hackers new screenshots

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March 14th, 2013
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Pikachu 3DS XL coming to the US

Before the end of the month

The official Pokemon channels were teasing this a day or two ago, but Nintendo has confirmed that the glorious yellow Pikachu 3DS XL (pictured) is being released in North America on March 24th. Of course, this coincides nicely with the release of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. The brightly... read more

March 14th, 2013
Rob Jones
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted trailer

Let's go, Mr Driver!

The NFS franchise makes its debut on Wii U in less than a week's time in the form of Need for Speed: Most Wanted. By the sounds of it, developers Criterion have put significant time and effort into making this an 'enhanced version' rather than a simple port. Off-TV play is supported, and more... read more

March 14th, 2013
Rob Jones
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The Croods: Prehistoric Party! new screenshots

The Croods: Prehistoric Party! screenshot

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March 14th, 2013
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Nintendo Download - Mar 14th (US)

Punches landed

Continuing the "retro games for $0.30" campaign, Nintendo has now released their NES classic Punch Out!! on Wii U Virtual Console. At 30 cents it's a bargain, so you can't complain. Here's a full listing of what's been released today: Wii U Virtual Console Punch Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream... read more

March 14th, 2013
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Toki Tori 2 new screenshots

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March 14th, 2013
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Monster High: Skultimate Roller Maze new screenshots

Monster High: Skultimate Roller Maze screenshot

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March 13th, 2013
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Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien review

Races ahead of the eShop crowd.

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, or more simply Runner 2, is a clear hit on Wii U's eShop. Although it has only been a few short months since the console began to shell out digital only titles, Runner 2 sets the bar very high. The sequel to Gaijin Game's Bit.Trip Runner, Runner 2... read more

March 13th, 2013
Rob Jones
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3DS eShop charts

Fire Emblem is king

Time to check in on the 3DS eShop charts in North America. The current charts are an exotic blend of eShop-only games and retail titles, classic oldies and brand new entries. These rankings were updated on March 11th, 2013. 3DS eShop charts Fire Emblem: Awakening Pokemon Dream Radar ... read more

March 11th, 2013
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Naruto Powerful Shippuden review

Delightfully deformed.

Granted a boost in consumer interest from fans, anime-derived games don't usually need excessive polish or depth to sell. The hardest of the hardcore Naruto fans will likely buy whatever products they can to validate their interest. It's a wonder, then, that Naruto Powerful Shippuden manages to maintain a... read more