Yesterday afternoon, Xbox Support posted an update to the Xbox Live service status reporting that the service was having issues. Continue reading Xbox Live Still Has Lingering Connectivity Issues
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IGN Let’s Play Minecraft With Scott | MONG Update!
Since my Minecraft video with Greg Miller (@GameOverGreggy) and Brian Altano (@AgentBizzle) of IGN aired, I have received a large number of messages and PSN friend requests asking for complete tours of my world. First off, I’d like to give another huge thanks to everyone for all of the compliments and love for what I’ve built with the game Notch and @4JStudios created. Secondly, I’d like to fill as many of you in as I can about a full tour of my world!
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Twitch Acquired by Amazon?! [UPDATED]
Update [8 PM CST]: In a statement to IGN, Emmett Shear, CEO of Twitch has made it clear that the service will remain the same for the foreseeable future. Here is what follows from IGN‘s article:
Super Smash Bros Roster Leak: Is it True?
The next iteration of Super Smash Bros. seems to have leaked its roster. A post in NeoGAF brought to light several pictures from the 3DS version, revealing the full roster and the selection screen. Many people dismissed this as false for various reasons. However, more leaks have appeared, all compiled by NeoGAF, with more screenshots showing off just how the selection works.
Unleash Inner Demon Girl In New Muramasa Rebirth DLC
A release date has been set for the fourth and final DLC for Muramasa Rebirth. Titled “Hell’s Where the Heart Is”, the DLC for the PlayStation Vita title launches September 2nd in North America and September 3rd in Europe. Continue reading Unleash Inner Demon Girl In New Muramasa Rebirth DLC
SteamWorld Dig Review
This review has been updated to reflect the Wii U release:
Digging for Indie Gold
I’m going to admit it right off the bat: I hate Dig Dug. While I’ve always latched on to arcade titles like Pacman, Galaga, and Arkanoid, I was never able to get in to the tunneling sensation.
I have the opposite problem with Image & Form’s SteamWorld Dig — after draining away 10 hours in a day, burning through my lunch, and missing four calls from my girlfriend, it is fair to say I can’t get away from the addictive gameplay.
This Week’s New Releases: 8/25/14
Here are all of the games that are coming out this week in North America! Continue reading This Week’s New Releases: 8/25/14
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PSN Down, Caused by a Stupid Prank? [UPDATED: Services Restored]
A variety of major gaming companies, including Sony, may be the victim of coordinated distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, according to Sony’s President, Shuhei Yoshida. The ‘group’ that has claimed to have carried out the attacks calls themselves the ‘Lizard Squad’.
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Are Card Games Cool Again?
When I was in elementary school, a major Japanese franchise hit American shores: Pokémon. Before I knew it, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue swept the schools, with the card game quickly following. The cards were exhilarating: purchasing booster packs with the chance of getting rare cards, boxed sets guaranteeing you to get some powerful cards, and even the allure of debating with your friends whether or not a trade is “fair”made for exhilarating playground debate.
Super Smash Bros. Director Explains 3DS and Wii U Release Dates
Bug-testing is arguably the most critical part of the end-phases of a game’s development and creation. Game director Masahiro Sakurai wrote a response to the bug-testing process as well as simultaneously explaining why Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U have different release dates.
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