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Leaping blizzards When people lament the lack of diversity in videogame characters, one argument that always seems to crop up is that those who point out the disparity should have the sole responsibility of remedying it. Despite the fallacy of that argument, it seems likeUpper One Gamesis doing just that withNever Alone(orKisima Inŋitchuŋain Iñupiat), which aims to represent the culture of the native Alaskan tribe without using harmful or dated stereotypes....

Gimme ‘dat Mean Bean Machine It appears as if more Game Gear games will be hitting the 3DS eShop in the coming months, as Nintendo has revealed a ton of info in regards to a partnership with Sega that involves not only retro games, butnew ones as well. In the Game Gear arena,Crystal Warriors,Columns(one of my all time favorites),Sonic Blast,Sonic the Hedgehog,Sonic 2,Mean Bean Machine,Defenders of the Oasis,Tails Adventure,Shining Force II: Sword of Hayja(yes!...

[Update: Nintendo says that the U.S. version WILL come with an AC adapter. Japan is doing their own thing over there.] TheJapanese version of Nintendo Directlet the cat out of the bag, but here’s the official details for the North American release of the newly announced big screen 3DS. As with the DSi, they’re calling it the 3DS LL, but we’re calling it the 3DS XL. Nintendo 3DS XL is coming to North America on August 19th for $199....

Haha, limited to disappointment Nintendotook to Facebooktoday to assuage fears of US amiibo restocks, noting that Marth, and “a few other amiibo like Meta Knight and Ike” (gotta love the vagueness, like they don’t know who exactly was reprinted) will be hitting shelves in “limited quantities” over the next few days. Based on reports like this, they will bevery limited. As a reminder, Meta Knight is exclusive to Best Buy, but the other two should be at most major retailers — if they don’t go to pre-promised pre-orders and the employees first....

If you find your self hitting a roadblock or not sure how good your character’s weapon really is, the active Trello board and bustling Discord server are at your disposal. Whether it’s finding the best Hollow weapons, organizing war raids, or collaborating with your faction, you won’t be disappointed by what the community has cooking up. Here’s how you may access theType // CCTrello and Discord. Type // CC Trello Trello & Discord Here’s a list of allType // CCcommunity channels: Let’s face it, you most likely won’t be happy with what you’ve rolled for the first couple times, so don’t hesitate to dip into ourType // Ccodesas well....

Complex arduous hack could be good sign With the GameCube controller adapter for the Wii U coming soon, a lot of people are hoping we’ll be getting GameCube games on the Wii U eShop to boot. Getting another crack at some analog trigger-specific games likeSuper Mario Sunshinewould definitely be a treat, especially for those who didn’t get a chance to play them the first time around. I ran the idea past some programmer pals, and they all said “don’t get your hopes up”....

Nice Paragonis gearing up for launch in the future, but for now, Epic is keen on putting it into an Early Access phase. The good news is that there will be “no more data wipes,” so from this point on, you’re able to play to your heart’s content and unlock all the cards (read: items) you want. Note that the game is in active development, so we could see balance changes, and a ton of content still isn’t live, including a tutorial system, as well as some assets....

Full access through Origin Game Time Through Origin’sGame Time program, it’s currently possible to playPlants vs. Zombies: Garden WarfareandKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoningfor free — for a limited time, of course. Simply download either game and, once you launch it, the clock will begin counting down. ForGarden Warfare, which I cannot recommend enough — seriously, now’s your chance! — Origin users are getting unlimited access for 72 hours, whileKingdoms of Amaluris restricted to 48 hours of free play....

Plus Total War: Rome II, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, and Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F Sega is returning to San Diego Comic-Con once again with their pop-up arcade to be located just across the halls of the giant nerd convention. Fans will be able to roll up to the arcade and get hands-on withSonic: Lost World,Total War: Rome II,Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, andHatsune Miku: Project Diva F....

A good run… A GREAT run… The latestquarterly financial reportfrom Sony has revealed that sales of the PlayStation 4 are finally starting to slow down, as the super-popular games console enters its twilight years. In the “Holiday quarter” of 2019, Sony shifted 6.1 million PS4 consoles. Not a number to be sniffed at, although itisdown on the 8.1 million sold during the same period in 2018. To date, PlayStation 4 has now sold 108....

With a game this high profile, any slip up will result in an avalanche of misinformation and rumor when certain problems or issues pop up. The latest to suffer is the highly-anticipatedGuitar Hero IIfor the Xbox 360. Whilewe reportedon issues with the controller earlier, RedOctane has now responded on this and the fact that some are saying Target was holding back on the game because of an alleged recall. FromNext-Gen:...

ALord of the Ringsreunion may be brewing as more actors lay in on their possible return forThe Hunt for Gollumfilm. Sir Ian McKellen was among the first to be approached for his iconic role of Gandalf, and now everyone’s favorite bow-wielding Sindar Elf, Legolas, could be added to the lineup. Orlando Bloom teased hisThe Lord of the Ringscomeback during an interview withVariety, discussing his interest in the upcoming movie. In it, he states, “Yeah, I don’t know how they’d do it....

Pages from Sonic Archives #20 Good morning! Look who is so happy to see you this fine Saturday! This jolly fellow is Robo-Robotnik, and he comes to you straight from the pages ofSonic Archives#20, the latest installment in Archie Comics’throwback series. This new collection spans issues #75-78, which first appeared in July-October 1999, and is due on February 27 for $7.99. More proof that ArchieSoniccan be every bit as bizarre as your typical Marvel or DC tale,Archives#20 covers alternate universes, threats from outer space, and even more convoluted plot twists with the aim of syncing the comic storyline with the official game canon....