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Skylanders Trap Team review: all the trappings

By Steve Watts, Oct 07, 2014 8:30am PDT

Skylanders is up to its fourth iteration in as many years, with yet another gimmick to entice players to buy a new Portal of Power. Does the new trapping mechanic make the new game worthwhile? Our review.

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Captain Toad tracking treasure in December

By Steve Watts, Oct 07, 2014 6:50am PDT

Nestled in the bottom of today's Smash Bros announcement, Nintendo also gave word on another of its holiday season releases, Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker.

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"Steve Watts posted a new article, Captain Toad tracking treasure in December"

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Smash Bros for Wii U coming November 21 alongside Amiibo

By Steve Watts, Oct 07, 2014 6:35am PDT

Nintendo has outlined its rollout plans for Smash Bros on Wii U, along with the Amiibo and GameCube controller options.

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"Just in time for me to play it all of my Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations. Uh...which ..."

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Chariot available today on PlayStation 4; Xbox One tomorrow

By Daniel Perez, Sep 30, 2014 2:15pm PDT

Frima Studio's Chariot is available on PS4 and will be available on Xbox One tomorrow.

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Nintendo Wii U update finally delivers highly-requested folder feature

By Daniel Perez, Sep 30, 2014 7:40am PDT

Finally! Wii U owners can better manage their software thanks to today's 5.2.0 U update.

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"Yeah my health and safety warning is in there, maybe a Pokemon thing too."

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Super Smash Bros. Wii U game and controller bundle spotted on Amazon

By Daniel Perez, Sep 26, 2014 11:00am PDT

A new bundle that includes a copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U along with a GameCube controller and adapter has been spotted on Amazon.

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"People want wired Gamecube controllers. The announcement of the wired adaptor hit r/all. Not ..."

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Shacknews Live: Hyrule Warriors

By Steve Watts, Sep 26, 2014 8:15am PDT

The gang marathons their way through Hyrule Warriors, downing so very many scrubs along the way.

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Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes review: true believers

By Steve Watts, Sep 22, 2014 11:00am PDT

Disney continues the fight for toy-game dominance with the help of its mega-successful Marvel brand. Are these titans heroic enough to make good on Infinity's promise? Our review.

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"I want this for the Marvel, but I know it's going to be a butt game and just a waste of around $100."

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Hyrule Warrors receiving additional free and paid DLC packs

By Daniel Perez, Sep 18, 2014 4:00pm PDT

Nintendo has confirmed both free and paid DLC packs will be available that offers new characters, maps, weapons and game modes.

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The Legend of Zelda's strangest spin-offs

By Steve Watts, Sep 18, 2014 12:00pm PDT

Hyrule Warriors is a successful Zelda spin-off, but not all of the series' outside ventures have been so lucky. We look at some of the strangest games connected to the franchise.

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"It was kind of cool at least back when it came out. I got my time of enjoyment out of it. A ..."

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Sonic Boom on Wii U reaching finish line a week early

By Steve Watts, Sep 18, 2014 8:50am PDT

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric for Wii U will now release the same day as the 3DS Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal, Sega has announced.

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Hyrule Warriors review: The legend of dynasty

By Daniel Perez, Sep 17, 2014 7:00am PDT

Hyrule Warriors takes Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors mechanics and mixes it with The Legend of Zelda. But is this fusion yet another Zelda spin off time will forget? Check out our review.

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"I would hope so, although I think most Wii U kiosks should have Hyrule Warriors to play. Just ..."

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Disney Infinity 2.0 downloadable Toy Box available in November

By Daniel Perez, Sep 16, 2014 7:00am PDT

Those who prefer to have access to just the new Toy Box in Disney Infinity 2.0 will be able to do just that this November.

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"This is how you build up a devoted fan base. Outstanding job!"

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Skylanders Trap Team adds 'Kaos Doom Challenge' tower defense mode

By Daniel Perez, Sep 15, 2014 8:25am PDT

Skylanders Trap Team will feature an all-new tower defense mode that will challenge Portal Masters to increasingly difficult waves of minions to fight against.

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Report: Super Smash Bros. Wii U release date leaked

By Daniel Perez, Sep 15, 2014 7:45am PDT

Nintendo has yet to confirm when Super Smash Bros. Wii U will be releasing, but a US retailer may have just let the cat out of the bag.

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"Well I never learned to wavedash anyway, but I could definitely tell Brawl was more sluggish"

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