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Flipnote Studio 3D opening on 3DS this summer
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Mar 13, 2013 3:40PM PDT
Sure, you've made flip books before, but have you ever made flip books in 3D? Come summer you'll be able to do that, when Nintendo launches Flipnote Studio 3D on Nintendo 3DS. A new Nintendo Direct video today revealed the launch and detailed the online services it'll offer, including a paid subscription for people who are really, really keen on animated gifs. Read more
Activision making Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Feb 7, 2013 8:15AM PST
They're heroes in a half-shell, but with a twist: they're green. Those Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are returning to video games after an absence of, oh, only a few years, as Activision today announced it's licensed the reptiles to star in interactive games you can play on video gaming devices. Read more
Prince of Persia is 'paused' for now, needs 'time to breathe'
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jan 29, 2013 3:55PM PST
Hey, remember Prince of Persia? So does Ubisoft. But that doesn't mean you can expect a new game in that franchise any time soon. Read more
DreamRift co-founder: publisher piracy fears lead to unambitious games
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jan 11, 2013 3:00PM PST
Is a pirated game truly a lost sale? Do some people buy games after playing a pirate copy? In a way, it doesn't really matter. The mere belief amongst some publishers that hardcore gamers are frightful pirates is why the DS and 3DS are given over to safe bets like licensed games and sequels, according to Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion developer DreamRift's co-founder Peter Ong. Read more
Lego Marvel Super Heroes coming this fall
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jan 8, 2013 9:00AM PST
TT Games and Warner Bros Interactive announced Lego Marvel Super Heroes today, a mash-up that features 100-plus Marvel characters dispatching villains like Loki and Galactus. It's due this fall. Read more
New game releases of December 24-30
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Dec 23, 2012 2:15PM PST
For some reason or another, not one single new game is landing on store shelves next Tuesday. In fact, new releases are light all round next week. Puzzling! We'll receive a smattering of downloadable DS and 3DS games and... that's it. Read more
Final Fantasy 4 hits iOS devices
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Dec 20, 2012 3:30PM PST
Final Fantasy 4 has been ported to iPhone, including the improvements made to the DS remake and a few new bells and whistles. Read more
You Don't Know Jack revival on console 'very, very unlikely'
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Dec 19, 2012 1:45PM PST
While the free-to-play game continues to grow on Facebook and iOS, many are wondering: will the YDKJ franchise get another big box outing? The answer is "very, very unlikely." Read more
New game releases of December 17-23
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Dec 16, 2012 6:00AM PST
Only two new games are physically landing on store shelves next week, but virtual shelves will groan under the strain of new digital releases. We'll be getting Street Fighter X Mega Man, Knytt Underground, Double Fine's Kinect Party, Zombie Driver HD, and loads more. Read more
New game releases of December 10-16
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Dec 9, 2012 6:00AM PST
Next week's another quiet one for new releases as we head into the holidays, but a few items of interest are coming out. We'll see sandbox build-o-FPS Ace of Spades, Darkfall: Unholy Wars, Grasshopper's Black Knight Sword, Big Sky Infinity, Tale of Tales' latest, and a few more. Read more
Most Anticipated DS Games
- LEGO: Marvel Super HeroesRelease TBD
- LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval's JourneyRelease TBD
- Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool StuffRelease 8/13/2013
- Turbo: Super Stunt SquadRelease 7/16/2013
- Puzzle OverloadRelease TBD
















