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Inazuma Eleven is one of the best role-playing experiences I've had in a long time, and more importantly, rekindled a youthful feeling I've grown to miss.

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The Lego Movie Videogame is my second favorite Lego game ever behind Star Wars III, with Marvel a contender to shake up these rankings.

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Way back in the mists of 2011, when the world was newly formed and virgin to such ideas as “crowd funding” “early access” and “XBOX One”, our very own John Walker gave his honest thoughts on The Book of Unwritten Tales. Despite translation flaws, his younger self enjoyed it, summing up with “An adventure this long is such a rare treat. One this enjoyable at the same time is almost unheard of.” Now developers King Art have returned to the series, after various departures, with a Kickstarter. The twist is that their game is already funded and slated for an early 2015 release. What this money is for is to improve it, a task usually left to stretch goals and bonus rewards. Their hilarious kickstarter video and some details on how it’s going are below.

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Weapon Shop de Omasse is a breezy rhythm game, brimming with humor targeted at JRPG fans. I realize that's a niche within a niche, and it certainly won't be for everyone, but I loved it. And if that bizarre concept sounds even vaguely interesting, I bet you'll love it too.

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Alfredo and Greg storm the battlefield while taking a closer look into Greg's favorite Titanfall weapons.

We've talked about how Titanfall's NPCs make sure there's always something happening and there's always someone to shoot. But the "grunts" also have their own dialogue, and it's something more reminiscent of Halo than Call of Duty. Read more...

[360] Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar) - 500.000
[ALL] Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (Ubisoft) - 500.000
[ALL] Call of Duty: Ghosts (Activision) - 500.000

[3DS] Pokémon Y (Nintendo) - 200.000
[3DS] Luigi’s Mansion 2 (Nintendo) - 200.000
[PS3] Gran Turismo 6 (Sony) - 200.000
[360] FIFA 14 (Electronic Arts) - 200.000

[3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Nintendo) - 100.000
[360] Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (Ubisoft) - 100.000
[PS4] Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (Ubisoft) - 100.000
[360] Minecraft (Mojang) - 100.000
[PS4] Battlefield 4 (Electronic Arts) - 100.000

We've just released a WHOLE ALBUM of Cid theme arrangements from Final Fantasy 2 through 12, Type-0, AND Mystic Quest! #nothingbutcid!!" Thanks and props to Taylor "Mirby" Brown for directing the album and securing lots of cool artwork of several different Cids as well!

Grab the free album here! http://ocremix.org/info/Audio_Engineering:_A_Tribute_to_Cid
More background here! http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=46360

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.@IGN You think I’m cranky? Check out some of the message boards out there!

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 20, 2014

Just a reminder that Nintendo is having some Cranky Kong silliness on their official Twitter account. Keep tabs on it to see what old Cranky has to say throughout the day.

@BrianandOso We don’t currently have plans for WiiU.

— Octodad (@octodadgame) February 17, 2014

@Samus2008 We’re not sure to be honest.

— Octodad (@octodadgame) February 20, 2014

This video contains special footage that reproduces the field of view of various animals. These visuals may cause discomfort in some viewers. Small children and viewers who are easily susceptible to motion sickness or similar ailments should take caution when viewing.

Sacred 3 is coming to PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 with cooperative hack-and-slash action the series is known for.

Joystiq Streams needs a break from all the high octane shooting action it's been doing in Titanfall. What better way to unwind from massive bouts of mech violence than with Necrophone Games' deeply strange Jazzpunk? Its heady blend of bizarre humor, pop culture detritus, adventure and weird mini-games has entranced a number of players this month, Joystiq's own Jess Conditt among them.

Jess will be streaming Jazzpunk on Joystiq's Twitch channel at 4PM EST. Anthony John Agnello will be hanging out in the chat, feeding your questions directly to Jess. Come talk with us and reveal in Jazzpunk's peculiar glow. [Image: Necrophone Games]

When I played through Call of Duty: Ghosts I got the distinct feeling that something was missing, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. That's because the glory of Space Cats is forever beyond our human reach. We can but download them as one of many character and personalization packs added to the game today. Read more...

Even after moving to a dedicated event server, Twitch Plays Pokemon is still having issues.

A portion of a NWR review...

The repetition might be part of the joke, as the life of these blacksmiths involves weapon crafting, renting, and little else. Weapon Shop de Omasse is kind of like The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds but if you played as Ravio. The writing can be clever, but it’s not strong enough to carry the entire experience. With super simple gameplay, the only rewarding part of Weapon Shop de Omasse is its lighthearted story that isn’t all that memorable.

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This week we're discussing Ken Levine "winding down" Irrational, Cliff Bleszinski's belief that disc-based games are dead, and the state of the industry.

Gone Home was an inspired, beautifully heartfelt thing that clearly had a profound affect on people of multiple codes and creeds. It was powerful, delicate, and… we’ve probably said everything about it that it’s possible for one website largely made up of hairy men to say. At some point, it becomes time to move forward and explore new territory. That’s exactly what Steve Gaynor, Karla Zimonja, and the rest of the Gone Home team are doing right now: exploring. They don’t know precisely what form their next game will take just yet, but in a lengthy (and frankly, often very silly) interview, they let me inside their creative process. Go below to find out what lies beyond Gone Home for the Fullbright Company. 

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Thanks to MB for the heads up!

LOS ANGELES, CA (FEBRUARY 20, 2014) – Globally renowned Japanese game company LEVEL-5, best known for the critically acclaimed PROFESSOR LAYTON and NI NO KUNI, has released WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE, a comedic tribute to classic RPGs, in North America and Europe in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE was created by comedian Yoshiyuki Hirai whose well-known passion for and intimate knowledge of games and comics have led him to a variety of multimedia opportunities, including his current stint as a comic book artist. Before his rise to stardom as a comedian, Hirai wished to become a game creator, and WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE marks the debut of that dream. The game was initially released only in Japan as part of the four-game compilation GUILD01, and is the last of the four titles to be released in the Nintendo eShop in North America and Europe.

“It’s an incredible honor to have my title represent the conclusion of the GUILD series in the West,” said Yoshiyuki Hirai, creator of WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE. “The core of this game is ‘I’m forging and renting weapons to heroes. Will they be able to bring peace to the world with the weapons I’ve made!?’ Each hero has their own backstory and personal reasons for their quests which means that you need to think carefully about renting out your weapons... but what if you fail to do so? You’ll find out! The contrast between the seriousness of weapon-forging and the eccentric characters is sure to make you laugh, and maybe even stir up some sentiment. I hope you enjoy the game!”

About WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE:

WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE gives players a different perspective on classic RPGs by putting them in the shoes of Yuhan, a young apprentice in an unconventional weapon shop inside an RPG. Players will forge weapons in rhythm game fashion, rent them out to a hodgepodge of quirky heroes, and follow their quests on the Grindcast adventure stream. A hero’s success or failure depends on the quality and selection of the player’s weapon – a true masterpiece might end up saving the world!

WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE is now available in North America and Europe in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS for $7.99 / €7.99 / ₤7.19.

More information about WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE can be found online at http://level5ia.com/blackbox/weapon-shop-de-omasse/.

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Millions of us are watching an IRC bot play Pokemon Red. It’s 2014, and the internet is a weird and fascinating place.