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PETA releases “Pokémon Black and Blue” to raise awareness of virtual monster abuse

, Oct 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

PETA is no stranger to the video game world, and today it has a brand new flash game for concerned animal lovers to check out. Capitalizing on yesterday's release of Pokémon Black and White 2 to spread its message, the group has released Pokémon Black and Blue, in which users take on the role of abused Pokémon as they fight to free themselves from their trainers. The game features Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, but Pokéfans may not immediately recognize them. Read The Full Story

ZombiU story detailed in new development diary

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Wii U has a pretty impressive launch line-up, to be sure, but it seems that one of the best launch titles for the console will be Ubisoft's ZombiU. We've already seen and heard some great things about ZombiU, and today we're finding out more about the game's story and characters thanks to a new development diary Ubisoft has shared with IGN. Needless to say, it's going to be a bloody and scary experience, but it seems that Ubisoft has made an effort to connect the events in the game with real-world people. Read The Full Story

Wii U pre-orders fetching up to $750 on eBay

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

While hype for the Nintendo Wii U may not be as substantial compared to other consoles, pre-orders for the Wii U went quickly and eventually sold out. Now, console scalpers are looking to make bank on their pre-ordered Wii U consoles by selling them on eBay for almost a quarter as much as they originally paid for the console. Read The Full Story

Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2 Launch Oct 7

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

For a long time, some of the most popular games on the Nintendo DS portable console have been Pokémon titles. Nintendo is launching two new Pokémon game titles for the Nintendo DSi on October 7. That means this coming Sunday, Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 will be available in retail outlets. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: October 4, 2012

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Thursday evening everyone - just one more work day to go and then we'll have arrived at the weekend. Today we received a pair of invites from Microsoft - one for a Windows 8 launch event happening on October 25, and another for a Windows Phone 8 event happening on October 29. We also learned today that Samsung intends to update the Galaxy S III to Jelly Bean "soon," but sadly, we still don't have a specific date to speak of. We were also told today that HP will be hiring more than 50 developers to work on Open webOS, which is definitely something to get excited about. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS titles now on eShop in Europe, US eShop in two weeks

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

European consumers will be getting a special edition Pikachu 3DS XL by the end of the year, but if you're in the mood for something a little more immediate, you'll probably enjoy this next Nintendo Direct reveal. Nintendo announced today that a number of its first-party 3DS titles are now available on the European eShop, including Super Mario 3D Land, Star Fox 64 3D, Mario Kart 7, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. Read The Full Story

Special edition Pikachu 3DS XL lands in Europe later this year

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Bored with the red and blue 3DS XL variants Nintendo is currently offering? If you live in Europe and like Pokemon enough to let everyone know, you're in luck, because Nintendo has announced that its special edition Pikachu 3DS will be launching in Europe later this year. The handheld, which is bright yellow in color and features a large image of Pikachu on the front, was announced today during the company's latest Nintendo Direct livestream. Read The Full Story

Nintendo shows off new black 3DS XL/LL and special editions

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Nintendo 3DS XL/LL is the larger screen version of the original 3DS portable that has been available for a while. Nintendo has added a new color to the lineup for the larger screen portable console and is showing off some limited-edition bundles for the console as well. The new colors are an effort to spur sales of the 3-D portable console. Read The Full Story

Nintendo announces new add-on content for New Super Mario Bros 2

, Oct 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has announced that new add-on content will be available for Nintendo 3DS gamers and the New Super Mario Bros. 2 game. Three new download content packs will be available on October 4. There will also be additional new download content available at the end of October and again at the end of November. Read The Full Story

Why the Wii U’s Launch Lineup Is Impressive

, Sep 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo’s Wii U will be launching with an ample number of video games to whet your appetite.

According to the venerable game company, a whopping 23 games will be available for the Wii U when it launches on November 18. New Super Mario Bros. U will of course be the leading title, but several third-party developers have also chipped in with games of their own.

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First New Super Mario Bros 2 DLC detailed

, Sep 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo is preparing the enter the realm of DLC, and one of the first games that will be getting additional content is New Super Marios Bros. 2. Nintendo detailed the first three DLC packs for New Super Mario Bros. 2 during the latest Nintendo Direct webstream, and even though they seem to be priced very reasonably, you're not going to find much value if you aren't a fan of the game's Coin Rush mode. Read The Full Story

Nintendo to release 23 games on Wii U launch day

, Sep 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo announced a lineup of 23 games today that will launch simultaneously with the Wii U on November 18. Nintendo plans on releasing more than 50 titles total for the Wii U between November 18, 2012 and March 31, 2013. However, we now know that nearly half of those games will be available right on launch day. Read The Full Story
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