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Madden NFL 13 demo coming this week
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 13, 2012 1:45PM PDT
EA Sports announced that the demo for Madden NFL 13 coming tomorrow. It will feature two matches: Giants vs 49ers, and Seahawks vs Redskins, along with a sampling of new features. Read more
New video game releases of 8/7-8/13
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Aug 12, 2012 10:00AM PDT
Next week's new release lineup is a bit crammed, bulging with Darksiders II, New Super Mario Bros. 2, The Last Story, Sleeping Dogs, Papo & Yo, the PC edition of Iron Brigade, and more. Read more
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 includes 'Fearmaster' light gun
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 9, 2012 10:30AM PDT
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 will pack in a new controller that relies on biometric feedback to determine if you're keeping your cool, resulting in damage and accuracy bonuses. Read more
EA Sports head admits Madden franchise was not as 'innovative' as other games
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Aug 7, 2012 4:15PM PDT
The Madden franchise is a regular gold mine for Electronic Arts to exploit. But is it EA Sports' best game? EA Sports head Andrew Wilson admits that the Madden franchise hasn't offered its A game in recent years. Read more
Activision credits Skylanders, Diablo 3 for Q2 success
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 2, 2012 3:15PM PDT
Activision released its Q2 2012 results today, boasting $1.05 billion in non-GAAP revenue. It credited the long-term success of Skylanders, and the launch of Diablo 3, among its successes. Read more
FIFA 13 for Wii U has touch screen passing, tackling
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Aug 1, 2012 3:00PM PDT
Thanks to the console's touch screen, the Wii U version of FIFA Soccer 13 will be a lot like the PS Vita version of the game. A variety of the game's features will be controlled through touch, including passing, tackling, and shooting. Read more
NBA 2K13 to be 'executive produced' by Jay Z
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 1, 2012 12:30PM PDT
Jay Z has signed on to executive produce NBA 2K13, and will be personally involved in the music selection and art direction for the game. Read more
No WWE '13 on PC, Wii U or Vita
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Aug 1, 2012 7:45AM PDT
For you RAW and SmackDown wrestling aficionados hoping that WWE '13 would make its way to Wii U or to PC, don't hold your breath. THQ's creative director for the series has confirmed the game is strictly for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Read more
WWE '13 adds imploding rings, more lively commentary
by John Keefer, shacknews.com, Jul 27, 2012 6:30AM PDT
WWE '13 is going to be adding WWE Live for more accurate commentary on matches, as well as exploding rings, broken tables and crowd reactions to moves. Read more
Nintendo posts large Q1 loss, but 3DS now profitable
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 25, 2012 2:00PM PDT
Nintendo has issued its Q1 earnings for the fiscal year, posting another large loss. But, Nintendo announced that the 3DS has become profitable, after selling at a loss due to its large price cut. Read more
Most Anticipated Wii Games
- Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool StuffRelease 8/13/2013
- The Smurfs 2Release 7/23/2013
- Turbo: Super Stunt SquadRelease 7/16/2013
- Ben 10 Omniverse 2Release 11/5/2013
- Disney PlanesRelease 8/6/2013













