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by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 12, 2011 3:40PM PDT

Some are wondering if being part of the EA empire will somehow change PopCap for the worse. EA CEO John Riccitiello addressed the concern at an investors' conference call. Read more

by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 12, 2011 1:15PM PDT

PopCap, makers of casual games like Plants vs. Zombies, Peggle, and Bejeweled, will be acquired by EA. Read more

A Nintendo of Europe press release points to a July 13 release for a 3DS video download service; however, the announcement has been pulled. Nintendo of America says a video service for North America will launch "later this summer." Read more

by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 5:45PM PDT

Square Enix's bizarre Final Fantasy spin-off, Theatrhythm, will feature songs and characters from all thirteen numbered Final Fantasy games, and connects to Dissidia. Read more

by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 9, 2011 11:00AM PDT

Unafraid of the new Harry Potter game, Ms. 'Splosion Man launches next week, along with a plucky, rag-tag group of other new releases who oppose the dark lord Potter. Read more

by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 7, 2011 6:30PM PDT

The organizers of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) have announced a new program that's aimed at offering an "opportunity for emerging and independent developers to showcase their games" at upcoming GDC events. Read more

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed that the 3DS can act as a controller for the Wii U, but the company is hesitant to use it as such. Read more

by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 7, 2011 6:15AM PDT

This week's round of downloadable releases for Nintendo platforms brings two vintage Game Boy games to 3DS, but nothing wholly exciting. Read more

by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 6, 2011 3:30PM PDT

The Nintendo 3DS allegedly infringes upon a glasses-free 3D patent filed in 2003, according to a new lawsuit placed against the hardware manufacturer. Read more

Square Enix has announced Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, a rhythm spin-off for the 3DS starring alums from the popular Final Fantasy series. Read more