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UPDATE: Top gaming site hit hard by layoffs, SmashPad reacts

author image by Danreb Victorio | Articles | 0 Comments | 30 Jul 2014

A significant number of GameSpot staff writers were let go today in what’s arguably been the biggest news affecting video game journalists in years. The news first broke when GameSpot staffer Carolyn Petit (who formerly wrote for us under our other…

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“The Walking Dead – Season 2, Episode 4: Amid the Ruins” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 3 Reviews Steam Xbox 360 | 0 Comments | 25 Jul 2014

Episode 3 of The Walking Dead – Season 2 was easily one of the most entertaining and intense episodes in Telltale’s critically acclaimed point-and-click series.  Unfortunately, because of that, the latest episode makes for a tough comparison.

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Club Nintendo announces its worst Platinum & Gold prizes yet

author image by Danreb Victorio | Features Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U | 0 Comments | 16 Jul 2014

Today Nintendo unveiled the rewards that “Platinum” and “Gold” members of its loyalty program are entitled to claim.  To the dismay of many of its members, including yours truly, the prizes are quite underwhelming.

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“Shovel Knight” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo 3DS Nintendo Wii U Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 02 Jul 2014

With the advent and popularity of online merchants such as Steam, the Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and the Nintendo eShop, it really isn’t all that hard to get your retro gaming on. It especially isn’t too difficult to get your…

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E3 2014 Hands-On: “Super Smash Bros.” (3DS)

author image by Danreb Victorio | E3 2014 Nintendo 3DS Previews | 0 Comments | 14 Jun 2014

This fall, Super Smash Bros. makes its debut on a handheld system, and its developers were quick to point out that you shouldn’t a handheld slouch here, as this experience should be everybody as good as the game is on…

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E3 2014 Hands-On: “Super Smash Bros.” (Wii U)

author image by Danreb Victorio | E3 2014 Nintendo Wii U Previews | 0 Comments | 14 Jun 2014

It goes without saying.  Super Smash Bros. is definitely on the top of most Wii U owners’ holiday wishlists.  And why wouldn’t it?  It features Nintendo’s beloved gaming mascots and a handful of third party characters fighting to the death….

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E3 2014 Preview: “Sunset Overdrive”

author image by Danreb Victorio | E3 2014 Previews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 12 Jun 2014

Since its unveiling at E3 last year, Sunset Overdrive has certainly received quite a bit of attention.  Is it because of its vibrant color?  Is it because of the stunning parkout?  Maybe it’s because of its zany weaponry.  It’s really…

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E3 2014 Preview: “Splatoon”

author image by Danreb Victorio | Articles E3 2014 Nintendo Wii U Platforms Previews | 0 Comments | 12 Jun 2014

Nintendo went a little bit out of the norm on Tuesday as they unveiled Splatoon during their E3 2014 Digital Event, an original game that looks like their vibrant answer to other third person shooters, and it looks quite interesting…

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E3 2014 Preview: “Captain Toad Treasure Tracker”

author image by Danreb Victorio | Articles Console E3 2014 Nintendo Wii U Previews | 0 Comments | 12 Jun 2014

One of the games Nintendo briefly featured in their Digital Event on Tuesday was Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.  The Toad race has served the Mushroom Kingdom for about as long as the Super Mario series existed, so to see that the…

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“Mario Kart 8” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Wii U Reviews | 0 Comments | 01 Jun 2014

It’s no secret that Mario Kart is an important franchise to Nintendo.  It’s one of the few games that Nintendo only publishes once during a Nintendo platform’s lifespan, but despite its years of existence it’s really hard to think back…

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“Kirby Triple Deluxe” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo 3DS Reviews | 0 Comments | 13 May 2014

It’s awfully surprising that in its three years of existence, a Kirby game exclusively for the 3DS has only just been released–especially considering the fact that the Wii featured three retail titles while the DS had four. Be that as it…

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“NES Remix 2” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Wii U Reviews | 0 Comments | 12 May 2014

When the original NES Remix came out last year, people expected a really enjoyable title that could be recommended to anybody that enjoyed retro video gaming at any point in their lives.  Unfortunately, despite its entertainment value, it was marred by…

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