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Nintendo eShop Update: VVVVVV vs. Bionic Commando

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:22:22 +0000

Happy New Year, Nintendo fans! The calendar’s flipped into 2012 now, and the year ahead should prove to be a big one for Nintendo — but with major hardware events like the launch of the Wii U still at least six months away and no first-party retail releases scheduled to ship for either the Wii or 3DS until February, these opening weeks of the year are primed to be dominated by digital downloads. Nintendo’s already been building up some steam in the 3DS eShop in particular, with big-name games like Pushmo and Mighty Switch Force launching there just before Christmas.

Before we get into 2012 proper, though, we’ve got to do a bit of clean-up — we’ve still got one batch of 2011 downloads to review. These five titles went live across the DSi, 3DS and Wii on last Thursday, December 29. So did 2011 go out with a bang? Did Nintendo keep the pre-Christmas momentum rolling after Christmas Day itself had come and gone? Read on to find out.

Best MMO Games Of 2012

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:13:45 +0000

The year 2012 is fast approaching, and for most MMO fans out there, it’s an incredibly welcome time. The MMORPG scene is going to change dramatically in 2012, and from what we’ve seen via trailers and demos, it’s almost already safe to assume that a few MMOs coming out next year are already on schedule to lead the pack. Forget about mindless questing and needless instances, next year is all about the upgraded graphics, fast-paced action, and of course, lots and lots of storytelling.

Some of the MMOs coming out in 2012 won’t even include MMO staples like leveling. Many are shying away from the subscription model, and most importantly for a lot of MMO fans out there, many of the new MMOs aren’t fantasy based. Of course a few will be, but some that are coming out will be much more modern, or even futuristic, rather than the standard swords, magic, and shields.

So without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best looking MMORPGs coming out in 2012. Of course, as these massive games aren’t out yet, this list is based purely on what we’ve played and seen so far, and as is usual with MMOs, anything is subject to change.

The GameSpot Star Wars: The Old Republic Holiday Special

admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:58:28 +0000

GameSpot Senior Editor Kevin VanOrd invites you to join him throughout the holiday season as he plays Star Wars: The Old Republic.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Bea Arthur and Harrison Ford came together in two hours of television often referred to as the worst two hours of television ever broadcast.

Senior Editor Kevin VanOrd has fortunately set his sights a bit higher. Over the holiday season, he will be live streaming his adventures in Star Wars: The Old Republic for your amusement. Visit this page to enjoy his exploits, chat with fellow Star Wars fans, and remind Kevin that those tentacles hanging from a Twi’lek’s head are called lekku–you know, in case he forgets. Which he sometimes does.

Note: Broadcast will show previously recorded footage outside of normally scheduled live streams.