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Nintendo unleashed a deluge of information about its upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game, including an eight-player mode, the ability to build and share custom stages and an exclusive soundtrack offer. Nintendo revealed these and many more details in a live-streamed Nintendo Direct video announcement.  Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® has announced that Just Dance® 2015, the sixth game in the best-selling Just Dance® franchise, is now available in North, Central and South America for all motion control gaming platforms, including  Wii U™ system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Just Dance 2015 is rated E10+ (Everyone 10+) and will be available at retail locations and online at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price between $39.99 and $49.99, depending on platform. The game will launch October 23 in EMEA territories (October 24 in the UK). Read the rest of this entry »

The latest news from the frontiers of the Clockwork Empire at Gaslamp Games is that Progress continues to expand at a rapid rate. A flurry of News of Substantial Significance has emerged from the front lines of the Clockwork Empire, foremost being that Her Majesty’s Army is now employing sturdily made explosives in an effort to continue to secure the border against barbaric enemies, new and ancient. Yes, lads, Landmines! Coupled with the new state-of-the-art Ammunition System, those pesky Ancient Beings Summoned from Beyond don’t stand a chance! Her Majesty’s loyal colonists continue to Impress and Succeed at the forefront of technology in the name of Progress and Industry, huzzah! Read the rest of this entry »

Real-time strategy fans can engage in fantasy warfare on a global scale as Tiny Realms has launched throughout North America, Europe and other territories for iOS devices. Tiny Realms includes a completely unique game mode called Battlegrounds. Battlegrounds is a modern take on classic strategy board games mixed with the latest in online mobile games technology. Now strategy game fans around the world can fight and collaborate with each other as they battle for domination of the Realm of Light. Read the rest of this entry »

According to Super Smash Bros. fans, the first rule of Super Smash Club is that you must talk about Super Smash Club.  This rule and nine others were created by die-hard Canadian Super Smash Bros. fans after Reggie Fils-Aime, president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, issued a challenge to create the rules for the Canadian-exclusive Super Smash Club in advance of the launch of the Super Smash Bros. for 3DS game. Reggie’s video challenge was a Canadian-inspired production, featuring maple syrup and hockey players. In it, Reggie also asked Canadian Super Smash Bros. fans and players, noted among the best in the world, to share their excitement for the franchise on social media using the hashtag #SuperSmashClub, and show their support by attending upcoming Super Smash Club events across the country. Read the rest of this entry »

Strong launches in the Americas, Europe and Australia* have propelled the cumulative sales total for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS to more than 2.8 million sold worldwide. This first-ever portable installment of the game has resonated both with fans and critics, and its initial sales set Nintendo up for a strong holiday season. To keep the momentum going, Nintendo has unveiled the launch date of the Wii U version of the fighting game. Read the rest of this entry »

With a staggering number of new modes, collectibles, characters and moves, the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS game brings a massive new entry in the beloved Super Smash Bros. series to the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. On October 3, players will get to experience the epic battles, glorious multiplayer and vast secrets the Super Smash Bros. series is known for … all in the palms of their hands. Read the rest of this entry »

This is the start of a new generation of hockey videogames, according to Electronic Arts Inc., who announced today that EA SPORTS™ NHL® 15 is now available in retail stores throughout North America and for direct download on Xbox Live® and PlayStation® Store. From the players, to the fans and arenas, to the revolutionary broadcast package, NHL 15 brings to life the sights, sounds and feel of the fastest team sport on the planet like no other game before. Fans can expect more free content from the game post-launch with the NHL 15 Content Update program for the Xbox One and PlayStation^®4. This will include gameplay updates based on fan feedback, the upcoming release of Online Team Play and a new Playoff mode that allows for customizable bracket sizes. Fans can follow the NHL 15 website for more information on new content updates. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo has prepared a massive lineup of new games and products for the 2014 holiday season. The lineup includes new entries from some of the biggest franchises in gaming, new hardware bundles for Wii U and Nintendo 2DS, and new amiibo interactive figures featuring some of the most iconic characters in the world of video games. The holiday shopping season begins soon for Nintendo fans, as the first 12 amiibo interactive figures become available for pre-order at a suggested retail price of just $13.99 each. The first dozen characters available for pre-order at select retailers are Mario, Peach, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby, Fox, Marth, Villager and Wii Fit Trainer, with more on the way in the future. Read the rest of this entry »

One is a brilliant archeologist who has traveled the world solving puzzles and unearthing ancient civilizations. The other is a bumbling defense attorney whose sense of justice is matched only by his sense of style. The two seem like an unlikely pair, but with the life of an innocent girl at stake in Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the two heroes join forces to tackle an enigmatic mystery big enough for both of them. The Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney game launches for Nintendo 3DS on August 29 and combines the puzzle-solving satisfaction of the Professor Layton series with the courtroom drama of the Phoenix Wright franchise. Read the rest of this entry »