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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set Trailer, Screens, & Details

  Some new screenshots and a trailer show how players will be able to reenact their favorite scenes with the Pirates of the Caribbean play set for ‘Disney Infinity.’

  by Anthony Taormina | May 9, 2013No Comments

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  Disney Plans to Use Marvel and Star Wars Characters in ‘Infinity’

  Of course Disney Interactive has plans to include ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel characters in ‘Infinity,’ but just in case there was any doubt they confirmed the potential.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 26, 20137 Comments

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  Stay Connected with Nintendo’s Miiverse on PCs & Smartphones

  Nintendo is expanding ‘Miiverse’ beyond the boundaries of the Wii U, allowing users to interact and share on PCs and smartphones.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 25, 2013No Comments

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  Have Fun in ‘Disney Infinity’s Toy Box Mode

  One of the most appealing features of ‘Disney Infinity’ is the much talked about Toy Box Mode, and Disney has decided to show a little more of it off in a brand new trailer.

  by Riley Little | Apr 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Watch Dogs’ Confirmed for PlayStation 4 and Wii U; New Gameplay Demo Released

  Ubisoft debuted a new gameplay demo for ‘Watch Dogs’ at Sony’s ballyhooed PlayStation 4 event today. The game has now been confirmed as a PS4 and Wii U release.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 20, 201317 Comments

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  Leaked ‘Watch Dogs’ Poster Suggests Next-Gen Holiday 2013 Release

  Widely anticipated already to make a next-gen appearance, a new poster has leaked for Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ advertising a Holiday 2013 on ‘all home consoles.’ Suspicious? We’d say so.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 15, 20139 Comments

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  Disney Infinity ‘Cars’ Play Set Unveiled

  The fourth ‘Disney Infinity’ Play Set will based on the ‘Cars’ franchise with a story based after the films. Read on for the details and new content it adds.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 6, 20132 Comments

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  Nintendo Lowers Wii U and 3DS Sales Projections for Fiscal Year 2012

  Although both the Wii U and the 3DS have been selling quite well, Nintendo has lowered their projections for the 2012 financial year for both consoles.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 30, 20133 Comments

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  Disney Closes ‘Epic Mickey’ Developer Junction Point

  After ‘Epic Mickey 2′ failed to find mass appeal, Disney has announced the closure of Warren Spector-led studio Junction Point.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 29, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ to Lock On-Disc Content for DLC; How It Speaks to a Growing Gaming Trend

  Hinting that it may contain classified details regarding future movies, Disney revealed that part of ‘Disney Infinity’s’ on-disc content was locked as eventual DLC. How far does it take an ever-growing gaming trend?

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 25, 201314 Comments

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  Pachter: ‘Nintendo is a Few Years Too Late’ on the Wii U and eShop

  Analyst Michael Pachter is up to his usual tricks again, this time criticizing Nintendo for releasing the Wii U, Wii Mini, and eShop a few years too late.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 21, 201323 Comments

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  Sony Settles Lawsuit with Kevin Butler Actor Jerry Lambert

  Kevin Butler actor Jerry Lambert and Sony have settled their lawsuit over Lambert’s appearance in a Bridgestone TV commercial with a Wii.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 17, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Combines Elements of ‘Skylanders,’ ‘LittleBigPlanet,’ and ‘Minecraft’

  ‘Disney Infinity’ combines the toy-based approach of ‘Skylanders’ with the creation elements of ‘LittleBigPlanet’ and ‘Minecraft.’ Check out the debut trailer and screens right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 15, 20137 Comments

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  Nintendo Reveals Wii U Sales Numbers for December

  Nintendo has revealed their Wii U sales numbers for December and through the console’s current lifecycle, which are currently slightly ahead of the Wii in terms of sales dollars not units.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 11, 201321 Comments

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  ‘Skylanders Giants’ Review

  Read our ‘Skylanders Giants’ review to find out if Activision and Toys for Bob have delivered a worthy follow-up to the groundbreaking, wildly popular ‘Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure.’

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 19, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 2013′ Review

  Read our ‘Pro Evolution Soccer 2013′ review to find out if Konami’s latest soccer title can compete with rival ‘FIFA’.

  by John Jacques | Dec 4, 2012No Comments

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  Final Nintendo Power Issue’s Cover is Wonderfully Nostalgic

  The final issue of Nintendo Power is set and scheduled to arrive at the homesteads of loyal subscribers very soon, and the official cover has been revealed – providing readers with a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

  by Riley Little | Nov 30, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Wii U Review

  Read our ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of of Two’ review to find out if Junction Point’s second Mickey Mouse game addresses the shortcomings, and builds on the strengths, of its predecessor.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 29, 2012No Comments

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  Wii Mini Coming to Canada Next Month

  Nintendo has confirmed that a smaller version of its Wii system, the Wii Mini, will be hitting Canadian retailers in December for a reasonable $99.99. It will, however, be missing some key features.

  by Riley Little | Nov 27, 201210 Comments

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  Wii U Review

  Read our Wii U console review to find out if the new system and its tablet-inspired GamePad controller are a worthy follow-up to Nintendo’s best selling home console, the Wii.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 21, 201216 Comments

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  Wii U to Launch With More Systems Than Wii

  Just days before the Wii U’s North American launch, Nintendo has revealed that the system will be available in greater numbers initially than was true of the Wii.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 15, 20123 Comments

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  Wii U Selling Under Cost; System To Be In Short Supply

  Nintendo’s Wii U looks to have a strong launch, with pre-orders selling out across North America and the UK. However, the system may be in short supply, and analyst Michael Pachter remains skeptical of the Wii U’s future.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 25, 201232 Comments

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  ‘Just Dance 4′ Review

  Read our ‘Just Dance 4′ review to find out if Ubisoft has successfully delivered another worthwhile follow-up in its hit dance experience franchise.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 22, 20123 Comments

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  Hey, Sexy Lady: ‘Gangnam Style’ Coming to ‘Just Dance 4′ as DLC

  It’s a match made in heaven as Ubisoft has today announced Psy’s popular song ‘Gangnam Style’ will be coming to ‘Just Dance 4′ this November.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 19, 2012No Comments

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  Nintendo Responds to Foxconn Child Labor Revelations

  When Chinese manufacturing giant Foxconn admitted to severe child-labor transgressions yesterday, Nintendo, for whom Foxconn is making the Wii U, found itself front and center. They’ve now responded – but what comes next?

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 18, 201222 Comments

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  Ubisoft Sues The Black Eyed Peas for Missing iOS Game

  Filing a lawsuit for $1 million, Ubisoft is claiming to have developed an iOS version of last year’s ‘The Black Eyed Peas Experience’ under a contracted agreement with the music group – only to be ignored when asking for a final sign-off.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 17, 20123 Comments

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  Wii U Manufacturer Admits Child Labor Was Used to Produce Nintendo’s Console

  Nintendo supplier Foxconn reportedly abused child labor laws to meet high Wii U production demands – forcing teenagers to work long hours and late nights with no days off.

  by Ben Kendrick | Oct 17, 201235 Comments

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  Nintendo Drops Price of Wii, New Bundle Includes ‘Wii Sports Resort’

  Nintendo has announced that they’ll be dropping the price of the Wii to $129.99, and confirmed a new bundle that includes both ‘Wii Sports’ and ‘Wii Sports Resort’.

  by Riley Little | Oct 15, 2012No Comments

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  ‘WWE 13′ Allows Players to Control the Attitude in Universe Mode 3.0

  The new and improved Universe Mode 3.0 in ‘WWE 13′ provides gamers with more story-crafting options than ever before. Also, be sure to get a glimpse of the downloadable combatants invading the game later this year.

  by Riley Little | Oct 10, 20123 Comments

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  Reggie Fils-Aime: Miiverse Will Be Wii U’s ‘Killer App’

  With its design as a social network, Nintendo’s Reggie-Fils Aime believes that Miiverse will become the Wii U’s ‘killer app.’ He even went on to predict that it would change the way the console is viewed by the industry.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 3, 20123 Comments

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  Wii Version of ‘FIFA 13′ Almost Identical to ‘FIFA 12′

  Those gamers unfortunate enough to pick up ‘FIFA 13′ for the Wii have discovered the game is nearly an exact copy of last year’s iteration, ‘FIFA 12.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 28, 201212 Comments

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  ‘FIFA 13′ Review

  Read our ‘FIFA 13′ review to see if the title is a major leap forward for EA Sports’ banner franchise or a marginally refined version of last year’s formula.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 28, 20126 Comments

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  I Quit and King of the Ring Matches Return in ‘WWE 13′

  THQ has announced that two new match types will be available in ‘WWE 13′. Fans prepare yourselves, because the popular ‘I Quit’ and ‘King of the Ring’ matches will be re-entering the digital squared circle.

  by Riley Little | Sep 22, 2012No Comments

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  You Can Smell What The Rock is Cooking in This ‘WWE 13′ Trailer

  The latest trailer for ‘WWE 13′ features the People’s Champ in all of his electrifying glory. Watch The Rock lay the smacketh down in this teaser.

  by Riley Little | Sep 18, 2012No Comments

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  Nintendo Unveils Wii U Basic & Deluxe Set Pricing & Release Date

  Nintendo finally unveils the North American release date, pricing and contents for the Wii U home console bundles. It comes in two colors on November 18th.

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 13, 201245 Comments

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  ‘The Last Story’ Review

  Read our review of ‘The Last Story’ to find out if Hironobu Sakaguchi’s latest game is a fitting swan song for the Wii, or if this JRPG was better off left overseas.

  by Riley Little | Sep 12, 20125 Comments

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  NPD Charts 5% Drop in Number of U.S. Gamers: Is Gaming on the Decline?

  NPD has charted a 5% decrease in U.S. gamers over the last year. Is gaming in decline or is there another explanation for the drop?

  by Ben Kendrick | Sep 5, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Review

  Read our ‘Madden NFL 13′ review to find out if the title’s new presentation, animation engine, as well as significant defensive and offensive improvements make it a must-buy.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 24, 201211 Comments

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  ‘WWE 13′ Roster Revealed

  At long last, THQ has revealed the entire roster for the much anticipated ‘WWE 13′. After months of speculation, we can now safely say that it may very well be the best yet.

  by Riley Little | Aug 20, 201210 Comments

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  Wii U Cover Art & Box Designs Revealed [Updated]

  Several leaks have outed Nintendo’s box and cover designs for the Wii U. New colors, graphics, and logos impart a fresher feel – but those with GameCube experience will recognize the style instantly.

  by Brian Sipple | Aug 7, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Wii U Tech & Features Are Inferior to PS3/Xbox 360 Versions

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ will be available for Wii U at launch. Unfortunately, its animation, physics, and available modes won’t measure up to the Xbox 360 and PS3 iterations.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 6, 201224 Comments

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  The Top 5 Video Game Speeches of This Generation

  As a major medium of the spoken word, speeches have played a role in some of gaming’s greatest scenes. This generation is no exception. Which spiels from the period have we enjoyed the most?

  by Brian Sipple | Aug 1, 20126 Comments

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  A Plea For The Future of ‘Rock Band’ Song Libraries

  ‘Rock Band Blitz’ is set to deliver more than 20 new songs to eager fans, but what will happen to a player’s ‘Rock Band’ song library when the next gen-consoles arrive?

  by Jeff Schille | Jul 19, 20121 Comment

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  13 Gaming Trends that Disappeared This Generation

  When the Wii U releases later this year, it will mark the beginning of a new wave of next-generation consoles. What gaming trends have disappeared as we look back at this generation? Read on to find out.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 17, 2012154 Comments

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  November Wii U Launch Appears Likely; Pachter Claims Activision Forced Pro Controller Design

  Nintendo won’t announce the Wii U’s launch date just yet, but publishers continue to hint at the month of November. Meanwhile, noted Nintendo skeptic Michael Pacther thinks the console’s Pro Controller was insisted upon by Activision.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 16, 20126 Comments

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  ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Review

  Does Beenox’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ transcend its origins as a licensed movie-tie in, or is the game only for die-hard fans of the film? Read our review for the answer!

  by Jeff Schille | Jul 3, 20127 Comments

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  ‘NBA 2K13′ Unveils Trio of Cover Athletes

  2K Sports has revealed the cover for ‘NBA 2K13′, which features three of the NBA’s current superstars. Find out if your team’s All-Star made the cut.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 26, 20126 Comments

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  See Stan Lee & Bruce Campbell In New ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Trailers

  In a pair of new trailers, Stan Lee and Bruce Campbell discuss their roles in Activision’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’ Even better, check out Stan in-game as he swings through the city just like Spidey!

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 21, 20127 Comments

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  Nintendo Direct Streaming at Midnight; Features 3DS Announcements

  A brand new Nintendo Direct is headed our way tonight at midnight Eastern Time. What can we expect from the company just two weeks after E3 2012?

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 21, 20122 Comments

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  Mike Tyson Invades ‘WWE 13′

  The legendary boxer will be returning to the WWE, but this time it’ll be in a video game. Mike Tyson is joining the ‘WWE 13′ roster as a pre-order exclusive.

  by Riley Little | Jun 19, 20122 Comments

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  Spidey Zips Through Manhattan in New ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Footage

  Mahattan is Spidey’s playground in the newest trailer for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’, which focuses on the many forms of traversal that will be at players’ disposal.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 16, 201214 Comments

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  Sony Boss Says Wii U Entering Its Own Generation

  Sony Worldwide Studios’ Boss Shuhei Yoshida feels that the Wii carved out its own niche generation, a generation that will soon be occupied by the Wii U.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 14, 20129 Comments

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  New ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Villain Images Highlight Vermin and Scorpion

  Take a closer look at Vermin, Scorpion, Black Cat, and The Lizard, some of the new villains featured in Beenox’s tie-in for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 13, 201211 Comments

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  ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Demo Preview

  ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ might be a movie tie-in but developer Beenox’s promise of open world web-swinging might overcome the stigma. Read our full E3 2012 preview.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 10, 201211 Comments

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  ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Preview & Trailers

  Disney Interactive was kind enough to let us check out ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.’ With Oswald at his side and a slew of new gameplay mechanics, Mickey is looking to be more epic than ever before!

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 7, 2012No Comments

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  Nintendo Unveils Black Wii, Launches Alongside White SKU

  Nintendo unveiled that along with the traditional white color scheme for the Wii U, their forthcoming console will also launch with a black version.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 4, 201215 Comments

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  Nintendo Unveils Miiverse, New Player Interaction Feature for Wii U

  Nintendo has unveiled Miiverse, a player interaction feature coming to the Wii, 3DS, and smartphones that allows gamers to meet new friends and chart game progress.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 4, 20123 Comments

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  Nintendo Releasing New Wii U Information Tomorrow

  Nintendo will be releasing a pre-E3 episode of Nintendo Direct tomorrow, and it will offer a few new details on their new Wii U console.

  by Riley Little | Jun 2, 20129 Comments

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  New ‘WWE 13′ Details are Filled with Attitude

  THQ has officially announced this year’s annual instalment in their WWE series, ‘WWE 13′. Check out some new details on the return of the ‘Attitude Era’, as well as an update on the game’s roster.

  by Riley Little | May 31, 20121 Comment

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  ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Trailer Shows Off Combat

  Vending machines, dumpsters, armored goons: they’re all mere playthings for Peter Parker’s web-shooters in the newest combat trailer for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’

  by Andrew Dyce | May 28, 20125 Comments