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Coming from a GameSpot interview with Airtight Games chief creative officer Matt Brunner...

"In all honesty, all the Wii U games I've ever played, the only good ones are the ones that are made specifically for [the Wii U]. And this just doesn't fit."

That has to be one of the most asinine answers I've ever heard. The GamePad, while it does have bells and whistles, also acts as a traditional controller. I fail to see how this title wouldn't work just fine on Wii U.

- move about with the Circle Pad or D-Pad
- jump with A
- shoot your egg weapons with the R-button
- first level is a tutorial
- mine cart transformation uses motion-sensing for control
- drill transformation also uses motion control while using the A-button to break blocks
- helicopter transformation uses motion controls, but requires pretty precise movements
- Eggdozers are gigantic eggs that have special abilitie
- the Mega Eggdozer can destroy concrete walls and objects that you can't normally get past
- destroying objects in succession will earn you additional 1-UPs
- the Metal Eggdozer allows you to sink below the surface of water to grab goodies
- you can jump higher when underwater
- grab a Star to let Yoshi run along walls, just like Mario in the original Yoshi's Island
- levels do have hidden goodies and branching paths
- Level 4-1 is titled ''Hop 'n' Pop Till You Drop''
- in this level you have to hop on bubbles and balloons to get across a large pitfall
- world 5's opening stage is named ''Brave the Bumpty Blizzard''
- this level has you using penguins to bounce to high places.
- first boss battle has you facing Kamek by throwing eggs at buckets that will fall down and drop on Kamek's head
- second boss involves Kamek transforming a bean into a killer beanstalk
- you have to throw eggs at the top to stop it in its tracks
- still have the option of finding all the Red Coins and Smiley Flowers in each level
- also collect 30 tiny stars in each level
- collecting all the Smiley Flowers gets you something special

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- competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes
- multiplayer games include Flutter Finish and Eggy Pop
- Eggy Pop has you throwing eggs at as many balloons as you can to get points within a given time
- eggs are spewed from a central flower, where you have to run over and collect them
- this is a co-op challenge
- Flutter Finish makes you use Yoshi's hover and hold abilities to flutter across a coin-filled sky
- person with the highest score wins, as this is competitive
- get the highest score by getting the highest combo of distance fluttered and coins grabbed
- six multiplayer games in total, 4 yet to be revealed

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Alfredo and Destin begin their journey from rags to riches.

Shadowrun: Dragonfall, all new content for Shadowrun Returns is Now Available on Steam!

MAN MEETS MAGIC & MACHINE. In 2012, magic returned to our world, awakening powerful creatures of myth and legend. Among them was the Great Dragon Feuerschwinge, who emerged without warning from the mountains of Germany unleashing fire, death, and untold destruction across the countryside. It took German forces nearly four months to finally shoot her down - and when they finally did, the event became known as the Dragonfall.

Its 42 years later - 2054 - and the world has changed. Unchecked advances in technology have blurred the line between man and machine. Elves and trolls walk among us, ruthless corporations bleed the world dry, and Feuerschwinges reign of terror is just a distant memory. Germany is splintered - a stable anarchy known as the Flux State controls the city of Berlin. Its a place where power is ephemeral, almost anything goes, and the right connections can be the difference between success and starvation. For you and your team of battle-scarred shadowrunners, theres no better place to earn a quick payday.

Now, a new threat is rising, one that could mean untold chaos and devastation. One that soon has you and your team caught on the wrong side of a deadly conspiracy. The only clue: whispers of the Dragonfall. Rumors that the Great Dragon Feuerschwinge may still be alive, waiting for the right moment to return…

If you’ve forgotten – perhaps because some malevolent soul infiltrated your mind and mixed up all the wiring – Ether One is an extremely promising-looking first-person adventure about spelunking dreamy brain caves in hopes of unraveling a giant techno-countryside mystery. It looks gorgeous, and its thin film of cyberpunk static sizzles with intrigue. Think Myst meets To The Moon, and you’re basically there. It’s finally coming out next month! Announcement trailer below.

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What other Monsters will we see in Evolve, and what changed in Goliath to make it the beast it is today?

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Beginning Saturday, March 1st, Netflix members can instantly stream hours of awesome Pokémon animation! Don’t miss aspiring Pokémon Master Ash and his trusted Pokémon partner, Pikachu, as they embark on adventures through two popular seasons of the animated series and two action-packed feature films.

Netflix members can watch TV episodes from the Pokémon: Black & White season, where Ash and Pikachu traveled to the Unova region to discover new rivals, new challenges, and all-new Pokémon. The very first season of Pokémon animation, Pokémon: Indigo League, will also be available to stream instantly. The classic season introduces viewers to the world of Pokémon through Ash and Pikachu as Ash strives to become a Pokémon Master.

Pokémon fans can also catch Ash, Pikachu, and their friends in the dual movies Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom. Watch as Ash must prove himself a hero to earn the help of the Legendary Reshiram—or Zekrom—to rescue the Mythical Pokémon Victini and save Eindoak Town. Two Legendary Pokémon...and two exciting versions of the story!

Visit Netflix today to watch exciting Pokémon adventures in TV and film!

Thanks to NintendoWiiboyfor the heads up!
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Call of Duty: Ghosts - Onslaught, all new content for Call of Duty: Ghosts is Now Available on Steam!

Welcome to Onslaught, the first downloadable content pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts, featuring four unique Multiplayer Maps, an all-new dual purpose Assault Rifle/Sniper Rifle, and the first installment in Extinctions four-part episodic narrative.

Complementing the fun, fast-paced multiplayer experience that gamers have come to expect, Onslaught delivers four classically designed Call of Duty multiplayer maps, each with their own distinct environments, scale, and gameplay variety.

Swords & Soldiers 2 teaser site: http://t.co/ZLsKI9saqM

— Ronimo Games (@RonimoGames) February 27, 2014

Thanks to Hyperfludd for the heads up!

Carver is coming.

Check out Sweet Sweet Canyon, a tasty new course in Mario Kart 8, coming to #WiiU on 30/5! #MK8 pic.twitter.com/nlhI31T3xJ

— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 27, 2014

Here's Thwomp Ruins, a brand new course in Mario Kart 8, coming to #WiiU on 30/5! #MK8 pic.twitter.com/o1J99GXSyb

— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 27, 2014

Take a look at Mario Circuit in Mario Kart 8, coming to #WiiU on 30/5! #MK8 pic.twitter.com/ivQzi5G5q5

— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 27, 2014

There have been reports of a new Tony Hawk game floating around the internet but the all-star skateboarder himself confirmed that it's on the way. And it sounds like it's being built primarily for mobile devices.Read more...

The highest difficulty in Infinite challenges you to kill exactly nobody as Elizabeth.

Razer's free Game Booster software gets a new update, placing your save files and settings in Dropbox.

This is a Deja Review: A quick, unscored look at the new features and relative agelessness of a remade, revived or re-released game. Two classic RPGs have finally arrived on the PlayStation 3 as Tales of Symphonia Chronicles, allowing many players to experience two of the previous decade's most satisfying adventures, Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, for the first time.

Originally released on the GameCube, Tales of Symphonia tells the story of a young daydreamer named Lloyd Irving. He becomes a hero over the course of a globe-trotting quest with his friends. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, released on Wii in 2008, explores events that took place in the years after its predecessor's conclusion. The lead protagonist is a young lad named Emil who despises village hero Lloyd for seemingly justifiable reasons, though he's too timid to act on his hatred. Before long, a run-in with some unusual strangers forces him to embark on an adventure of his own.

The two games are similar, sharing key mechanics like active battles and a lack of random encounters (enemies are visible and can be avoided). Dawn of the New World, however, allows players to ask monsters to join the team once they have been thoroughly trounced, a unique twist for the series. Neither game was particularly innovative upon release, but that works out for the best. Fantasy tropes are supported by enjoyable Japanese role-playing game elements, borrowed by previous Tales games and from genre staples like Star Ocean, Dragon Quest and Shin Megami Tensei. There's plenty of content without needlessly complicated systems that might prevent newcomers from joining in on the fun.

GTA 5 and GTA Online are set to get a range of new items next week, including a pretty badass plane.

New factory overclocked SSDs offer increased data transfer speeds targeted at high-end gaming.

Pride comes before a fall. Worse, actually. In this game, pride comes before a meteor shower to the face, an icy blast to the particulars and a death ray to the heart. Magicka: Wizard Wars continues to entertain me on a daily basis but it has been cruel to me these past weeks and I can’t help but feel that I brought some of the suffering on myself. The tale I have to tell is one of ice and fire, and of cruelty and claws. It is a tale of cat and mouse.

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Pride comes before a fall. Worse, actually. In this game, pride comes before a meteor shower to the face, an icy blast to the particulars and a death ray to the heart. Magicka: Wizard Wars continues to entertain me on a daily basis but it has been cruel to me these past weeks and I can’t help but feel that I brought some of the suffering on myself. The tale I have to tell is one of ice and fire, and of cruelty and claws. It is a tale of cat and mouse.

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Zombie has been getting a lot of questions about when the next patch hits for the Blacklight: Retribution PS4 beta, and what will be in it. We’re happy to announce that the first content patch for Blacklight: Retribution on PS4 will go live today, Thursday February 27th. This patch includes too many things to list here, so we’ll stick to the really, really good stuff – the first of which is the introduction of our cooperative game mode: Onslaught!

Onslaught Game Mode

Onslaught pits four Blacklight Agents against an endless horde of infected. Players will have to strategize and cooperate when building their loadouts in order to complete the challenges of Onslaught as a team.

Each wave and enemy type will force you to adapt as the threat changes. If you bank too heavily on fortifying one area, you might find yourself overrun. But if you remain too light and mobile, you may not have the heavy firepower you need to punch through what comes next. Rely on your wits and gear to see you through it. Those who find a way to succeed will be rewarded for their efforts!

New Multiplayer Maps!

Decay and Metro are both included for you to play on!

Metro is set in an abandoned subway station long since taken over by squatters. Players will face fierce firefights in the narrow corridors. Only teams who find a way to exploit open avenues of attack can succeed here. Watch your flanks, and make sure you know which way the threat is coming.

Decay is a slum fortress set deep in the worst and most rundown area of the city. Threats will come from above and below in this rat warren. Teams will need to stay sharp as they move together and watch the roof tops and ruined buildings. Keep your eyes peeled for ambushes in the shadows, and don’t get pinned down.

Private Matches

We’ve also introduced private servers to Blacklight: Retribution PS4. With these, you can set up matches for just you and your friend so you can play the way you want, with who you want. Sometimes you just need to get away from the mayhem of public matches and enjoy a more gentrified experience with your friends.

Matchmaking Improvements

Zombie’s number one priority during this patch has been to make it easy for you to find a fun game of Blacklight to play. This includes matching itself, as well as host migration and host selection. We’ve also added a lot of tools that will let us further tune this moving forward.

Game Optimizations

Our beta players have been exceptionally helpful. You’ve let us know about issues you’ve run into, and it’s helped the team target areas for improvement. With this patch, you’ll notice improved frame rates, faster loads, and a smoother experience overall. Thank you all for playing the Blacklight: Retribution beta on PS4!

Follow @ZombieStudios on Twitter or find us on Facebook to keep in touch. You can also find our latest news posts on the official Blacklight: Retribution PS4 website.