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- MAGFest's 'MAG Prom' and stage 2 line-up announced
- Nintendo reminds us that you can play 3DS during takeoff
- Deal North: Black Friday software deals galore!
- Race the Sun is finally heading to Steam
- The Retron5 device is delayed until 2014
- The Girl and the Robot hits Wii U stretch goal
- Assault Android Catcus gets a new character trailer
- Impressions: Kinect Sports Rivals Preseason
- Deal North: Black Friday hardware buyer's guide
- Batman: Arkham Origins is getting story DLC in December
- Towerfall will not have online multiplayer on PS4 & PC
- Nintendo Download: Contra III, Super Hang-On 3D
- Lineage has made $1.8 billion since it launched in 1998
- Nielsen survey highlights most-wanted next-gen games
- Deal North: Thanksgiving day game deals
- These custom Tearaway creations are SOOOO CUTE
- ThanksGIVEAWAY: Win a free ATLUS game!
- Looks like there's a Mario and Luigi 3DS XL bundle coming
- That mysterious new Guilty Gear character is 'Bedman'
- Mario 3D World, Lightning Returns sell poorly in Japan
| MAGFest's 'MAG Prom' and stage 2 line-up announced Posted: 28 Nov 2013 02:00 PM PST MAGFest 12 is slowly inching its way toward us as I turn the pages of my word-a-day calendar (today's word is "gluttony"). Next year's event goes down January 2nd through 5th, and the second stage and MAG Prom line-ups have just been announced! Here's what's in store: Thursday - MAGFest Prom (12am - 2am)
Friday - Stage 2 (11am - 5pm)
Saturday - Stage 2 (11am - 5pm)
(You can view the chiptunes and DJ line-up here.) So are you going this year? I've never been myself, but my buddy Conor never stops talking about it. I guess that's why Destructoid is one of MAGFest's favorite communities? Anyway, let us know in the comments if you'll be in attendance so I can remind Conor of your names after he's had 12 too many beers! |
| Nintendo reminds us that you can play 3DS during takeoff Posted: 28 Nov 2013 01:00 PM PST In case you haven't heard, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently allowed the use of electronic devices (including portables like the 3DS) during takeoff and landing. Nintendo appears to be having a little fun with the announcement, with a tweet that kindly reminds potential passengers of this fact. While some people are finally relieved that they can type away on their work laptop uninterrupted, all I'm thinking about is how many more Streetpasses I'm going to get. Nintendo of America [Twitter] |
| Deal North: Black Friday software deals galore! Posted: 28 Nov 2013 12:30 PM PST Bananas! We've hit you with a ton of deals already, and many of them are still valid, so if you haven't checked our listings yet, check out: And now, here are the Black Friday software deals. Amazon leads the pack with tons of downloadable titles for PC at killer prices. Don't miss those. As always, if we've missed anything good, let us know. Note that prices may not drop until Friday morning for some of these links. Check in at 2 a.m. ET if the prices aren't live already. |
| Race the Sun is finally heading to Steam Posted: 28 Nov 2013 12:00 PM PST Race the Sun has had quite the interesting launch. After releasing straight from the developer's website, the game's creators ran into a major snag -- they weren't on Steam. Despite the fact that sales numbers weren't quite up to expectations, the devs constantly listened to feedback to improve the quality of the game in the meantime, and even organized a "Not on Steam Sale" to help support other indie devs in the same position. But it appears as if things are looking up, as Race the Sun is finally coming to Steam on December 9th. It'll be nice to see how the game performs after a wide release, as developer Flippfly has been extremely forthright with sales numbers and the entire process so far. Race The Sun Coming to Steam December 9th! [Flippfly] |
| The Retron5 device is delayed until 2014 Posted: 28 Nov 2013 11:00 AM PST As a dude who started their gaming career in the late 80s, I'm a huge fan of going back to my roots on a constant basis. I have tons of retro consoles stashed away, ready to be used at a moment's notice. But juggling tons of devices isn't always the most convenient option, which is why "all-in-one" retro consoles can come in handy. The newest kid on the block is the Retron5 -- a device that boasts the ability to play NES, Famicom, SNES, Genesis, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. It'll support upscaling via HDMI, and modern conveniences like save states. Although the Retron5 was originally slated for a release in late 2013, it's been delayed due to the discovery of "faulty pins" in some packages. Manufacturer Hyperkin has apologized for the delay, and will have more news on the exact date soon -- but for now, they're aiming for a first quarter 2014 release. |
| The Girl and the Robot hits Wii U stretch goal Posted: 28 Nov 2013 10:00 AM PST Despite the fact that it wasn't on my radar until this week, I'm intrigued by the Kickstarter project The Girl and The Robot, which just hit its Wii U stretch goal today. Billed as "Ghibli meets Ico," the game features a story involving a girl who's trapped in a castle, on a quest to escape with the help of a noble robot knight. You'll be able to switch between the girl and the robot at will, and both characters have unique abilities to help solve puzzle and battle situations. The art is breathtaking to say the least, and although nothing is guaranteed with a Kickstarter campaign, I'm stoked to try out the eventual Wii U version. The Girl and the Robot [Kickstarter] |
| Assault Android Catcus gets a new character trailer Posted: 28 Nov 2013 09:00 AM PST Although it may not be high on many gamer's wish lists, Assault Android Catcus is shaping up to be a pretty action packed arcade shoot 'em up. This newest trailer shows off the character Aubergine, as well as some general gameplay featuring some hectic battles. Platform wise you'll have some options here, as it's coming to the Wii U, PS4 and Vita (Cross-Buy), and the PC. As a reminder, Catcus is currently a part of the early access program on Steam. |
| Impressions: Kinect Sports Rivals Preseason Posted: 28 Nov 2013 08:00 AM PST It's a crying shame to see Rare reduced to producing Kinect games. With so much talent and so many IPs ripe for the taking, Microsoft has reduced one of the best retro studios of all time to a motion control factory. But every now and then the "new Rare" will have flashes of greatness, as evident in Viva Piñata. Although Kinect Sports Rivals is far from what I'd call "great," it's a huge step up from the original Kinect Sports, and a vast improvement upon prior motion control technology. |
| Deal North: Black Friday hardware buyer's guide Posted: 28 Nov 2013 07:45 AM PST Even with the early store openings they're calling Gray Thursday, Black Friday is really only one shopping day, so it's understandable that you'd want to maximize your time. We've done the footwork for you so you can go straight to the cheapest place for whatever you might be looking for. We've sorted the list by the top gaming items for Black Friday 2013 so you can see who has what for the best price, with the main link taking you to the lowest price we've found. Please note that these items will switch over to their lowest price on Black Friday, so you may have to revisit some of these links on Friday morning. As for the unlinked products, you'll have to wait in line at the store for those. As always, if you find something we've missed, or you've found a better deal than we have, let us know. Happy shopping! |
| Batman: Arkham Origins is getting story DLC in December Posted: 28 Nov 2013 07:00 AM PST Batman: Arkham Origins is no stranger to DLC, and alongside of the lackluster Season Pass comes the announcement of the first story related add-on. I use the word "story" lightly, as the game is actually a challenge map pack with a narrative built into it. It'll follow Bruce Wayne's trials to become a ninja, while still keeping the challenge arena theme -- so think Batman Begins. More ancillary DLC has launched today, including the Infinite Earth Skins Pack (with six new costumes for $4.99 on PC, PS3 and 360, and $3.99 on Wii U), the Black Mask Challenge pack ($1.99), and Online Supply Drop #1 ($2.99). Some of this is Season Pass related -- some isn't, so check the listing first before you buy anything. |
| Towerfall will not have online multiplayer on PS4 & PC Posted: 28 Nov 2013 06:00 AM PST As we all know, the indie hit Towerfall is coming to the PC and PS4 following a six month Ouya exclusivity deal in the form of Towerfall Ascension. But you might want to start organizing some local tournaments, as creator Matt Thorson has revealed that the new version of the game will not have online play. It will however feature "substantially more" single player content, as well as a full co-op campaign on top of four player PVP. While the lack of online play bums me out in the long run, I can't wait for this re-release to hit the PS4, as I know it'll be a hit with my local gaming group. |
| Nintendo Download: Contra III, Super Hang-On 3D Posted: 28 Nov 2013 05:00 AM PST Today is a very retro-centric edition of Nintendo Download, with quite a bit of Virtual Console actoon, and even a few new 3D Classics. As for the Wii U, we have Contra III: The Alien Wars, and temporary sales on the Mario series, including Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario World. The 3DS is a bit more exciting, with brand new Sega 3D Classics 3D Super Hang-On, and 3D Space Harrier for $5.99 each. You'll also be able to nab the 3DS Louvre Guide (an official museum tour), My Exotic Farm, Race to the Line, Young Justice: Legacy, Ninja Gaiden III, and Pokemon: BW Rival Destinies (TV show episodes). There are also a few portable discounts as well, including Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, and Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move. Shin Megami Tensei IV is getting a sale ($29.99 until December 2nd), and there's even a Heathcliff DSiWare game. |
| Lineage has made $1.8 billion since it launched in 1998 Posted: 28 Nov 2013 04:00 AM PST Wow. NCsoft announced that Lineage has made $1.8 billion since it launched 15 years ago in 1998. The medieval fantasy MMORPG is hugely popular in South Korea, with millions of subscribers also spread out in China, Japan, and other markets. Lineage II meanwhile has been played by more than 14 million users since that came out in 2003. All in all that's pretty damn impressive. |
| Nielsen survey highlights most-wanted next-gen games Posted: 28 Nov 2013 03:00 AM PST The results are in for a next-gen gaming survey given to active male and female games in the United States between the ages of 7-54, and according to Nielsen's findings, the most-wanted title of the eighth console generation is Call of Duty: Ghosts. It gets better, thankfully. To me, the most interesting data was the top five most-wanted exclusives for each console. Those were:
30 percent of respondents said they definitely planned to buy a PlayStation 4, 22 percent said the same for Xbox One, and the Wii U had interest from 10 percent. Yikes. I'm pulling for Nintendo to come through with the console in a big way. Game On: The Most-Wanted Titles for 8th Gen Gaming Consoles [Nielsen] |
| Deal North: Thanksgiving day game deals Posted: 28 Nov 2013 02:15 AM PST [Update: We've added a few more items to our shopping list this morning. Our deals corgi thanks you for your tips! Now go get Ni no Kuni for $15!] Happy Thanksgiving! Aside from what we have today and what you've seen already, they're saving the good stuff for tomorrow, Black Friday. There are still some pretty good deals to be found in our listings with some new additions since yesterday afternoon, so don't miss these as they're all still running. Below you'll find the deals that start on Turkey Day. Some of them only last through Friday, so get to buying if you see anything you like. The best stuff comes tomorrow. Check back then for another deal round-up. |
| These custom Tearaway creations are SOOOO CUTE Posted: 28 Nov 2013 02:00 AM PST Tearaway is such a wonderful little game, and it brings in the player like no other. Remember in the snow level when it asks you to draw snowflakes? I made a pink penis instead and the skies were filled with pink penises. It was great! I don't nearly have enough patience to make anymore more detailed than dick shapes, but others sure have been busy making wonderful little designs of the main playable character. There's Gordon Freeman, Adventure Time, Attack on Titan, Old Snake, and my personal favorite being the one of Gurren Lagann. So cute! Tearaway Makes Video Game Characters A Lot Cuter [Kotaku] |
| ThanksGIVEAWAY: Win a free ATLUS game! Posted: 28 Nov 2013 01:00 AM PST Our friends at ATLUS have hooked us up with a bunch of free game codes, and we decided to give them away to lucky Dtoiders because we're so thankful for you! Up for grabs are three codes for Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS), three for Etrian Odyssey IV (3DS), and two each for Dragon's Crown Vita and PS3. To win, just tell us what you're thankful for this year in the comments! You have until 11:59pm Pacific today to leave your comment, and please also tell us which game you'd prefer if you win. The contest is open to anyone who can redeem the codes. Limit one entry per person. Good luck! And don't forget, our Huge members get automatic entry into all contests (as well as a bunch of other awesome perks). It's pretty great! Happy Thanksgiving <3 |
| Looks like there's a Mario and Luigi 3DS XL bundle coming Posted: 28 Nov 2013 12:00 AM PST A Target ad has let slip an upcoming Mario & Luigi: Dream Team 3DS XL bundle coming out just in time for Christmas. The bundle will go for $199.99, includes a black and silver colored system with special branding of the hero plumbers, and Dream Team pre-installed. Previously the themed bundle was revealed by a Walmart employee that found it just waiting in the stock room. Now it looks like this bundle is definitely happening, and will be on sale starting December 2. It's not the really cool Mario & Luigi: Dream Team 3DS XL Japan got, but still a good bundle. Mario & Luigi-Themed 3DS XL Spotted in Upcoming Target Ad [Game Trailers] |
| That mysterious new Guilty Gear character is 'Bedman' Posted: 27 Nov 2013 11:00 PM PST Last week, Arc System Works teased a brand new addition to the Guilty Gear series, and that character has been revealed as none other than "Bedman." Not much is known about this mysterious addition, other than the fact that he appears to be laying on a giant robotic bed, and that said machine will accompany him in battle. A voice actor has already been picked out for the character, and it's none other than Hikaru Midorikawa -- Gundam Wing's Heero Yuy. I'm pretty stoked to try out the new Guilty Gear next year, and this new oddball fighter is only adding to that excitement. Guilty Gear [Famitsu Scan] |
| Mario 3D World, Lightning Returns sell poorly in Japan Posted: 27 Nov 2013 03:30 PM PST Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and Super Mario 3D World launched to lackluster sales in Japan last week. Though the pair placed first and second atop the nation's software charts, the latest entries in Square Enix and Nintendo's flagship franchises saw significantly weaker debuts than their predecessors. Lightning Returns opened with 277,082 sales, the lowest of any Final Fantasy XIII game. As noted by Gematsu, the original Final Fantasy XIII sold 1.5 million units in its first week on the market, while Final Fantasy XIII-2 hit the 524,000 mark. It's probably a good thing Square Enix is leaving Lightning and friends behind. That progression isn't pretty. Super Mario 3D World suffered a similar fate, moving just 99,588 copies. That figure makes for the lowest first week sales of any 3D Mario title. Even the Super Mario 64 remake on Nintendo DS sold better with 120,062. Yikes. The acclaimed platformer also failed to spur Wii U hardware sales, which stood neck and neck with the PlayStation Vita at around 21,000. That's a mere 5,000 unit increase over the previous week, indicating Super Mario 3D World isn't quite the system-seller Nintendo so desperately needs. That said, Nintendo games tend to have long tails, frequently continuing to chart weeks and even months after launch. Super Mario 3D World could very well go on to see success as a slow burner. 「LIGHTNING RETURNS」27万7000本，「スーパーマリオ 3Dワールド」約10万本などがランクインした「ゲームソフト週間販売ランキング＋」 [4Gamer] |
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