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Instead of ignoring Twitter trolls, EA’s Peter Moore goes straight for the burn.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 -
Good News, Danganronpa Fans: NIS America just announced that Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is coming to Vitas in North America and Europe this fall. Unlike the (very cool) first game, the sequel takes place on a sun-drenched island. Word is it’s good, too. Read/download the full announcement here
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 13, 2014 -
So Is Battlefield 4 Fixed Then?
In December, Electronic Arts toldus “we’re not moving onto future projects or expansions until we sort out all the issues with Battlefield 4″. Today, EA announced a new expansion for Battlefield 4. Following on from the Second Assault map pack later this month, March will see the release of Naval Strike, which will launch at…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 -
If you like Threes! as much as the rest of us do, you probably also like the music. It was written by Mass Effect 2 and Black Ops 2 composer Jimmy Hinson, and you can download it (and an unreleased alternate cut) for whatever price you’d like right here You can also listen here:
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 13, 2014 -
The Flappy Bird MMO Is Mesmerizing
Flappy Bird may be gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still play it—with hundreds of other people at the same time, to boot. Introducing FlapMMO! Now you and hundreds of other strangers can fail repeatedly at finagling a bird between a few pipes. Most people don’t seem to get past the second set of…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 13, 2014 -
The Man Who Designed Star Wars‘ Death Star Finally Answers His Critics
“I have one response to all of you who blame me for the destruction of the Death Star: Are you FUCKING serious???” This hilarious open letter over at Dorkly comes from Dak Exhaustport, the heretofore unnamed joe who drew up the blueprints for the Death Star. And he says that what some saw as a…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 13, 2014 -
Bobby Knight Turns Up In The Strangest Places
I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, and Bobby Knight has been a small part of my life for as long as I can remember. I don’t think about the guy much any more, but every now and then, the red-sweatered shouter turns up in an unexpected place. That said, he has perhaps never turned up…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 13, 2014 -
Here are two pieces from CG artist Gabriele Maiocoo, showing us what a badass, more grown up Link would look like. He didn’t skip leg day that’s for sure. Would fit nicely with these realistic enemies, which are also from The Legend of Zelda series. Link – Legend of Zelda by Gabriele Maiocco [Béhance] To…
By Gergo Vas Published February 13, 2014 -
Watch All Of Today’s Nintendo Direct, Right Here
In case you missed the almost hour-long Nintendo Direct today, we’ve got the full thing here for you to get up to speed on. It’s jam-packed with trailers and fun-looking 3DS releases. And an NES Remix 2, which, of course, celebrates Luigi just before his year of appreciation is up. To contact the author of…
By Tina Amini Published February 13, 2014 -
GBA Games Start Hitting Wii U Virtual Console This Spring
Starting in April, Nintendo says they’ll be releasing GBA games on the Wii U’s Virtual Console. They announced the news in a Nintendo Direct today, mentioning names like Metroid Fusion and Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga as some of the GBA games that we’ll be able to buy and download this spring.
By Jason Schreier Published February 13, 2014 -
NES Remix 2 Mods Original Super Mario Bros. To Make Luigi The Star
Hey, did you like NES Remix? Well, NES Remix 2 is coming. And on todayof all days, Nintendo announced that it includes the entire original Super Mario Bros. (not just a short challenge), only…with Luigi as the star. Complete with his higher jump. And it plays “backwards”, scrolling from right to left. It’s out on…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 -
Surprise! Soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven Is Coming West–And It’s Out Now
For a long time now, Americans have been curious about Inazuma, the crazy-popular soccer-RPG series that has sold by the truckload in Japan and Europe. Today, we finally get to check it out for ourselves. Inazuma Eleven will be released on the 3DS eShop today. Nintendo announced the news at their Nintendo Direct this afternoon.
By Jason Schreier Published February 13, 2014 -
The next Layton game, *deep breath* Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy: Emmy’s Story, has a new trailer. Enjoy.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 -
Level-5’s Weapon Shop RPG Is Coming To The U.S.
The final game in Level-5’s Guild[01] project—a series of small games released on the 3DS eShop including Crimson Shroud and Liberation Maiden—is coming to the U.S. next week. Weapon Shop de Omasse, a comedy-rhythm-RPG created by a Japanese actor named Yoshiyuki Hirai, will be out on the 3DS eShop on February 20. Nintendo announced the…
By Jason Schreier Published February 13, 2014 -
Nintendo Game Lets You Haggle Over The Actual Price
This April, Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball will be released in the eShop. It’s a baseball game where you…hit baseballs, no big deal there, but the way you buy the game is pretty nuts. See, you download the main game for free. The minigames you play within, though, you have to buy. Nintendo gave an example…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 -
Capcom Is Making a New Ace Attorney
Like Ace Attorney? Well, Capcom is making a brand new Ace Attorney that, according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, will be “totally different” from previous titles in the series. In today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct, the above title card was flashed on the screen. In English, it reads: “Ace Attorney: a New Project Begins.” The game…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 13, 2014
