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“Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo 3DS Reviews | 0 Comments | 10 Oct 2014

While it’s no secret that the Super Smash Bros. series is wildly popular and is generally regarded as a “system seller,” this late into the 3DS’ lifespan it would be hard to point out that people are buying the 3DS…

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“Hyrule Warriors” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Wii U Reviews | 0 Comments | 07 Oct 2014

Many Nintendo fans believe that The Legend of Zelda is Nintendo’s most prized IP.  Yes, Super Mario and Pokémon definitely have universal recognition, but hardcore gamers the world over would be hard pressed to not at least turn their heads whenever…

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“Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo 3DS Reviews | 0 Comments | 02 Oct 2014

The wildly popular Final Fantasy franchise has been in existence for almost 27 years now, and while anybody can say whatever they want regarding the quality of the many games bearing the name, its music has always been widely appreciated….

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“Madden NFL 15” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | PlayStation 4 Reviews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 04 Sep 2014

Whether it’s because of the brand or its stranglehold on the NFL licenses, EA Sports’ Madden NFL franchise sells extremely well year after year.  This year, however, aside from this outrageous commercial, EA Sports didn’t hype it much—which is strange,…

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“The Walking Dead – Season 2, Episode 5: No Going Back” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | PlayStation 3 PlayStation Vita Reviews Steam Xbox 360 | 0 Comments | 29 Aug 2014

The previous episode in The Walking Dead – Season left players in the middle of a random gunfight that ended up being the result of Telltale’s apparent issue of giving the player an option, only for that particular action to…

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“Metrico” Review

author image by Danreb Victorio | PlayStation Vita Reviews | 0 Comments | 05 Aug 2014

Infographics have always been a key visual aid in print and digital media.  Not only do they create a better statistical understanding for the subjects they’re used in, but they’ve also become sort of an art form due to the…

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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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