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Summer Hibernation and Other Updates

Summer Hibernation and Other Updates

Hello, everyone! This is going to be mainly an update on what’s been going on around here. School’s almost out, if you haven’t noticed, and that means it’s time for us to post nothing for three months. But that’s normal. I can assure you that we probably aren’t dead. I can also assure you that dylpkyl isn’t dead, however he has graduated, leaving the club to me, Impossibill. Maybe he’ll write…

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Next Splatfest begins tomorrow at 9PM PST

Next Splatfest begins tomorrow at 9PM PST

Tomorrow on May 9th, the next Splatfest is starting, and it is themed around Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The two teams this time are Raphael and Leonardo. It is also worth noting that this is the first Splatfest tournament. The winner of this Splatfest will take on the winner of the next Splatfest featuring the other two heroes in a half shell.

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Taki Confirmed for Soulcalibur VI

Taki Confirmed for Soulcalibur VI

Taki, the powerful dual wielding kunoichi, has been confirmed to return in Soulcalibur VI. Utilizing her two blades Rekki-Maru and Mekki-Maru, Taki offers quick combos and acrobatic movement. You can check out Taki’s trailer below:

  Soulcalibur VI is expected to release sometime later this year.

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New Trailer Released for Sonic Mania Plus

New Trailer Released for Sonic Mania Plus

Yesterday, SEGA released a trailer for their upcoming release “Sonic Mania Plus”. The video shows Ray and Mighty hopping in to join Sonic and his friends on their adventure. We also get a look at the newcomer’s abilities as well as some of the changes that will be made to levels in the game’s upcoming “Encore Mode”.

  Fans who have already purchased a copy of Sonic Mania will be able to upgrade…

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Disgaea 1 Being Remade as Disgaea 1 Complete

Disgaea 1 Being Remade as Disgaea 1 Complete

The popular strategy rpg “Disgaea: Hour of Darkness” will be seeing a remake in the form of “Disgaea 1 Complete”. This release will coincide with the 15th anniversary of the Disgaea franchise and give PS4 and Nintendo Switch owners the chance to experience the title that started it all. Details from NISAs official website can be seen below: The Overlord is dead. The Netherworld is in turmoil.…

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Spyro Reignited Trilogy Announced Early this morning, Amazon leaked the title and boxart for the remastered collection of the first three Spyro games titled "Spyro Reignited Trilogy." Soon after, many screenshots were leaked, and just recently, Activision officially confirmed that the remaster was coming andshowed off a trailer as well.

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Nintendo Direct Last Thursday

Nintendo Direct Last Thursday

Last Thursday, Nintendo released a Nintendo Direct detailing their new games for the 3DS and the Switch. The Switch games were: Kirby Star Allies Okami HD Shushi Striker: The Way of Sushido Octopath Traveler Dark Souls: Remastered Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Captain Toad Treasure Tracker Undertale Crash N Sane Trilogy Little Nightmares South Park: The Fractured But Whole Hyrule Warriors:…

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Geralt of Rivia Confirmed for Soulcalibur VI

Geralt of Rivia Confirmed for Soulcalibur VI

It has recently been confirmed that Geralt of Rivia from the critically acclaimed The Witcher series will be featured as a playable character in the upcoming title Soulcalibur VI. In addition, his inclusion will feature a stage based on Kaer Morhen from the game, a place where witchers were formerly trained. https://twitter.com/witchergame/status/974269369873248256 Soulcalibur VI is expected to…

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Mega Man X Legacy Collections 1 and 2 Leaked

Mega Man X Legacy Collections 1 and 2 Leaked

According to the Australian Classification website, ratings have been added for Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2. These games have both received ratings of M in Australia which roughly correlate to our American ratings of T or PG-13. No release date has been announced, but this confirms that the games are on their way to multiple platforms. source/source

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Nintendo Announces New DIY Kits Dubbed "Nintendo Labo"

Nintendo Announces New DIY Kits Dubbed “Nintendo Labo”

Yesterday, Nintendo announced a brand new (and slightly surprising) initiative for their Nintendo Switch system. “Nintedo Labo” is a DIY style cardboard construction kit that will have players creating and playing with their own gaming peripherals. The Nintendo Labo system will be as simple as: Make: Users will follow the instructions to take their cardboard and fold it into a variety of…

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Super Mario Odyssey Review (Spoiler Free) Super Mario Odyssey released on the Nintendo Switch not too long ago, and it is currently the fastest selling Mario game ever, and there's good reason for it.

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Capcom Announces 'Mega Man 11'

Capcom Announces ‘Mega Man 11’

If you’re a fan of Capcom’s classic run-and-gun platforming hero Mega Man, then you’re in luck! Capcom recently announced on their Mega Man 30th Anniversary live stream that the Blue Bomber is receiving a new title. Dubbed “Mega Man 11”, the title will put Mega Man back in the spotlight where he’ll face new robot masters in 2D side scrolling action. The game is slated to release on PS4, Xbox One,…

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Super Mario Cereal Hits Store Shelves Dec. 11

If you’ve been checking the internet as of late then you’ve likely seen some rumors of a Super Mario themed cereal. Well it turns out these rumors are true! Nintendo and Kellogg’s have teamed up to produce a Super Mario Bros. themed cereal. The cereal will feature mixed berry flavored stars and power-up shaped marshmallows to brighten your breakfast. Additionally, Nintendo has stated that each…

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The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Starlight Stage & SideM LIVE ON ST@GE Review(s?)

“Really? A mobile, free-to-play, Japanese exclusive, game? Two of them, even? What are you thinking?” Yes, yes, I know, it’s sacrilege four degrees over. Nevertheless. Though they are at times strange (and idiosyncratically Japanese), I’ve found both of these games to be quite entertaining. So! What’s your interest? If you’d rather a (quite challenging) rhythm-based game with over 180 (female)…

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The Game Award Nominees: 2017

The Game Awards have announced the nominees for each gaming category, and they’re … not too surprising, personally. Here’s the list of some of these nominations: For Game of the Year, it’s between: Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Persona 5 Horizon Zero Dawn For Game Direction: Wolfenstein II Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey…

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'Guacamelee 2!' Announced

‘Guacamelee 2!’ Announced

If your inner Metroidvania lover is craving more action, then we’ve got some good news. Developer Drinkbox Studios has revealed that their popular platforming beat-em-up title Guacamelee! is getting a sequel in the form of Guacamelee! 2.   Taking place seven years after the original , our hero, Juan Aguacate, must suit up in his luchador attire once again to save time and space itself.   The game…

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“Casino Forest” Revealed for Sonic Forces Earlier this week, the guys over at SEGA gave us a look at a brand new level for Sonic Forces.