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Super Mario Maker 2 Raises Course Upload Limit from 32 to 64

According to an announcement found in Super Mario Maker 2's news tab, Nintendo has raised the limit of the number of courses a player can upload from 32 to 64. In addition to doubling the limit on…

July 28, 2019 | 02:35 EDT

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Go Bananas Over Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD on October 29th

A few rumors led many to believe a Super Monkey Ball game was on the horizon, and they turned out to be true. While not a brand new game in the series, the recently announced Super Monkey Ball:…

July 16, 2019 | 02:30 EDT

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LIMBO

LIMBO is a game that is considered by many to be one of the few modern indie classics. First released for the Xbox 360 in July 2010, it's since been ported to ten additional game consoles, mobile…

July 14, 2019 | 11:08 EDT

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Limbo is the next free Epic Games Store Game, Torchlight Available Now

You'll be able to get Limbo free as the next giveaway game on the Epic Games Store in July 2019. For now, the rotation has switched things up and the colorful action role-playing game Torchlight is…

July 11, 2019 | 08:42 EDT

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The Cuphead Show! Set to Premier on Netflix

Cuphead's extraordinarily unique animation and graphical style is based on old 1930s cartoons, so it's not hard to imagine that it could translate well into a TV show. Now, this idea is reality with…

July 9, 2019 | 11:23 EDT

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Super Mario Maker 2 Review - Making More Mario

Nintendo could’ve just been a simply ported Super Mario Maker to the Switch and called it a day. After all, the Wii U arguably hampered the success of 2015’s breakout level-editing hit. A port would…

July 7, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

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Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Delayed to 2020 To Avoid Crunching

Earlier today, Studio MDHR announced that the first DLC for Cuphead, titled Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, will be delayed until 2020. In a press release, studio MDHR Co-Director Chad…

July 2, 2019 | 05:51 EDT

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Xbox Live Games With Gold For July Announced

Microsoft has announced July’s Xbox Live Games With Gold for Xbox One and Xbox 360. For the Xbox One, there is INSIDE and Big Crown: Showdown. For the Xbox 360 and Xbox One via backwards…

June 30, 2019 | 10:25 EDT

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Bubsy: Paws On Fire! Springs Onto Nintendo Switch August 29th

Some people just can't get enough of Bubsy. The bobcat's latest game, Bubsy: Paws On Fire!, hits Nintendo Switch on August 29th. The Switch version was delayed back in May, so news of the release…

June 27, 2019 | 10:00 EDT

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Super Mario Maker 2

Do you want more Mario? Of course, you do, and Nintendo knows it. So they're releasing their follow-up to 2015's level editor Super Mario Maker on June 28, 2019. Super Mario Maker 2 promises to be…

June 14, 2019 | 08:07 EDT

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Super Mario Maker 2 Will Let You Party With Friends Post-Launch

We have done plenty of coverage on Super Mario Maker 2, with the release date first announced back in April, then the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct last month, announcing the multiplayer modes, a…

June 13, 2019 | 11:39 EDT

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PC Gaming Show E3 2019 - Valfaris Brings the Metal

At the 2019 PC Gaming Show, Steel Mantis and Big Sugar Games showed off a new trailer for Valfaris, a brutal 2D action-platformer in the vein of Contra. Originally announced back in 2017, the…

June 10, 2019 | 03:30 EDT

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Devolver Digital E3 2019 – Meta Indie Collection Devolver Bootleg Announced

During the Devolver Digital E3 2019 conference this Sunday, one of the most meta things ever happened. As we watched their highly entertaining and highly sardonic conference, they presented something…

June 9, 2019 | 11:21 EDT

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Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Announced For Consoles And PC

Fans of Yooka-Laylee, rejoice. Playtonic Games and publisher Team17 have announced another game for the little lizard and his buddy. It's called Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and it'll launch…

June 7, 2019 | 10:45 EDT

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PlayStation Plus June 2019 Games: Borderlands: The Handsome Collection and Sonic Mania

The PlayStation Plus June 2019 games lineup has been announced on the PlayStation Blog, and it consists of three fast-paced games, though in two very different genres. First, you have the popular…

May 29, 2019 | 04:19 EDT

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Super Mario Maker 2 Has All Building Tools Unlocked From Start, Online Multiplayer Lacks Parties

According to USGamer all of the building tools and options in Super Mario Maker 2 will be available from the start of the game and do not need to be unlocked. This stands in stark contrast to the…

May 29, 2019 | 03:58 EDT

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire! Review - Stop Making Bubsy Games

They made another Bubsy game. When Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back came out back in 2017, and it was absolutely awful, I thought that meant we'd be done with Bubsy forever. The pantsless bobcat has…

May 26, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

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Super Mario Maker 2 Secrets On Japanese Nintendo Page Uncovered By Fans

Yesterday Nintendo had the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct, and it showed a barrage of features that we could barely keep up with. There are so many new features and elements coming to this sequel, and…

May 16, 2019 | 08:08 EDT

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Super Mario Maker 2 Direct 5/15 - Super Mario Maker 2 Roundup Of Cool New Features

The Super Mario Maker 2 Direct stream started with an overview of the basics of Super Mario Maker that we were already familiar with: laying some groundwork, place some iconic objects like blocks,…

May 15, 2019 | 09:03 EDT

Tune In To Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Tomorrow For Some Jumping And Plumbing
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Tune In To Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Tomorrow For Some Jumping And Plumbing

Super Mario Maker 2 was first revealed during the Nintendo Direct from last February, showcasing the sidescrolling game creation system that will be the sequel to the original 2015 Wii U and 2016 3DS…

May 14, 2019 | 04:15 EDT

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Bubsy: Paws On Fire! Hits PC And PS4 May 16th, Switch Version Delayed to Summer

Feline auto-runner Bubsy: Paws On Fire is on track for a May 16th launch on Steam and PS4. The game will also be coming to Nintendo Switch but this version has been delayed until summer. Developer…

May 11, 2019 | 10:00 EDT

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Sony's State of Play 5/9 - MediEvil Release Date Announced

As reported on Monday, Sony's State of Play is happening right now, and one of the games it showcased was MediEvil, a remake of the original 1998 PlayStation game by SCE Cambridge Studio (now known…

October 26, 2019 | 09:58 EDT

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Create Your Very Own Mario Levels When Super Mario Maker 2 Launches June 28

When Super Mario Maker 2 was revealed last February during the 2/13 Nintendo Direct, we knew that this highly anticipated level creator would launch in June. A recent Amazon leak alleged that the…

April 24, 2019 | 08:46 EDT

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire! Delayed Until May, Physical Release Announced

The dedicated Bubsy community will be sad to hear that the next game in the cult series is releasing a bit later than expected. Originally slated for April, Bubsy: Paws on Fire! will now launch on…

April 3, 2019 | 08:02 EDT

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Amazon UK Says Super Mario Maker 2 Will Be Released On June 12th

Super Mario Maker 2 is due out on June 12th, according to an Amazon UK listing. The listing simply says the game will be "in stock on June 12th, 2019". The page for the game is pretty barren…

March 25, 2019 | 10:45 EDT

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Sonic Mania Devloper Co-Founds New Studio

Christian Whitehead, one of the developers of Sonic Mania, has co-founded a new studio known as Evening Star based in Los Angeles California. The developer is famous for his work on numerous Sonic…

February 13, 2019 | 10:18 EST

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire Delayed to April; Accolade Launching Kickstarter for DLC

Bubsy: Paws on Fire is the next entry in the cult platformer, releasing this April. While it's still a few months out, Accolade is launching a Kickstarter for a DLC campaign for this upcoming,…

February 4, 2019 | 08:48 EST

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GRIS

A beautiful 2D platformer, GRIS features the artwork of Conrad Roset and sees players control a girl who lost in a world of wonder as she deals with her own pain. From the Steam store description:…

January 14, 2019 | 07:27 EST

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Celeste

From humble days as a prototype from a four-day game jam, Celeste is a platformer with challenging difficulty and unique mechanics. From the Steam store description: "Help Madeline survive her…

January 13, 2019 | 09:34 EST

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Super Meat Boy is Free on Epic Games Store Now

With Super Meat Boy Forever gearing up for its PC debut on The Epic Games Store in 2019, Team Meat is offering up its first title for free. Super Meat Boy is an indie platformer that features dozens…

December 28, 2018 | 01:29 EST

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Indie Darling Celeste Sells Over 500,000 Copies

Indie Darling Celeste, the pixel-styled platforming game by developers Matt Thorson and Noel Berry, has sold over 500,000 copies since January. Thorson, the game's director and designer expressed…

December 27, 2018 | 04:07 EST

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GRIS Review - A Brilliantly Beautiful Experience

I first encountered GRIS at the invitation of Devolver Digital in a little art gallery in New York City. This gorgeous game developed by Nomada Studio held my attention for the duration of its short…

December 13, 2018 | 10:00 EST

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GRIS Launch Trailer Lets You Step into an Ethereal World

The GRIS launch trailer is here ahead of the game's December 13th release date. GRIS is an upcoming game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. I first had the privilege of…

December 12, 2018 | 05:19 EST

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The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories Review

If there's anything that fans of Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro know, it's that you're going to have a weird time in his hands. Previously creating survival horror title Deadly Premonition and the short-…

December 7, 2018 | 12:00 EST

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The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

The Missing: J. J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is a puzzle platformer from the mind of Swery and his new development company White Owls Inc. Playing as J. J. after disappearing from a picnic…

December 4, 2018 | 09:54 EST

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GRIS Is an Entrancing Mix of Melancholy and Magnificence

I'm usually not one for artsy games. I care about the mechanics of a game first and foremost. The narrative comes second, and elements like graphics and sound are a distant third. I got to play GRIS…

November 8, 2018 | 10:00 EST

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Return to Gallowmere In MediEvil, Coming To PS4 In 2019

It's the spookiest day in Spooktober, and Sony saw fit to announce a rather appropriate remake on this most frightening of days: a remake of the classic game MediEvil will be coming to the…

October 26, 2019 | 09:56 EDT

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire

Bubsy the Bobcat returns yet again, even if no one wants him to! Bubsy: Paws on Fire is an auto-runner starring everyone's least favorite bobcat and three of his friends. Arriving on PlayStation 4,…

October 30, 2018 | 11:30 EDT

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire Proves That Bobcats Have 9 Lives in 2019

Bubsy the Bobcat is back! Again! In case you were blissfully ignorant of the return of the pariah of the mascot set's latest adventure, I'll quote Sam from our 2/10 review of Bubsy: The Woolies…

October 30, 2018 | 11:30 EDT

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Damsel

Damsel is a challenging 2D platformer with a focus on flow state. Once everything clicks, the game is a treat to move through. To use the Steam page's description, "Damsel is a ballet, and you’re the…

October 23, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Damsel Review - Master The Flowstate

When I previewed Damsel earlier this year, I praised the game for its ability to balance the essential platforming pillars: smooth movement, challenging level design, and fluid combat. However, the…

October 23, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Steampunk Graveyard Announced For Release

It's that time of year. Pumpkin spice is in the air, fake cobwebs adorn the lawns and gamers dust off every horror title they can dig up from their back catalog. Feeling in the mood for something…

October 22, 2018 | 08:44 EDT

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Steampunk Graveyard

Grab your spring-loaded blades, pistol, and goggles as Professor Gasket in the new game Steampunk Graveyard from Bad Logic Studios. Baron Richter Von Sprocket has created hybrid zombie/automaton…

October 22, 2018 | 08:43 EDT

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Sonic Colors

Originally released in 2010, Sonic Colors was the first of the Sonic games to experiment with the mixature of 2D and 3D gameplay that would come to further fruition in Sonic Generations. The Wii…

October 21, 2018 | 10:21 EDT

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Mario Will Haunt Your Nightmares With This New Super Mario Odyssey Outfit

I hate to break it to you, but Mario has become the victim of an axe murderer. At least, it looks to be the case with the newest Super Mario Odyssey outfit. This new outfit, as you can, is a…

October 18, 2018 | 08:09 EDT

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Owlboy: Limited Edition Tied Up in US Customs Delaying It

The Limited Edition of Owlboy has had its release in the United States delayed due to U.S Customs. According to a post by Soedesco, the games are ready for distribution but are being held up by U.S…

September 21, 2018 | 06:20 EDT

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La-Mulana 2 Coming to Consoles Next Spring

As announced at PAX West 2018, Nigoro and Playism will be bringing La-Mulana 2 to Xbox One, PS4 and Switch sometime in "Spring 2019." The information was corroborated by a Steam announcement. The…

September 3, 2018 | 11:57 EDT

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La-Mulana 2

La-Mulana 2 is, shockingly, the sequel to the acclaimed title La-Mulana that was crowdfunded in 2014. Since La-Mulana was remade for Wii Ware and PC in 2011 (2013 release on Steam), many folks…

September 3, 2018 | 11:56 EDT