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Once again I had the chance to meet with artist Michael Edward Miller, “Mikey,” and got to see the latest of his giant pixel art spray paint series I venture into Mikey’s studio to find a massive amount of Punch-Out artwork finished or rapidly approaching completion....

Pikmin 3 - Gameplay Analysis (Nintendo Direct)

Join us as we try and uncover every secret the Pikmin 3 trailer from the latest Nintendo Direct is hiding! We take a look at what's new--and what's not--including a well-hidden classic cameo! All this and more in our biggest analysis yet! ...

New Super Luigi U - Gameplay Analysis

We analyze the latest New Super Luigi U trailer from the most recent Nintendo Direct to uncover all the secrets the footage is hiding. Are there actually hints of Mario here? And what's up with Nabbit--who's he working for? And did you know there are Luigis lurking in the background? All th...

New Pikmin 3 Gameplay Footage

Check out the latest footage for Pikmin 3 from the recent Nintendo Direct, coming this year to the Wii U! ...

Pokemon X & Y Trailer & Map Analysis

Join us as we uncover the secrets of the latest gameplay trailer, screenshots, and the world map for Pokémon X & Pokémon Y! ...

Pokemon X & Y Screenshot, Artwork Slideshow

Check out the latest screenshots and artwork for Pokemon X & Y in our musical slideshow! ...

Cool Bits - Blast Corps' Shockingly Accurate Planet Orbits

In this Cool Bits, we check out some surprisingly accurate astronomy related details in Blast Corps for the Nintendo 64! You might even learn something about planet orbits in this one! ...

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D 30 or 60 fps?

Does Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D run at 60 frames per second like the Wii version, or a lowly 30fps? Find out in our 3DS vs. Wii head-to-head comparison video! ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D - Direct-Feed Gameplay Videos

We just got Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D in! Get a first-look at how it holds up on the Nintendo 3DS with our direct-feed gameplay videos! ...

Shadow of the Eternals - Trailer Analysis

We take an in-depth look at the trailer for Shadow of the Eternals, which is the spiritial successor to Eternal Darkness coming to the Wii U and PC. We take a look at the story, the characters you'll control, and what elements are returning from Eternal Darkness. All this and more in our latest...

Cool Bits - Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire's Secret Sam & Max Tribute

Celebrate Star Wars day by watching our Shadows of the Empire Cool Bits episode where we uncover a hidden Sam & Max reference! May the 4th be with you! ...

Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move - Tour of Every Mode and Minigame

Join us for an in-depth look at Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, as we explore every puzzle mode and minigame the game has to offer! ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Discussion - Preview & Impressions (Nintendo 3DS)

We talk about our recent hands-on time with Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for the Nintendo 3DS at the 3DS Showcase. We discuss how it looks in 3D, how it stacks up the original, we talk about the New Mode, and veer off-track a bit with talk of difficultly in videogames, All this and more in our DK...

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Discussion - Preview & Impressions

We talk about our recent hands-on time with Mario & Luigi: Dream Team for the Nintendo 3DS at the 3DS Showcase. We discuss the new mechanics, how it stacks up to previous games in the series, and even other Marip RPGs! All this and more in our discussion video! ...

Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move - Video Discussion

Join us as we discuss our play-time with Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move. We talk about how it plays, what the mini-games were like, and why it might have been our favorite game at the 3DS Showcase, plus lots more! ...

Wii U Update Speed Test Head-to-Head Video

Join us as we compare the latest Wii U system update head-to-head in a speed test to find out how much faster it is! We compare the load times of a bunch of screens, like Miiverse, the browser, and more! ...

Rayman Legends: Challenges App - Game & Watch

We explore the new Rayman Legends Challenges App for the Wii U in our latest Game & Watch! ...

Pikmin 3 - Gameplay Analysis

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the new Pikmin 3 Nintendo Direct gameplay footage on the Wii U and try to unlock some of the secrets it might be hiding! We explore even more of the flying Winged Pikmin, dig up some more on the Rock Pikmin, and see what new abilities the captain might have. ...

Zelda 3DS: A Link to the Past 2 - Video Discussion (Video Preview)

Join us as we discuss the recently announced The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo 3DS, which takes place in the same world as A Link to the Past! We discuss if it can live up to what many consider to be the best Zelda, our thoughts on the new "drawing LInk" mechanic, and how we feel about...

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team - Trailer Analysis

In Part 2 of our Mario & Luigi: Dream Team gameplay analysis, we take a look at the trailer from the latest Nintendo Direct and try to unlock some of the secrets it might be hiding! We explore who (and what!) the villain might be, unearth some hidden characters (including one you definite...

Yoshi's Island 3DS - Gameplay Analysis

Join us as we analyze the Nintendo Direct gameplay footage for Yoshi's Island 3DS. We take a look at what's new and what's returning, and even unearth some surprising details. Did you know that Zelda isn't the only game series returning to a previous world? All this and more in our ...

Zelda 3DS: A Link to the Past 2 - Gameplay Analysis (Secrets & Hidden Details)

Join us as we analyze the Zelda 3DS: A Link to the Past 2 gameplay footage, We take a look at the game's setting and when it might take place, suss out what kind of items you might have in your inventory, and discuss some peculiar similarities between it and other Zelda games! All thi...

Zelda 3DS VS A Link to the Past - Overworld Head-to-Head Comparison

The new Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo 3DS takes place in the same world as A Link to the Past. But how closely do the two match up? We take a look in this head-to-head comparison! ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D - Video Preview

We took Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D out for a test drive! Find out what's new and how it stacks up to the original Wii version in our video preview! ...

Mario & Luigi Dream Team - Video Preview

FInd out all about Mario & Luigi: Dream Team in this video preview! ...

The Legend of Zelda 3DS - Video Preview

We played the latest Zelda 3DS title for more than half-an-hour! Find out more about it, including our thoughts and impressions, in our video preview! ...

Nintendo Direct 04/17 Coverage

Check out the best of what happened today on Nintendo Direct! Bravely Default Announcement Pikmin 3 - Pink Pikmin Wii U Gameplay Footage Mario Golf World Tour Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D New Super Luigi U Gameplay Trailer Yoshi\'s Island 3DS The Legend of Zelda 3DS: A Link to the Past Sequel M...

Game & Wario - Video Preview

We explore 5 of Game & Wario's 16 games in our video preview of this wacky Wii U title! ...

Cool Bits - Pikmin 2's Singing Pikmin Secret & Totaka's Song

In this Cool Bits, we check out a couple of musical secrets in Pikmin 2 for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii, including a secret song the Pikmin sing as well as another one of Totaka\'s Songs! Thanks to flavio dardon and lukisforgets for the suggestions!...

Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger - Game & Watch

We check out Dillon\'s Rolling Western 2\'s new features in this 40-minute Game & Watch! ...

Pokémon X & Y New Mewtwo-like Pokémon Discussion - Is it Mewthree?

We talk about what the new Mewtwo-like Pokemon Nintendo just announced for Pokemon X & Y might be in our latest discussion! Is it a new evolution form of Mew or Mewtwo, or an entirely new Pokemon type? We also explore whether it might involve DNA splicing or cloning. Plus we throw in a few of y...

New Mewtwo-like Pokemon Unveiled for Pokemon X & Y

Check out the first footage of the mysterious Mewtwo like Pokemon for Pokemon X & Pokemon Y, coming to Nintendo 3DS! ...

Cool Bits - Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon's Hidden References

In this Cool Bits, we take a look at a ton of secret gaming references in Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon for the Nintendo 3DS, including a famous movie reference, a music track from Mario Strikers Charged, and a cameo from a Donkey Kong Returns enemy, and more! Thanks to SkittyMario for the Donke...

Injustice: Gods Among Us Demo - Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join us in the DC Universe as we check out the recently released demo for the upcoming fighter - Injustice: Gods Among Us. ...

First Footage of new Mario AR Cards for 3DS

The latest Nintendo Direct showed off some brand new AR cards coming to the Nintendo 3DS in Japan that will bring Mario and friends to life thanks to a new app called Photos With Super Mario! Check it out in this first gameplay footage. ...

100% V-Guide to Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon in 98-Minutes

Our 100% complete walkthrough to Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon will guide you every puzzle and to to every hidden gem stone and Boo in all 5 mansions, including Gloomy Manor, Haunted Towers, Old Clockworks, Secret Mine, and Treacherous Mansion! All in 98-Minutes! ...

Toki Tori 2 - The first 40 Minutes (Game & Watch)

Join the GameXplain crew as we checkout the first 40-minutes of Toki Tori 2, coming to the Wii U eShop on April 5th! ...

Mikey's Fantastic Punch-Out Art will TKO E3 2013

The first time I met the artist Mikey, it was at his “The Nintendo Generation” solo art show in Vancouver, conveniently located for GX North. It was definitely an impressive sight to see all the massive representations of classic Nintendo games such as Mega Man, Dr. Mario, Punch-Out and...

Every Cutscene in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (45-Minutes!)

Want to rewatch the cutscenes in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon? We gathered all 45-minutes of them into one massive video! ...

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity 'Not Quite a Review' Discussion

In this Discussion, we talk about our early impressions of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for the Nintendo 3DS! ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Spoiler Reel (Updated)

Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon - Intro & Opening (Japanese - High Quality HD) Check out the opening cutscene that starts off the Japanese version of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for the Nintendo 3DS. Luigi holds a door open for Toad before battling some ghosts in the Secret Mine! Gloomy Man...

Lego City Undercover - Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join us as we check out 25 minutes of the brand new Lego City Undercover exclusively for the Nintendo Wii U! You will learn kung fu! ...

HarmoKnight Demo - Game & Watch (3DS Video Preview)

Join us as we take a look at the 3DS eShop game, HarmoKnight, which is made by Game Freak, the makers of Pokemon! ...

Cool Bits - Mario Kart: Double Dash's Luigi's Mansion Secret

In this Cool Bits, we take a look at a Luigi's Mansion reference in Mario Kart: Double Dash's!! Luigi Circuit that only the most hardcore gamers know about. Thanks to marioanddad and for the suggestions! ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Q&A - Your Questions Answered!

We answer your questions about Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon in our Q&A video where we talk about mission length, mansion size, enemy types, how it controls compared to the original, and much, much more! ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - The First 2-Hours (Video Preview)

Find out all about the final version of Luigi Mansion's: Dark Moon's story mode in our full preview that covers 3 of the 5 mansions! We talk about the role the Boo's play, how upgrading equipment works, and what that that adorable ghost puppy, Polterpup, is all about. ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - Luigi Still Hums to the Music (Gameplay Footage)

We just got Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon in and thought we'd share some cool parts of the game with you! Up first is a demonstration of Professor E.Gadd's Pixelator, followed by a clip that shows Luigi still hums to the music, and demonstrates his hilarious running animation. ...

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates of Infinity - The First 40-Minutes (Game & Watch)

We play through 40-Minutes of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates of Infinity! ...

Kersploosh! The first 15-Minutes (Game & Watch)

Join us as we play through 15-minutes of the 3DS eShop game, Kersploosh! ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - Gameplay Analysis (Secrets & Hidden Details)

Join us as we analyze the latest Nintendo Direct gameplay footage for Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for the Nintendo 3DS! We explore more about the game's story, check out what the 5 mansions are, and see what new gameplay is jurking within. All this and more in our latest Luigi's Mansion:...

Nintendo 3DS eShop Discussion: Harmo Knight, Mario & Donkey Kong, Dillon 2, Kersploosh

In our latest discussion video, we talk about the Nintendo 3DS eShop line-Up announced in the recent Nintendo Direct including HarmoKnight, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger, and Kersploosh! ...

New Super Luigi U Discussion - Thoughts & Impressions

We talk all about New Super Luigi U in our latest video discussion! Join us as we explore what new elements we hope the game introduces, how much it might cost, and what's up with that World Map? ...

PlayStation 4 All-Stars Roundtable (Part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of our roundtable discussion on the PlayStation Meeting (starring the PlayStation 4 announcement). Previously our panel discussed our innitial reaction to the media coverage and what Sony has been willing to talk about thus far. This time, we look to the future of the PlayStation ...

Cool Bits - Donkey Kong Country 3's Hidden Mario & Zelda References

In this Cool Bits, we take a look at some secret Mario and Zelda references hidden in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble for the Super Nintendo. ...

Mario Golf: World Tour Discussion (Thoughts & Impressions)

Join the GameXplain crew as they discuss the Mario Golf: World Tour announcement from the recent Nintendo Direct. We explore our thoughts and impressions, and what they expect from Camelot's latest effort! ...

New Super Luigi U - Gameplay Analysis

We dive in and analyize the gameplay trailer for New Super Luigi U, the downloadable expansion for New Super Mario Bros. U, and try to discover what secrets the footage might be hiding! We explore some of the new elements the game introduces, why Nintendo might be hiding detials of the World M...

PlayStation 4 All-Stars Roundtable: Thoughts & Impressions (Part 1)

Every now and then, we like to get some good friends together and talk about vidja games. Who doesn’t? While we do this all the time (we kinda lack lives), seldom do we get sucked into the hype machines (formerly “The Miami Sound Machine”) that is a new console announcement. ...

Mario & Luigi Dream Team Discussion

We talk about Mario & Luigi: Dream Team for the Nintendo 3DS and explore how the dreams might impact the gameplay, our thoughts on how it compares to Bowser's Inside Story, and consider what the story might be. All this and more in our discussion video! ...

First 40-Minutes of Bit.Trip Runner 2 (Game & Watch)

Join us as we play through the first 40-minutes of Bit.Trip Runner 2, coming soon to the Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3, and Steam! ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D vs. Wii Graphics Head-to-Head

How do the graphics in Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D compare to that of the original Wii version? We recreated the new trailer on Wii to to find out! ...

Mario & Luigi Dream Team Gameplay Analysis

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the new Mario & Luigi gameplay trailer from the latest Nintendo Direct and try to unlock some of the secrets it might be hiding! We explore how the dream sequences might work, how Luigi's reactions will impact them, and take a look at some new battle m...

Cool Bits: Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Hidden Mario 3 Reference

In our latets episode of Cool Bits, we uncover a Mario Bros. 3 reference hidden within Princess Peach's Final Smash. ...

Cool Bits: Rare Secret Discovered in Yoshi's Story

In this Cool Bits, we check out a couple of musical secrets in Yoshi's Story for the Nintendo 64, including one that has never been seen before by most people! ...

Yarn Yoshi Gameplay Analysis Part 2 - Your Ideas!

In Part 2 of our Yarn Yoshi Wii U analysis, we take a look at some of the ideas YOU submitted! We explore Yoshi's move-set (is his Flutter Jump really back?), what exactly the colored Shy Guys mean, and if the game might really have a dimensional-shifting gameplay mechanic! ...

Zelda U Discussion - How will it play?

The GameXplain crew talks about what little we know of The Legend of Zelda U, including what it will play like, how multiplayer might work, how the Gamepad might be taken advantage of, and much, much more! ...

Wind Waker HD Discussion - What might be changing?

The GameXplain crew discussed Nintendo's recent announcement that The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker is getting the HD treatment for the Wii U later this year. We discuss it's revamped artstyle, how much it might cost, and what changes we hope to see. All this and more in our discussion video!...

Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Video Tour

We take a look at the The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia book in this video tour! It covers the entire history of Zelda, from the original NES Legend of Zelda all the way to the most recent entry Skyward Sword, and everything else inbetween! ...

Monolith Soft's X Discussion - Thoughts & Impressions

The GameXplain crew talks about their thoughts on Monolith Soft's recently announced X game for the Wii U. We discuss whether it's a sequel to Xenoblade, if it might play more like Monster Hunter, and our overall thoughts on the overall thoughts on the game. ...

Yarn Yoshi Discussion - Thoughts and Impressions

We gathered the GameXplain crew to talk about our impressions of the recently announced Yarn Yoshi game for the Wii U. ...

Ni No Kuni Wizard Edition Unboxing

Check out all the goodies included with Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - Wizard Edition in our unboxing video! ...

Monolith Soft's X - Trailer Analysis (Secrets & Hidden Details)

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the trailer for Monolith Soft's new Xenoblade-like JRPG from the recent Nintendo Direct and try to unlock some of the secrets it might be hiding! We explore what the game's setting might be, how the combat's evolved, and point out some super small ...

New Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon: Multiplayer Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon on the Nintendo 3DS, which showcases the brand new multiplayer mode, which is supports both online and local play! ...

Yarn Yoshi - Gameplay Analysis (Secrets & Hidden Details)

We dig into the new Yarn Yoshi Wii U footage to uncover what secrets it might be hiding. You might just be surprised by what all we found! ...

New Pikmin 3 Screenshots - Video Slideshow

Check out the latest batch of screenshots for Pikmin 3 on the Wii U! ...

Xenoblade Wii U - First Gameplay Footage

Check out the first gameplay footage of the new Xenoblade-like game from Monolith Soft for the Wii U! ...

Yoshi's Island Wii U - First Gameplay Footage

Here's the first gameplay footage of Yoshi's Island on the Wii U! ...

Ikachan - The first 20-Minutes

Join us as we play through the first 20-minutes of Ikachan, coming soon to the Nintendo 3DS eShop! ...

Cool Bits - Mario Kart 7's Secret NES Cameos in Shy Guy Bazaar

In this episode of Cool Bits, we take a look at some secret details and cameos hidden in the Shy Guy Bazaar racetrack of Mario Kart 7, including an unexpected appearance by Mario 3's angry sun! ...

Tokyo Crash Mobs Game & Watch

Join us as we take a 20-minute look at Tokyo Crash Mobs, coming to the Nintendo 3DS eShop on Jan 17th! ...

The First 20-Minutes of Fire Emblem: Awakening

We check out the first 20-minutes of Fire Emblem: Awakening on the 3DS inthis video preview! ...

The English Voice-Acting in Fire Emblem: Awakening is Really Good (Video Comparison)

In a first for the series, Fire Emblem: Awakening provides the choice of playing with either the translated English voice track or with the game's original Japanese voice-acting. And even more surprising, the English voice-acting is really good! We take a look at the differences between t...

The History of Sonic the Hedgehog - Video Tour

We take a look at "The History of the Sonic the Hedgehog" book in this video tour that covers the entire history of Sega's popular mascot! ...

Pokemon X & Y Discussion

GameXplain's resident Pokemon Master, Derrick Bitner, and Andre talk about the upcoming Pokemon X and Y! ...

Cool Bits - Luigi's Mansion's Hidden Menu Horrors & Totaka's Song

In this episode of Cool Bits, we take a look at the horrifying secrets of the menus in Luigi's Mansion, including a special appearance of Totaka's Song! ...

Pokémon X & Pokémon Y Trailer Analysis

We uncover the secrets hidden within the Pokemon X & Pokemon Y trailer from Nintendo Direct in our latest analysis video! ...

Five of My Biggest Gaming Regrets

When it comes to gaming, I have been extremely fortunate. I grew up in the mid-80s and was given a NES for Christmas when I was only 3 years old. From the moment I started playing Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt, I was completely hooked. It just happened to be the perfect time to get into gaming to...

Pokemon X & Pokemon Y Gameplay

Check out the first gameplay video of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y for the Nintendo 3DS! ...

Ask GX! January 4th Edition

In this episode of Ask GX, we answer your questions about our thoughts on my favorite Zelda game, how to get hired by Nintendo and how much they pay, as well as what kind of Mario game I would make if I had the chance to! Be sure to send them in your questions by posting in the comments, or on our F...

The Cave (Wii U eShop) - Preview Discussion

The GameXplain crew talks about our recent hands-on time with Wii U eShop game, The Cave, in our latest video discussion! ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - Video Preview

Check out our latest video preview of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon to learn some new details as well as our overall thoughts on the game! ...

Tons of Wii U & 3DS eShop Game Footage

We recently had the chance to go hands-on with a bunch of upcoming Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop games and grabbed a ton of footage! Here it is below: Toki Tori 2 (Wii U eShop) The Cave (Wii U eShop) Ikachan (3DS eShop) Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2 (Wii U eShop) Zen Pinball 2 (Wii U eShop) Tokyo Crash...

Lego City Undercover is like Lego Batman, but Better - Video Preview

We played Lego City Undercover for an hour! Find out all about how it plays, its usage of the GamePad, and how it stacks up to Lego Batman in our video preview! ...

Pikmin 3 - Gameplay Analysis

We dive into the latest footage of Pikmin 3 to uncover some secrets for this promising Wii U title! ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - New Gameplay Footage

The latest North American Nintendo Direct gave us an updated look at Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon for the Nintendo 3DS, which is set for release in March of next year. ...

All 246 Star Coins in NSMBU in 53-Minutes

Check out how to find every Star Coin and Secret Exit in New Super Mario Bros. U for the Wii U in less than an hour! ...

Pikmin Adventure "Surprise"

You\'re in for a trip down the digestive system of a Bulborb and more in Nintendo Land\'s Pikmin Adventure! ...

Little Inferno Game & Watch

Join us for a hot time as we burn away the hour playing Little Inferno from the minds behind World of Goo and Henry Hatsworth! ...

New Super Mario Bros. U - Final Battle

If you're having trouble beating Bowser,or just too impatient to battle your way to him, why not just watch our full boss video instead? You'll watch Mario take down both Bowser Jr and Bowser himself using their own Clown Car, then enjoy the hilarious ending! If you'd rather watch the e...

Nintendo Land - 90-Minute Tour of all 12 Attractions

Join us for a 90-minute video tour of Nintendo Land's 12 attractions that covers everything from Metroid Blast to Luigi's Ghost Mansion. ...

Spoiler Theater: New Super Mario Bros. U Final Level Playthrough

Too impatient to finish New Super Mario Bros. U first? Then we've got the hook-up with a full playthrough of the game's last level: The Final Battle. Watch Mario take on Bowser Jr and Bowser himself in this epic match. ...

Wii U's System OS Video Tour - Miiverse, Browser, and More

Check out our video series for a look at the Wii U's OS, including Miiverse, the Browser, its various menus, and tons more! ...

Wii U GamePad Distance Test Video

Are you curious how far the Wii U's GamePad will work from the system? We put it to the test as we test it put inside and outside GameXplain HQ. ...

Wii U Q&A: Your Questions Answered

You guys sent in your questions and now we answer them! We cover a lot of ground in this Q&A, such as the GamePad's comfort, control options in NSMBU, and lots more! ...

Nintendo Land Gameplay Footage

Donkey Kong\'s Crash Course Check out how Nintendo Land\'s Donkey Kong\'s Crash Course plays in this gameplay video! Balloon Trip Breeze - Day 1 Evening Check out some footage from Day 1\'s Evening level in Nintendo Land\'s Balloon Trip Breeze! Pikmin Adventure Cannon Smash mission w/ 3-Pl...

New Super Mario Bros. U Gameplay Footage

Secret Level in Layer Cake Desert Check out some gameplay footage of one of the secret levels in New Super Mario Bros. U! This one\'s found in Layer Cake Desert and is called Pirhana Plants on Ice. Soda Jungle\'s Bramball Woods w/ Singing Yoshi We explore Soda Jungle\'s Bramball Woods with Bab...

Spoiler Theater: Paper Mario: Sticker Star Final Level Playthrough

Enjoy a playthrough of the final level in Paper Mario: Sticker Star, including the ending and credits! ...

Wii U Unboxing - FPS Style

Watch our unboxing of the Wii U! ...

Pokédex 3D Pro Impressions

The Pokédex 3D Pro just hit the 3DS eShop and many of you Pokémon fans are wondering if it's worth the $15 asking price. After playing around with the it for several hours, I'm not entirely sure it is. I will say that it is absolutely a fully functional Pokédex. Every s...

Nintendo Land Captain Falcon's Twister Race Discussion - Video Preview

Join us as we discuss Nintendo Land's Captain Falcon's Twister Race game even more in-depth! We'll dive what the GamePad does in this F-Zero inspired game (since it's been a mystery up until now!) as well as how it stacks to up the other Nintendo Land games. Want to hear about the o...

Nintendo Land Octopus Dance Discussion - Video Preview

Join us as we discuss Nintendo Land's Octopus Dance game even more in-depth! We'll dive into how exactly the game works and what it does to take advantage of the GamePad's unique features, as well as how it stacks to up the other Nintendo Land games. Want to hear about the other Nintend...

Pixels brought to life: The Nintendo Generation Solo Art Show

A few months ago, my friend unveiled four 12x12 inch Mario 1 stars mounted on his wall. A few weeks ago, he gave me one of these cards for an exhibition that the artist was showing off: I didn't realize it at the time until my friend showed me some pictures from when he went, but ...

Nintendo Land - Video Preview & Impressions

Want to learn more about the new games for Nintendo Land, such as Yoshi's Fruit Cart and F-Zero Twister Race? Then watch our video preview! ...

Nintendo Land Yoshi's Fruit Cart Discussion - Video Preview

Join us as we discuss Nintendo Land's Yoshi's Fruit Cart even more in-depth! We'll dive into how exactly the game works and how it takes advantages of the GamePad's unique features, as well as how it stacks to up the other Nintendo Land games. Want to hear about the other Nintendo L...

3-Minutes of New Super Mario Bros. U Gameplay Footage

Last week, we were able to capture about an hour of New Super Bros. U footage! Unfortunately, Nintendo would only allow us to show about 3-minutes of it. But youll see a lot in them, such as footage of the World Map, chasing down a new creature called Nabbit, and the return of the P-Wing (in the fo...

New Super Mario Bros. U Bulletpoint Preview - The P-Wing is Back

Last week, we ventured into San Francisco for a chance to play what appeared to be a final version of New Super Mario Bros. U. And play it we did, as we managed to finish more than half the game. Below you'll find our video preview, as well as our bulletpoint preview for the biggest things we d...

Nintendo Land Videos - Yoshi's Fruit Cart and Octopus Dance Revealed

We had the chance to grab some footage of the never-before-seen Nintendo Land games, Octopus Dance and Yoshi's Fruit Cart, among tons of others. Chekc 'em all out below! ...

Is this the creepiest thing in a Mario game?

In this Halloween edition of Cool Bits, we take a look at what might be the creepiest thing in a Mario game: Super Mario 3D Land's ghost mystery. ...

Wreck-It Ralph Review - The Best Video Game Movie Yet

Is Disney\'s Wreck-It Ralph the best videogame film ever made? Are Ralph and Fix-It Felix Jr compelling characters? Find out all that and more in our full video review! ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - Gameplay Analysis

Join us as we uncover the secrets of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon using the recent footage from Nintendo Direct! ...

5-Minutes of Paper Mario: Sticker Star Footage

Enjoy 5-minutes of new footage for Paper Mario: Sticker Star from the US Nintendo Direct. ...

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - New Gameplay Footage

Check out some brand new gameplay showing a much-improved Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, coming next year to the Nintendo 3DS! ...

Cool Bits - Super Mario 64 DS's Hidden Luigi

In this episode of Cool Bits, we take a look at some title screen secrets in Super Mario 64 DS. Are both Luigi and Wario really missing out on the title-screen fun? Find out in our video! ...

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge Discussion

Join us as we discuss Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor\'s Edge for the Wii U. ...

Nintendo Land Balloon Trip Breeze Discussion

Join us as we discuss Nintendo Land's Balloon Trip Breeze mini-game for the Wii U, where you control the wind using the Gamepad to steer your balloon guy around. ...

Wii U GamePad Discussion: How Does it Compare to Other Consoles?

Join us for a 25-minute discussion on the GamePad, where we discuss the controller's comfort, how well the touchscreen works, and how it stacks up to other controllers. ...

Retro City Rampage Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join us as we take Retro City Rampage out for a 30-minute test drive! ...

Paper Mario: Sticker Star - Trailer Analysis

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the latest trailer and screenshots for Paper Mario: Sticker Star on the Nintendo 3DS. Time time, we'll take you on an in-depth tour of the story, world map, and almost all of World 1 by piecing together all the gameplay footage released thus far! ...

Fluidity: Spin Cycle Hands-On Impressions (Video Preview)

Join us as we spin tales of our hands-on time with Fluidity: Spin Cycle for the 3DS eShop. ...

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - NYCC Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed coming soon to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, 3DS, and Vita! ...

Crashmo Hands-On Impressions (Video Preview)

Join us as we discuss our hands-on time with Crashmo (Fallblox in Europe), which is the sequel to last year's Pushmo (Pullblox) for the 3DS eShop. Find out how the new puzzle mechanics work and our thoughts on the game as a whole from Nintendo's recent Wii U and 3DS event! ...

Paper Mario: Sticker Star Discussion

In our latest discussion, we discuss Paper Mario: Sticker Star in-depth for 40-minutes! Find out more about the game's battle system, how the Decalburg town compares to previous games, and much more! Check it out! ...

NiGHTs into Dreams HD: Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join us as we play through 20-minutes of the HD remake of NiGHTS into Dreams for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. ...

3-Hours With Paper Mario: Sticker Star (Video Preview)

We got to play 3-hours of the final version of Paper Mario: Sticker Star! Find out more details about the battle system, the world map, and the early levels as well as our impressions in our video preview! ...

Paper Mario: Sticker Star - Bowser Jr. Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for Paper Mario: Sticker Star on the Nintendo 3DS! ...

Dead or Alive 5: Game & Watch

In our latest Game & Watch, watch as we try to rekindle our skills from seven years ago and find out what's new in Dead or Alive 5. ...

Top 5 Best Legend of Zelda Openings & Intros

We sit down and take you through the 5 best openings in the Legend of Zelda series in this video feature! ...

Ask GX - Episode 3: Ask us and we answer!

Have a question for us here at GameXplain? Here's your chance to ask it! We'll answer the most interesting ones in our next episode! ...

All-star Roundtable #12: The Nintendo Ultimatum

Just one week ago today, Nintendo finally(!) lifted the curtain on the rest of its Wii U launch details. Several small surprises were sprinkled throughout – Nintendo TVii and Bayonetta 2 being the biggest two – but amidst all the hubbub, perhaps the biggest (small) detail went largely o...

Wii U Video Discussion

Join the GameXplain crew as we discuss everything we saw of the Wii U at Nintendo's recent press event in New York! We discuss our thoughts on Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, Tekken, Rayman, Black Ops, and more! ...

Jet Set Radio HD Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join us for a video preview of Jet Radio Radio HD in this episode of Game & Watch! ...

Tons of Wii U Footage

Check out more than an hour of Wii U footage in the videos below! ...

New Super Mario Bros. U - Trailer Analysis

Join us as we analyze the latest trailers and gameplay from Nintendo's Wii U press event in New York, and the Japanese and European Nintendo Directs! We explore the Super Mario World-style World Map and discover some well hidden secrets, such as Baby Yoshis and Power-ups...on the map?! We also ...

First Footage of Yoshi in New Super Mario Bros. U

The latest footage just released through Nintendo Direct shows our first glimpse of Yoshi! Check it out. ...

Kirby's Dream Collection - 1 Hour Video Tour

Join us on a video tour of every game in Kirby's Dream Collection, coming soon to the Wii! ...

New Super Mario Bros. U - Video Analysis

We dive into the latest round of screenshots released for New Super Mario Bros. U to discover what other secrets this Wii U title might be hiding. ...

Cool Bits - Super Mario 64: A Fishy Secret

In our latest Cool Bits, we take a look at a fishy secret in Super Mario 64. ...

Ask GX - Episode 1: Ask Us Anything!

Have a question for us here at GameXplain? Here's your chance to ask it! We'll answer the most interesting ones in our next episode! ...

NBA Baller Beats - 5 Things You Need to Know

Last month, we ventured into a downtown San Francisco hotel as rhythm-challenged videogame journalists to play NBA Baller Beats, a Kinect-enabled rhythm game that uses an actual basketball, and emerged much the same, only exhausted and filled with the knowledge that this is something you haven&rsqu...

Paper Mario: Sticker Star - Trailer Analysis

We dig through the Nintendo Direct trailer for Paper Mario: Sticker Star to see what secrets it might be hiding. ...

The 5 Most Convoluted Game Franchises

When it comes to video games, most players are only interested in the gameplay. Is it fun? Does it engage me? And that is by far the most important element to be found. But gameplay isn't the only thing that can pull a player into the game's world. Storytelling is still considered to be wea...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Final Part: Renewed Hope

For six years, Kingdom Hearts fans have been waiting for the third game in the series. And now, with six games in total, the plot is a near labyrinthine mess of connections and revelations. It's with that in mind that I have decided to unravel the plot of the entire series for those who may hav...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 27: The Heartless Within

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 26: A Shattered Keyblade

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 25: Secret of the Journal

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 24: Organization XIII's Last Stand

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 23: Sacrifice

All 240 Star Coins in NSMB2 in Less Than 55 Minutes

Our ultimate guide video to New Super Mario Bros. 2 will show you how to find every secret this game has to offer in less than an hour. ...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 22: World Tour

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 21: The Siege of Hollow Bastion

For six years, Kingdom Hearts fans have been waiting for the third game in the series. And now, with six games in total, the plot is a near labyrinthine mess of connections and revelations. It's with that in mind that I have decided to unrvavel the plot of the entire series for those who may ha...

Typo in New Super Mario Bros. 2

Did you know there's a typo in New Super Mario Bros. 2? Our video will show you what it's all about. ...

New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Final Boss & Ending (Direct Capture)

Check out the final boss and ending to New Super Mario Bros. 2 on the Nintendo 3DS! Beware: Spoilers galore. ...

15-Minutes of New Super Mario Bros. 2 Gameplay

Join us for a video tour of an entire world in New Super Mario Bros. 2! We'll show you some of the new gameplay mechanics, level design, and much more! ...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 20: Digital World

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 19: Missing Friends

The Secrets of New Super Mario Bros. 2

Mario games are well known for hiding a ton of secrets and New Super Mario Bros. 2 is no different. The videos below will show you how to unlock the hidden Mushroom, Flower, and Star Worlds, in addition to finding out the secrets behind the Rainbow Levels. Oh, and you might just learn how to play a...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 18: To Save the Past

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 17: Familiar Faces

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 16: Sora's New Quest

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline Part 15 - Roxas's Last Days

For six years, Kingdom Hearts fans have been waiting for the third game in the series. And now with six games in total, the plot is a near labyrinthine mess of connections and revelations. It's with that in mind that I have decided to unravel the plot of the entire series for those who may have...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline Part 14 - Rage of the Keyblade

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 13: The Puppet Masters

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 12: The Problem with Xion

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 11: Lessons from the Worlds

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 10: Roxas's Purpose

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 9: Warrior of the Dawn

4 Reasons Why Wii U Will Fail

After exploring 4 Reasons Why the Wii U Might Succeed, Marc now considers why it might not. The Wii may have dominated, in terms of sheer sales, this past generation, and the DS – along with its successor, the 3DS, to a lesser extent – may be the most popular handheld in gaming’s ...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 8: Memories of Naminé

Even More New Super Mario Bros. 2 Videos!

We've been playing through New Super Mario Bros. 2 and have captured direct-feed video of World 1 in its entirety, and some of World 2. Enjoy! ...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 7: Castle Oblivion

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 6: Xehanort's Heartless

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 5: Rivals

New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Video Preview & Impressions

We went hands-on with a near-final version of New Super Mario Bros. 2 yesterday! Find out what we learned and our thoughts on the game in our new Video Preview: ...

New Super Mario Bros. 2: New Details

Yesterday we were invited out to Nintendo’s San Francisco office to go hands-on with a near-final build of New Super Mario Bros. 2. In our hour with the game, we were able to play through several single-player levels, try out some co-op, and play some more of Coin Rush mode. And we’ll b...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 4: The Disney Villain Alliance

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 3: Birth of the Heartless

More New Super Mario Bros. 2 Videos!

We've got some more footage of NSMB2 for you! And if you want even more, be sure to check out our haul from yesterday! ...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 2: Xehanort's Plan

For six years, Kingdom Hearts fans have been waiting for the release of the third game in the series. And now, with six games in total making up the series, the plot is a near-labyrinthine mess of connections and revelations. It's with that in mind that I have decided to unravel the plot of the...

Tons of New Super Mario Bros. 2 Footage

We have nearly 10-minutes of New Super Mario Bros. 2 footage showing off Co-Op, Coin Rush mode, and all of the power-ups! UPDATE: We've posted even more videos here. Want more NSMB2 vids? We've posted even more here. ...

The Complete Kingdom Hearts Timeline - Part 1: The Three Princesses

For six years, Kingdom Hearts fans have been waiting for the release of the third game in the series. And while the wait has been agonizing, Tetsuya Nomura has kept a steady stream of spin-offs and side stories coming in order to flesh out the history of this series. But in expanding upon the relat...

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Artwork Slideshow

Nintendo just released some new artwork for New Super Mario Bros. 2 which show off some of the new enemy types and gameplay elements, small Mario, the return of the Reznors, and a Dry Piranha Plant! ...

New Super Mario Bros. Trailer Analysis

Join us as we analyze the latest trailer for New Super Mario Bros. 2's as we try to unlock some more of the secrets this Nintendo 3DS game is hiding! We delve into the purpose of the cannons, what's up with the night sky, and explore the layout of World 1, and much more! ...

Dyad: First 30-Minutes (Video Preview)

Check out a 30-minute video preview of the acid trip that is Dyad. Watch as we zoom through psychedelic tunnels and fail at besting other critics high scores in this look at the highly unique PSN indie game. ...

New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Story Mode Opening Video

Get a sneak peek at the intro video for New Super Mario Bros. 2's story mode intro on the Nintendo 3DS in this video! ...

Frogger Hyper Arcade Edition Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join us as we take Frogger Hyper Arcade Edition out for a 30-minute test drive! We show off all of the new modes, including multiplayer ones! ...

There's a Contra in my Frogger!

The latest Frogger game to hit Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii hides a little secret: an entire theme based around Contra. Check out Konami's secret to unlocking it in our video guide. ...

New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Artwork Slideshow

Check out the latest artwork for New Super Mario Bros. 2 in our video slideshow! ...

Cool Bits: Super Mario World Secrets

In this episode of Cool Bits, we show you the secrets of Super Mario World's Special World, including a hidden song! Let us know if you have any Cool Bits of your own and we might feature in a future episode! ...

Unlock White Yoshi in Mario Tennis Open

Gamers in the US and Canada have been waiting to unlock the White Yoshi in Mario Tennis Open, and finally the day is upon us! Follow the instructions in our video to unlock this Tricky character! ...

59 Hours for New Super Mario Bros. 2? (Video Analysis)

Join us as we take an in-depth look at New Super Mario Bros. 2 and try to unlock some of the secrets the gameplay footage might be hiding! We explore what the new backgrounds might suggest, what all 8 worlds might be, and finally estimate how long it might actually take to earn 1 million coins! ...

4 Reasons Wii U Will Succeed

After five consoles and 29 years, it just may be time for Nintendo to hang up its fire flower and go gently into the quiet night – but certainly not if these indicators from its recently completed E3 showing are anything to go by. In fact, it just may be that the Wii U will be able to soar wh...

Nintendo Land Video Analysis

Join us as we take an in-depth look at Nintendo Land and try to unlock some of the secrets the game's trailers might be hiding! We explore what the unannounced games might be and look into what it shares in common with...Animal Crossing? ...

Paper Mario: Sticker Star Analysis

Join us as we take an in-depth look at Paper Mario: Sticker Star on the Nintendo 3DS and try to unlock some of the secrets the game's hiding! Are partners really gone? And what secrets might that world map be hiding? FInd out in our video! ...

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Artwork (Gold Raccoon Mario Confirmed)

Nintendo just released some new artwork for New Super Mario Bros. 2, which seems to show off some new gameplay elements, including Gold Raccoon Mario! ...

Pikmin 3 - Trailer Analysis

We dive in and analyize the Pikmin 3 trailer from E3 2012 to uncover every tidbit it might be hiding! ...

Contest: Free Colors 3D for the Nintendo 3DS!

Have you heard about the fantastic drawing app, Colors 3D? If not, you might want to check out our review, since we're giving a copy away in a contest! So how do you enter? There's 1 of 3 ways! 1) Like us on Facebook and post on our "contest" update. 2) Follow us on Twitter and re...

E3 2012 - Video Discussion

In our final E3 2012 discussion, join us as we discuss what we thought of the show in general. We talk in-depth about why Microsoft\'s, Sony\'s, and Nintendo\'s press conferences might all be disappointing, then we talk about the show floor itself and some of the games we haven\'t discussed ...

E3 2012: Watch Dogs Developer Interview

We talk to Watch Dog game designer Danny Belanger and find out more about how the mysterious crossover multiplayer & single-player campaigns work, explains what the weird wireframes are about, and more about the game's universe. ...

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed Video Preview - Better Than Mario Kart?

Join the GameXplain crew as we discuss our thoughts on Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U. We discuss the game's unique transformation system, the game's new items, and of course, how it compares to Mario Kart. ...

E3 2012: Aliens Colonial Marines Developer Interview

We inteview one of the producers on Sega's upcoming Aliens Colonial Marines title, coming next to Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U. ...

E3 2012: Hardcore Smash Bros. Fan Interviews PlayStation All-Stars Developer

We send in our resident Smash Bros. fan to interview the lead gameplay programmer behind PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and find out how it stacks up to Smash Bros. In addition, we find out more about its controversial KO system, potential balance issues, character roster, and dive into how m...

E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. 2 is Golden (Hands-On)

Even though we’ve seen little of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Nintendo decided to make it playable on the showfloor for the final day of E3. As you may have seen in last night’s 3DS Showcase, the game is built around the concept of collecting coins, and lots of them. In fact, no Mario game ...

E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Complete Video Playthrough with Audio!

We had a chance to tear through the entire New Super Mario Bros. 2 demo and recorded the entire thing for your pleasure, including full audio direct from the game! ...

E3 2012: Rayman Legends Developer Interview

We chat with David, the engine architect for Ubisoft's Rayman Legends, about this Wii U exclusive title in this video interview. We find out what makes the game different from Rayman Origins, how the game makes use of the Wii U GamePad, and how multiplayer factors in. Oh, and he drops a hint at...

E3 2012: Wii U Releasing 'Around November' says Ubisoft

We recently interviewed Ubisoft's David Martinez , the engine architect for Rayman Legends, and he had some very interesting things to say in regards both the game and its target platform, the Wii U. Among them was the revelation that the game will be launching "at launch,"...

Wii U Fit Gameplay Footage

Watch us get sweaty with Wii U Fit! ...

More Nintendo Land Footage (Zelda & Ninja)

We've already shown you three of the Nintnedo Land games on display, and now we're back with the final two: Zelda Battle Quest and Takamaru's Ninja Castle. ...

E3 2012: Nintendo Land Gameplay Footage

We've gathered some videos showcasing three of the minigames for Nintendo Land, inlcuding Donkey Kong's Crash Course, Luigi's Ghost Mansion, and Animal Crossing's Candy Chase! ...

E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. U Gameplay Footage

Check out our gameplay footage for New Super Mario Bros U on the Wii U right from the E3 2012 show floor! ...

E3 2012: 10 Minutes of Pikmin 3 Footage

We're taking a quick break from the show floor to bring you some of the footage we've grabbed, starting with 10-minutes of Pikmin 3 on the Wii U! ...

A Lifetime Of Shambling Around E3

For the uninitiated, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is a gathering of the biggest names in the gaming industry -that can afford the trip or the space on the show floor- to promote their upcoming software titles and hardware iterations. Like GamesCon and TGS, E3 draws in gaming press from ...

Mario Wii U - Secrets and Video Analysis

We whipped out our magnifying glass to take a close-up look at the short video released for Mario on the Wii U, and some things we uncovered that may surprise you. Watch our video analysis for more: ...

First Mario Wii U Footage

Check out the latest footage of the first Mario game coming to Wii U! ...

New Wii U Gamepad Officially Unveiled

During today's pre-E3 Nintendo Direct stream, Nintendo unveiled the final version of the Wii U controller. And it seems that the leaked image by a TT Games employee from a couple weeks ago was spot-on. He confirmed that the controller now features two clickable analog sticks instead o...

Is the PS3 a Trojan Horse for the PlayStation 4?

Earlier today, MCV reported a rumor that Sony may be closing in on the acquisition of a major cloud gaming company in advance of its E3 press conference next week. If this rumor is true, Sony might be setting itself up to steal headlines with a shocking revelation: many of you might already own the...

Wii U Name and Logo Confirmed; Not Changing

Nintendo just released a high resolution version of their logo mere minutes ago on their official site for press, and it confirms what we've suspected: the name and logo are not changing. Here's the logo in its latest form: Besides a slightly darker hue blue, the logo is otherwise 100%...

Wii U Controller Leak Analysis

Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Wii U controller, as revealed in a recent leak. We dive in headfirst and explore what the new analog sticks and button placement mean for the form factor, and try to unearth what the two mysterious squares might be! You won't want to miss this! ...

Was Xenoblade Chronicles Worth the Effort?

Operation Rainfall seemed like a pipedream when it was first announced. Gamers have attempted campaigns like it countless times in the past and the majority of them have failed outright. Whenever one did succeed, it rarely posted the sales that the publishers hoped to see. People are willing to ver...

Mario Tennis Open Soundtrack

As we mentioned in our review, Mario Tennis Open has one of the best soundtracks we've ever heard in a Mario sports game. And though we offerred a small taste in our review, we thought we'd collect the game's best music all in one place for your enjoyment. Stay tuned (heh) as we'll ...

Assorted Mario Tennis Open Footage

If you've been following our Mario Tennis Open coverage, you've likely already seen full tennis matches, a tour of all four Special Games, including playing NES Mario in tennis form, and how to unlock Mario Tennis Open's biggest secrets. And now we've got a hodgepodge of miscellaneo...

Mario Tennis Open Secrets & Unlockable Characters

Wondering how to unlock the entire roster in Mario Tennis Open? Or maybe you want to know how to gain access to the Galaxy Arena Courts? Well, this video will show you every secret and unlockable Mario Tennis Open is hiding! ...

Mario Tennis Open - Special Games Footage

So we've already shown that you can play the original Super Mario Bros. in Mario Tennis Open, but that's just one of the four possible Special Games you can play. Below you'll find videos for the other three which include Galaxy Rally, Ring Shot, and Ink Showdown. ...

Playing Super Mario Bros. in Mario Tennis Open

One of the coolest modes in Mario Tennis Open is the ability to play a recreation of Super Mario Bros, but in tennis form. Yes, it doesn't make any sense at all, which is why it's all the more impressive it works as well as it does. Join us as we take you through all four levels in the vide...

30-Minutes of Mario Tennis Open Gameplay Footage

Mario Tennis Open is almost upon us! Check out what's in store for you with our videos showcasing a pair of tournaments from Singles and Doubles modes! ...

The Newest Mario Suit: Drunk Homeless Mario

So my sister just returned from a trip to Las Vegas and saw something rather interesting. Now unless she took a wrong turn into a warp pipe, it seems that Mario has given up his princess-rescuing life and has returned to the real-world. Well, as real as Vegas can get anyway. This picture was t...

10 New Mario Tennis Open Screens

Nintendo just released a fresh batch of screens for Mario Tennis Open showing off some of the newly announced modes and characters! Scroll down for them or watch this video we put together: ...

New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Secrets and Video Analysis (Part 2)

We're back with Part 2 of our New Super Mario Bros. 2 video analysis! We dig even deeper using your tips to unearth some more secrets this game is hiding. ...

Wii U Controller Mystery Feature Revealed by Rayman Leak?

In case you haven't heard, a trailer for the Wii U version of Rayman Legends leaked out earlier today and showcased some of the system's unique features made possible by the tablet controller. Among them was using the touchscreen to drag platforms around and demonstrating the controller'...

First Screens of Shinji Mikami's New Horror Game

The first concept art for Shinji Mikami's new survival-horror game, code-named "Zwei," are in and they look beautiful! The image below features a collage of environments from the game and they look fantastically creepy. Shinji Mikami's goal with the game is to full...

Nintendo 3DS Folder & eShop Update Video Tour

Join us as we take a video look at the latest update for the Nintendo 3DS which added folder support and gave us a brand new eShop! ...

New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Secrets and Video Analysis

We took out our magnifying glasses and took a close-up look of the New Super Mario Bros. 2 screenshots and discoverd some things that may surprise you. Watch our video analysis for more: ...

Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update: Folders are Coming

If you have a 3DS and have downloaded more than a handful of games or videos from the eShop, then you likely know the pain it is to navigate among the sea of icons to find what you need. Fortunately, in the latest Nintendo Direct, Iwata confirmed the 3DS will be getting an update soon that will bri...

What if 'Eternal Darkness 2' was on Wii U?

Editor's Note: In the final installment of our week-long Wii U feature, Derrick Bitner explores how a sequel to Eternal Darkness might play if it were made for the Wii U and what it can do to take advantage of the system's unique touch-screen controller. With the coming rele...

Wii U: Where No One Has Gone Before

Editor's Note: In part four of our week-long Wii U feature, William Thompson explores what the Star Trek series, Starfleet Command, might be like if it were made for the Wii U and how might it take advantage of the system's unique touch-screen controller. With the upcoming r...

10-Minutes of DiRT Showdown Gameplay and 11 New Screenshots

Check out 10-minutes of gameplay and 11 new screenshots from next month's DiRT Showdown! And make sure to check out our latest preview right here. ...

What if 'Team Fortress 2' was on Wii U?

Editor's Note: In part three of our week-long Wii U feature, Jimmy Thang explores what Team Fortress might be like if it were made for the Wii U and how might it take advantage of the system's unique touch-screen controller. One of my favorite shooters this generation has b...

What if 'Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles' was on Wii U?

Editor's Note: In part two of our week-long Wii U feature, Katharine Byrne explores what Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles might be like if it were made for the Wii U and how might it take advantage of the system and its unique controller. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles was one of...

What if 'A Link to the Past 2' was on Wii U?

Last week, famed video game designer and Zelda creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, kick-started quite the conversation when he merely stated he would like to see a follow-up to the 1992 classic, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Of course, this caused some to speculate that a follow-up may actually b...

Skullgirls - First 30-Minutes (Game & Watch)

Join the GameXplain crew as we play through the first 30-minutes of Skullgirls. ...

Mario Tennis Open - Playing NES Mario With Racquets is a Blast

I’m horrible at tennis. Really, god awful. Which is why I’ve stuck mostly to playing the more fanciful virtual versions, such as Mario Tennis. So I was elated when Nintendo invited me out to their San Francisco office earlier this week to go hands-on with the latest installment for the ...

Mario Tennis Open - New Trailer and 13 Screenshots

Check out the latest trailer and screenshots for Mario Tennis Open, coming soon for the Nintendo 3DS. And make sure to read our latest preview of it right here. ...

Two Hours of Kid Icarus Uprising Footage

Check out two hours of footage from the Kid Icarus Uprising. ...

Kid Icarus Uprising - First 30-Minutes (Chapters 1-3)

Check out the first three chapters from Kid Icarus Uprising with our direct-feed gameplay videos! Chapter 1 - The Return of Palutena Chapter 2 - Magnus and the Dark Lord Chapter 3 - Heads of the Hewdraw ...

Way of the Samurai 3, or How I Stopped Worrying and Loved a Bomb

I’m a picky gamer. I could rant for hours over the smallest aspects of games like how I didn’t like one character’s voice, how my mini-gun didn’t feel “heavy” enough, how there aren’t enough types of enemies or enough variety in the already massive amount o...

Spoiler Theater: Kid Icarus Uprising Final Boss Battle & Ending (3DS Direct Feed)

Enjoy our playthrough of the final Hades boss battle in chapter 25 of Kid Icarus Uprising for the nintendo 3DS, and stick around for the ending too! ...

Consequence and Ethics: A Gamer's Dilemma

The first time I can remember playing a game where my actions or words brought me to an ethical crossroads was Baldur’s Gate 2. It had never occurred to me that I could be anything other the stock hero in any sort of game but with this particular game I achieved a kind of enlightenment. At on...

Ninja Gaiden 3 - First Hour (Game & Watch Video Preview)

Join the GameXplain crew as we take a look at the first hour of Ninja Gaiden 3 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3! ...

Xenoblade Chronicles - First Hour (Game & Watch)

Join the GameXplain crew as we play through the first hour of Xenoblade Chronicles on the Nintendo Wii in this video preview. ...

8 New Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Screenshots

Check out the 8 latest screenshots for Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes. Click here for full-size image. Click here for full-size image. Click here for full-size image. Click here for full-size image. Click here for full-size image Click here for full-size image Click here for full-size image Click h...

New Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes! Also make sure to check out our new preview right here. ...

Final Fantasy XIII-2: The 10 Best and Worst Things

To say that Final Fantasy XIII was a disappointment to fans of the long-running series would be an understatement. While the graphics were excellent and the story was interesting--if strange at times--there was very little to the actual game itself. Players mostly traveled narrow paths and there wa...

Mario Party 9 - Gameplay Footage of All 80 Games

We went ahead and did it: we created an hour-and-a-half long video showcasing all 80 minigames in Mario Party 9! ...

Mario Party 9 - Extras Mode Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join us for part 2 of our Game & Watch video preview of Mario Party 9, where we take a look at some of the "extras" mode and the many games it has to offer. ...

Spoiler Theater: Mario Party 9 Final Boss & Ending

Mario Party hasn't usually been known for its story, but Mario Party 9 has raised the stakes. Check out the final boss encounter and ending in this video. ...

Mario Party 9 - Game & Watch (Video Preview)

The GameXplain crew is joined by GameFan's Wesley Ruscher this week as we tackle a round of Mario Party 9. Get a look at the new mechanics in our hour-long playthrough! ...

Mario Party 9 - Story Mode and Boss Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for Mario Party 9 which showcases the story mode, boss fights, mini-games, and more! ...

Rhythm Heaven Fever - Tips & Tricks Video

If you're having trouble keeping a beat, these Tips and Tricks for Rhythm Heaven Fever should help you out! ...

New Kid Icarus Uprising Trailer: Weapons

Check out this brand new trailer for Kid Icarus Uprising that shows a ton of new the game's weapons. ______________________________________________________________________ Check out the rest of our Kid Icarus Uprising coverage... 2 More Hours with Kid Icarus Uprising (Multiplayer H...

37 New and Beautiful Screenshots for Kid Icarus Uprising

Nintendo sent us a mother-load of new screenshots (37!) for Kid Icarus Uprising, for the Nintendo 3DS. Below you'll find screens of the weapons, powers, multiplayer, and even some of the game's newly announced "Fuse" mode! To find out more about Kid Icarus Uprising, cli...

GameXplain Weekly: Episode 6

Join us for the sixth episode of our new weekly catch-up show where we highlight the best content on our YouTube channel and GameXplain.com. Here are the videos and articles mentioned this week: Rhythm Heaven Fever Tips & Tricks Rhythm Heaven Fever Police Call Codes PokePark 2: Wonders B...

Rhythm Heaven Fever - Every "Police Call" Code Word

If you've been mystified by the "Police Call" toy in Rhythm Heaven Fever, this video should help shine some light on it. ...

PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond - Game & Watch Video Preview

Watch us play with Pikachu and the gang for 40-minutes in PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond for the Nintendo Wii! ...

Rhythm Heaven Fever - English Gameplay Videos

We've been busy grabbing a whole bunch of footage for Rhythm Heaven Fever and thought we'd put together an article feating all of the songs featuring translated lyrics we've posted so far. We'll add more to this list as we grab more video. Enjoy! Update 2/7 6:39pm: Added Remix 9&nbs...

Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai - Hands-On Preview

For over a decade now, The Creative Assembly made sure that you got your yearly portion of grand strategy with the Total War series. 2011 brought us the long over-due Shogun 2, which was a direct sequel to the very first Total War game, and in a few weeks you will have even more Samurai, Geisha and...

Rhythm Heaven Fever - Video Review

Find out what we thought of the upcoming Rhythm Heaven Fever with our in-depth video review! ...

Spoiler Theater: Rhythm Heaven Fever Ending

If you've been hankering to see the English version of Rhtyhm Heaven Fever's ending, we've got you covered. Here it is in its full glory, including the song "Dreams of Our Generation." ...

Rhythm Heaven Fever - Perfect Challenge Footage

As we've been working our way through Rhythm Heaven Fever, we've encountered several of the game's "Perfect Challenges." Here are videos of the ones we've actually been able to finish. We'll add more videos to this article...if we're actually able to complete more ...

Rhythm Heaven Fever - Game & Watch (Video Preview)

Join the GameXplain crew as we take a look at 20-minutes of Rhythm Heaven Fever on the Wii. ...

Tour of Nintendo's San Francisco Bay Area Office

What Nintendo fan hasn't wondered what the inside of Nintendo's offices must look like? Is it as full of Nintendo magic as fans expect? Does Mario really work there full-time? We put together a short video from our recent visit to Nintendo's Redwood City office that should help shine so...

Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword - Video Review

Here's our video review of the upcoming 3DS eShop title, Sakura Samurai! Click here to read our written review. ...

New English Rhythm Heaven Fever Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for the American version of Rhythm Heaven Fever! ...

GameXplain Weekly: Episode 3

Join us for the third episode of our new weekly catch-up show where we highlight the best content on our YouTube channel and GameXplain.com. Here are the articles mentioned this week: Mario Kart 7 - Lakitu Boost Video Mutant Mudds Review Has the Wii U's Screen Been Upgraded fo...

Has the Wii U's Screen Been Upgraded for NFC?

Imagine a console that blurs the lines between the real-world and fantasy. And I don't mean "augmented reality" like on the Vita and 3DS, I mean "included reality" (and yes, I just invented that term). A gaming experience in which physical figures interact with the virtual w...

Wii U: Controller Syncing Made Easy Thanks to NFC?

Surely anyone who owns a Wii has experienced the pain that is syncing the controller: Removing the Wii Remote jacket Taking off the battery cover Hitting both the "sync button" hidden inside the Wii Remote and on the front of the Wii itself Pray After doing this, the console will attempt ...

GameXplain Weekly: Episode 2

Join us as we provide a quick video overview of all the content you missed this week on GameXplain! Here are the articles mentioned in the video: 2-Hours with Kid Icarus Uprising - When it Flies, it Soars Kid Icarus Uprising - Weapon and Powers Guide 3DS Stand Impressions (with Kid Icarus!) Kid Ica...

3DS Stand Impressions (with Kid Icarus!)

Not only were we able to go hands-on with Kid Icarus Uprising, but Nintendo also gave us a chance to try out the stand that will be included with every copy of the game. Like most stands, it performs its single purpose admirably. It holds the Nintendo 3DS at a comfortable (non-adjustable) angle, al...

Kid Icarus Uprising - Weapon and Powers Guide (Updated!)

Updated 2-22-2012: Nintendo recently provided us with a far more in-depth look at Kid Icarus Uprising, including a ton of new details and screenshots for the weapons, powers, and items. We've marked the latest additions with a tag below. As we mentioned in our hands-on impressio...

Kid Icarus Uprising - New Trailer (01/19/2012)

Nintendo just released their latest trailer for Kid Icarus Uprising. Peep it below. And when you're done watching it, make sure to read our latest hands-on with the game and check out our Weapons and Powers guide. ______________________________________________________________________ Check out ...

Kid Icarus Uprising - 34 New Screens!

In addition to our hands-on impressions of Kid Icarus Uprising and our Weapon Guide, we have 34 brand new screenshots for you, as well as some additional artwork. ______________________________________________________________________ Check out the rest of our Kid Icarus Uprising coverage... 2-Hours...

GameXplain Weekly: Episode 1

Join us as we provide a quick video overview of all the content you missed this week on GameXplain! Articles mentioned in the video: Breasts: Gaming's Mixed Message The Year Ahead Part 1: The Xbox 360 Will Die before the 720 Comes Out The Year Ahead Part II: Pinning All of Our Hopes...

The Zelda Timeline Xplained: What Does it Mean for Future Games?

Nintendo gave gamers a truly unexpected gift at the end of 2011. In a move that topped off a great celebration of The Legend of Zelda’s 25th anniversary, the notoriously secretive company finally revealed the timeline that fans have been craving for years. Many gamers have long been argu...

2012: 3DS Will Storm the Show and Wii U has the Encore

This is part III of our 3-day feature. Click here to read Part I, and here for Part II. Katharine Byrne: 2011 was definitely a year of swings and roundabouts for Nintendo. Their hotly touted 3DS stumbled out of the gate in March with such a spectacular false start that it prompted a ...

The Year Ahead Part II: Pinning All of Our Hopes on the Vita…for Better or Worse

This is part II of a 3-day feature. Click here to read Part I: The Xbox 360 Will Die Before the 720 Comes Out Unlike the PlayStation faithful, I didn’t think this past year was going to be so hot for Sony. It turns out that I made a good call, since 2011 didn’t go that well. Sure, ...

The Year Ahead Part 1: The Xbox 360 Will Die before the 720 Comes Out

This is Part I of a 3-Day Feature. Clear here for Part II: Pinning All of Our Hopes on the Vita…for Better or Worse Let's face it: the Xbox 360 is an old geezer. It is, in fact, the longest-running console before being replaced by a newer model from the same manufacturer, beati...

Breasts: Gaming's Mixed Message

In a recent interview, Irrational Games’ Ken Levine stated he was disappointed with how much attention the main heroine’s breasts have received in the upcoming Bioshock Infinite. Rather than talk about what Elizabeth may be dealing with during the game, gamers are focusing on the shapel...

All-star Roundtable #11: Awarding the Video Game Awards

Just a few weeks ago, Spike unleashed its Video Game Awards show on the unwashed masses, which, in turn, unleashed a whole slew of trailers, commercials, and (mini) announcements on… well, those same unwashed masses. How did they fare, especially compared to previous years? And just wha...

Nintendo 3DS eShop - 6 Hands-On Impressions

Nintendo recently invited us out to San Francisco to go hands-on with six upcoming Nintendo 3DS eShop titles, and they are all really good! Click the links below to check out our full impressions: Dillon's Rolling Western Hands-On - A Zelda Tower-Defense Game? Sakura Samur...

Why Uncharted's Greatness is a Mirage

Ever since the Uncharted series debuted in 2007, the franchise has gone on to receive numerous accolades. Back in 2009, many websites proclaimed Uncharted 2: Among Thieves as the Game of the Year. With the recent release of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception garnering similar praise, it is sure to ...

All-star Roundtable #10: Miyamoto's Last 1-up…?

What. The. Hell? First Miyamoto’s retiring from the front lines of EAD management. Then he’s not. Then he’s going to – someday, much, much later in the future. Please do not be concerned. (And please buy our stock!) No doubt about it – it was an odd night. And all thro...

Club Nintendo Platinum Gift - Mario Pin Set Unboxing

Check out our unboxing video if the Mario Pin Set, which Club Nintendo members who reached Platinum Status received! ...

Nintendo 3DS - Tour of the New Mii Plaza (Hats Included!)

So Nintendo's just released the latest 3DS upgrade into the wild, and with it comes some serious enhancements to the Mii Plaza channel, in the form of new options and a Find Mii sequel, which can only mean one thing...new hats! Here's the three we've unlocked so far... Arwing Hat ...

10 Minutes of Mario Kart 7 - Footage of all 16 New Tracks

We played through every one of Mario Kart 7's 16 new tracks to bring you these 10-minutes of exclusive footage. ...

Mario Kart 7 - Video Review

Check out our thoughts on the latest Mario Kart game in our review of Mario Kart 7! For our written review, click here. ...

Can Mega Man be Saved?

Friends, gamers, bombers of the color blue, lend me your ears. I call on all of you to remember a time when Mega Man was a dominant force, a time when he had games coming out each year, a time when he was never far from gamers’ minds. It seems ages ago, but it really wasn’t. Capcom has ...

Fortune Street Game & Watch (Video Tour)

Join us as we take a tour of the first hour Fortune Street, the Monopoly style virtual board game from Square-Enix and Nintendo! ...

Mario Kart 7 - 7 Things You May Not Know

Mario Kart 7 is nearly upon the gaming masses, and we've been having a lot of fun with it here in the office. Now as long-time fans of the Mario Kart series, we noticed some details that haven't really received a lot of coverage, so we decided to write about them! 7 of them, conveniently, i...

Mario Kart 7 Unlockables (Characters and Kart Parts!)

UPDATES: 12-4 - Added information regarding Gold Wheels (reward for 1-Star in every GP) Not related, but I added a video showing every new track from MK7! 11-29 - All 3-Star Ranks Acquired! Nothing unlocked...(aside from stars next to your name) Note: It's been suggested that the parts y...

Mario Kart 7 Retro Tracks: What's New and What's Changed

We're pretty big fans of Mario Kart over here at GameXplain, so we decided to take a look at all 16 of the Retro tracks in Mario Kart 7 and figure out what exactly they've changed. While all the courses have received a visual upgrade, some have also had some pretty significant changes to th...

Mario Kart 7 - Every Track Revealed: Details and Impressions

We just got Mario Kart 7 in the office and played our way through all 16 of the new tracks. We've put together a comprehensive look at them all below, with as many details as we could remember. If you have any questions, post them in the comments below and we'll try to answer them! M...

Skyward Sword Secrets - Fun with Gossip Stones and Goddess Walls

The Zelda series always manages to cram in a ton of secrets and Skyward Sword is no different. In these two videos, we'll shine some light on the more mysterious aspects of the Gossip Stones and Goddess Walls. ...

Spoiler Theater: Skyward Sword Final Boss & Ending

If you're afraid of spolers, turn back now, as this video shows the final battle and ending of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword in their entirety. ...

Skyward Sword: Funny Skydiving Fails

So we've been having some fun with Skyward Sword these past few weeks, but one thing we simply can't get enough of is face-planting after a mile-high jump. Check out our compilation video to see what we mean. ...

Skyward Sword Secret: It's a Secret to Everybody Meme

We discovered a little secret in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword that references Zelda's past, and probably future, continuing the meme that's been seen in A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess. Check the video below to see it in action. ...

All-star Roundtable #9: Reflecting on 10 Years of GameCube

From the golden days of the NES to the current experimental period of the Wii, no other Nintendo console has been as consistently or resoundingly controversial as the GameCube. The big N’s fourth outing, it was a system that was poised to dominate like no other – a potentiality which tu...

Wizorb XBLIG Game & Watch

In this magical instalment of Game & Watch, we check out the hybrid Breakout-16-bit-RPG Wizorb. Wizorb is now available for PC as well as Xbox Live Indie Games. ...

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Video Review (Spoiler Free)

Was the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword worth the five year wait? Find out in our video review! ...

Ditching the Nostalgia Goggles

As kids, we have a tendency to think everything is awesome. There’s a new TV show that’s a carbon copy of Power Rangers? Awesome. New action figures came out with a shiny coat of paint and maybe, maybe another movable joint but are still almost the same thing your parents bought you two...

Super Mario 3D Land - Video Review

Super Mario 3D Land is just around the corner! Was using the Tanooki Suit again worth the 20 year wait? Find out in our video review! ...

5 Awesome Gameplay Videos from Skyward Sword

We know, you can hardly wait for Skyward Sword. But hopefully these videos will help make the wait a bit easier as we show you various parts of the game. Freeing Loftwing Exploring the Bazaar Meeting Fi Helping Kikwi Flying to Fun Fun Island ...

Uncharted 3 - All 101 Treasures in Less than 20 Minutes

Join us as we walk you through every treasure location...all 101 one of them. And in less than 20 minutes at that! ...

Uncharted 3: 40-Minutes of Gameplay (Video Tour)

Join the GameXplain crew for a 40-minute look at Drake's latest adventure. This time we expore chapter 6, The Chateau. ...

Uncharted 3 - Final Boss, Ending (Spoilers!)

With Uncharted 3 already on store shelves, we know some of you are eager to see (or rewatch!) the game's very memorable ending. We captured the entire thing in glorious HD for you guys to check out. ...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland Secrets - Every Stone Transformation Video

If you've played a a Kirby game in recent years, you probably remember his Stone copy-ability, whichs turns him into one of several different types of , weights, blocks, and statues. Well, we sat in Kirby's latest adventure and just used stone repeatedly for half-an-hour...it was very...

The War of the Worlds - Game & Watch (Video Tour)

Check out this 30-minute video tour of direct gameplay from The War of the Worlds, now on XBLA, and coming soon to PSN and PC. ...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland - Every Boss (Tour of the Arena)

A lot of people have been asking to see The Arena mode, in which Kirby fights through every major boss encounter in the game. Well, we listened and recorded a playthrough using the Spark ability...which seems like it might be a little too effective. Check out our full run in the video below. ...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland - Spoiler VideoTour

Take a look at what the extra mode in Kirby's Returns to Dreamland has to offer! Remember, you can unlock it yourself simply by finishing the main game! ...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland Censored? (No kissing for you!)

While looking through the Kirby's Return to Dreamland instruction manual, I noticed something interesting. Nintendo of America apparently decided to censor something from the original Japanese version of the game, or rather instruction manual. Watch the video below to find out more! ...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland - Platinum Medal Guide

So if you've been playing Kirby's Return to Dreamland, you've probably had a chance to check out the copy-ability challenge rooms (unlocked by finding those pesky Energy Spheres). Hell, you may have even earned yourself a gold medal or two. But did you know you can also earn Platinum me...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland - Final Boss, Ending (Spoilers)

For those curious or those who want to relive the final battle in Kiry's Return to Dreamland, here you go: a video from the final boss encounter on! ...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland Game & Watch (Video Tour)

If you're curious about Kirby's Return to Dreamland, check out our 30-minute video tour of some of the game's later levels! ...

The War of the Worlds Trailer

Check out the new trailer for The War of the Worlds, coming to XBLA on October 26, and soon to PS3 and PC. ...

Kirby's Return to Dreamland - Video Review

We've already told you our thoughts on Kirby's Return to Dreamland in text form, but now you can hear us say basically the same things again in our video video! Check out our in-depth thoughts on both single and multi-player! ...

Playing Uncharted 3 Multiplayer on AMC's Silver Screen is Golden

Tonight, I did what director David O. Russell could not: bring Uncharted's Nathan Drake to the silver screen. At AMC theaters on both coasts tonight, Uncharted 3 developer Naughty Dog hosted preview events to showcase the game’s new and improved multiplayer system in full stereoscopic 3D....

Sonic Generations Demo - Modern Sonic Game & Watch

We take a spin as Modern Sonic in our video preview of the Sonic Generations demo! ...

Can a Patch Fix Dark Soul's Broken Co-Op?

From Software announced today on their website that Dark Souls -- their controversial sequel to the sleeper hit Demon’s Souls -- would receive a 1.04 patch that contains extensive multiplayer fixes and balances. To summarize the announcement, here’s a quick translation: Review of magic ...

Kuribo's Shoe in Kirby's Return to Dreamland?

Kirby's Return to Dreamland is almost upon us. We've been hard at work playing and discovered a little secret homage to Super Mario Bros. 3's, Kuribo's Shoe, (aka Goomba's Shoe). Coincidence? We doubt it! Check back soon for our upcoming review of the pink puff's latest romp...

The Top 10 2D Sonic Stages

For twenty years, Sonic the Hedgehog has been ingrained in gaming culture. He’s had his ups and downs, his strange spin-offs and awesome crossovers, and there’s no reason to think that he won’t be around for another twenty years. He may not have the same consistent quality of Mari...

Yakuza 4 "Translate" & Win!

Sega was kind enough to give us two copies of the Playstation 3 game Yakuza 4 to review a long time ago so we're giving one unopened copy away to one of you lucky readers. All you have to do is make up your own "translation" for the image of Uncle Kaz down below before October 17th an...

Professor Layton's London Life Trailer

Nintendo has just released a new trailer that shows off the 100-hour RPG, London Life, that comes as part Professor Layton and the Last Specter (for North American gamers, at least!). Peep it below! ...

MotoHeroz Game & Watch

Watch as we zoom through a loops and beat physics in this new Wiiware platform-racer from the Trials HD developer RedLynx. ...

Kirby Mass Attack Video Review

Check out our video review of Kirby Mass Attack! For our full written review, click here. ...

Vampire: Bloodlines Takes the "Suck" Out of Loading Screens

I spent the past weekend playing the excessively punctuated Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines because a friend gifted it to me with enthusiastic recommendations. Now, understand: vampires aren’t normally my thing. Anne Rice never made it onto my bookshelf, and the only part of True B...

Is Catherine's Sexiness Fanservice or Disservice?

It’s been a month or so since Atlus’s oddball hit Catherine came out, and I’m sure you’ve read how amazing it is, both on this site and others. Nearly everyone and their mother have written about the engaging and believable characters, challenging puzzles, and how the amount...

Inversion: 10 New Gravity-Defying Screens

Enjoy these ten new screen's of Inversion's multiplayer mode, and make sure to click them for larger versions. If you'd like to read our full preview, click here: Deathmatch: Hourglass (King of the Hill): Survival: ...

The Games of Warhammer 40000

This week is huge in terms of game releases. I'm not sure if I can remember the last time so many great titles were released at the same time. Between Dead Island, Disgaea 4, Driver: San Francisco, and Resistance 3, fans of just about every genre were covered. And yet, I can't help but wond...

Star Fox 64 3D: Video Review

Find out whether Star Fox 64 3D is a worthy remake for both fans of the original, as well as those who are new. For our full written review, click here: ...

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Game & Watch

GameXplain North fires up the PC for something other than browsing the Internet and tries the latest Deus Ex. ...

PAX 2011: Borderlands 2 Video Interview with Scott Kester (Gearbox)

Borderlands 2 was huge at this year's PAX -- I heard the line to see the 15-minute demo was four hours long at times. That being said, after having my mind blown by all the great new improvements coming I got a chance to talk to concept/character artist Scott Kester to find out even more about ...

PAX 2011: Guild Wars 2 Developer Interview

We conduct a video interview with a Guild Wars 2 developer straight from the PAX 2011 show floor. Hear how the game is going to be deeper, more story-driven and action-based than any MMORPG before it. ...

PAX 2011: Blacklight Retribution Video Interview

We interview a developer from free-to-play shooter Blacklight Retribution on the noisy PAX show floor. ...

PAX 2011: GoldenEye Reloaded Developer Interview

We conduct an interview with one of the developers of GoldenEye Reloaded. See how the shooter is going to be different than its Wii and N64 counterparts. ...

PAX 2011: Ghost Recon Future Soldier Interview

We interview a Ghost Recon Future Soldier developer to get the scoop on how this games going to be better and different than other first-person shooters. ...

Halo 4 Master Chief Not Final; No Beta Access for Anniversary

During the Halo 4 PAX panel, 343 Industries let slip a few details which offers some insight into the direction of the new trilogy. First, the developers confirmed Halo 4 is a continuation of the story featured in the original trilogy and spin-off titles. They are also looking to give a more intima...

Sonic Generations Hands-On

Sega brought an updated build of Sonic Generations out to PAX 2011 and you’d better believe we were on hand to take this game out for another spin...a Sonic spin. The two levels on display were both based on the City Escape level of Sonic Adventure 2, with one focusing on classic Sonic...

PAX 2011: Uncharted 3 Developer Video Interview

GameXplain talks to an Uncharted 3 developer to see what's new and different with the third iteration in the series(on the very loud PAX show floor). Naughty Dogs personal picks for who should play Nathan Drake in the upcoming movie are also revealed. ...

PAX 2011: Gears of War 3 Video Interview - What's new, the delay, the story, and much more!

We talk to the developers of Gears of War 3 to find out the answers to your pressing questions. We find out what's new, what's going on with the story, lessons learned from the beta, and much, much more in this video interview! ...

PAX 2011: Penny Arcade's Precipice of Darkness Lives: Episode 3 Announced

It's been three years since Episode 2 of Penny Arcade's Precipice of Darkness series, in what was supposed to be the middle portion of a three-game franchise. Its fate was seemingly sealed after the original developer, Hothead Games, and Penny Arcade parted ways in 2008, before development ...

Kirby Returns to Dreamland - 8 New Screens

Check out 8 brand new screens of Kirby Returns to Dreamland! Then click here for out hands-on preview. ...

All-star Roundtable #8: Is the Vita's Vitality in Trouble?

Who would have thought, 22 years after the Game Boy’s (first) release, that the handheld market would be the most controversial front of the gaming war? The insurgency of Apple, the stalling of the Nintendo war machine, and the strategy of Sony’s looming Tet Offensive are all in a curre...

Yakuza of the End Game & Watch

We stay alive to fend off the unfed undead in the import version of Yakuza of the End during this latest installment of Game & Watch. ...

Kirby Mass Attack - New Trailer and 14 Screens!

Check out the latest trailer and screens for Kirby Mass Attack! And make sure to click here to check out our preview too! ...

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Game & Watch

Watch as we twist our way through the shadows of the first thirty minutes of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet in this episode of Game & Watch: ...

All-star Roundtable #7: 3DS Woes?

Nintendo just pulled off an uncharacteristically brilliant – or last-ditch – move. The price cut and so-called Ambassador Program are a move borne of desperation – or bold foresight. Nintendo’s now in a stronger position from which to dominate Sony and be competi...

Rage - 5 New Screenshots

Click images for larger versions, or click here for our preview. Click here for our new hands-on covering the first three hours! ...

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - New Trailer and Screens!

Check out the latest screens and trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2! Click here for our new hands-on preview. Click here for our new hands-on preview! ...

Why I Don't Like Stealth Games

I don't like stealth games. Always have and probably always will. I even loath the stealthy moments in non-stealth games. Remember that mandatory-stealth-induced castle courtyard scene in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? Yea, I dreaded it. Anytime there's an automatic fail if you'r...

Star Fox 64 3D - New Trailer and Screens!

Check out the new trailer and every new screenshot that's been released for Star Fox 64 3D! And when you're finished, click here to read our brand new impressions! Looking pretty good, huh? Now check out how it plays by reading our new impressions! ...

Punch-Out Parody in Ms. Splosion man *Spoilers*

It seems a surprise await those who actually make (or cheat) their way through Ms. Splosion Man: a final boss fight in the style of the NES classic, Punch-Out. Check it out in its full glory below: ...

Ms Splosion Man: Game & Watch (First 30-minutes)

We check out the single and multiplayer modes of Twisted Pixel's Ms. Splosion Man in our latest Game & Watch video preview! ...

Protagonist Problem: Is Isaac Clarke Too Yappy?

It took me a while to figure out why I wasn’t really into Dead Space 2. The realization came somewhat as a surprise to me since the game garnered stellar reviews, and I thoroughly enjoyed butchering swarms of zombified aliens in the first Dead Space. At first I thought it was just the pacing ...

Galaga Legions DX Game & Watch

Watch as we blast our way through Galaga Legions DX in this episode of Game & Watch. ...

Sonic Generations Demo Game & Watch

Join us as we take the Sonic Generations demo out for a spin...dash! ...

Too Many Sequels! 6 Original Games to Watch for in 2011

Nowadays, it seems like original games are at a premium. It’s not that much of a surprise when development costs are rapidly increasing and it becomes necessary to sell a high number of units just to be considered a success. Even E3 shed little new light on original titles and instead focused...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video Review

If you haven't read our review of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, why not watch it instead with our video review! ...

Wii Play Motion - Game & Watch (All 12 Games Explored!)

Join us as we explore all 12 games in Wii Play Motion, including Spooky Search, Veggie Guardin', Skip Skimmer, and Star Shuttle! ...

Hunted: The Demon's Forge - Game & Watch: Spoiler Theater

Join us for a special Game & Watch: Spoiler Edition as we take a look at the final boss and "bad" ending of Hunted: The Demon's Forge. ...

E3 2011 Video Discussion: Are the Wii U and Vita any good?

We discuss everything E3 2011 in our video discussion. Join us as we talk about the Wii U, Sony Vita, the 3DS line-up, and more! Download it here (right click this link and choose "Save as") or watch it below. ...

E3 2011: Street Fighter X Tekken Video Roundup

Quite possibly the hottest fighting game at this year's E3 Street Fighter X Tekken looks to bridge the gap between two distinct fighting communities. Check out these intense E3 videos we captured just for you! Street Fighter X Tekken: Part 1 (Marduk & Hwoarang vs Guile & Ryu) &nb...

E3 2011: Nintendo Wii U Video Collection

Nintendo's Wii U showcase arguably stole the show at this year's E3. Luckily we were able to break through the multi-hour long line to capture these videos of some of the awesome things the Wii U has in store for 2012. Enjoy! Zelda Wii U Tech Demo: Part 1 Zelda Wii U Tech Demo: Part ...

Duke Nukem Forever: Game & Watch - 30 Minute Video Preview (Vegas in Ruins)

Join Andre and Thomas as they take a 30 minute look at the 'Vegas in Ruins' stage of Duke Nukem Forever. Remember... what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. ...

E3 2011: Mario Kart 3DS Uncovered: What We Know So Far (part 2)

Last year, we wrote an article detailing everything we knew about Mario Kart for the 3DS, based on an extremly short video running at Nintendo's booth. This year, Mario Kart was fully playable on three courses, so we thought we'd update the article with everything we now know. 8 Ninte...

E3 2011: Pics From the Show floor (56K Warning)

In an attempt to show you what it looked like at this year's E3. GameXplain presents roughly two dozen images of the show floor. World of Tanks with some booth babes Ratchet with uhhhh....I don't know what that is.. People up top have been waiting to play the PS Vita A giant (and awes...

E3 2011: New Super Mario Bros. Mii - Gameplay Footage

New Super Mario Bros. Mii was one of the few Wii U games on the show floor, and we grabbed some of the first footage. Check it out! ...

E3 2011: Kirby Wii 10-Minutes of Gameplay

Nintendo also unveiled Kirby Wii at this year's E3, and we were there to grab you the goods. Check out 10 minutes of footage of this fun co-op game! ...

E3 2011: Skyward Sword - 30 Minutes of Footage

Skyward Sword had a pretty large presence at Nintendo's E3 booth, with each kiosk allowing access to three different areas of the game. Luckily, we were on-hand and captured complete video of all three. Enjoy! Dungeon Bird Riding Ghirahim Boss ...

E3 2011: Assassin's Creed Wii U First Details

Details of Ubisoft’s plans to bring the Assassin’s Creed franchise to the Wii U were announced during Nintendo’s second Roundtable meeting at E3. No video was shown of the game, but plenty of details were announced. · &...

E3 2011: Ubisoft Answers Wii U Questions; System Power & Games Discussed

Nintendo and Ubisoft had an open Q&A session after announcing their partnership and the new Ubisoft games on the way for the Wii U this Wednesday evening. Here's a recap of the important questions,extremly paraphrased. Q: Is Assassin’s Creed a port? A: Ubisoft is not announcing...

E3 2011: Ubisoft Announces 5 games in development for Wii U (Ghost Recon detailed)

Ubisoft and Nintendo will partnering together for the new Wii U. A long time relationship and similar cultures are the driving reason behind this Iwata said at Nintendo's second roundtable meeting. After Iwata left the stage Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot came on stage and announced that they are c...

E3 2011: 5 Things the Wii U Should Improve

Nintendo looks like it may have a winner with the Wii U, if the hours-long line at E3 is any indication. And for good reason: there’s a lot to like about the system. It clearly introduces some great ideas, and while Nintendo didn’t exactly show a ton of them in action, we’re sure ...

E3 2011: Retro Studios Co-Developing Mario Kart 3DS

At their annual roundtable meeting, that is currently going on post show, Nintendo revealed that Retro Studios is co-developing, more specifically designing levels, for the new Mario Kart 3DS. Also Shigero Miyamoto wanted to originally call the game Super Mario Kite in reference to the kites that t...

E3 2011: Top 5 Disappointments of the Nintendo E3 Conference (No 3rd Party Support!)

Monday morning has come and gone and so has the last of the major E3 presentations. Nintendo has finally named the successor to the Wii, the Wii U with its revolutionary touch screen controller, but it’s what they didn’t announce that has us a little disappointed here at GameXplain. &nb...

E3 2011: Top 6 Disappointments of the Sony E3 Conference (No Metal Gear!)

While Sony’s press conference was definitely better than Microsoft’s, it still felt a little lacking in places. Here’s the top 5 things we were most disappointed by. 1. Goodbye Megaton Announcement There was nothing too terrible during the Sony E3 conference but then there was not...

E3 2011: Street Fighter X Tekken Confirmed for PS Vita

Today at the Sony E3 briefing, the PS Vita of Street Fighter X Tekken was confirmed with a round of fighting played live. Cole from Infamous joined in the game, on Sony branded products of course, and his unique electrical moves fit in well with the Street Fighter universe. Street Fighter X Tekken ...

E3 2011: ModNation Racers for PS Vita Shown Off

ModNation Racers for PSVita shown, or more specifically, it’s racetrack editor mode. They live demo’d how to make a complete looking track in less than three minutes thanks to a touch screen interface. To start off, a spline for the racetrack was created by dragging his finger in a figu...

E3 2011: Uncharted Golden Abyss Demo'd; Looks Just Like Uncharted

Shortly after demo’ing Uncharted 3, Sony provided a demo of Uncharted: Goldene Abyss for their upcoming handheld, the PlayStation Vita. In it, we saw Drake exploring an ancient temple, which was extremly similar to the ones present in the original Uncharted. The game looks almost exactly like...

E3 2011: Saints Row: The Third Coming November 15

Sony's Jack Trenton announced that Saints Row: The Third will release on November 15 at the company's E3 press conference. Saints Row: The Third is the third iteration in the franchise and is similar to Rockstar's GTA series in that it features an open world and allows players to steal ...

E3 2011: Playstation Vita Official Price ($249 wifi $299 3G)

Sony officially confirmed that the NGP will now be known as the Playstation Vita at their press conference. AT&T will handle the 3G connection and it will retail from $249.99 to $299.99 U.S. this Holiday. Stay connected with GameXplain for more breaking E3 news. ...

E3 2011: PlayStation Move Confirmed for BioShock Infinite

Ken Levine just appeared on stage at Sony's E3 2011 press conference to show off a new trailer for BioShock Infinite, as well as unleash some pretty big news: PlayStation Move support is coming to BioShock Infinite. This marks the only platform confirmed thus far to have motion controls. ...

E3 2011: Sony Announces Two 3D Bundle Collections & a 3D PS TV

At the Sony E3 briefing today, Sony announced the God of War Origins Collection with both PSP God of Wars being remade for the PS3 in 3D. Sony also confirmed the Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection remastered in HD and 3D as well. Both will come out in September. Now how can you actually pl...

E3 2011: Uncharted 3 Demo'd, Looks Awesome

At Sony’s press conference, Sony showed off several minutes of gameplay of the single-player campaign. It takes place aboard a tanker, on a dark, stormy night, much like Metal Gear Solid 2. We first see Drake stealthily sneaking through the ship, knocking out the guards as he sees them. It lo...

E3 2011: Where is Beyond Good and Evil 2? (MIA from Ubisoft's Conference)

Ubisoft just wrapped up their conference and no Beyond Good Evil 2 in sight. Earlier this year gamers, were treated to the re-release of the original Beyond Good and Evil in glorious HD on XBLA and PSN. Rumors continued to spread as well that the game was still in development (last month's Game...

E3 2011: Far Cry 3 Announced But Is Still Far Off

Welcome back to the jungle! Ubisoft announced at their E3 briefing that Far Cry 3 is coming in 2012 and is returning to its jungle origins. Thankfully, an actual demo was played and was not some pre-rendered trailer. The luscious tropical graphics looked better than ever, perhaps even better than C...

E3 2011: Insomniac's Overstrike Pre-Strikes E3!

Insomniac’s multi-platform game for Xbox and PS3 was finally unveiled today at EA’s press conference. All we got to see though was the look and feel of the game’s style in a pre-rendered trailer and not any actual gameplay. Overstrike is colorful, cartoony and humorous with zany w...

E3 2011: Battlefield 3 Coming October 25

EA announced that Battlefield 3 is coming out October 25 at their E3 press conference. The highly-anticipated shooter is coming out for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Developer DICE also revealed that the open beta will start in September. ...

E3 2011: Battlefield 3 Open Beta in September

DICE announced that Battlefield 3 will feature an open beta in September for all of its respective platforms. Releasing on the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, the developer revealed the news at EA's E3 press conference. ...

E3 2011: Top 4 Non-Disappointments of Xbox 360 Conference

Although we were a little disappointed with the Microsoft conference, it wasn’t all bad news. In fact, there were several exciting, if not totally unexpected, announcements. Here are our top 4 favorite moments of the Xbox conference. New Halo Trilogy Although it came at the end of the c...

E3 2011: Top 5 disappointments of Xbox 360 Conference (No 720 till 2013?)

With Microsoft's conference over, we reflect back on what Microsoft didn't announce or just didn't deliver. No Xbox 720: With Halo 4 announced for Holiday 2012 for 360 does this confirm that Microsoft's next console won't be out till 2013 at the earliest? Too much focus on Kinec...

E3 2011: New Halo Trilogy Announced with Halo 4 Confirmation

With the confirmation of the much rumored Halo 4 at Microsoft's E3 press conference, the company also revealed that a new Halo trilogy (4,5, and 6 respecetively) is under way. While much isn't known about the new trilogy, the fourth game in the franchise will not be developed by Bungie, who...

E3 2011: Halo: Combat Evolved Being Remade for Xbox 360

Halo Combat Evolved is being remade and remastered for Xbox 360. Despite that Halo still feels like the new kid on the block, it has already been ten years since it came out. At the moment, it sounds like we won’t just get a straight port of the PC version but something more updated for the 3...

E3 2011: Kinect brings Xbox 1 technology to Mass Effect 3

Xbox Kinect brings Xbox one technology (Rainbow Six: 3) to the final act of this epic trilogy. Voice command allows user control over dialog choices and for issuing squad command during combat sequences. Why can't we do this with the headset? Why does this need $150 technolgy to work? With Mass...

Pre-E3 2011: Missing Miyamoto!

Shigeru Miyamoto is God. Well, at least he was to my young eyes. It’s really not so absurd when you think about it: he was around long before I was born and created countless virtual worlds teeming with life (the biblical God only managed one!). I have nearly spent more time immersed in his w...

Is the Japanese RPG Dead?

Yesterday we looked at how 2011 looks to be the "Year of the Western RPG." But what about its eastern counterpart? Typically, Japanese RPGs have been known as "traditional" style (though they derive from the American Dungeons & Dragons) compared to the "western" st...

The Year of the Western RPG

2011 is quickly building itself to be the “Year of the Western RPG.” Six months in and there is already a fair share of releases (some good, some forgettable) for sword swinging fans to sink their blades into. Not only are these titles hitting the store shelves in record numbers, but ma...

Hunted: The Demon's Forge Game & Watch

Check out the first 30 minutes of Hunted: The Demon's Forge in GameXplain's latest "Game & Watch". Hack n' slash meets cover-based shooter from the minds at Bethesda and InXile Entertainment. Loot fiends take notice! ...

Link to the Future: An Interview with the Creators

The convoluted Zelda timeline has long mystified fans of the series. “What order do the games take place in?” and “are there really multiple Links?” are just some of the questions asked around Internet forums every day. Luckily, director Grant Duffrin was dead-set on finding...

Blazblue Deciphered:The Final Endings

Click here for Part 1: History of the World Click here for Part 2: Characters' Histories Click here for Part 3: Conflicting Canon Blazblue, if it isn't apparent by now, has one of the strangest plots of any game, mainly because of the way it’s told. Last time, I detailed the events th...

Blazblue Deciphered: Conflicting Canon

Click here for Part 1: History of the World Click here for Part 2: Characters' Histories Over the past two days, I have tried to give new players as well as veterans the necessary background to fully understand the events of Blazblue: Caladmity Trigger in preparation for its expanded sequel, Bl...

Blazblue Deciphered: Characters' Histories

Click here for Part 1: History of the World To those who have only glanced at the Blazblue series, it may look like any other fighting game. It has a diverse cast of characters, tons of crazy moves, and a deep fighting system that allows both veteran and casual fighters to enjoy it in their own way...

Blazblue Deciphered: History of the World

The Blazblue series is not like most fighting games. Where Tekken, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat are all based around fighting tournaments in order to bring their menagerie of fighters together, Blazblue tells a wholly different story. It is a complex tale filled with many foreign terms and a w...

Jikandia Game & Watch

The PSP may barely be standing on its last leg, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few games worth a gander. Check out Aksys Games' Jikandia: The Timeless Land in this 20-minute Game & Watch. ...

15 Forgotten Must-Haves for 3DS Virtual Console

On June 6th, Nintendo will finally release what many 3DS owners have been waiting for: Nintendo eShop. Not only will the entire DSiware catalog be available from the start, but also the a service many fans have been begging for: a portable Virtual Console. The Virtual Console on the Wii was one of ...

L.A. Noire Game & Watch: First 25-Minutes

We check out the first 25 minutes of Rockstar Games and Team Bondi's epic detective thriller L.A. Noire. Dramatic facial expressions included! ...

Why is Mario Fat? Creator Shigeru Miyamoto Explains

Many classic game heroes seem to have a less than healthy relationship with food. Pac-Man wanders weird alleys at night for his pellet fix, Peter Pepper from BurgerTime just can’t stop making burgers (even when under attack!), and Kirby just can’t keep a meal down to save his life. Imag...

Legend of Zelda 3D: Screenshot Theater

Enjoy this short video featuring the latest Zelda 3D screenshots synced to the soothing music of Ocarina of Time. ...

New Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Screens (Sheik, Adult Link, Water Temple!)

Here are the latest shots of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D! For our new impressions,click here: Click here to read our new Hands-On impressions! ...

Brink Game & Watch: First 25-Minutes

Check out our hands-on look at the first 30 minutes of Slash Damage's SMART new shooter Brink! ...

Moon Diver Video Review

Is Moon Diver worth diving into? Find out in our full video review for both single and multiplayer! ...

Outland Game & Watch

GameXplain's Thomas Arnold heads for the jungle to play Housemarque's Outland demo in this Game & Watch episode! ...

Red Faction Armageddon Game & Watch

GameXplain\'s Wesley Ruscher checks out the Red Faction: Armageddon demo in this Game & Watch episode! ...

The Value of Nostalgia: Hidden Treasures of Horrible Games

The fact that some video games are worth a lot of money isn’t too surprising when you think about it. As with any medium, something is bound to reach collector status and inevitably become highly sought after. Whenever this does happen, it’s usually with the pinnacles of the genre. That...

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword: Secret Revealed!

Did you know you can hear Zelda's Lullaby in the GDC Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer? Find out how with our video! ...

The Value of Nostalgia: A Look at Collecting Classics

With the announcement of Nintendo’s Project Café, gamers are approaching the end of the seventh console generation. This generation has tried to push the industry forward with even more amazing graphics, unique control schemes, and the rise of online gaming. But what is perhaps the mos...

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Game & Watch

GameXplain's Thomas Arnold checks out the El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron demo in this Game & Watch episode! ...

Is Open-Ended Narrative Holding Back Gaming?

It’s difficult for me to recall the first time a game really grabbed me, but the sensation I felt is still vivid. It was one of inexplicable immersion. One of the first was Secret of the Stars, a SNES RPG that claimed many hours of my young life. My parents would let me rent a game every othe...

All-Star Wii 2 Discussion (ex-IGN Craig Harris and Doug Perry)

With the current game almost being over, it’s time to press start and advance to the next level. Or, at least, the game that is the Wii is drawing (finally) to a close,nearly five years after its release, and Nintendo is more than ready to carry on to the next warp pipe. Just last week, vario...

Portal 2 -- Game & Watch: First 30 Minutes of Co-Op

Bitmob's Aaron Thomas and myself are back to try out the first 30 minutes of Portal 2's co-op campaign! Watch us get stumped in some of these devious puzzles! ...

Portal 2 - Game & Watch: First 40 Minutes of Single-Player

Join Bitmob's Aaron Thomas and myself as we delve into the first forty minutes of the single-player campaign! ...

Portal 2 Ending and Credits Song

Enjoy the final boss and ending to Portal 2 in its full glory, including the much-hyped new credits song! ...

Portal 2 Video Review

If you haven't read our review of Portal 2, let us read it to you! Spoiler: it's really good. ...

All-star Roundtable #5: Nintendo in the Third Dimension… and Beyond!

A few weeks back, we all got together to discuss the one-week anniversary of the 3DS. Having some extended playtime with the latest and greatest Nintendo system under our belts, what do we think are its nascent strengths? Its potential downfalls? The ultimate fate of its quite controversial launc...

New Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Screens!

Here are the latest shots of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D! For our new impressions, click here: 'Click here for more new hands-on impressions of Ocarina of Time 3D! ...

Buy Your Portal 2 Turret Today! (Trailer)

Valve today released their latest video showcasing the latest improvements to the turrets found throughout Portal. Shame they're not actually for sale--who wouldn't want an adoreable man-killing machine? ...

What Is Famitsu Magazine Like Anyway?

Famitsu is the biggest gaming magazine in Japan, so big that it's even well known even in the United States. If you've ever hear about games getting some score out of 40, then you've heard of Famitsu. Sure, attaining such a score is easier now than it was years ago, but even still, only...

Portal 2 US TV Spot Showcases Cutest Robots Ever

The Portal 2 US TV spot just materialized in our inbox, and we had to share it! As you can see, for its latest, Valve has upped the cuteness quotient above even Weighted Companion Cube levels. Beyond the dimensional-shifting antics of the robot protagonists, a familiar voice comes out to play. Chec...

Yakazu 4 Game & Watch

Join the GameXplain crew as we go check out the first 40-minutes of Yakuza 4! ...

Ever wonder what Nintendo HQ looks like?

Here is Nintendo's main headquarters in Kyoto. I was lucky enough to get to go to Kyoto one week before the earthquake and had the chance to stop by during site seeing. I was extremely fortunate on timing. At the time, I had some pictures of me taken in front of the building but if it wa...

Nintendo 3DS Podcast (Zelda 3D, Kid Icarus Uprising, and more!)

We gathered the crew to discuss everything about the 3DS we could think of. Watch the video or download the podcast to find out our thoughts on the hardware, how 3D can help gaming, and of course, games such as Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Kid Icarus Uprising, Pilotwings Resort, Nintendogs+Cats, Face...

Crysis 2 Multiplayer Progression Trailer

Check out this brand new trailer whic explains Crysis 2's how the Skill Assessments, Dog Tags, and Support Bonuses work! ...

Beyond Good & Evil HD: Game & Watch

Join the GameXplain crew as we go beyond 480p in Beyond Good & Evil HD. Get a 40-minute glimpse of the beginning of the game in this preview! ...

Pokemon Journal: White Edition Day 1

Pokemon Black and White has finally arrived! Let the Pokemaniacs ring out with joy and the haters wonder why people still care about Pokemon when it “doesn’t change.” While I personally went through a Pokemon hiatus, skipping the third generation altogether, I couldn’t help ...

Super Mario 3DS Uncovered: What We Know So Far

Nintendo today surprised everyone with the announcement of a new 3D Mario game for the Nintendo 3DS. Though only a logo and scant four pictures were shown, we've enhanced the images and examined the pixels CSI-style to glean every juciy tidbit that we could! Enjoy! "Sup...

All-star Roundtable #4: The Day the Music Died

Where were you the day the music died? For the GameXplain crew, we were lounging around our decidedly less opulent version of the Fortress of Solitude, already debating and discussing and deconstructing games – so we figured we’d clean the place up, fancify it with the addition of some ...

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Game & Watch

We explore the marvels of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 in this 20-minute video playthrough! ...

Mario Sports Mix Game & Watch

We try out hand at hockey, volleyball, dodgeball, and basketball with Mario Sports Mix. Our 40-minute video preview will show you all you need to know! Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code...

You Don't Know Jack Video Review

Check out our video review of the newest You Don't Know Jack game! (hint: it's good!) Find out how it holds up playing by yourself, and how much better it is with friends! ...

You Don't Know Jack: Game & Watch

Join the GameXplain crew as we take the self-proclaimed irreverent game show out for a test spin! Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code...

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Gameplay Footage

Take a gander at the latest footage of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360! ...

Dead Space 2 Video Review

Don't be scared! Check out our video review below for our thoughts on Dead Space 2. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code...

Crysis 2 Multiplayer Gameplay Footage

Check out three minutes of direct feed footage from Crysis 2's Multiplayer Mode! And be sure to check out our full preview afterward! Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code...

Crysis 2 Multiplayer Hands-On

Andre: Besides a short 10-minute session, I’ve never played Crysis before, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect during the multiplayer demo. But after playing the multiplayer demo a few nights ago, I think Micah’s description is quite apt: it really felt like a combinati...

Dead Space 2 Game & Watch

Join the GameXplain crew as we explore the full retail version of Dead Space 2. Get a 40-minute glimpse of Chapters 2 & 3 in this video preview! Just make sure to pack extra underwear! ...

Crysis 2 Multiplayer Trailer

Check out this brand new trailer for Crysis 2's multiplayer mode! Stay tuned for our in-depth impressions coming on the 24th! Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code ...

Little Big Planet 2 Game & Watch (Story Mode)

This week, the GameXplain crew romps through the adoreable world of Little Big Planet 2. Join us as Micah Seff and Andre Segers explore the story mode and find new and creative ways in which to destroy the too-cute Sackboy. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code...

The Untold News of the 3DS Press Conference

Of course, the news is, by now, some 12 hours later, old-hat: the Nintendo 3DS hits store shelves on Sunday, March 27, with the expected price tag of $249 (the same price as the Sony PSP, which debuted almost exactly six years earlier, on March 24, 2005). And while the rest of the information unvei...

In Defense of Bad Games

Note: Like everything else on GameXplain, this article represents the sole opinion of its author, not the site as a whole. For this latest tirade, we're graced by the presence of Dan Hemsath, who could no longer contain his excitement about a little known (and even littler played) game from las...

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Hands-On

I’ll just go ahead and get this out of the way: I’ve never actually played a Dragon Quest game before. Now, once you’re done shaming me for missing out on one of the most revered franchises in the industry, I hope you’ll let me continue. Seeing as I’ve never tried my h...

GameXplain's Games of the Year 2010

So, gamers. Here we are at the start of yet another year, and already we’re being inundated by more new titles than our poor thumbs can deal with. Nevertheless, we thought it would be fitting to look back on the past year of gaming and highlight some of our favorite games from 2010. Since we&...

Dissidia December: Final Day

Two years ago, Dissidia: Final Fantasy was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ongoing series. Fans were treated to a truly unique fighting game that was both complex and visually interesting. Some fights looked as if they had been pulled directly from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Childr...

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Game & Watch: Dead Space 2

Join the GameXplain crew as we explore the bowels of the Dead Space 2 demo in this video preview. Watch as Andre Segers and Micah Seff force Stephanie Lee to play through the only game to give her nightmares...well, most of it. ...

Dissidia December: Day 17

Game & Watch: Mario Party 2

Join the GameXplain's crew as we party like it's 1999 in Mario Party 2, which just came out on Wii's Virtual Console. The usual Andre Segers and Micah Seff are joined this week by Stephanie Lee and Geo Ramirez to find out what this party's all about. ...

Dissidia December: Day 16

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Dissidia December: Day 14

A little ways back, Dissidia: Final Fantasy was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ongoing series. Fans were treated to a truly unique fighting game that was both complex and visually interesting. Some fights looked as if they had been pulled directly from Final Fantasy VII: Advent C...

Dissidia December: Day 13

Dissidia December: Day 12

A few years ago, Dissidia: Final Fantasy was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ongoing series. Fans were treated to a truly unique fighting game that was both complex and visually interesting. Some fights looked as if they had been pulled directly from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Chil...

Dissidia December: Day 11

Dissidia December: Day 10

A couple of years ago, Dissidia: Final Fantasy was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ongoing series. Fans were treated to a truly unique fighting game that was both complex and visually interesting. Some fights looked as if they had been pulled directly from Final Fantasy VII: Adven...

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Fluidity Hands-On (WiiWare)

Nintendo was gracious enough to invite us to swing by their offices and check out their newest WiiWare creation, Fluidity. I hadn’t gotten a chance to try out this game when I saw it at PAX, so I snatched up the appointment and headed on my merry way. And I’m glad I did, as Fluidity is ...

Dissidia December: Day 2

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Disney Epic Mickey Game & Watch

This time, the GameXplain crew goes head to head with one of the world's most beloved characters. That's right, Micah and Andre have decided to tackle Mickey Mouse with his latest foray into gaming, Disney Epic Mickey. We join the titular mouse and noted game designer, Warren Spector, on th...

Donkey Kong Country Returns Game & Watch

The GameXplain crew meets up with the DK crew to bring you this 30-minute video look at Donkey Kong Country Returns. It it, we explore some of the final levels, including the final boss, and show off some co-op action. ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns Spoiler Theater: Ending, Credits, More!

Fans are getting their hands all over Donkey Kong Country Returns today and some should be beating it within the next few days. But if you're the impatient type, we went ahead and captured the ending, credits, and secret end-game cinema, just for you. Be warned, there are many, many spoilers. &...

Donkey Kong Country Returns Video Review

Find out our final thoughts on Donkey Kong Country Returns with our video review: ...

Mr. Game & Watch Cameo in Donkey Kong Country Returns!

We've been plowing our way through Donkey Kong Country Returns for tomorrow's review and stumbled across a neat little easter egg. Mr. Game & Watch, from Game & Watch fame (or more recently, Super Smash Bros, Brawl) makes a cameo appears in the background of Foggy Fumes--part of the...

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX Game and Watch

Join the GameXplain crew as we munch through the fantastic Pac-Man Championship Edition DX. We explore three single-player levels and its multiplayer modes with this 30-minute video preview! ...

Sonic Colors Game & Watch

Join the GameXplain crew as we take Sonic Colors out for a quick spin. We explore three single-player levels and its multiplayer modes with this 30-minute video preview. ...

Games That Need to Come to the States: Bahamut Lagoon

It’s not a secret that some of Squaresoft’s best games came out during the SNES era. Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger; all of them were excellent games, but there were many more that never saw a release in the States. All of these games are worth...

The PlayStation Paradigm: Lateral Advancement or Vertical Regression?

The story of the videogame console is, and always has been, a simple one: a magical little box of plastic that hooks up to a television set and wondrously delivers interactive content. This has been the secret to its success for nearly 40 years – how it banished PC gaming to a walled-off ghet...

Donkey Kong Country Returns Level Preview

We were invited by Nintendo to check out Donkey Kong Country Returns a short while ago (click here for our previous coverage), but were unable to discuss the latter two worlds, Volcano and Factory, until now. As far as we know, we were the only journalists to actually complete the game (entirely in...

Game & Watch: GoldenEye 007 Multiplayer

Join the GameXplain crew and Bitmob's Aaron Thomas as we dive into the multiplayer mode of Goldeneye 007. We explore its many levels and modes with this 30-minute video preview. If you want to watch our multiplayer Game and & Watch, click here. ...

Game & Watch: GoldenEye 007 Single Player

Join the GameXplain crew and Bitmob's Aaron Thomas as we dive into the single-player campaign of Goldeneye 007. We explore its many levels and modes with this 30-minute video preview. If you want to watch our Single-Player Game and & Watch, click here. ...

Freedom Under Attack: Schwarzenegger v. Gaming

Freedom of speech is just one of the few undeniable rights that the First Amendment to the Constitution grants every American citizen. As technology has evolved over the years the U.S. Supreme Court has had to reinterpret its very meaning that was unimagined by our countries forefathers. From radio...

Donkey Kong Country Returns Discussion

The GameXplain crew is trying something new this week. A video podcast dedicated only to Donkey Kong Country Returns! We discuss how well Retro handled the series' reigns, if the game's better than previous Donkey Kong Countries, how the co-op stacks up to New Super Mario Bros. Wii and much...

Ten of the Cheesiest/Creepiest Video Game Covers

By the end of this week, the country will be engulfed in decorations, strange sights, and a wide range of costumes. No, it isn't a nationwide convention but the season of Halloween where Americans revel in candy and horror. Many people take this time of the year to see scary movies, read horror...

Kirby's Epic Yarn: Game & Watch

The GameXplain crew take a romp through Kirby's yarn-filled world with this 30-minute video preview! Get a glimpse of some of the early levels and some apartment furnishing action with this video. ...

Gamers Don't Actually Want Smart AI

While videogames may have evolved leaps and bounds in terms of graphics, some argue that enemy artificial intelligence has remained relatively stagnant. That is to say, enemy AI is shiny-looking, but still pretty dumb. Kind of like supermodels (AKA the things that you will never have a chance at). ...

Sonic 4 Game & Watch

Join the GameXplain crew as we tackle some of the later stages of Sonic 4 in this half-an-hour video preview! ...

Red Faction Battlegrounds Beta Code Giveaway

If you want a chance to try Red Faction: Battlegrounds for yourself, here's your chance. We have a small amount we're giving away randomly to anyone who comments on this story or send an @reply to GameXplain on Twitter that says"GIMMIE RED FACTION BETA NAO!" The deadline is t...

NBA Jam Game & Watch

Join the GameXplain crew (and some guests!) as we score some dunks in NBA Jam with this video preview! ...

Nintendo: Failure to Launch…?

All this talk of the 3DS’s release, including what software may or may not end up sitting on store shelves on day one or shortly thereafter, incites a certain amount of retrospection and, indeed, introspection: what does make a worthy launch? And, perhaps more to the point, what makes a worth...

All-Star Roundtable #3: 3DS Announcement Edition

Did you stay up all night last night to watch Nintendo’s big, Japan-only 3DS conference? The crazy folks at GameXplain did, and they brought some of the biggest names in gaming journalism along for the ride. Hell, they even started a pre-game tailgate party a good 24 hours before the event wa...

GameBusters: Episode 16

This week, the GameBusters find some data pads in Halo Reach, procide some early game tips for Civilization V, before finishing off an ugly boss In Metroid: Other M. ...

TGS 2010: El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Hands-On Impressions

To clear things up, Metatron from Transformers did not appear in the demo nor was it related to Transformers in anyway. Fortunately, the game by UTV Ignition Entertainment held its own. I found out afterwards that El Shaddai means God Almighty in Hebrew (thanks Wikipedia!) but I didn't notice a...

TGS 2010: Pictures from the Show Floor

Here are some of the sights and experiences from the Tokyo Game Show: The yearly giant poster from just outside the Makuhari Messe convention center where TGS takes place. The Behemoth keeps upgrading their booth every year and even had their mascot rivaling the size and stature of Square Enix. Yak...

TGS 2010: Tokyo Jungle Hands-On Impressions

There's an unwritten rule that if a game features a playable savage, sweater-wearing pomeranian that needs to hunt for its survival, you have to play it. Coincidentally, that's exactly what I did at the Tokyo Game Show this year by playing Tokyo Jungle by Sony for Playstation 3. There&...

TGS 2010: Dance Evolution Hands-On Impressions

With my first Kinect game experience, I'm not sure if it actually qualifies as a hands-on since they were flailing around in the air for the most part. However, MAN ALIVE as Konami has changed the decade-old Dance Dance Revolution gameplay formula for Kinect with Dance Evolution. As someon...

TGS 2010: Mega Man Universe Hands-On Impressions

A surprise to the eyes was to see Mega Man Universe at TGS. Previously put on my "I don't care" radar to "Hey, it has a level editor" status, Mega Man Universe delivers the nostalgic experience you want without pounding your balls in like Mega Man 9 and 10 did. Don't be ...

TGS 2010: Yakuza Of The End Eyes-On Impressions

Following the pattern of showing off a new Yakuza game at TGS with 95% pre-rendered cut scenes, then multiple hostess pictures with no gameplay details, a spring release in Japan and a North American release the next year, A NEW YAKUZA GAME was shown off at TGS 2010! Despite being called "Yaku...

Game & Watch: Halo Reach

This week, the GameXplain crew travels to Reach in the latest Halo game! Join us as we explore the first level and note some interesting similarities to Call of Duty. ...

Dead Space 2 Multiplayer Round Table

The GameXplain crew just emerged from the bowels of EA’s multi-player exclusive Dead Space 2 event and we’ve disemboweled our experience to bring you these impressions. Andre Segers, Co-Founder We knew little of Dead Space 2’s multiplayer before the event, but after playing ...

All-Star Roundtable: Xbox Li$e

Avengers, assemble! Marc N. Kleinhenz has summoned several leading voices from GameXplain, TotalPlayStation, and IGN to tackle one of the surprisingly biggest hot-button issues currently facing the industry: Microsoft announcing on August 30th that it is increasing the price of its superlative Xbox...

Rumor: Epic Mickey To Feature Classic Disney Toons?

During Warren Spector's Epic Mickey roundtable, GameXplain seemingly stumbled on a juicy bit of information straight from the noted game designer's lips. Warren was fielding questions left and right from a smattering of game journalists. Luckily, eagle eyed Derrick noticed an odd little tid...

All-Star Roundtable: Bioshock Infinite

Avengers, assemble! Marc N. Kleinhenz has summoned several leading voices from different gaming publications to deconstruct and reconstitute the latest surprise from Ken Levine and his crack team over at Irrational Games: BioShock: Infinite, the (ostensibly) third title in the series that he himsel...

Metroid: Other M Game & Watch Spoiler Edition

This week, Andre and Micah spend more than a little time with one of the later areas in Metroid: Other M. If you're wary of spoilers, just close your eyes, and all will be well! ...

Game & Watch: Guilty Party

Join the GameXplain crew as we take a video tour of the surprisingly enjoyable Guilty Party. ...

Game & Watch: Shank

Join the GameXplain crew as we take a look at Shank for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. We dive into the first level with this 30-minute look at co-op mode. ...

Game & Watch: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

This week, the GameXplain crew plays cooperatively (well, mostly) through Lara's latest adventure: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Check out our thoughts as we explore the first level in this 20-minute hands-on look. ...

Blazblue Deciphered: The Characters of Blazblue

Mafia II Game & Watch

Join Micah Seff, Andre Segers, and Stephanie Lee as we blast our way through the Mafia II demo! ...

Game & Watch: Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: The Game

In this week's Game & Watch, the GameXplain crew takes a look at the multiplayer beat 'em up, Scott Pilgrim Vs the World! Watch the video to see how much Andre truly sucks at brawlers! ...

Nintendo 3DS: Diviner of the Future?

The modern era of the handheld market started, as these things always do, with Nintendo. On July 31, 1989, the Game Boy was released, simultaneously establishing the portable status quo for the next 15 years and spreading Tetris addictions across the Western hemisphere. As lucrative as the tiny sys...

Capcom-Unity Update, August 4

Super Versus Battle is GO! During this month's European tour, I'll be making a stop in London to check out the upcoming Super Versus Battle. "What's Super Versus Battle?" you ask? Only Europe's largest fighting event! Neo Empire's competition will feature f...

Game & Watch: Castlevania Harmony of Despair

Join the GameXplain crew (and Bitmob's Aaron Thomas) as they delve into the latest Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. Watch Micah die repeatedly in our 40-minute preview! ...

Limbo: Game & Watch

The GameXplain crew is joined by Bitmob's Aaron Thomas as we venture through the murky depths of Limbo in this edition of Game & Watch. Find out what this game's all about with our 20-minute walkthrough. ...

Game & Watch: Hydro Thunder Hurricane

The GameXplain crew is joined by Bitmob's Aaron Thomas as we cruise through Hydro Thunder Hurricane in this edition of Game & Watch. Find out what this game's all about with our 20-minute walkthrough. ...

Capcom-Unity Update, July 27

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero Release Date and Price! Announced earlier today, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will sell for 400 MS points and will be available to download on August 31, 2010 exclusively on Xbox Live! If I recall correctly, that's a lot lower than was previously speculated! H...

Shank Co-Op Preview

There were plenty of games on display at EA’s showcase event all vying for the GameXplain crew’s attention. Lucky for indie developer, Klei Entertainment, that its upcoming title had so much positive buzz following its showings at both PAX East and E3 of this year. Naturally -- as this ...

Buried Treasure: A Retrospective

Sin & Punishment : Star Successor has finally been released and, as Micah's review will tell you, it lives up to the high bar that its developer, Treasure, has made for itself in the past. To anyone who knows even a little about Treasure, this shouldn't come as a surprise in the slighte...

Capcom-Unity Update, July 14

Capcom Returns to Comic-Con Capcom returns to Comic Con with an even BIGGER booth with MORE features and FUN than ever. The Capcom booth is well known to be one of the busiest and most active booths on the entire showfloor with more features, promotions, special events, contest, and merchandise tha...

Ten Gaming Wishes (That Will Never Happen)

It is difficult to look at gaming and not wish certain things would happen. Maybe they're wishes for the industry as a whole or personal desires about certain games. We all have them. Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how hard you wish it's inevitable that yearning will neve...

Game & Watch: Jett Rocket

On this installment of GameXplain's Game & Watch series, we sit down for a fly-through of a nifty new WiiWare title, Jett Rocket. Join your hosts Micah Seff, Andre Segers, and Schuyler Lystad as they cruise through several levels of the new platformer. Strap yourselves in. It's gonna be...

Capcom-Unity Update, July 7th

Every day, our pals at Capcom update their community site (www.capcom-unity.com) with stories showcasing all things Capcom. Everything from insights directly from the minds behind a game, or smaller contributions from loyal Unity members are included, making for one of the best game-commu...

Crackdown 2 Video Review

I've decided to take a look at the new sequel, Crackdown 2. Does this game crackdown on its problems or is it just a bit cracked? My video review has the answer. ...

Capcom-Unity Update, June 30th

GameBusters: E3 Edition

In this special E3 episode of GameBusters, we show how to defeat the first boss in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, then we'll take you through the jungles in Donkey Kong Country Returns for some secrets, and finally catch how to obtain Zeke's rail gun in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. ...

E3 2010 For a First Timer

It was pretty weird going into E3 for the first time, with most of my colleagues having gone through the hoopla several times in the past. In truth, I had never actually made my way to the game industry’s yearly Mecca. I’ve gone to most every other major trade show in the biz, but for s...

E3 2010: Our Favorite Games

With E3 2010 over and done with, we've spend the last week arguing, debating, and reflecting on the games we played. But instead of keeping all of that private, we figured we'd let you in on our favorite games of the show. And you're not going to believe at least one of our c...

Donkey Kong Through the Ages

After diving head first into Donkey Kong Country Returns at E3, we started thinking back to our favorite ape's adventures over the years. Donkey Kong has gone through several different incarnations since he first broke onto the scene in 1981. Since then, we've seen him getting captured, rid...

Super Mario Crossover Updated With Ryu, Tons of Features

The popular (and GameXplain favorite) Super Mario Crossover game, that allows several classic NES characters to play through Super Mario Bros., has been updated today with a host of new features. The most significant addition is the inclusion of a brand new character: Ryu of Ninja Gaiden fame. Ryu&...

Mario Kart 3DS Uncovered: What We Know So Far

Nintendo made waves with the announcement that Mario Kart would be making its way to the 3DS, but we decided to dig a little deeper to find out all we could about this still-somewhat mysterious title. Here’s everything that we’ve uncovered. Mario and Luigi are the only chara...

Donkey Kong Country Returns Co-Op Preview

It's been a long time since we've had one of these, but I thought it was due, since Andre and I had the pleasure of tackling one of our stars of the show, Donkey Kong country Returns in its purest two-player form. I'll quit my yammering here and usher us into yet another installm...

Crazy Taxi: Lost in Transition (Dreamcast to Xbox 360)

During last week’s E3, it was announced that Dreamcast would be making a comeback of sorts by offering up many of its games on Xbox Live. Among the announced titles was the fan favorite, Crazy Taxi. The game is fondly reminded by gamers for its crazy action, punk rock soundtrack, and contempo...

Game & Watch: Crackdown 2

Join the GameXplain crew as they dive into the Crackdown 2 demo--the same one shown last week at E3 2010! ...

E3 2010 - A 2D Gaming Renaissance

While at E3 2010, we noticed a trend amongst the games on display. 2D games were prominently featured at basically every publisher's booth, and were even better than most of their 3D cousins. It's awesome enough seeing all these 3D games popping up everywhere, but seeing almost all of them ...

E3 2010: Star Wars: The Old Republic Preview

While it’s clear that BioWare’s The Old Republic is an MMO, it tells its story much better than your average game of this genre. The gameplay, too, very much feels like a traditional MMO, but the way it’s presented most certainly does not. Once I got around the whole MMO thing, I ...

Could Transformers: War for Cybertron Be This Year's Batman: Arkham Asylum?

Batman: Arkham Asylum surprised just about everyone in the gaming industry. Deciding to eschew traditional licensing paradigms, the team at Rocksteady based the game on the comics rather than any current movie. In doing this Rocksteady Studios successfully replicated what made Batman and brou...

How Many Shooters Can Us Idiots Possibly Buy?

Yeah, that's right. Idiots. At least that's what the industry seems to think of us if we look at what most gaming companies dredged up for you this past E3. Seriously, do game publishers really think the only thing that can qualify a game as "hardcore" is if there are guns in it (...

6 Facts Nintendo Doesn't Want You To Know About the 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS was, without a doubt, one of the biggest announcements of E3 2010. Everyone was buzzing about it and the line to see it was a 4-hour wait at it’s height. However, while we here at GameXplain are huge fans of the device, we couldn't help but notice some peculiar things abo...

Work On The Grinder Wii Slowed; E3 Build Same As Last Year's

During E3 2010 last week, we snuck our way behind-the-scenes and jumped at the chance to play through a demo of High Voltage Software's latest B-movie horror-fest, The Grinder. After spending quite a long time slogging through the monster-laden mines of the game's demo with other esteemed m...

Zelda: Skyward Sword: 13 Facts You May Not Know

Are you excited for Skyward Sword? We sure are. After going hands-on several times with the title at E3, talking to everyone from Nintendo who would listen, and scouring every roundtable and interview out there, we've put together a list of 13 facts that you might not know about The Legend of Z...

Steph's Booth Babes of E3 2010 Tour

E3 2010 is once again past, and we've all gorged ourselves on the games that will soon be. But what about that other staple of the convention, the Booth Babe? We all remember the highlights of past years, from Tecmo's Dead or Alive Beach Volleyball to the brats of America's Army, but 20...

Twilight Princess "Too Big;" Skyward Sword Smaller, "Denser"

In one of the latest Iwata Asks, Eiji Aonuma discusses his latest work, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, with Nintendo's CEO, Satoru Iwata. During the interview, he dropped some interesting tidbits when comparing it to his last console Zelda title, Twilight Princess, which too...

E3 2010: Halo: Reach Eyes-On

While many players were able to play the multiplayer portion of Halo: Reach via the beta that was occurring a couple of weeks ago, E3 marked the first time Bungie showed the single-player portion of the game to the public. I was fortunate enough to see this along with the new multiplayer mode: fire...

This Is How Ridiculous Playing Kinect Looks

Though we couldn't play this game ourselves, the GameXplain staff couldn't believe what's involved with controlling some of these games. Take a quick look for yourself and let us know what you think. Stay tuned for more as it becomes available. ...

E3 2010: Kirby's Epic Yarn Gameplay Videos

Curious how the new Kirby's Epic Yarn for Wii looks? We've gotten some gameplay footage for you, and it's looking pretty good. Take a look for yourself. Stay tuned for more videos as we post them. ...

E3 2010: Zelda: Skyward Sword Gameplay Videos

Curious how the new Zelda plays? It's awesome, trust me. Curious how the new Zelda looks? See for yourself. Keep checking back for more videos as we upload them. Courtesy of your friends on the GameXplain staff. ...

E3 2010: Donkey Kong Country Returns Gameplay Videos

Hello gamers! Who loves ya? Would it be the site uploading gameplay footage straight from the show floor? Here's our little "wish you were here." Donkey Kong Country Returns gameplay footage; check back for more as it becomes available. Enjoy: ...

Why Wasn't The Grinder Wii at E3 2010?

During my appointment to see The Grinder at E3 2010, I was surprised to see that the Wii version wasn't playable at the show. This was pretty shocking to me, and I was actually more than a little disappointed not to be able to play what the developers repeatedly called "Left 4 Dead" o...

E3 2010: Rock Band 3 Pro Six String Guitar Controller

Hey rockers! We took a few pics and a quick little video of the new Rock Band 3 Six String Pro Guitar controllers that were on display at E3 2010 on the show floor. It looks pretty good, guys, and we did a double take when we heard they weren't regular guitars. Take a peek: ...

E3 2010: Nintendo Press Conference Roundtable

At the time of this article, it’s been about 12 hours since Nintendo’s press conference, where they unveiled several big games, such as Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and of course the Nintendo 3DS. We’ve already had some heated discussions here at th...

E3 2010: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Hands-On

Are you ready true believes, because Capcom and Marvel have reunited once again in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 slated to land on consoles sometime Spring 2011. After a somewhat disappointing Wii outing for the versus series, my hands on with MvC 3 at E3 has returned my faith in Capcom’s over the top ...

E3 2010: Nintendo Press Conference Pictures

Hey guys! I remembered to bring my camera to the Nintendo Press Conference! Here are the pictures I took. ...

Sonic 4 Hands-On (360, Wii, PS3)

SEGA, it seems, is looking to appeal to my sense of nostalgia, and guess what? It’s working. I didn’t think it would be a game of note, but when I started playing Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Episode 1, I realized just how awesome this series can be. It’s utilizing that tried and true si...

GameXplain's E3 Expectations

With E3 2010 just a few days away, we wanted to take a few moments and find out what the GameXplain staff is looking forward to at the show. Micah This feels a little weird to say, but this is actually going to be my first E3. I've been to most of the other huge industry events, b...

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