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Mario Kart 8 reaches 2 million sold, Iwata still in the driver's seat

By Steve Watts, Jun 27, 2014 6:44am PDT

At Nintendo's annual shareholders meeting, the company announced that Mario Kart 8 had hit 2 million units sold worldwide, and reelected Satoru Iwata as president.

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"Has a way to go to beat Mario Kart's Wii sales @ 34.5 million. It is a start though! WiiU is ..."

- cruncht1me see all 2 comments

Bayonetta 2 director 'would love' to keep working with Nintendo

By Steve Watts, Jun 26, 2014 6:35am PDT

Bayonetta 2 director Yusuke Hashimoto has expressed interest in continuing to work with Nintendo for possible future installments.

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"Well, without Nintendo producing this, the game would've never even been made. I'd say that's ..."

- Kolzig73 see all 12 comments

Shovel Knight review: an ageless wonder

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 26, 2014 6:15am PDT

Shovel Knight is everything good about a bygone era, acting as a reminder of why classic platformers were so loved... and hated.

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"i'm not sure i agree but i think it's kinda strange that this game is getting traction from a ..."

- DeBurgo see all 20 comments

Another World out now on Xbox One, PlayStation version mysteriously delayed

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 25, 2014 4:45pm PDT

The 20th anniversary edition of Another World was supposed to release today on PS4, PS3, and Vita. It has mysteriously been delayed. Meanwhile, the Xbox One version of the game suddenly arrived today, out of nowhere.

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Shovel Knight unearths one final trailer

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 23, 2014 4:15pm PDT

Shovel Knight has one final trailer to unleash before it arrives this Thursday.

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Next Zelda could include multiplayer

By Steve Watts, Jun 23, 2014 10:28am PDT

Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has implied that the next Legend of Zelda game could include multiplayer.

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"No map toggle. I don't play battle does anyone? I've heard its especially bad in this game. I ..."

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New releases for June 23-29

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 22, 2014 8:00am PDT

The Steam Summer Sale may be rolling through, but that doesn't mean there aren't new releases coming this week. And they're some pretty notable titles, too!

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"WE HAVE TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH HERE NOW AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"

- R@zzle see all 18 comments

Mario Kart 8 Mercedes DLC coming the US

By Steve Watts, Jun 20, 2014 9:09am PDT

The Mercedes Benz DLC for Mario Kart 8, previously only announced for Japan, is coming to the US this summer.

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"Here's hoping this comes to Europe as well. Should not leave a region out of the fun that the ..."

- Kolzig73 see all 6 comments

Wii U at a 'tipping point' for turning sales around, says Nintendo

By Steve Watts, Jun 20, 2014 7:04am PDT

Wii U has been a sales disappointment for Nintendo. According to marketing VP Scott Moffitt, however, the system is just about to turn the corner.

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"This is the shack, people here probably think Diablo 3 made more money than Candy Crush."

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Guacamelee! STCE enters the ring in July

By Steve Watts, Jun 19, 2014 6:53am PDT

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition has set dates in early July.

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Another World coming to PS4 next week

By Steve Watts, Jun 17, 2014 1:00pm PDT

Another World is coming to PlayStation 4 next week. It has cross-buy and cross-save, so the PS3 and Vita versions shouldn't be far behind.

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"Excellent, one of the best games ever made coming to even more platforms. Eric Chahi ..."

- Kolzig73 see all 3 comments

Mario Kart 8 quadrupled Wii U sales in opening week

By Steve Watts, Jun 16, 2014 7:36am PDT

Mario Kart 8 has gotten good buzz, but it has been difficult to tell if it was the elusive system seller the Wii U really needs. The answer,...

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"The netcode is really good. I've never experience and lag while playing worldwide. The highest ..."

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Miyamoto's new games: played at E3 2014

By Steve Watts, Jun 13, 2014 10:30am PDT

Nintendo quietly debuted two new games from famed creator Shigeru Miyamoto at E3 this week, both intended to showcase the GamePad's unique strengths. The results were unfortunately mixed.

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"I played both Project Guard and Project Giant Robot at E3. I thought Project Guard was a better ..."

- the man with the briefcase see all 3 comments

Super Smash Bros. on Wii U: The Shacknews staff battles at E3 2014

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 12, 2014 11:00am PDT

Plenty has been said about Super Smash Bros. during this year's E3, but the time for talk is over for the Shacknews staff. Now it's time for action! Three members of the Shacknews crew took their grievances to the nearest Super Smash Bros. on Wii U station to determine, once...

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"I actually really liked playing her a lot. Both Little Mac and Wii Fit Trainer are great at ..."

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Hyrule Warriors: played at E3 2014

By Steve Watts, Jun 12, 2014 10:00am PDT

A hands-on look at the Zelda game that isn't.

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"So 3 out of 4 playable characters are female. Why aren't all the people hating on AC's gender ..."

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