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Nintendo launches Crowdfarter campaign for new Wario game
A Crowdfarter campaign has been launched by Nintendo to promote the upcoming Wii U game, Game & Wario. ... [read more]
Penny Arcade giving away free codes for Precipice 3
In preparation for the release of the last game of the On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness series, Penny Arcade is giving away free codes of their last game, On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3. ... [read more]
Sony tries to steal some of Microsoft’s thunder with PS4 teaser
Tomorrow, Microsoft is having their big announcement about the new Xbox. Before that happens, Sony wants to remind everyone that the Playstation 4 is coming out too. ... [read more]

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Companies staying silent is all part of the game
Recently some journalists have been pointing out that companies have been staying silent about recent controversies. That's what they're supposed to do, and it's a good journalist that can get around that silence.... [read more]
Firefall Preview
Designed as a squad-based MMO, Firefall has a unique PvE side and solid PvP. It’s a bold move to include them in a MMOFPS, but the development team, Red 5, promises it will be an experience unlike anything else.... [read more]
Peter Moore’s defense of EA is an example of why EA sucks
EA’s CEO Peter Moore made a post today on the EA.com called “We Can Do Better” where he defends his company. Although defending your company is always noble, how he defends his company is another example of how some people at EA just don’t get it.... [read more]

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Zeno Clash II Review
Set four years after the first game, Zeno Clash II is taking everything that has made the first Zeno Clash great and expanding upon it. The game is now open-world, the controls have been improved, and a handful of additional features have been added. On paper, it looks like ... [read more]
Black Rock Shooter: The Game Review
After years of delays, Black Rock Shooter: The Game final gets released here in the U.S. Is it too late for the game or will the game make new fans of the franchise?... [read more]
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Review
Arc System Works takes their long-running fighting game franchise and brings it to the Vita with Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R. Don't you love titles that roll off the tongue?... [read more]

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8-Bit Eric: Kung Fu Rabbit Review
Originally developed by CTools Studios for mobile phone, Kung Fu Rabbit makes the jump to the Wii U thanks to Neko Entertainment. 8-Bit Eric takes a look at the action platformer to see if it's worth the space on your Wii U's memory. ... [read more]
Adventures on Channel 3: Ninja Gaiden Pt. 2
Gnarblast is back with part 2 of his no death run on Ninja Gaiden on the NES. No deaths, no continues, no codes, just skill. ... [read more]
8-Bit Eric: Tritton Kunai Wii U Headset
Mad Catz was quick to supply a quality headset for the Wii U with their Tritton Kunai. 8-Bit Eric reviews the headset to let you know if it's worth your money. ... [read more]
'From Ashes', Kratos Ascends: Ascension Super Bowl commercial
Posted on February 01, 2013 by Drew Bergmark

Building up with two teasers, Sony Santa Monica's God of War: Acension will be highlighted during the commercial breaks with their 'From Ashes' advertisement showing on the March Sony exclusive. Featuring Ellie Goulding's "Hanging On," Kratos loses his family and his 'ascension' as a great warrior begins. 

Learn the rest of Kratos' origin on March 12, 2013.

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