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New Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack announced – Plague, Spectre and King
Shovel Knight Treasure Trove 3-pack! We have the great pleasure of announcing new Shovel Knight Series amiibo! Yay! We’ve been working on finding new mates to join the lonely Shovel Knight for more than a year! Having received many requests from everyone wishing to see their favorite knight how could we possibly choose just one? This time – Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight join the fray in the Shovel Knight Treasure Trove 3-pack. Here is each knight in their very own somber/explosive/regal beauty! Now not only can Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight join Shovel Knight’s amiibo party, but these new amiibo also provide new ways to play the game you already love! Let’s break it down: Exclusive armor set for each character! Don a more sinister attire with Lich Lord ...
Can Ya Dig It, Sucka?! A Shovel Knight Review
An ode to the games of yesteryear, a beautiful love letter to 2D platforming genre and a mesmerizing 8-bit masterpiece that was made possible with the help of a community willing to take a risk. The game I’m talking about is the amazing “Shovel Knight”. The game that shines amongst its peers and makes it as one of the best 8-bit 2D platformers to have come out in recent times. Shovel Knight is a kickstarted 2D platformer with 8-bit visuals developed by Yacht Club Games. It took the gaming industry by surprise, because nobody expected it to do what it did; it provided a very solid gaming experience all-around. Taking inspiration from the best games of the NES era like Zelda II, Duck Tales, and Castlevania. Shovel Knight bundles these together to make a masterpiece that pays homage to its pr...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Release Date Leaked?
Nintendo had recently confirmed that its upcoming addition to the Zelda franchise, Breath of the Wild has been delayed and will no longer be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch. Though no more details were given regarding the release date, it might have been (inadvertently) leaked when the game is coming out. Target’s website with a listing for the title now shows a release date for Breath of the Wild. Considering that when retailers generally use the beginning or the end of a month as placeholders while listing products on the website, this might be pretty close to the actual release date. Coincidentally, June 13th is also the opening day for the E3 2017 conference. Looks like Nintendo’s planning a big surprise for all of us. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will ha...
These Latest Trailers Show How Amazing The New Zelda Title Looks
People are really excited about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and frankly, it’s quite hard not to be. Nintendo’s upcoming addition to the Zelda franchise promises to offer a lot more than its predecessors in terms of gameplay and mechanics, as shown by a bunch of trailers recently released for the game. Check these out and bask in the glory of the wild. The first trailer is all about Link running in the vast varying land, showcasing different movement mechanics, from sprinting, to gliding to something that is very close to snowboarding. It successfully shows off the beautiful setting of the game. The second trailer is a bit more interesting, focusing on the combat and interaction, which frankly consists of some very innovative elements. Some of it looks funny, sure, ...
NX Wasn’t Revealed At E3 Due To Fear Of Imitators
In a recent tweet, Shigeru Miyamoto, Creative Fellow at Nintendo said that they would’ve revealed information about the upcoming Nintendo NX at this year’s E3, but they were worried that imitators might copy it. Since the very beginning, Nintendo has had a reputation of being innovative when it comes to both hardware and software. They introduced the original analog thumbstick and the rumblepak, gave us motion gaming and 3D gaming that does not require 3D glasses. And if the rumors are to be believed, the NX will be nothing short of a game changer. Miyamoto may have a point. When Nintendo released the N-64 with an analog thumbstick and rumble pak, it was soon followed by Playstation and Sega Dreamcast controllers that came with thumbsticks on their controllers with rumble pak....
Batman: Arkham Universe book gets release date
Like a lot of you guys, we are crazy Bat Fanatics 🙂 So here is some crazy news for all of you. It looks like another book based on the Arkham videogames will be released this year. According to Amazon’s listing, DK is going to publish Batman: Arkham Universe: The Ultimate Visual Guide, which has an ISBN-10 of 1465428275 in addition to an ISBN-13 of 978-1465428271. Preorder the visual guide with this link. The hardcover book has 200 pages and will provide details on the characters, equipment, gadgets, locations, storylines and weapons from the videogames. Among the individuals specifically mentioned in the listing are Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Joker, Penquin, Riddler and Robin. DK is working with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the publisher of the videogames, in addition to RockStead...
What Watch Dogs Looks Like On The Wii U
After a bit of delay and speculation about its cancellation, the Wii U version of Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs was released yesterday on Nintendo’s high-definition console. The console and PC versions of the hacker-themed game have combined shipped about more than 9 million units till now. Ubisoft revealed a bunch of screenshots of what the game looks like on the Wii U. It was also confirmed this week that the Wii U edition of Watch Dogs will receive DLC after all.
Disney Infinity Free For Wii U If You Have It On Wii
Here’s some good news for gamers who own the Disney Infinity Starter Pack for the Wii. If you happen to be one of those gamers then you can download the game for Wii U exclusively through the console’s eShop, for no charge whatsoever. “Disney Infinity launched one year ago, and in that time the number of Wii U players has significantly expanded,” Vice President and General Manager of developer Avalanche Software John Blackburn said in a press release. “Given our commitment to compatibility for our players, we wanted existing Wii owners to be able to experience the Wii U version of the first game for free. With the upcoming launch of the 2.0 Edition of Disney Infinity we want all Nintendo players to experience the game’s Wii U functionality.” Disney...
COD: Advanced Warfare Not Coming To Wii U
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is scheduled to come out to five platforms sometime later in the year but Wii U isn’t one of them. The prospect of a Wii U version of Advanced Warfare had yet to be officially addressed until today, when co-founder of developer Sledgehammer Games, Michael Condrey responded to a question on Twitter. “No, no Wii U. That was an Activision decision,” he wrote. “We are focused on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.” Sledgehammer is the lead developer on those three versions of the game, while High Moon Studios is working on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. Wii U wasn’t a platform that Call of Duty was strongly associated with, however both of the series’ games released since 2012–Black Ops II and Ghosts–were released on Wii U...
China calls back ban on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U temporarily
Now Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo can all breathe a sigh of relief after China announced it has temporarily lifted its long-term ban on foreign video game consoles, allowing products like the PS4, Xbox One and the Wii U to take a dip into the economy of a potentially massive market. The part that will most likely freak you’ll out is that this ban had been in effect for the past 14 years! Reuters reports that the Chinese State Council now allows these three console manufacturers to make consoles within Shanghai’s free trade zone and then sell them in China, with government consent. “China floated a proposal to lift the ban back in September, with the announcement following a $237 million investment by Microsoft into Chinese TV company BesTV. The country began its console ba...
Game Lineup this week :)
Batman: Arkham Origins launches globally on one day—Friday. There must be a ton of spoilers in it that Warner Bros. doesn’t want to go on the Internet in the three days between then and Tuesday, the typical US drop day. If you can’t wait to the end of the week for your superhero fix, LEGO: Marvel Superheroes is there. 😛 Tuesday • LEGO: Marvel Superheroes (360, PS3, Wii U, PC, Vita, 3DS) • Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Storm 3 Full Burst (360, PS3, PC) • The Sims 3 Into the Future (PC, Mac) • SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge (360, PS3, Wii U, Nintendo Wii, 3DS) • Deus Ex Human Revolution: Director’s Cut (360, PS3, Wii U) • Just Dance Kids 2014 (360, Wii U, Wii) • Rocksmith 2014 Edition (360, PS3, PC, Mac) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (360, Wii, 3DS) •...
Duck Tales game is Back in HD
We bet you have watched this cartoon show and admired it too! Capcom has released two new gameplay videos and a collection of screenshots for the upcoming HD remake of the NES classic, DuckTales. You can check out the image gallery below to check out The Amazon and Transylvania levels. DuckTales: Remastered was announced earlier this year, a game Capcom has been coordinating with Disney to bring to fruition since 2010. Capcom has also confirmed that the original voice cast will be providing performance for the game, and recently announced that the game will come to PC alongside consoles. Capcom has yet to confirm a solid release date, but we know it will be sometime this year. Source : Capcom Unity