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SteamWorld Dig coming to Wii U

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 05, 2014 6:00pm PDT

It's been a hit on 3DS and PC and now SteamWorld Dig is setting its sights on Wii U.

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Wii Sports Club getting retail release on July 25th

By Robert Workman, Jun 05, 2014 1:30pm PDT

Wii Sports Club is moving from a digital release into retail stores soon.

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"I tried out the Tennis when it was free for a weekend, it was really fun to play multiplayer ..."

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Watch Dogs: A second look

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 04, 2014 2:00pm PDT

With over a week to reflect on the game, reviewer Robert Workman looks back at Watch Dogs to answer some review follow-up questions from Shack EIC Steven Wong.

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"Ditto, I think there only been one race that I haven't come in first and that was while I was ..."

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Mario Kart 8: Our favorite replay videos (so far)

By Steve Watts, Jun 04, 2014 1:30pm PDT

We take a look at some of our favorite Mario Kart 8 replay videos, from Luigi's infamous death stare to some of the cheapest Red Shell shenanigans we've ever seen.

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"Thanks! I've corrected the story. Hopefully this gives a little bump to the tourney so we have ..."

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Costume Quest 2 coming to new platforms, first screens released

By Steve Watts, Jun 04, 2014 8:00am PDT

Double Fine revealed the first screenshots of Costume Quest 2, and announced that its platforms will include PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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"I might buy this on all my platforms just to give them more money haha. So excited for October."

- icecreambus see all 10 comments

Shacknews Live: Mario Kart 8 [Update: It's over]

By Steve Watts, Jun 03, 2014 8:45am PDT

Shacknews' video crew has a craving for some high-speed hijinks today, so they'll be throwing down the Blue Shells in Mario Kart 8. Join Shacknews' Sam Leichtamer as she power slides her way to victory and fends off the Boomerangs and Bob-ombs of less fortunate competitors.

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"Even I broke down and got a Wii U and then broke it and sent it off for repairs and am ..."

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Wii U Quick Start update is speedier, if you use it right

By Steve Watts, Jun 03, 2014 8:15am PDT

Nintendo's Wii U update makes the console speedier, but it's important to understand its limitations.

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"40 seconds is actually pretty long. It far exceeds the awkward silence mark."

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PSA: Wii U v.5.0.0 update now available

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 02, 2014 10:00pm PDT

Nintendo has released the new v.5.0.0 update for Wii U, which should make booting games a much less cumbersome process. The major addition to this update is a new Quick Start Menu that can be accessed through the GamePad's Power or Home button.

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"Sounds good. Thanks for the numbers. Looking forward to checking it out."

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Falling Skies show adapts into strategy game

By Steve Watts, Jun 02, 2014 4:30pm PDT

The TNT show Falling Skies is being adapted into a strategy game from Little Orbit. It's coming to PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U this fall.

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New villain slithers into newly-titled Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 02, 2014 3:00pm PDT

Dr. Eggman will take a backseat in Sonic's newest game, as a new villain arises in the newly-titled Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

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"It is looking very much Sonic Boom will join Sonic Lost World in the pile of games that I will ..."

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Mario Kart 8 sells 1.2 million worldwide in opening weekend

By Robert Workman, Jun 02, 2014 11:15am PDT

Mario Kart 8 has gotten off to a good start when it comes to sales.

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"Every MK8 thread reminds me of this... ..."

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New releases for June 2-8

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 01, 2014 8:00am PDT

The theme is "comradery" in this week's upcoming new releases, led by WildStar's arrival on PC.

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"I'm pretty sure Tomodachi Life a must-buy for me. It's too bizarre to pass up, even without ..."

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1,001 Spikes to impale players on June 3

By Ozzie Mejia, May 31, 2014 3:00pm PDT

Indie developer Nicalis has announced that the upcoming masochistic platformer 1,001 Spikes will indeed release simultaneously on all of its intended platforms this coming Tuesday. June 3 will see 1,001 Spikes release on PC, PlayStation 4, Vita, Mac, as well as on Wii U and ...

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"This game seems to remind me a lot about Rick Dangerous, and that's a good thing."

- Kolzig73 see all 7 comments

Pikmin 3 2.0.0 update adds GamePad and stylus control option

By Ozzie Mejia, May 31, 2014 2:00pm PDT

It's always been somewhat baffling that Pikmin 3 couldn't use their stylus and the GamePad touch screen to control their little helpers. That appears to have changed, thanks to a new 2.0.0 update that is now live, giving players the option to control their Pikmin with the Wi...

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"You must have incredible vision, no one that I know that has played it has ever mentioned ..."

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Shack Reels: Watch Dogs' tour guide to Chicago

By Ozzie Mejia, May 31, 2014 11:00am PDT

This week, Shack Reels offers a tourist's guide to Chicago, as imagined by Watch Dogs.

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"Being a person that's lived in and around the city of Chicago most of my entire life,I can say ..."

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