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E3 2013: Go home Mario, you’re drunk

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Last week, we told you how Nintendo’s Wii U Gaming Showcase at E3 was basically a press conference without chairs. In that article, Jenni Lada mentioned how Mario warmed up the crowd by providing constant banter for what felt like 10-20 minutes. The voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, was actually on site providing the words more »

E3 2013: Guillermo del Toro stops by to promote Pacific Rim

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At E3 2013, we learn about several of the games and movies that will entertain us this summer. Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro stopped by the Qualcomm outdoor stage to present new footage from “Pacific Rim.” The movie pits giant alien monsters called Kaiju against giant robots called Jaegers. Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and one more »

Kindle Worlds will be what writers make of it

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Recently, Amazon announced something pretty interesting. A new program called Kindle Worlds is in the works. The basic premise is that Amazon is working on getting the licensing to allow writers working through the program to write their own stories within established stories and worlds. Even more simply is this, Amazon seems to be trying more »

Sony release full PlayStation 4 specs, extra controllers cost $59

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Sony have release a set of handy grids which fully detail the specifications of the PlayStation 4 (PS4), the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller and the new PlayStation Camera. The lists of specifications also include the additional items that come with each product, their price in most major Western currencies and the exciting range of colours more »

Microsoft detail Xbox One games, four confirmed launch titles

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Moments after Microsoft’s E3 2013 press conference the company has sent out press releases detailing each game confirmed to be appearing on he Xbox One, including four launch titles. Xbox One Launch Titles Check out this list of the four Xbox One games available to buy ta the console’s launch this November: · Dead Rising 3 more »

PSA: Nintendo Direct @E3 2013 is June 11, 2013

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Greetings, everyone! Let’s start this day out with a Nintendo Direct PSA! I know, it should be an Important Importables review of Last Window: Secret of Cape West instead, but I’ve been so busy with family stuff and E3 preparations that I haven’t had time to play the game. I am taking it with me more »

Marvel Heroes MMO now ready to Hulk smash your computer

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To the joy of comic book lovers everywhere,  Marvel Heroes is now live. Developer Gazillion got its feet wet in the Marvel Universe with its Super Hero Squad MMO. That one featured a lot of fun diversions including a card game that became so popular Upper Deck started making a physical version. It’s the creation more »

E3 2013: Konami’s pre-E3 show is tomorrow

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Mark your calenders, RSVP on Facebook and prepare to bookmark a page. Konami is kicking off the E3 press conferences. At 10am PST/12pm CST/1pm EST, the Konami Pre-E3 2013 Show will begin. Viewers around the world will be able to watch the event, live streamed online. And I really do mean around the world. Konami more »

Target and Best Buy giving $50 gift cards with Vitas

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If you don’t have a Vita, this will be a good week to buy one. The Target and Best Buy sale ads for June 2-8, 2013 are out with the early editions of the Sunday paper, and they pretty much have the exact same Vita deal. In each case, you will be able to get more »

The GamerTell Cast #35 for May 31, 2013

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On the 35th episode of the GamerTell Cast, I finally experience what it’s like to raise an army of Denpa Men. Specifically, I talk about my experiences so far with The Denpa Men 2: Beyond the Waves. Keeping on the 3DS train, Jenni explains why she’s enjoying Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Also, we have a more »

Monster Hunter 4/Phoenix Wright Nintendo Direct overview

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A few days ago, I mentioned that another Nintendo Direct presentation was incoming. Well, said Nintendo Direct happened today and we now know a little more about two Capcom 3DS games. Yes, we see both Monster Hunter 4 and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies a little clearer now. As promised, I’m here to let more »

Xbox One can’t control your DVR

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Xbox One wants to replace your cable/satellite box, but it can’t. The cable company is too entrenched in homes and it won’t leave without a grueling fight. Since Microsoft can’t completely replace the cable box, it has to work with it. Xbox One can connect to cable boxes and take over the majority of its more »