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Who says being a ninja has to be so serious? Read our full review of Naruto's latest, a super-deformed and goofy take on the long-running series.

Find out what new downloadable goodies hit the Wii U and 3DS eShop this week.

Once Microsoft's exclusivity deal is over, Minecraft could come to PlayStation - but the Wii U almost certainly won't get it.

Mojang has revealed Minecraft may appear on Sony's console once Microsoft exclusivity runs out, but a Wii U version is "unlikely".

Mirror of Fate is a Castlevania game that doesn't know what it wants to be. In turn, that makes it a rare Castlevania game simply not worth playing.

A smartly crafted portable RPG that takes the old-school dungeon crawler mainstream.

We asked you for your wishes and predictions for the newly confirmed Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and you answered.

This week the podcast team talks about embargoes, Assassin's Creed IV and microtransactions. Informative nonsense inbound!

If you're wondering who would buy a Wii Mini, the answer is 35,700 Canadians - so far. Speaking to Nintendo World Report, Nintendo of Canada revealed the wee Wii's sales numbers up to January 31, which represent approximately the first two months' worth.

"The Canadian market has reacted positively to the great value the system has to offer," Nintendo of Canada communication manager Matt Ryan told Nintendo World Report, "and we are seeing this reflected in the sales numbers."

The miniature console, cheaper than its big brother but at the cost of internet connectivity and GameCube compatibility, is coming to the UK and other European countries later this month, but there's no news as yet of a release in the US.

Let's rip that new box art wide open.

"If you don’t like the games, or the sales techniques, don’t spend your money on them."

Ustream is on PlayStation 4, but the company's CEO tells IGN that it's certainly not exclusive to PS4 in the console space.

Find out what new downloadable goodies hit the Wii U and 3DS eShop this week.

Capcom has responded to fan feedback and is preparing an update to bring some new content to this monster hunting adventure. Read on for full details!

Ubisoft has officially confirmed the next entry in the Assassin’s Creed series, plus released the first official art.

It IS possible to survive the brutal Lunatic mode. Check out our commentary videos of the prologue and first two chapters, then try it for yourself!

Even before its price drop takes effect, Vita outsold Wii U in Japan for the first time last week.

Despite receiving a hostile reception in Dead Space 3, EA has announced it plans to have microtransactions in all future games.

Nintendo hasn't declared an official UK price for the Wii Mini, but Amazon and GAME are going ahead with a price of £79.99. The console retails in Canada for $99.99 (around £64), so with import costs and taxes that price seems in-line.

The Wii Mini will launch in the region on March 22, playing only games on discs due to no internet connectivity. A regular Wii console currently retails full-price at £130.

Check out the snazzy 'Light Blue' and 'Gloss Pink' editions of Nintendo's handheld.

Nintendo's Pokemon franchise is getting some all-new manga series this year, courtesy of VIZ Media.

Nintendo has struck a deal with Jakks Pacific to provide a wide range of toys and other products based on Mario, Link, Donkey Kong and more.

Has the next Assassin's Creed surfaced? Leaked materials seem to indicate the name and setting of Ubisoft's next game.

Last year's thoroughly enjoyable tribute coming to Nintendo's new console soon.

It's inevitable: Robots will rule the planet. Here's your chance to win up to $2,500 for submitting your own t-shirt design depicting our fall.

The Canada-exclusive holiday season is officially over, because the Wii Mini is making a little big trip to the UK next month on March 22. There's no word on a price; when launched in Canada late last year, the wee console cost $99.99 (around £63.50).

The Wii Mini offers a reduced price and size, as well as top-loading disc tray, but doesn't have Internet connectivity and isn't compatible with GameCube discs. As per Canada's bundle, UK buyers get a red Nunchuk and red WiiMote Plus controller with the console.

Nintendo previously said the console would remain exclusive to Canada throughout the holiday season, with no information available about its arrival in other territories. We've reached out to Nintendo to find out if we can expect the console to reach the US.

Stripped-down console headed to Britain next month.

The Legend of Zelda’s most colorful chapter is being rewritten. Here’s what we think should be changed for its Wii U remake.

PlayStation was announced. You might have heard of it. Join the IGN UK team plus special guest Olly Moss for our take on it.

Nintendo announces Aussie dates for Luigi's Mansion 2, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Animal Crossing: New Leaf and more.