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Watch Us Play... Earthbound. It's An Essential RPG. Here's Why.
Today, out of nowhere, Nintendo decided to release Earthbound on the Wii U eShop, so I sat down with Earthbound fan Chris Person to find out why an eighteen year old game is worth your $10.Read more...
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Jul 18 2013 21:00 GMT
Is Earthbound Coming To The Wii U Today?
Out of nowhere, a listing for Earthbound has appeared on Nintendo's website, with a price of $10 and a release date of July 18, 2013.Read more...
nintendo.com posted by Kotaku Jul 18 2013 14:25 GMT
Angry Birds Star Wars Hits Consoles in October. It's Got Multiplayer.
Angry Birds vaulted to megahit success on smartphones. If you’ve been in a plane, train or automobile with more than two people, chances are one of them had it on their phone. But Activision’s started bringing Rovio’s successful franchise to home ...
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Jul 18 2013 13:40 GMT
Splinter Cell: Blacklist trailer cannot be stopped
No law, diplomacy, or goddamn army can stop Splinter Cell: Blacklist - it's a very determined game, you know. Sam Fisher's new adventure as the leader of Fourth Echelon steamrolls its way to Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and PC on August 20.
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 18 2013 14:30 GMT
Angry Birds: Star Wars forces its way onto consoles
Angry Birds: Star Wars is headed for every console in the galaxy, with courses plotted for North America on October 29, and globally November 1. The sci-fly crossover that came to smartphones, tablets, PC, and Mac last year will be remastered for Xbox 36...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 18 2013 10:30 GMT
Special Edition of Indie Game: The Movie spooled up for July 24
A new version of Indie Game: The Movie, the 2012 documentary chronicling the lives of indie video game developers chasing their dreams, will be released on July 24. This special edition will include 300+ minutes of footage, including over 100 minutes of...
indiegamethemovie.com posted by Joystiq Jul 18 2013 02:00 GMT
Cloudberry Kingdom hits all major platforms starting July 30
Cloudberry Kingdom is a sadistic platformer with randomly generated levels, and it's not likely to be any easier on any particular console, so take your pick. It's coming to PSN on July 30, XBLA and Steam on July 31, and Wii U eShop no August 1, for $10 ...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 18 2013 01:00 GMT
Watch Us Play... Rayman Legends. Now With More Ram Jam.
If you've been eagerly awaiting the delayed sequel to Rayman Origins, we're here to help, with a look at the new gameplay in Rayman Legends. There are new twists on old levels, new twists on new levels, and new twists on old songs. Just watch the video...
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Jul 17 2013 20:00 GMT
John DiMaggio yells about spoilers in the first Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! trailer
What time is it? Why, time for the very first Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! trailer, of course. The isometric hack-and-slash co-op dungeon crawler from WayForward features the voice talents of John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny and Jer...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 17 2013 20:30 GMT
Rayman Legends bonus: 40 levels from Rayman Origins, 'Kung Foot' soccer spinoff
Ubisoft is on the cusp of titular video game perfection, having announced the inclusion of 40 levels from Rayman Origins to this year's exuberant platforming sequel, Rayman Legends. That's right, the game will have some Legends and a few Origins. Dare th...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 17 2013 17:30 GMT
Sonic: Lost World plots a path to retail October 22
A new gameplay trailer for Sonic: Lost World reveals a release date of October 22. The trailer also shows off Sonic's new powerups, which allow him to change form as he did in Sonic Colors. In Lost World he can become a bird that zips through the sky, a...
vg247.com posted by Joystiq Jul 17 2013 00:00 GMT
Best Buy: Wii U Pro Controller for $25 today, MLB 13 for $20
If you've been looking for a Wii U Pro Controller, today may be the day to pull the trigger. As Best Buy's deal of the day, it's only 25 bucks, half the usual price. As Dealzon notes, the controller is sold out for shipping, but still available for in-st...
dealzon.com posted by Joystiq Jul 16 2013 16:00 GMT
Retro JRPG Soul Saga ends Kickstarter at over triple its goal
The Kickstarter for Soul Saga closed at more than triple its $60,000 goal. The PSOne-style JRPG proved it had a crowdfund hook with 5,600-plus backers who raised nearly $200,000. Once developer Disastercake finishes its victory fanfare, the Seattle-based...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 16 2013 14:00 GMT
In Japan, People Do Dumb Crap on the Internet, Too
Like watching people fall out of chairs? How about lighting firecrackers in their butts? Or on their faces? Kids, don't try this at home—because people on NicoNico already have! Of course, Japan's no different from any other country in that the internet...
hayabusa.2ch.net posted by Kotaku Jul 16 2013 09:00 GMT
Club Nintendo 2013 elite members get swanky rewards
Nintendo has announced the elite rewards for its platinum and gold level Club Nintendo participants. Platinum members may choose between a three-poster set or a The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask soundtrack, while gold gifts include a 2014 calendar or a ...
wiiudaily.com posted by Joystiq Jul 15 2013 20:00 GMT
Everyone's second-guessing Sam in Splinter Cell: Blacklist
In Splinter Cell: Blacklist, series frontman Sam Fisher finds himself in a new position as leader of Fourth Echelon, a black ops outfit assembled by the President of the United States. Fourth Echelon was formed to hunt down The Engineers, a group of terr...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 11 2013 17:00 GMT
DuckTales available starting in August
DuckTales: Remastered has a whirlwind, nay, hurricane of release dates, starting in August. Capcom just announced the game will launch August 13 on PlayStation Network, Nintendo eShop for Wii U and PC. An Xbox Live Arcade version will launch September ...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 11 2013 16:30 GMT
The Wii U has just received a system update, bringing it to 3.1.0.
The Wii U has just received a system update, bringing it to 3.1.0. Nothing major, but here's the summary anyways. Version 3.1.0 U available via wireless Internet connection includes the following improvements: Improvements to Standby Functions: The stand...
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Jul 11 2013 00:38 GMT
Laika Believes: The Sun at Night takes to Kickstarter, Greenlight
Minicore Studios has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the completion of its dog-based alternate-history action-platformer Laika Believes: The Sun at Night. The Austin, Texas-housed indie is seeking $100,000 to fuel the completion of the game's art...
kickstarter.com posted by Joystiq Jul 11 2013 01:30 GMT
Portal 2, Spelunky characters join Runner 2's DLC cast
Gaijin Games has revealed its final trio of guest stars bundled in Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien's upcoming "Good Friends" DLC pack, including characters from Mossmouth's Spelunky and Valve's Portal 2. The newest additions to Runner 2's playab...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 10 2013 23:30 GMT
The Moneysaver: Titanfall, 400 Days, PSN Money, 48 Sega Games for $5
Take me down to the Moneysaver city where the prices are cheap and the games aren't shitty. Oh won't you please take me home. Sweet deals galore in today's roundup. PC peeps can get Titanfall for $12 off, 20% off 400 Days, or 48 Sega Genesis games for 5 ...
deals.kinja.com posted by Kotaku Jul 10 2013 18:15 GMT
Scribblenauts Crosses Over to the DC Universe on September 24
There will be Supermen. Yep, in the plural. Scribblenauts: Unmasked, as you might recall, is 5th Cell's newest puzzle-word game-platformer thingamajig where you conjure up a whole lot of different DC universe heroes and villains to solve puzzles. That's h...
kotaku.com posted by Kotaku Jul 10 2013 09:40 GMT
Super Smash Bros Melee returned to EVO 2K13 streaming
Update: Well, fighting game tournaments are all about swift reversals. Nintendo has sent word that the Super Smash Bros. Melee stream will be allowed to proceed as organizers intended.Original story:Super Smash Bros. Melee will no longer be part of EVO 2...
evo.shoryuken.com posted by Joystiq Jul 10 2013 00:21 GMT
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Runner 2 makes more Good Friends in Dr. Fetus, Josef
Dr. Fetus, the nefarious antagonist of Super Meat Boy, and Machinarium's robot hero, Josef, have both been confirmed for Runner 2's upcoming DLC character pack, Good Friends. Special introductory trailers voiced by Charles Martinet have been issued for ...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 10 2013 01:15 GMT
Super Smash Bros Melee pulled from EVO 2K13 streaming
Super Smash Bros. Melee will no longer be part of EVO 2K13's streaming schedule, as per Nintendo's request. Shoryuken reports that Melee will be replaced by a mixture of Persona 4 Arena and King of Fighters XIII. Adding an extra level of pain to the enti...
evo.shoryuken.com posted by Joystiq Jul 10 2013 00:21 GMT
Scribblenauts Unmasked explores the DC Multiverse in September
Warner Bros. and 5th Cell announced that the upcoming DC Multiverse puzzler Scribblenauts Unmasked will launch on September 24 for the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC platforms. Promising to give players "ultimate access to the vast lexicon of DC lore and li...
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 09 2013 21:15 GMT
The Moneysaver: Brave New World, Smash Bros. 3DS, Link Between Worlds
We must save together, or most assuredly we shall all pay full price separately. Headlining today are our first deals on A Link Between Worlds and Smash Bros. 3DS, both $5 off with pre-order, though it's worth noting that this is pretty early, and there'...
deals.kinja.com posted by Kotaku Jul 09 2013 18:15 GMT
Runner 2 DLC hangs out with Good Friends July 11
On Thursday, the Steam version of Gaijin Games' difficult-yet-delightful Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien will add seven new characters into the mix with the Good Friends character DLC pack. Console releases of the DLC "will follow," developer Ga...
gaijingames.com posted by Joystiq Jul 09 2013 06:00 GMT
Now Playing: July 8-14, 2013
Discover all new ways to conquer the world this week with Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World...Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:
joystiq.com posted by Joystiq Jul 09 2013 04:59 GMT
The Moneysaver: Amalur, DMC, Borderlands, Battlefield, Pandaria
I am full price's reckoning. It's Monday. Accept it. Time to save some money. Console owners can finally get in on all the awesome Borderlands 2 deals we've been seeing and grab the main game for $12 at best. For the PC folk, GamersGate is picking up the...
deals.kinja.com posted by Kotaku Jul 08 2013 18:15 GMT