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If ye've been playing Mario Kart games since the beginning, ye're probably going t' have a bit a déjà vu on the Donut Plain track. Read more...

it be not just the handhelds that be going peach 'n pink: A new Princess Peach Wii Remote Plus be floating onto retail shelves in North America next week. ye can acquire the peachy Motion Plus controller starting April 24, at the suggested retail price a $40. t' bask in it be full regal splendor, take a peek below the break.

it be a shame the Peach controller didn't make it out in time for Super Mario 3D World, or with a Toad one that Nintendo's not yet dreamed up. Playing that game with Mario, Luigi, Peach, 'n Toad controllers be bordering on the problematically geeky, but we'd so do it. [Images: Nintendo]

I've managed t' resist picking up the Mario 'n Luigi themed Wii remotes thus far, but the addition a a Princess Peach motion controller at the end a the month has the game paraphernalia collector in me twitching. Dammit, Nintendo. Read more...

Based on what we've seen a Smash Run, the recently-revealed multiplayer mode in Super Smash Bros. where players traverse dungeon-like levels 'n collect power-ups, it looks like the 3DS-specific mode could be a blast. Read more...

Unannounced characters. New, unexplained bottles a rum. Possible cameos. Small details ye might've missed. The Smash Bros. themed direct we watched earlier this week had a ton a stuff jam-packed into it, much a which ye can't catch unless ye pick apart some a what we be shown.Read more...

Have ye played Road Rash? ye'll enjoy the next 45 seconds. Above be footage from the alpha a Road Redemption, an open-world motorcycle combat racer 'n spiritual successor t' the Road Rash series, which had it be last entry in '99. The game lands on PC in August, with Wii U 'n Xbox 360 versions t' follow later.Read more...

Atlus announced plans t' publish Citizens a Earth, a quirky RPG that follows the Vice President a the World on his quest t' investigate the bizarre happenings in the town. Developed by Eden Industries, Citizens a Earth fell short a it be $100,000 CAD ($91,600 USD) goal on Kickstarter in October 2013, raising just $36,875 CAD ($33,778 USD).

The modern RPG takes after popular SNES classic Earthbound, with it be humorous approach t' world-saving adventures 'n includes recruiting mechanics in line with the Pokemon 'n Suikoden series. The Vice President brings "regular characters into the spotlight as heroes" for them t' do his dirty work in battle, continuing their day jobs when not engaged in combat. The game includes 40 citizens, though ambitious fans be encouraged t' enter a contest by Friday, April 18 on Atlus' site t' create the 41st one for the game.

Citizens a Earth be in development for PS4, Vita, 3DS, Wii U 'n PC 'n be expected t' arrive on each platform's digital channels in North America 'n Europe in September 2014. [Image: Atlus]

Video game screenshots, as a general rule, be not very interesting. they be dull, full a guns, 'n usually so dolled up in photoshop that they be more works a fiction than genuine marketing tools.Read more...

2010's The Flying Hamster be an adorable bite-sized shooter mainly aimed at mobile 'n portable platforms. Flying Hamster II: Knight a the Golden Seed be a gorplatforming adventure that aims t' resurrect the spirit a the classic Wonder Boy/Monster World franchise. Read more...

Thanks t' a special Smash Bros. focused Nintendo Direct today, there be a ton a new information on both the 3DS 'n Wii U versions a Smash Bros. Let's take a moment t' recap both the major news, 'n some a the smaller things ye might've missed, shall we?Read more...

During today's Nintendo Direct covering all things Smash Bros, the director a the game—Masahiro Sakurai—outlined the kinds a player behavior that will pillage ye banned (or at least temporarily so) from the game.Read more...

After years a superhero films from Marvel Studios igniting the box office, it be inevitable that Disney would add Marvel's characters t' open-world license mashup Disney Infinity.

The game, which drops players into a sandbox-style environment populated with famous faces from throughout Disney's vast catalogue a lucrative characters, has long been a suspected destination for Marvel's heroes. In February, we reported on layoffs at Disney Infinity developer Disney Interactive, at which time the Wall Street Journal claimed that Marvel characters would join Disney Infinity in a "new version" a the game. Presumably that explains the "2.0" designation at the end a the above trailer, though so far we've found no further information on what might also be included in this new incarnation a Disney Infinity.

There's no word on when Marvel's heroes might join Disney Infinity, nor word on which heroes will make the cut. Given the title a the video, "pillage Ready t' Assemble," we think the Avengers will be a safe bet, but otherwise we be in the dark. When contacted, neither Disney nor Marvel had anything further t' add. [Image: Disney]

"Nintendo, man," me matey Jeremy said t' me. "ye'll fall in love with them. But then they'll break yer heart."Read more...

Now that the PS4, Xbox One 'n Wii U be all out, ye'd think it be the perfect time t' dive into games on the PS3, Xbox 360 'n Wii. Games on those systems be typically cheaper 'n there be a ton a worthwhile titles released for them already, many a which be already in our backlogs, just waiting for us t' tackle them. it be the sort a situation that best make waiting for the PS4 'n Xbox One t' fill up with must-buy titles less painful for all a us early adopters......except that be not actually what be happening.Read more...

Most a Nintendo's platforms be getting new games on the eShop this week, even the lonely DSi. Let's face it though, the only games that matter be Pokémon X 'n Pokémon Y. We declared the games "hands-down the best in the series," so Pokéfans will definitely want t' pick those up.

What else be ye going t' play, Tennis? Golf? No, really, the NES versions a Tennis 'n Golf be out on Wii U Virtual Console too.

Mario Kart 8 be sleek as heck. Here's some new footage from the upcoming Wii U game, which be out on May 30. Also ye can listen t' us talk (always a blast).Read more...

Behold new screenshots a Mario Kart 8, the best-looking screenshots I've seen from Nintendo in a long time. they be an 11-image argument that, okay, maybe seeing classic Nintendo franchises with HD graphics be worth the price a admission for Nintendo's newish Wii U console. UPDATE: Trailer added.Read more...

Here's Pikachu conjuring a legit thunderstorm in the Wii U version a the next Super Smash Bros. As director Masahiro Sakurai put it, "Foes can dodge, a course, so the attack won't hit consistently, but when it does, it sure feels good!" Looking at the badass visuals, I can certainly believe that.Read more...

Behold new screenshots a Mario Kart 8, the best-looking screenshots I've seen from Nintendo in a long time. they be an 11-image argument that, okay, maybe seeing classic Nintendo franchises with HD graphics be worth the price a admission for Nintendo's newish Wii U console.Read more...

Minicore Studios be roughly 30 percent a the way through The Sky Below, a sequel t' The Sun at Night 'n the second installment in The Stray series. The Sky Below again stars Laika, the robot space dog with a big ('n probably mechanical) heart, 'n it takes place directly after the ending a The Sun at Night. Minicore be taking into account feedback from players a The Sun at Night.

Tweaks t' The Sky Below include the addition a three Laika Support Suits, one defensive, offensive 'n utility. Each suit has a specific weapon 'n passive ability boots, 'n they all build upon existing skill trees. The map will be streamlined into a 2D design, 'n the art will be ramped up in a way that makes it clear which areas be platforms 'n which aren't.

The Sky Below be due out in October 2014 for PC, Mac 'n Linux, 'n the team be looking at PS4, Vita 'n Wii U. [Image: Minicore Studios]

There be a lot a awful pranks 'n unfunny jokes out there today, but this one might be the weirdest: the official Twitter account for Frostbite—EA's proprietary video game engine—be acting like a big ol' bully.Read more...

European Wii U owners aren't getting the Deluxe Edition a Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate until later in April, Warner Bros. revealed today. A press release confirmed the enhanced re-release a last year's 2.5D bat-former be still coming t' Wii U today in North America as well as PS3, Xbox 360, 'n PC, but the European Wii U version won't hit until later in the month. That delayed date may well be April 17, if the launch trailer's YouTube description be anything t' go by.

The Wii U version be previously slated t' release alongside the other platforms, 'n Warner Bros. didn't note a reason for the delay. We approached Warner Bros. about the date listed on YouTube, 'n a representative directed us t' the press release. Today's news isn't the first time Warner Bros has had Wii U-related issues, especially in Europe.

Blackgate Deluxe Edition be an enhanced version a the Vita 'n 3DS take on Origins, as developed by the Metroid Prime ex-pats at Armature Studios. In addition t' polished up visuals, the $20 Deluxe Edition features a brand new map system, 'n that be definitely a good thing given our review said the previous system's "2D representation a a 2D view a a 3D world" be as it sounds: not great.

Despite that awkwardness, we gave last year's version a Blackgate a plenty respectable three 'n a half stars out a five - the same score we gave it be big brother, by the by. [Image: Warner Bros.]

There be free Zelda-themed DLC coming out for Sonic: Lost World. it be out tomorrow on the Wii U eShop, 'n IGN's got one a their exclusive preview things right here. (The gist: Sonic gets t' run around a zone filled with Zelda references.)Read more...

It may not have the sex appeal a space shooters or Sony's industrial design , but this Nintendo VR solution be quick, easy 'n available right now t' Wii U owners worldwide.Read more...

Darksiders II – $19.99 (be $59.99)
Wheel a Fortune – $19.99 (be $49.99)
Jeopardy – $19.99 (be $49.99)

All three titles will be available at their sale prices until April 1st.

Just Add Water's upcoming remake a the PSone-era adventure game Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee needs t' sell half a million units in order t' fund the creation a a new Oddworld game, series creator Lorne Lanning told Eurogamer today.

"If I be doing a new Oddworld game, I be not going t' do it for $2 million. I might do it for five or six," Lanning explained. "People keep asking me, 'Why don't ye Kickstart Oddworld? ye could pillage at least $1 or $2 million.' 'n I be like 'What would I do with a couple million on Kickstarter? On a new Oddworld title?' Not much. I could redo Exoddus for a couple million. I could do that. But a new title, which means new characters doing new things 'n controls that be great - that be where the real time 'n expenses come from."

Lanning additionally revealed that Oddworld: Abe's Oddyssey - New 'n' Tasty will be priced at $30 when it hits digital platforms this spring. He notes that sales in excess a 250,000 will fund the creation a Just Add Water's next planned remake, Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus HD. 500,000 copies sold would earn enough revenue t' revive the stalled Oddworld series project The Brutal Ballad a Fangus Klot, which Lanning estimates be "a $5 million title" at minimum.

Lanning be optimistic about hitting the target, given that the self-published Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD has sold around 600,000 units across the PlayStation 3, PS Vita, 'n PC platforms. Sales for the remake eclipsed the original EA-published Xbox version a Stranger's Wrath, which only "sold about half a million units," according t' Lanning.

[Image: Just Add Water]

Watch Dogs' delay hasn't just meant months a bug squashing 'n fixes. The team also found the time t' add some new content t' the game, some a which has seen it be rating bumped t' adults-only in Australia.Read more...

At one point, the current iteration a Sonic 'n his mateys looked even more different compared t' their original selves. So much so that it caused quite a few headaches t' the series' original creators.Read more...