• wii

    Boom Blox Downloadable Levels Feature Wii, IGN, White House

    EA's Boom Blox Bash Party is out and people are already making levels for download featuring famous stuff to wreck. More »
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    Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: In before political outrage and terrorist examinations of the creators of the White House level. Spreading those horrible computer generated... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Report: Dead Space Extraction Will Not Have MotionPlus Support

    IGN is saying that earlier news that Dead Space: Extraction would support Wii's MotionPlus technology "is merely misinterpretation," according to an unnamed Electronic Arts representative. More »
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    Comment by ObZen: Can we make it not support rails now too? 17 Responses | Other threads

  • electronic arts

    IGN Goes Hands-On With "Flock"

    Because, I dunno, herding animals around is fun or something, there's an game coming soon via Capcom, called "Flock," first noticed this week when the developer unveiled its E3 lineup. More or less, you're manning an alien spaceship that's making off with flocks, gaggles, coveys, clowders, murders, cackles, prides etc. of animals. Your means of encouragement? Why, a death ray of course. PETA should love the shit out of this game. IGN describes it in very Lemmings-friendly terms. If that's your cup of tea, it'll be out via Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network, and for PC download, soon. More »
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    Comment by itsmoirob: I played Sheep years ago (mentioned above by Spiderweb), which looks just the same as Flock and it was actually... more » | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    IGN Signs Content Deal With Xbox Live

    Can't say I've ever used the Inside Xbox section on the 360 myself, but hey, maybe you do. Then again, maybe you don't, and nobody does, which is why Microsoft have announced that they've signed a deal with IGN to bring the site's IGN Strategize segments to Xbox Live. Or, more specifically, that they're bringing the site's IGN Strategize segments to Xbox Live, and they'll be hosted by Jessica Chobot. Neat way to get the IGN brand on Xbox Live without worrying about editorial concerns, that (Strategize being a video hints and tips section). More »
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    Comment by freespeech: is it just me or does her last name sound dirty????? you know what I mean???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHOBOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more » | Other threads

  • grand theft auto iv

    IGN Editor Fires Back On Exclusive GTA IV Review Flak, Ethics Concerns

    Variety's Ben Fritz opined in his column The Cut Scene last week that the concept of an "exclusive" review, specifically the case of IGN's Grand Theft Auto IV review, was something he found troublesome. His entry on the matter read that Fritz seemed less concerned with the 10 out of 10 score, but that IGN securing an exclusive review—as it often does with game announcements, media and interviews—was the thing ethically troubling. (We suggest you read Fritz's original post, lest we misinterpret it in some sort of telephone game.) More »
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    Comment by freespeech: Here's my take on the situation, WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! let them squabble about who gets what exclusivity (that's a word right??)!!!! ... more » | Other threads

  • grand theft auto iv

    IGN "Crossed A Line" With GTA IV Hooker Shooting Clip

    A clip recently posted to IGN titled "Ladies of Liberty City: Very Bad Things" featured a montage of some of Grand Theft Auto IV's more lewd and violent behavior. A portion of that clip—perhaps the most objectionable portion—can still be seen at Gawker with the re-hosted full rip over at Boinkology. It can't be seen at IGN anymore, as the Fox owned entertainment site tells MTV Multiplayer "In this case, we crossed a line in how we portrayed some aspects of the game and we've taken this video down." More »
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    Comment by diodegrey: stop using children as a crutch. fuck the children. if the only things you have to worry about in life... more » | Other threads

  • okami wii

    You've Got IGN Watermarks On My Okami Strategy Guide

    Misery loves company! It's OK, Capcom. You weren't the only ones to leave an IGN watermark on your own Okami art. Bradygames left one on the cover of their Okami Wii strategy guide, too! What's even kookier is that the watermark appears in a different spot on the book's cover than on the game's cover, meaning it's not just a case of re-using the same art from Capcom's cover. Whoops. Wonder if they'll offer replacement dust covers? More »
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    Comment by Molotov: @RubyMars: Hey I'd buy the guide just for the artwork.Course I could just wait three weeks for the official art... more » | Other threads

  • gta iv

    GTA IV: Best Game Since ... Well, When?

    If you hate 10-point rating systems, then pay no mind to the Nadia Comaneci 10 that IGN has handed Grand Theft Auto IV. The last game to get a perfect score from IGN was Soul Calibur for the Dreamcast, in 1999. More »
    04/26/08
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    Comment by sparky93: An interesting review... HOWEVER! I'm afraid you are wrong about your info of soulcaliber being the last game to get... more » | Other threads

  • metal gear online

    IGN Insiders Offered Chance At MGO Keys

    Are you a North American member of the IGN Insider's program or Founders' Club who doesn't have a beta key for Metal Gear Online? Well you're in luck, as IGN is releasing three waves of beta codes to IGN Insiders starting tomorrow. The first two waves of keys will be for both Insiders and Founders' Club members, with the third wave strictly Insider online. Right now you can join the Founders' Club for just $9.95 monthly, so if all else fails and you desperately want to get into the beta you can always plunk down $10 and cross your fingers. More »
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    Comment by Shocky: Hahaha, gravytoast is really cookin. Gunna get him some beta and then get a refund! Cha-ching! more » | Other threads

  • beta watch

    FilePlanet Presents The Age Of Conan Open Beta

    Funcom, Eidos, and IGN are proud to present the 'open' beta for Age Of Conan, coming to a PC near you on May 1st, if you're lucky. Members of FilePlanet are invited to sign up for the open beta period, with 50,000 slots on the line for a chance to put the game through its paces. In order to make sure people are focusing on actually testing it, the lucky thousands will be restricted to level 13, so don't think you're getting that much of a leg up on the pile.
    "The IGN and FilePlanet audience has consistently told us that Age of Conan is one of their most anticipated games of the year, and we are very pleased to partner with Funcom and Eidos on the Open Beta," says Senior Vice President of Consumer Products at IGN, Jamie Berger.
    Sign ups should be active soon, so keep an eye on the FilePlanet AoC mini-site. More »
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    Comment by Tei: "Dios los cria, y ellos se juntan" Post in GameSpot: [www.gamespot.com] UPDATE 5:00PM PST 4/17 1.) The client file is 6.9gb in total, and... more » | Other threads

  • nintendo ds

    A First Look at Gauntlet for the DS

    Good morning, campers. Thought we'd start the day off with some screenshot candy and a pointer to the first look at Gauntlet for the Nintendo DS. IGN's got the goods on the classic cooperative dungeon crawler, which introduced "Warrior ... is about to die!" into our inside-joke lexicon back in 1985. More »
    04/06/08
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    Comment by coconutdelight: @Tietsu: just cos you've got an N-Gage... more » | Other threads

  • media

    Behind The Scenes Of The Fake Zelda Movie

    IGN's Zelda movie prank by Rainfall Films probably broke a lot of fanboy hearts April 1st morning, but that doesn't mean a lot of love for the series wasn't put into the trailer. Requiring 3 months of work for a crew that peaked at 20 people, the first makeup tests actually started all the way back on July 20th of 2007. (Which means that when accounting for casting, costume design and general organization, its a date nowhere near the actual project's start.) Here's the making of video, which we promise doesn't end as badly as Adam's Kaketakumentary. Editorial: Zelda on the Big Screen [IGN]
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    Comment by Maaxxx: There was a movie called "legend" which is similar to the video game series of zelda. trust me everything in... more » | Other threads

  • iron man

    Sega Details Iron Man Upgrades

    Comic book character video games, even those based on comic book movies, love utilizing power upgrades as motivation to perform well, and nowhere is this nearly as appropriate as in Sega's upcoming Iron Man game. In a diary posted over at IGN today, Game Director Jeffrey Tseng explains how the upgrade system works in the game. Completing missions gives you cash, which I suppose is odd for a billionaire playboy, but we'll run with that. The better you perform, the better upgrades you can buy for your armor. Before each mission you can swap out various parts, much like your standard mech combat game...and I suppose that's what Iron Man is - a tiny mech. You can swap out repulsors, core systems, power cores, thrusters, and auxiliary weapons, allowing you to create a suit of armor well-suited to your armor needs. With multiple levels of upgrades available in each category, the Iron Man fanboy in me has actually caught on fire in anticipation of the game. I may even - given the opportunity - girlishly squeal. More »
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    Comment by mariospants: Any reason why Iron man would be using the PSN store to upgrade his armor? more » | Other threads

  • the legend of zelda

    Amazing Zelda The Movie Prank

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    Comment by DanteODiabo: Yeah, saw this a couple of hours ago. I don't know who's the fool; i people who believe this shit... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • gamespot

    Gamespot's Jason Ocampo Now IGN's Jason Ocampo. Hey, just a quick update on yesterday's development involving former Gamespot reviewer Jason Ocampo—the former PC-centric reviewer has jumped ship from CNet to IGN and will be their new PC Editor In Chief. Ocampo appears in the latest Game Scoop! podcast, revealing his new secret identity as an IGNer. Thanks for the tip, Richard!
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    Comment by Brackynews still waiting for mythical PS3 bundle: @DigitalHero: Pretty sure the internet existed when your parents were in junior high. :-) more » | Other threads

  • gaming press

    IGN Turns 10, Goes Retro

    Back in 1998, I was writing for a tiny gaming site called Videogamers.com (long since defunct, but the Wayback never dies), having had the good fortune of being a guy in Atlanta who could attend E3 (then in Atlanta) and write halfway decently. Our main competition, if you could call it that (the internet was much friendlier back then) was a fledgling gaming site called IGN. Ten years later, Videogamers.com may be long forgotten, but IGN is still going strong, having spread out to encompass everything their target demographic could want and then some. This week marks their 10th anniversary, and to celebrate they are holding a week-long celebration of IGN, with articles covering the history of the site, writers past and present, and their role in covering the gaming industry. They're also launching IGN Retro, a new channel that focuses on gaming both pre-IGN, like the Colecovision and Atari, as well as systems that have come and gone since, like my beloved Dreamcast. Happy 10th Anniversary IGN! Damn, it's nice to still be around to say that. More »
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    Comment by Fett101: IGN Retro? Does that mean no annoying flash? Please! more » | Other threads

  • ign

    IGN Nintendo: Scandal or Old News?

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    Comment by DrLight: @izarate: QFT. more » | Other threads

  • wiiware

    Nintendo Not Limiting WiiWare Sizes

    Earlier today we directed you to the IGN Wii podcast, which claimed to have details on Nintendo's new WiiWare games download service. In it they detailed the limitations of the system, specifically that games were limited to 40MB, developers would be limited to a game a month, and that they would be determining the price for there games. Speaking to Eurogamer, Nintendo addresses those claims.
    "I can confirm as we originally said at the announcement of the WiiWare service earlier in the year that WiiWare games will come in a range of sizes but we will encourage smaller, more compact games for the service," a Nintendo spokesperson told Eurogamer today.
    So no 40MB cap, which makes sense considering games like Crystal Chronicles. The Nintendo spokesperson also explains that the one game a month limit is something they are considering instituting during the launch window to address volume issues, and that no pricing details have been released. In other words, IGN was mistaken. Man, give a guy a microphone and they just go crazy. More »
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    Comment by Benjo: @hegemonyhog: Amen to this. Bring on the Firmware update. more » | Other threads

  • toy

    Chobot Gets (In)Action Figure

    Jessica Chobot, whose PSP licking antics here on Kotaku lead to a writing gig on RedAssedBaboon and then a hosting gig on IGN, is getting her very own set of anime-styled action figures. More »
    08/14/07
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    Comment by hoorayforcorn: Seriously, people hold those things with their gross hands. Tch, licking a controller. That's gross. more » | Other threads

  • companies with the letter g in them

    Hearst Buys UGO

    Hearst today announced that they have finalized a two-year deal to buy UGO Networks outright. While the details of the deal were not released, Forbes estimates the deal to "be in the neighborhood of $100 million." More »
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    Comment by Senen: I've never heard of UGO.COM.....um, i feel left out. Actually, no I don't. Sounds like im part of the... more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    Rumble Sixaxis In Developer's Hands?

    We've gotten in several tips involving this developer diary posted a few days ago on IGN, showing the folks at Free Radical polishing up the Haze demo that was shown at the Ubisoft gamers day back in late May. At the beginning of this lengthy, relatively entertaining video we see Haze being demoed to the press using a standard Sixaxis, while at around the ten minute mark we are shown two separate developers testing the game and the controller they are using is mysteriously blurred out. Could it be that Free Radical already has their hands on the rumble ready PS3 controller? More »
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    Comment by FloatingWorld: I doubt it, rumble is so last gen, right Sony? more » | Other threads

  • halo overload

    Tons of New Halo 3 Goodness

    The Halo 3 beta has come and gone, leaving me mildly entertained but not particularly impressed. Sure it was Halo-riffic, but I couldn't find anything truly exciting about the game. Well it looks like IGN went and found the exciting for me. They recently visited the Bungie compound and came away with a metric assload of exciting new information. In their Beyond the Beta article they deliver the goods on new maps, the new and particularly awesome Brute Chopper, content sharing, and my personal favorite, customizable armor for multiplayer! More »
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    Comment by Gamerleet0374: @alucard_0007: And people get excited over units in StarCraft II that just shoot another form of laser. You have no... more » | Other threads

  • play

    FPS, A Stage Production

    Over the weekend, First Person Shooter: The Play premiered in San Francisco. The play is set in a start-up video game company that has achieved big-time success due to a the "hottest, most violent game on the market." Things go bad when the company is blamed for a schoolyard shooting. The play was written by Aaron Loeb, former IGN writer and current game developer COO. Says Aaron: More »
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    Comment by seasponge: Man, I want to see this. more » | Other threads

  • i am 8-bit

    Win A Spot In I Am 8-Bit 2007

    Think you've got the artistic chops to make it with the big boys? Well, now is your chance to prove it. I AM 8-BIT, IGN, Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight, Capcom, and Foundation 9 Entertainment are teaming up once again to scout for talent for the upcoming I Am 8-Bit art show. In case you've been living under a rock, I Am 8-Bit is an amazing art show that is based entirely on olde school gaming. Entries range from drawings and paintings to sculptures. More »
    04/01/07
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    Comment by chungkaishek: Will 5 pinches of pepper really give his death meaning? more » | Other threads

  • ps3

    The Price Of Constant Folding@Home

    As a current participant in the Folding@Home project via my PLAYSTATION 3, I, too, have wondered about the financial impact of keeping my console on 24/7 to contribute to the cause. IGN has gone ahead and determined roughly how much an always-on PS3 would hit its owners in the wallet by using the Nebraska state Electricity Rate Comparison chart against the wattage required to run Folding@Home number crunching. More »
    03/28/07
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    Comment by Chucklestyle: @jernobyl: As a 360 owner, I wish Microsoft would put this out on their platform as well. I would run... more » | Other threads

  • ign

    Koei Unveils Wii Title

    Koei's 2007 UK release list has some interesting games on the list including their first ever Wii title, IGN reports. More »
    03/27/07
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    Comment by quen: @Runna: Looks like 2008 happened to Opoona (at least in the UK, if not everywhere else too). more » | Other threads

  • ps3

    MotorStorm Gets Buddy Patch

    According to the UK arm of IGN, Motorstorm owners will get their own fresh game patch this week, alongside the new Resistance Fall of Man and PLAYSTATION 3 firmware updates. So what's cooking for Evolution Studios' online racer? An in-game buddy list to help make multiplayer games a snap. Handy. More »
    03/21/07
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    Comment by Eyerox: @Havok154 None of the systems you mentioned are free. All of them are paid for with ADVERTISEMENTS. Do you... more » | Other threads

  • top 25

    IGN's Top 25 PS2 Games

    Another day another "top" list. This time around, the editors at IGN have put together their list of the Greatest PS2 games of all time. Putting these types of lists together are always a chore and I'm sure this one was especially so given the breadth of the PS2s library. Not to mention the fact that everyone has their own opinions and some people get their panties in a twist because their favorite game wasn't included. I have to say though, the guys did an admirable job. All the biggies are there although perhaps not in the order you would expect. One glaring omission though is Katamari Damacy. WHERE THE HELL IS KATAMARI?! Whoops, I think my panties just twisted. More »
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    Comment by justhesh: @Gregg: Well, the original God of War can be had on the cheap, as it's a Greatest Hits title. And... more » | Other threads

  • konami

    TMNT For XBLA, It's Official

    Not a hoax! No longer a rumor! It's official. The quarter-sucking Konami arcade classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is coming to Xbox Live Arcade just in time to help promote the upcoming ninja turtle-filled film. More »
  • warhawk

    Clip: Warhawk Play

    As reported a bit ago, Warhawk is going to be a downloadable-only game after all. The kind folks over at IGN (Hi, Jessica) sent along a bit of embeddable code so you can check out the gameplay and interview about the downloadable stuff for yourself. Brian Crecente
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    Comment by gwolf: Perhaps they had to scale back for financial rather than technical reasons. When the projected development cost get out ahead... more » | Other threads

  • incognito

    Warhawk Goes Multiplayer, Download Only (Really, This Time)

    Today's episode of IGN Weekly has an exclusive look at the upcoming Incognito game Warhawk for the PLAYSTATION 3. In it, the outlet confirms a number of previously rumored details. More »
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    Comment by ZWarren69: You guys are ridiculous. more » | Other threads

  • ps3

    PS3 Gets Spidey 3 Exclusive

    The good news is that Sony has secured at least one more exclusive for the console seemingly allergic to exclusives, the PLAYSTATION 3. The bad news is that it's simply a collector's edition treatment for the upcoming Activision video game based on Sony Pictures' Spider-Man 3. More »
    02/23/07
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    Comment by noneother: @aelfin: really? well, good. that makes the "if he were dead" part of my comment make even more sense. more » | Other threads

  • chocobo tales

    Chocobo Hanky? Do Want!

    I'll be honest. I never wanted to actually have to write about video games. I just wanted to play them for free and get nerdalicious swag like this Chocobo handkerchief. The number of fantasies I've had about coveted items like this promo giveaway for the upcoming Square-Enix DS title Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales are simply too numerous to count. More »
    02/20/07
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    Comment by Thorticus: Picture this: Some smoky biker's bar in the middle of nowhere. A big ass biker guy comes in, dusty and... more » | Other threads

  • ign

    IGN's Matt and Perrin, Sitting in a Tree

    Love is in the air today, so I thought I'd join 4 color rebellion in spotlighting the deep love that one VP of Marketing shares with a journalist who makes a living reporting on her product. IGN recently posted a video of Matt interviewing Perrin Kaplan in which she accosts him with the all the enthusiasm of a drunk college girl, only with more PR lingo. This is the sort of thing that happens when you work closely with marketing people for too long. They start to bond with you. More »
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    Comment by L_K_M: Yeah, it was a puff piece, but at least it was fun. And she did say that they intend to... more » | Other threads

  • ign

    flOw Team Talks Multiplayer, Future, The Big 'O'

    IGN has an excellent interview up with Kellee Santiago, president of thatgamecompany, who will be responsible for bringing the beautiful flOw to the PlayStation Network in just ten agonizingly long days. More »
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    Comment by L_K_M: I think "the big deal" is that, similarly to when Geometry Wars on the Xbox came out, it's currently one... more » | Other threads

  • left 4 dead

    More Left 4 Dead Details Rise From The Grave

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    Comment by muertepk: First off let me say bravo excellent article, i for one can't wait for L4D. what prods me to post here... more » | Other threads

  • castlevania

    IGN's Castlevania Retrospective

    In honor of Castlevania's 20th anniversary, IGN has put together quite an extensive retrospective of the uber popular side scrolling, vampire slaying adventure. The 10 page history takes us from the early days of Castlevania's 8-bit glory on the NES, through it's long, rocky history on multiple platforms and leaves us with the authors hope's and dreams for Castlevanias of the future. This is quite a hefty and well written article, so if you're looking for some good weekend reading about the vampire franchise that refuses to die, this is the story for you. Flynn De Marco More »
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    Comment by coalhalo: Another sophomoric piece from an overly biased IGN writer. It might be a good introduction for someone who is unfamiliar... more » | Other threads

  • flow

    flOw Moves Gently To February

    Originally scheduled for release near the PlayStation 3 launch, then delayed to an unspecified date, it appears that Sony will finally (and hopefully) release flOw to the PlayStation Store this February. IGN secured a more solid date earlier today, putting the Flash game port just that much further out of reach. C'mon, SCEA, don't let us down. Get this puppy up! Michael McWhertor More »
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    Comment by reecord2: Elecktrowhat now? :-) Still pretty fun, but somehow doesn't quite reach that same Zen relaxtion for me. more » | Other threads

  • ign

    IGN Says PS3 Is Teh Best

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    Comment by protozoider: No surprise. IGN staff have been Sony fanboys for far over two years now. It wouldn't matter if Nintendo made... more » | Other threads

  • virtual console

    Upcoming Wii Virtual Console Games

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    Comment by jonxp: I'm a second for Kirby's Adventure. That game showed exactly what the NES could do when the devs really... more » | Other threads