2015 Game of the Year #6: Splatoon (Tie)
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This week Shacknews is counting down its top ten 2015 Games of the Year, as tabulated by both staff votes and input from our own Chatty community. At a tie with Pillars of Eternity for the #6 spot is Splatoon, the Wii U shooter with a unique Nintendo twist.
READ MORE >Minecraft: Wii U Edition coming next week with GamePad support
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Minecraft on the Wii U? We can't imagine a more perfect holiday gift for younger players.
READ MORE >"I'm interested in this if they have inventory/crafting on the gamepad. Plus split screen."
see all 11 commentsMario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review: Just a Slice
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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is the Wii U's newest Mario sports outing, so why does it have fewer modes and characters than a three year old 3DS game? Our review.
READ MORE >"Lazy and rushed cash grab for the holidays. Should be ashamed of themselves selling this for ..."
see all 7 commentsSuper Mario Maker course portal coming next month
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A new Web site portal is coming in December that should make it easier for Super Mario Maker players to find courses.
READ MORE >Super Mario Maker receives mid-level checkpoints and more next week
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Nintendo has announced a free software update for Super Mario Maker that will offer mid-level checkpoints and sections to help discover even more noteworthy levels.
READ MORE >"This update is really exciting. If they are going to iterate and update the game often, post ..."
see all 10 commentsMario Tennis: Ultra Smash offers amiibo support, multiple game modes, and more
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Nintendo has served up some new details regarding Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash today that includes amiibo support for the game, new game modes, and more.
READ MORE >Super Mario Maker sells over 1M units worldwide with over 2.2M course created
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Nintendo has announced Super Mario Maker has sold over one million units worldwide and revealed over 2.2 million stages have been created and other impressive statistics.
READ MORE >"1 is less than half 2.2 million and doesn't seem very significant, just sayin'"
see all 7 commentsSkylanders: Superchargers Review: Stretch of Road
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The addition of vehicles in Skylanders: Superchargers isn't the most creative new gimmick in the franchise's history, but it's well-implemented enough to make this a solid series entry. Our review.
READ MORE >Guitar Hero Live: Putting On a Rock Show
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Between its Guitar Hero mechanics, first-person perspective, and FMV graphical style, Guitar Hero Live is a strange chimera of a video game. During a recent visit to FreeStyle Games, Shacknews got an inside look at how it all came together.
READ MORE >5 Ways Super Mario Maker Should Expand with DLC
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Super Mario Maker's robust tool set is bound to create countless hours of enjoyment, but it will need an injection of freshness eventually. Here are five ways Nintendo could use downloadable content to keep Super Mario Maker fresh for a long time to come.
READ MORE >"Use Map ID 2309-0000-0014-7FF9 to find my profile. You will find plenty of levels in many ..."
see all 2 commentsFive Tips to Make your Super Mario Maker Stage Stand Out
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Super Mario Maker launches today, and eager creators are already busy constructing the stages of their dreams. With such a massive influx of stages incoming, how will you make yours stand out from the crowd? With patience, a careful eye, and some helpful tips, you can make a...
READ MORE >Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows Release Date Announced
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Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows, a free update to Shovel Knight, releases in just one week!
READ MORE >Super Mario Maker amiibo costumes revealed in new video
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A new video shows all of the different amiibo costumes Mario can wear in Super Mario Maker.
READ MORE >New Wii U bundle includes Mario Kart 8 and DLC packs starting today
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Nintendo has announced a new Wii U bundle that includes Mario Kart 8 and two DLC packs starting today. Long-time fans of the series would be crazy to pass up this deal.
READ MORE >Super Mario Maker Review: It's-a We, Mario
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Super Mario Maker is a developer toolset, a crowd-sourced game jam, and classic homage all rolled into one--all while retaining Nintendo's innate sense of artful craftsmanship. Our review.
READ MORE >"Honestly I didn't even see the score til you mentioned the two places it was in. "
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"Oh, and the single player was Portal 2 x Super Mario Galaxy. Hopefully there's a longer campaign ..."
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