Fan Recreates Super Mario 64 Music in Mario Paint

Super Mario 64 is probably my favorite Mario game. It introduced us to 3D platforming, immersing gamers like never before. (I equivocate simply because there are a lot of great Mario games.) Super Mario 64, not unlike other games in the long-running franchise, also has really cool music. Which is why I was pretty stoked … Read more

This Week’s Game Deals: Zelda, GTA V, MGS V, Shadow of the Colossus

You like deals. We like deals. We all like deals! These are the top deals that we found for the week of May 13, 2018. HARDWARE CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Master GMA2600A Desktop Gaming PC (AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz, NVIDIA GT 730 2GB, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 7200RPM HDD, Win 10 Home) – $689 Nintendo 2DS … Read more

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Coming Early to PC, Switch, and Xbox One

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC a little earlier than expected. Originally slated to launch on July 10, Crash is now landing on the new platforms on June 29 instead. Last year, Activision released Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on PS4, remastering the original three PlayStation games — … Read more

This Week’s Game Deals: Star Wars Battlefront 2, Yakuza 6, Wonder Boy

You like deals. We like deals. We all like deals! These are the top deals found on Amazon.com for the first week of May 2018. HARDWARE Asus 17.3-inch gaming laptop (8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB HDD) – $799.99 https://amzn.to/2HXtaP5 Sandisk Ultra 128GB Micro SDXC UHS-I Card with Adapter – $36.91 https://amzn.to/2JVCNdV GAMES Star Wars Battlefront II … Read more

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Review

The world’s most beloved simian family returns in another adventure, this time on the Switch (after first appearing on Wii U in 2014). Nintendo continues Donkey Kong Country’s revival with Tropical Freeze, introducing new enemies and reintroducing old favorites. Does this new adventure have what it takes to continue the Kong legacy, or has this … Read more

GoldenEye 007 Recreated in Unreal Engine 4

Have you ever wondered what GoldenEye might look like on the PS4 or Xbox One? A section of GoldenEye’s Facility level was recreated in Unreal Engine 4 by an aspiring environment artist. Jude Wilson says that the project was inspired out of his love for the game and a desire to add to his portfolio. … Read more

Project X Zone 2 Confirmed for Nintendo 3DS in February 2016

A sequel to the crossover turn-based strategy game Project X Zone is coming to the US. Players can play as their favorite characters from a number of different franchises across several of Japan’s largest video game publishers, including Capcom, Sega and Bandai Namco. Capcom will feature characters from its Resident Evil, Devil May Cry and … Read more

Let’s Play GoldenEye 007: Revisiting the Facility Level

Game Freaks 365 is playing through the entire GoldenEye video game on YouTube to celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary. We’re picking things up with the Facility mission. James Bond crawls through the ventilation system and makes his way into a Soviet men’s bathroom. No really, he does! (Did you miss the Dam mission? Here’s a … Read more

Let’s Play GoldenEye 007: Revisiting the Dam Level

GoldenEye 007 was a groundbreaking first-person shooter on the Nintendo 64 when it first came out in 1997. It still holds up surprisingly well eighteen years later with its varied mission-based gameplay, stealth elements and smart level design — not to mention the best split screen multi-player of the 90s. In many ways, GoldenEye laid … Read more

Star Fox Zero April 2016 Release Date Confirmed

The latest Star Fox game was supposed to be released for Wii U before the end of 2015 but was delayed this past September. The new release date was revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct. Gamers eager to get their hands on Star Fox Zero can do so starting April 22, 2016. The game was … Read more

Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud Coming to Super Smash Bros

A big surprise was dropped during the latest Nintendo Direct. The main protagonist from one of the most popular games ever made is coming to Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Cloud was revealed as a playable character in Smash Bros. and a new Final Fantasy 7 arena was shown off as … Read more

Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 2: Assembly Required Review

Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 2 is a bit of a mess. The episodic story-driven Minecraft spinoff has hit a rough patch that it might not be able to get out of in time to save the flailing series. Episode 1: The Order of the Stone proved to be a mixed bag at best, focusing heavily … Read more

Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 1 – The Order of the Stone Review

Minecraft burst onto the stage in 2009 as an indie project from an unknown Swedish developer nicknamed Notch. Early versions of the game went for only $5 with the promise that updates would be free. Those that bought in early got a heck of a deal as the game has evolved into a massive, procedurally … Read more

Mighty No. 9 Release Date Confirmed for February 2016

Mighty Number 9 has a new release date. Deep Silver announced today that the fan-funded game, which raised nearly $4 million on Kickstarter, will be out on February 9, 2016 across last-gen and next-gen consoles as well as PC, Mac and Linux. Mighty Number 9 is a Mega Man inspired side-scrolling action game from Keiji … Read more

Minecraft: Story Mode Is Coming October 13

TellTale Games has announced the release date for the upcoming Minecraft: Story Mode. The episodic series will debut on October 13, 2015 with the first episode in a five part series. In Minecraft: Story Mode, players assume the role of a male or female character named Jesse as you embark on a journey for the … Read more

Super Mario Bros. 3 Was All Just An Elaborate Play, Miyamoto Confirms

The Super Mario Bros. franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Super Mario Maker for Wii U will for the first time give fans the chance to create their own creative retro-inspired stages when the game launches tomorrow. So it seems like a good chance for Mario series creator Shigeru Miyamoto to respond to … Read more

Zombie Filled Tower Defense Game Infects Wii U

Zombies are everywhere. Whether it’s The Walking Dead or World War Z, you can’t avoid the outbreak in popular culture. So it should really be no surprise that a company came up with the idea to mash zombies with a tower defense game. The game is called Zombie Defense and it’s out now on the … Read more