In a guest post on Kotaku, former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello has shared his thoughts on what Microsoft and Sony need to do (or not do, as it were) to succeed with their upcoming consoles. In addition to meeting demand and nailing that sweet...
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We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Skip the usual dinner date and try these fun ideas fit for a foursome. Sure, you look forward to date night with your significant other, but why not tag along with another...
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There's nothing more frustrating than watching a product or service get announced, then having to wait an age to try it out. Nintendo hears that, and has announced via Nintendo Direct, that during E3 week, Best Buy will have playable demos of as-yet...
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Shoot up the old west this week with Call of Juarez: Gunslinger... Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list: Continue reading Now Playing: May 20-26, 2013Now Playing: May 20-26, 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00...
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The 3DS is no graphical slouch. Aside from the glasses-free 3D feature, the console can kick out some impressive scenery, and it did so with last year's Resident Evil Revelations, a well-made little horror shooter in a series that's been looking for...
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As someone who owns neither a PS3 or Xbox, I came late to the Arkham games. When I purchased a Wii U, I purchased BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY. Finally, my eyes were opened to the cinematic awesomeness of the games. By far the best superhero experience I have...
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A couple of weeks back, I had the chance to play the level on display in the new "Splinter Cell: Blacklist" trailer, pitting Sam and Briggs against a highly-trained Pakistani security force as well as terrorists bent on getting getting access to an unsecured...
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North American retailers GameStop and Amazon are offering up their own pre-order incentives for Watch Dogs, Ubisoft announced today. Those who commit early through GameStop will receive an additional single-player mission, with a perk that unlocks "exclusive...
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Tony Swatton and the folks at Man At Arms are truly doing God's work; this time by recreating Final Fantasy fanboy favorite -- the Buster Sword. No stranger to forging famous swords and weapons from popular video games (see his take on "Mincraft"'s diamond...
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The FIFA franchise will have a next-gen something to show off during Microsoft's Xbox reveal event tomorrow, according to the series' new Facebook cover image and event. "RSVP if you're ready to hear about the next generation of FIFA," the event description...
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Instead of taking the stage at E3 in June, Nintendo has decided to focus on smaller events of their own. In particular, a Nintendo Direct presentation will broadcast before E3, sharing details on "new Smash Bros., 3D Mario game, Mario Kart and other...
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The video-game industry’s health meter is blinking red, and its ammo belt is nearly depleted. Industry players are crawling through the darkness, frantically looking for first-aid kits and new weapons to get back into the action. Down one path a pulsing...
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It's just another Moneysaver Monday.Read more... ...
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Resident Evil: Revelations launches this week and Capcom has promised some DLC. It starts on June 4 with the Resistance and Enhancement sets for 160 MS Points ($2), each including six different weapon upgrades. Then, on June 11, Capcom will issue two...
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I'm just saying. I'M JUST SAYING. If you're going to call the promotional campaign for your game a "Crowdfarter" and talk ceaselessly about farts, said promotional campaign had best feature some actual flatulence. In that respect, Game & Wario's...
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Irreverent Marvel antihero Deadpool may be gracing the Wii U, at least according to a listing by Amazon Canada. Spotted by NeoGAF over the weekend, the retailer has High Moon Studios' madcap action game pinned for the Nintendo console. Unlike other platforms...
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Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist, showcasing gameplay from its co-op narrative campaign and some gruff banter between Sam Fisher and his partner-in-stealth Isaac Briggs. Splinter Cell is beefing up its multiplayer...
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Ubisoft has revealed pre-order bonuses for "Watch Dogs," setting up North American GameStop stores and Amazon.com with their own unique single-player missions. GameStop gets the "Palace Pack" while Amazon pre-orders receive the "Signature Shot Pack."...
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Electronic Arts, or EA, is dialing back its support for the ailing Nintendo Wii U console. ...
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Keeping track video game releases isn’t as easy as it once was — the volume of games released each week is constantly expanding, and they’re spread over a mind-boggling array of platforms (consoles, PC, Mac, handhelds and mobile). Well, I’m here...
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While the new trailer is full of well-choreographed action, it looks like WB Montreal might not have thought out a minor-major character moment about the DCU's most staunch no-killing vigilante. Plus, new screens and details (Joker: confirmed) from this...
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The first Yakuza entry for a non-Sony console is Yakuza 1 and 2 HD. Nintendo announced the Wii U port in last week's Nintendo Direct. Going by this vid, the gangster classics are compatible with off-TV play. The HD combo roughs up Wii U in Japan on August...
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Trash talk heats up between EA and Nintendo ...
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For the love of god, somebody get me a 3DS. I made the unfortunate mistake of backing the wrong Nintendo console, grabbing a Wii U late last year, when I should have put my eggs in the portable basket. Now I'm not able to play the fantastic Donkey Kong...
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Image source: IGN. Don't get too excited: while the sword-wielding Deathstroke will be playable in "Arkham Origins," it'll only be as part of the game's Challenge Modes. It would have been great if, like the Catwoman or Robin DLC in "Arkham City," Deathstroke...
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The excellent, expansive Batman: Arkham City was always going to be a tough act to follow, and Batman: Arkham Origins, this fall's next in the series, does not immediately make a strong case that it will surpass its predecessor.Read more... ...
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Christopher Nolan's epic trilogy may have seen its conclusion last summer, but Batman fans will soon be able to return to the Caped Crusader's Gotham City with the latest installment in the award-winning Arkham series. Entitled Batman: Arkham Origins...
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In lieu of an E3 press conference, Nintendo is going to present a Nintendo Direct before E3, showcasing the "new Smash Bros., 3D Mario game, Mario Kart and other Wii U titles." The company previously announced that all three games would be playable at...
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Europeans have a lot to look forward to today, as Kirby's Dream Course (one of my favorite Kirby games) and Kirby Super Star (one of the best platformers of all time) headline the Wii U Virtual Console. If you own Kirby's Adventure on the Wii U eShop...
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The first Yakuza game debuted on the PlayStation 2. Last fall, an HD version of the game hit the PlayStation 3. This summer, it's coming to the Wii U. How does it stack up?Read more... ...
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A few days ago we got a look at the upcoming Yakuza 1 & 2 HD re-release for the Wii U, and now, the full trailer is ready for eyeball consumption. As is the case with any Yakuza game, it shows off some insane gameplay variety, from combat, to sports,...
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Assassin's Creed publisher says "it takes some time" to gather a fanbase, but new titles should help struggling platform.
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Resident Evil Revelations was a great action horror title. So good, it absolutely humiliated Resident Evil 6 by being superior in every single way -- a fact made especially delicious considering it was a 3DS game in contrast with its big-budget console...
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The sky above Microsoft's HQ in Redmond, Washington may as well be green. After all, the next Xbox (dubbed by many as the Xbox 720) will finally be unveiled to the public tomorrow. Gearing up for the exciting announcement, here's everything you should...
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Pretty much at the start of the video above from this weekened's Dallas Comic Con, longtime animated and video game DCU voice actor Kevin Conroy revealed that he'd spent the last "9-10 months" working on the next "Arkham" game. While Conroy doesn't call...
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If it wasn't obvious at its launch in November, then this past week should have made it clear: The Wii U is functionally irrelevant to sports video games, and there is no reason for any sports fan to buy the console. The only question now is how much...
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If it wasn't obvious at its launch in November, then this past week should have made it clear: The Wii U is functionally irrelevant to sports video games, and there is no reason for any sports fan to buy the console. The only question now is how much...
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I'm trying to find some independent verification (and I have a mail out to Ubisoft to confirm), but a lot of sites are reporting that the Michael Fassbender-starring "Assassin's Creed" will be holding on to the Memorial Day 2015 release date. It all...
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The console port of last year's Resident Evil: Revelations leads the list of this week's new titles, accompanied by the Wii U version of LEGO Batman 2, a downloadable sequel to Call of Juarez, and an adaptation of the latest Fast and Furious movie.Read...
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The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Remember to look out for the special Press Row Hangouts and Podcasts this coming week! ♦EA has ZERO games currently...
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Kevin Conroy will be in Batman: Arkham Origins, and he's already spent 10 months in the studio recording those gruff-yet-dulcet tones. Conroy confirmed his involvement at Dallas Comic-Con, but didn't specify if he plays The Bat himself - not that he...
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Has support cooled in the wake of next-gen consoles?...
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Complex | Sunday, May 19, 2013
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It's like a seven-year storm: High-pressure fronts from Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft come together creating high winds and stormy seas, with the world's gamers sitting — and grinning — right in the eye of it all. Yes, the next console war is on.Nintendo...
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will release its new Xbox this week. The common wisdom is that, even if the console is more popular the the Sony (NYSE: SNE) Playstation and Nintendo Wii, the the movement of......
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SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is set to make a splash this week with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version, as it seeks a larger share of the $65 billion a year global computer...
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By the end of 2010, the then-four-year-old Wii's significance was trending downward with haste; the enthusiasm with which consumers sought out its integrated motion-controlled gaming had quickly faded into a faint murmur. Indeed, there was Super Mario...
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Filed under: InvestingMicrosoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will release its new Xbox this week. The common wisdom is that, even if the console is more popular the the Sony (NYSE: SNE) Playstation and Nintendo Wii, the the movement of gaming to smartphones will make...
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I bought Skylanders Giants for my kids and they've done something to make it so that in two player mode they can't play at the same time, something they've been able to do before. They press the - button on either the Wii U gamepad or Wii controller...
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With Xbox 360 having started well but ended in a very confused state, I worry that Microsoft is about to carry over much of its baggage to the new console. Will the company make the same mistake of not listening to the market that it has often made in...
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Owen Good, Kotaku: At the end of a week in which Electronic Arts confirmed it wasn’t developing a thing for the Wii U, one of the software engineers in EA Sports’ Canada studio, in a series of since-deleted tweets, disparaged the console as “crap”...
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