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Playthrough: Super Mario 64

Super Mario 64 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo System(s): Nintendo 64, Wii Virtual Console Release Date: September 26, 1996 (Nintendo 64), November 19, 2006 (Wii Virtual Console) Super Mario 64 is one of my favorite games. I still fondly remember when I got a Nintendo 64 for Christmas in Dec. 1996, and getting that with Super Mario 64. I sat down ... Read More

 

E3 2013 – Nintendo 3DS & Wii U Game Trailers

Several Wii U and 3DS titles were shown during Nintendo's Nintendo Direct conference this morning, and most of them have been posted on the company's YouTube channel. You can view several of them below! Note that some of these actually didn't air during the conference, so be sure to check them out! Super Smash Bros. for ... Read More

 

E3 2013 – Sony PlayStation 4 Game Trailers

Sony showed off plenty of games at their E3 2013 conference, and you can view several of them below! Let us know which one's are your favorites so far! inFAMOUS: Second Son Knack Kingdom Hearts III Final Fantasy XV Killzone: Mercenary The Order: 1886 Destiny

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E3 2013 – Nintendo Direct Conference Summary

Here's a quick summary of the announcements and reveals that occurred during Nintendo's E3 2013 Nintendo Direct conference! * The conference begins with a trailer for Pokemon X/Y. The game has a new Fairy-type. Pokemon of this type include Sylveon, Jigglypuff, Gardevoir, and Marill. The Fairy type is super-effective against Dragon-types. * Super Mario 3D World is ... Read More

 

E3 2013 – Sony Conference Summary

Here's a quick summary of the events that went down during Sony's E3 2013 conference! * The conference opens up with a feature on the PlayStation Vita. Games heading to the Vita include Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, Tearaway, and Killzone: Mercenary. * You will be able to stream select PS3 and all PS4 games to your Vita. * ... Read More

 

E3 2013 – Xbox One Game Trailers

Did you miss Microsoft's live E3 2013 conference? We have a summary of the reveals and announcements available! Below are some game trailers showcased during the conference. Which ones did you like? Halo on Xbox One Killer Instinct Crimson Dragon (with sound!) Dead Rising 3 Sunset Overdrive Quantum Break Ryse: Son of Rome Project Spark Minecraft: Xbox One D4 Xbox One launches in November 2013 for $499 ... Read More

 

E3 2013 – Microsoft Conference Summary

* The Microsoft conference kicks off with a trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. It's heading to the Xbox One. * A new model of the Xbox 360 was revealed, and it's available from retailers starting today. It's smaller and sleeker than the previous model. * Ryse: Son of Rome, an action title from ... Read More

 

Review: Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile)

Sonic the Hedgehog Developer: Sonic Team and Christian Whitehead (2013 Mobile Version) Publisher: Sega System(s): Android, iOS Release Date(s): May 15, 2013 (iTunes), May 16, 2013 (Google Play) If you're a gamer, you've more than likely played, or at the very least, heard of Sonic the Hedgehog. It's the game that started the spiky blue guy's career, and though he's ... Read More

 

Playthrough: Dead Island: Riptide

Dead Island: Riptide Developer: Techland Publisher: Deep Silver System(s): PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC Release Date(s): April 23, 2013 After thinking they escaped the worst disaster ever documented, the heroes of the original Dead Island find themselves shipwrecked and thrown back into the fray on the island of Palanai. Assisted by a group of survivors, the heroes need to find ... Read More

 

Tekken Revolution – Announcement Trailer

Seemingly out of the blue, Namco Bandai announced Tekken Revolution, a free-to-play fighter exclusively for the PlayStation 3 via download on the PlayStation Network. The game is set for release on Tuesday, June 11, so it's just around the corner! And here's the game's description from the publisher: "Crafted by NAMCO BANDAI Games' internal TEKKEN development team, ... Read More

 

Skylanders Swap Force – Release Info & Pricing Announced

Activision sent out a press release today announcing three major titles that the company is set to showcase at E3 2013: Call of Duty: Ghosts from Infinity Ward, Destiny from Bungee, and, of course, Skylanders Swap Force from Vicarious Visions. The press release notes that the game is set for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox ... Read More

 

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – E3 2013 Trailer

Today, Konami presented a pre-E3 conference, and debuted a lengthy, 6+ minute trailer for the upcoming hack-and-slash title Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. The game is once again developed by MercurySteam, and features an open world setting. View the trailer below! Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is set to launch this winter for the PlayStation 3, ... Read More

 

Diablo III Heading to PS3 & 360 in September 2013

Blizzard Entertainment sent out a press release confirming the official release date of Diablo III on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 - September 3, 2013. Originally released in May 2012 for PC and Mac, the console versions of Diablo III includes new controls "custom-tailored for gamepad-driven action, with a dynamic camera perspective that puts your ... Read More

 

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII – E3 Trailer & Release Date

Square-Enix revealed the E3 2013 trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, the third Final Fantasy XIII game. Originally planned as a 2013 release, the game is now set for release on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 11, 2014 (February 14 in Europe). View the trailer below! A description of the game from ... Read More

 

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition Announced for PC

Konami announced today the release of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Ultimate Edition for the PC. The PC version is set for release on Steam on August 27, 2013, and at retail on August 30. The Ultimate Edition includes the Reverie and Resurrection DLC. The official cvlordsofshadow YouTube channel posted the following trailer, which gives an ... Read More

 
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