Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Game Usagi

Previews and reviews for the latest in video gaming and general otaku awesomeness.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://gameusagi.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Moonlighter is out for Android (in Canada and the Philippines)](https://gameusagi.com/2021/09/moonlighter-is-out-for-android-in-canada-and-the-philippines/) - Moonlighter, the indie darling that mixes dungeon crawling with shop management has been soft-launched for Android in Canada and the Philippines for $11.99 on the Google Play Store. It's also available on Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS and Stadia -- pretty much everywhere you could want to try it out. If you've been
- [The Bugs I Experienced in Cyberpunk 2077 Before I Got A Refund](https://gameusagi.com/2020/12/the-bugs-i-experienced-in-cyberpunk-2077-before-i-got-a-refund/) - Sony announced yesterday that they're refunding anyone who purchased the game Cyberpunk 2077 digitally that would like a refund. After around 12 hours in the game I could tell that it would be a long while before I felt like I could tolerate the amount of bugs I was experiencing once more, so I jumped
- [Observer: System Redux (PS5) Video Review](https://gameusagi.com/2020/12/observer-system-redux-ps5-video-review/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a61znQSHIdY Logan walks through some futuristic cyberpunk hallways a couple hours into Observer: System Redux (mild spoilers) to give an overview of the game running on PS5 (also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S). ► Subscribe it up: A review code for the game was provided to us by the publisher.
- [Nintendo Switch Wireless GameCube Controller from PowerA - Unboxing and Review](https://gameusagi.com/2018/11/nintendo-switch-wireless-gamecube-controller-from-powera-unboxing-and-review/) - Logan reviews PowerA's new Wireless GameCube Controller for the Nintendo Switch. Is it a cheap imitation or your new best friend for Smash Bros Ultimate?► Subscribe it up: http://bit.ly/UsagiSubBuy your own here: https://www.powera.com/us/gamecube/A review unit was provided to us by the manufacturer.
- [Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Private Beta (PS4) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2018/08/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-private-beta-ps4-game-usagi-plays/) - Logan shows off some of the new features of Blops 4 including the Acoustic Sensor, the Recon Specialist and the MX9.► Subscribe it up: http://bit.ly/UsagiSub
- [Game of the Year 2017 - SteamWorld Dig 2](https://gameusagi.com/2018/01/game-of-the-year-2017-steamworld-dig-2/) - 2017 was a pretty huge year for gaming, with most top games of the year lists needing to stretch past the usual ten to twenty or more just to begin to highlight the genre re-defining games that were released throughout the year. The release of the PS4 Pro in late 2016 followed by the Nintendo
- [Doritos Xbox One X Swag Box - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2017/11/doritos-xbox-one-x-swag-box-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXF04XpmD9w Logan opens a package sent to Game Usagi by Doritos to celebrate their Xbox One X contest: https://www.wineveryhour.ca ► Subscribe it up:
- [Wiimix: Wii Channel Songs Remixed](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/wii-channel-songs-remixed/) - A group called "ROBOTOBOTS" has taken some of the best songs off of the Wii hardware (Shop, Forecast, and Mii channel music) and remixed them up for us. You can listen to and download the remixes here. Which one is your favourite?
- [Wiiboard Considered](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/wiiboard-considered/) - Game Informer reports that Nintendo is working on a keyboard peripheral for the Wii. This would make my web-surfing and wiimailing goa lot faster. I do hope that they put this one out.
- [FFIV 3D Confirmed](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/ffiv-3d-confirmed/) - The above scan from the latest Shonen Jump confirms the previous rumour that FFIV was in for the same 3D treatment on the DS that FFIII received. As you can see, the game's not looking bad at all. In addition to updated graphics, the game will also feature some indeterminate extras.
- [SteamWorld Dig 2 Launches: Is Awesome](https://gameusagi.com/2017/09/steamworld-dig-2-launches-is-awesome/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA35vaPCqVM We've been playing SteamWorld Dig 2 for a couple of days now and are so enthralled with the game that we actually took a break from playing Metroid: Samus Returns (I know!). Available today on the Switch and tomorrow on PC/MacOS/Linux, if you are at all a fan of adventure games, or Metroidvania game
- [Humans of New York: The Series Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2017/09/humans-of-new-york-the-series-impressions/) - “I started a blog because I wanted to communicate my feelings with people—the good and the bad.” While this quote comes from a brightly dressed, middle-aged man on the streets of New York in the new video series “Humans of New York: The Series,” the sentiment could just as easily come from Brandon Stanton, creator
- [The Problem with E3](https://gameusagi.com/2012/09/the-problem-with-e3/) - Having had the privilege of attending the Electronic Entertainment Expo, as well as all three major press conferences held in conjunction with E3, for the first time this year, I think it's my duty to inform you about just what it's like walking through the hallowed halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center with the
- [More on the Inside of the Nintendo Switch Dock](https://gameusagi.com/2017/02/more-on-the-inside-of-the-nintendo-switch-dock/) - Our original picture of the inside of the dock went viral in its own way as everyone is thirsting for more information on the Switch as its launch date quickly approaches. I've seen a lot of people strangely concerned with screen scratches and the dock though, so I went back to the dock pictures I
- [Super Bomberman R (Switch) Screenshots Blowout](https://gameusagi.com/2017/02/super-bomberman-r-switch-screenshots-blowout/) - Konami released their final big pre-launch batch of Super Bomberman R screenshots from the Switch. Check after the jump for them separated into single player/co-op and multiplayer galleries -- the Story Mode is certainly looking pretty interesting, but another thing to note in the screenshots is how aliased the game's graphics are even in their
- [Snake Pass (Switch) Impressions [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2017/03/snake-pass-switch-impressions/) - Snake Pass was one of our most anticipated indie games for the Switch in the weeks before the system's launch. With a charming art style and a unique take on the platforming genre Snake Pass seemed to be the perfect game to complement Breath of the Wild and the other launch window games. In addition
- [Farewell to the Wii U - Top 5 Exclusive Games](https://gameusagi.com/2017/02/farewell-to-the-wii-u-top-5-exclusive-games/) - With the Nintendo Switch launching next Friday and games like Horizon Zero Dawn for PS4 which many are predicting will be one of the year's top sellers releasing next week, the stalwart Wii U that was home to some legitimately engaging games in spite of largely lacklustre sales will be sailing off into the distance
- [Splatoon (Wii U) Quick Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/splatoon-wii-u-quick-impressions/) - Splatoon is a really interesting game from Nintendo for many reasons. It's Nintendo's first competitive shooter since Metroid Prime: Hunters, one of their first big new IPs for the Wii U, and one of Nintendo's first forays into the realm of ranked online matchmaking. Any new foray for any games company is bound to have
- [Smash Bros. Wii U 60fps Tournament 2016 - Game Usagi Fights](https://gameusagi.com/2017/02/smash-bros-wii-u-60fps-tournament-2016-game-usagi-fights/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBu1zqal0lU The 2016 edition of the annual Game Usagi Plays Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament, can Logan defend his ultimate title from last year or are Tom and Franco gunning for the prize? ► Subscribe it up:
- [Nintendo Switch and Play Toronto GoPro Experience](https://gameusagi.com/2017/02/nintendo-switch-and-play-toronto-gopro-experience/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx1lg_d1irc Experience the sites and (somewhat distorted) sounds from the Toronto stop of the Nintendo Switch and Play Event Tour. We play Super Bomberman R, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Sonic Mania, ARMS, 1-2 Switch and experience the Nintendo Switch hardware up close in this video.
- [Docking the Nintendo Switch and Snipperclips Demo](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/docking-the-nintendo-switch-and-snipperclips-demo/) - Here are two videos we took from the recent Toronto stop of the Nintendo Switch preview tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD3xTnSdslM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv0qffoGVAU
- [Nintendo Switch Preview Tour Toronto Photo Gallery/Info](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/nintendo-switch-preview-tour-toronto-photo-gallery-info/) - Here is a gallery of pictures from our time at the Nintendo Switch Preview Tour stop in Toronto as well as some extra info we found out about the system. If you have any additional questions you'd like answered about the Nintendo Switch, we'll be happy to answer them in the comments section! The Joy-Con
- [Interview with Nintendo of Canada on the Nintendo Switch](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/interview-with-nintendo-of-canada-on-the-nintendo-switch/) - I had the chance yesterday at the Toronto stop of the Nintendo Switch preview tour to sit down with Andrew Collins, the Communications Manager at Nintendo of Canada for a chat about the Switch and its launch on March 3rd, here's what I was able to find out: Thanks for taking the time to
- [Nintendo Switch Canadian Details & Specs](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/nintendo-switch-canadian-details/) - Nintendo announced today that the new Nintendo Switch system will launch worldwide on March 3rd at a suggested retail price of $399 in Canada. The system will include the main console, Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) controllers, a Joy-Con grip (to which two Joy-Con are attached and used as one controller), a set of Joy-Con wrist straps, a
- [Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch) Media Blowout](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-media-blowout/) - https://youtu.be/zw47_q9wbBE Prepare for the biggest Legend of Zelda adventure yet, with an open-air style that breaks new boundaries while honoring the origins of the acclaimed series. Explore a world of unprecedented size and discover more than 100 puzzle-filled Shrines of Trials, plus a wide variety of weapons, outfits and gear. Players won’t want to stop
- [Super Bomberman R (Switch) Video](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/super-bomberman-r-switch-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f98ZwgzYyig I love Bomberman and hope this gives him a slight chance to make it into the inevitable Smash Bros Switch now! While not prominently featured in the big presentation, it's still great to see him again and the game is looking pretty fun too!
- [Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) Details](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/super-mario-odyssey-switch-details/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kcdRBHM7kM Mario embarks on a new journey through unknown worlds, running and jumping through huge 3D worlds in the first sandbox-style Mario game since Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. Set sail between expansive worlds aboard an airship, and perform all-new actions, such as throwing Mario’s cap. Launching: Holiday 2017 Screenshots:
- [Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch) Details](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/mario-kart-8-deluxe-switch-details/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlRN2YpxRE Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including
- [Breath of the Wild Box Arts and Special/Master Editions [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/breath-of-the-wild-box-arts-and-specialmaster-editions/) - Here are super high res images of the Breath of the Wild boxart as well as the special editions for the game (right-click and open in new tab for full resolution): [UPDATE] Official word from Nintendo on these bundles: "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will provide players with a landmark Nintendo Switch
- [Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/nintendo-switch-presentation-2017-liveblog/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuC4YLLkqME If you're unable to stream Nintendo's live presentation (above) regarding the Switch this evening at 10pm CST, then you can follow along on our liveblog below for our thoughts on all of the new info that will come flooding in. May the odds be ever in our favour.
- [Game of the Year 2016 - Pokemon Sun/Moon](https://gameusagi.com/2017/01/game-of-the-year-2016-pokemon-sunmoon/) - While not a banner year for gaming of all kinds, and certainly not a banner year for the world at large with celebrity deaths, political and social upheaval and the murder of an innocent gorilla, 2016 did have a few gaming gems to keep us occupied in our respective disaster shelters. Many games that were
- [Mayflash Universal Arcade Fightstick F500 Review](https://gameusagi.com/2016/11/mayflash-universal-arcade-fightstick-f500-review/) - We've covered and used several Mayflash products over the years including the GC Controller Adapter for Wii/Wii U and always found them to be extremely functional and useful. When Mayflash reached out to us to invite us to try out their new Universal Arcade Fightstick we jumped at the chance to put it through its
- [Nintendo Switch Presentation on January 12th](https://gameusagi.com/2016/10/nintendo-switch-presentation-on-january-12th/) - https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/791455799302246400 Thankfully no longer leaving the droves of people looking forward to the Nintendo Switch hanging, Nintendo announced Thurs, Jan. 12 as the date of their live switch presentation in which they'll reveal "launch date and pricing for Nintendo Switch, as well as a look at the lineup of games currently in development". We'll likely
- [Nintendo Switch Unveiled, Launching March 2017](https://gameusagi.com/2016/10/nintendo-switch-unveiled-launching-march-2017/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI Nintendo showed off the first teaser trailer and shared some details about their Nvidia-powered hybrid home console with us for the first time. For most appearances it seems that the majority of rumours were true, it seems to act like a portable Wii U in a slim tablet design with removable side controllers called
- [NX News is Finally Going Down Tomorrow](https://gameusagi.com/2016/10/nx-news-is-finally-going-down-tomorrow/) - https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/788900063833493504 We can't say how much we'll discover from the preview trailer tomorrow, but I for one am getting up at 5:30am for the 6:00am CST trailer and will be very happy to FINALLY discover what Nintendo is up to and plans to do come this March.
- [Smash Bros. Wii U 60fps Tournament 2015 - Game Usagi Fights](https://gameusagi.com/2016/10/smash-bros-wii-u-60fps-tournament-2015-game-usagi-fights/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AUxFZJ2LGg The 2015 annual Game Usagi Plays Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament, will Logan and/or Chris be able to come out on top this year? You might be surprised! ► Subscribe it up: We recorded and edited in 60fps 1080p this year and Logan wasn't as lazy with the editing!
- [No Man's Sky Protip: Do the Atlas Path First!](https://gameusagi.com/2016/08/no-mans-sky-protip-do-the-atlas-path-first/) - As I've been finding my way through No Man's Sky there are a great many things that are not well explained in the game -- one of the biggest to me was the ultimate utility of following the Atlas Path in the game. Now that I've completed it and am still 160000 or so light
- [I Found an Arwing in No Man's Sky](https://gameusagi.com/2016/08/i-found-an-arwing-in-no-mans-sky/) - We've already sunk over 20 hours into our copy of No Man's Sky that Sony was kind enough to send our way and we'll be posting some tips today to help you on your journey through the stars. One thing about the game that I've been enjoying a lot are the many randomly generated spaceships
- [The Order: 1886 (PS4) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/02/the-order-1886-ps4-review/) - Developer: Ready at Dawn Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Genre: Third-Person Shooter Players: 1 Console: PS4 Hours Played: ~6 hours Progress: Completed the game Some games are hard to review because their entertainment value depends on how much you generally enjoy games of that genre or how creative or invested you're willing to be. Minecraft, for
- [Sonic Generations Sequel to NX, PC, Xbox One and PS4 in 2017](https://gameusagi.com/2016/07/sonic-generations-sequel-to-nx-xbox-one-and-ps4-in-2017/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCh9--2xcKk An either direct or spiritual successor to Sonic Generations was also announced at the Sonic conference this evening. The game set for release in 2017 on the NX in addition to current major non-Wii U platforms features Sonics old and new in a timeline where the forces of Eggman have taken over. Hopefully we
- [The Sonic Mania is Real](https://gameusagi.com/2016/07/the-sonic-mania-is-real/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxmtYdEWVzo For Sonic's 25th anniversary, SEGA found his bloated corpse in a back alley somewhere and decided to act like the last twenty-odd years never happened and finally reveal a new 2D Sonic game seemingly made by competent, thinking individuals! Feast your eyes on the wonders of Sonic Mania and we'll keep you up to
- [Livetweeting Sony's E3 2016 Conference](https://gameusagi.com/2016/06/livetweeting-sonys-e3-2016-conference/) - We're gonna live tweet this dude: https://twitter.com/#!/GameUsagi
- [Syberia II Comes To iOS](https://gameusagi.com/2015/12/syberia-ii-comes-to-ios/) - Back in 2004, PC gamers got to know the title Syberia II, a gripping and imaginative third-person adventure saga that followed a young New York lawyer named Kate Walker on an adventure through a mystical version of Russia's wilder lands. The game was well received by players and widely praised for its impressive visuals and
- [Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2016/05/uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-ps4-review/) - A journey of a thousand miles begins with… Nathan Drake. The executives at Sony’s gaming division must be immensely proud of their cherished development powerhouse Naughty Dog. Having thoroughly extracted universal praise (and dollars) from gamers and gaming journalists alike for their previous masterpiece, The Last of Us, the bar would be raised for subsequent
- [Castaway Paradise (PC) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2016/04/castaway-paradise-pc-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xROhsM74ufo Logan and Chris check out Animal Crossing's brother from another mother to see how it stacks up. ► Subscribe it up: Watch Part 2 after the jump! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dP5poR08Io A review code was provided to us by the publishers.
- [Welcome to Jurassic Park](https://gameusagi.com/2016/04/welcome-to-jurassic-park/) - While it still may take a day or so for your local DNS caches to sort themselves out, Game Usagi is home and snug on our new server and we're ready to enjoy games with you at much faster speeds and with the added benefit of SSL encryption. We have a bunch of Game Usagi
- [Moving Servers, Pardon Our Dust](https://gameusagi.com/2016/04/moving-servers-pardon-our-dust/) - We're moving to a bigger Usagi house so bear with us today as we transfer to a server that will make the site even more usagi-fast and more secure with SSL encryption so you're as safe from Internet foxes (but not Firefoxes, those are good!). We'll let you know when the transfer is complete so
- [CoD: Black Ops III (PS4) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2016/04/cod-black-ops-iii-ps4-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emqsfTuCVC4 Logan puts his K/D on the line by giving the controller to Chris who has never played Call of Duty before and shows off the HG-40 he somehow acquired. ► Subscribe it up:
- [Jalopy (PC) Pre-Alpha Preview](https://gameusagi.com/2016/03/jalopy-pc-pre-alpha-preview/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5f65KnjXs "Which button does the shells?" ► Subscribe it up: A preview code was provided to us by the publishers.
- [BenQ XR3501 Ultra Curve Gaming Monitor Video Review](https://gameusagi.com/2016/01/benq-xr3501-ultra-curve-gaming-monitor-video-review/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmgEhDrHuGY Logan reviews BenQ's top-of-the-line curved ultra-wide LED monitor and sees how long it takes him to plug all possible cables into the back. ► Subscribe it up: A review unit was provided to us by the manufacturer.
- [Kawaii Box Oct. 2015 - AMG/Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/11/kawaii-box-oct-2015-amggame-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaTyYoksF94 Congratulations to Felipe Gerhard for winning a free Kawaii Box in our promotion! ► Subscribe it up: Anime reviews at http://animemovieguide.com A review box was provided to us by the manufacturer.
- [MPOW Magneto Bluetooth Headphones/iPhone 6 Armband Review - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/11/mpow-magneto-bluetooth-headphonesiphone-6-armband-review-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vuajnEZD4A Solid bluetooth headphones for the strong of ear and a nice armband for jogger or Fallout 4 Pipboy purposes. ► Subscribe it up: A review unit was provided to us by the manufacturer.
- [Cloud Announced for Smash Bros - Gamers Have Strokes](https://gameusagi.com/2015/11/cloud-announced-for-smash-bros-gamers-have-strokes/) - Cloud is legitimately officially announced for Smash Bros Wii U/3DS and is coming soon along with a Final Fantasy VII Midgar stage. I'll give you a moment to change your pants and then you can check out the reveal trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc3CY31kMJ4
- [Geek Fuel Box Oct. 2015 Unboxing - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/11/geek-fuel-box-oct-2015-unboxing-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVoRam3lAvg Logan cracks open October 2015's Geek Fuel Box to see what it has to fuel his geekiness. ► Subscribe it up: For a chance to win a box or buy your own check out: http://www.geekfuel.com/contest
- [Freedom Japanese Market Candy Box Aug. 2015 - Game Usagi/AMG Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/10/freedom-japanese-market-candy-box-aug-2015-game-usagiamg-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPRni29tQB8 "Smiling yellow magician with blue tongue-flavoured candy" ► Subscribe it up: Logan delves into a candy box courtesy of Freedom Japanese Market. Mention Game Usagi or Anime Movie Guide when you subscribe for a free bonus candy in your first box! http://www.freedomjapanesemarket.com/japanese-snack-subscription-box Find more info on anime movies/culture at http://animemovieguide.com
- [Halo 5: Guardians Campaign & Multiplayer Previews](https://gameusagi.com/2015/10/halo-5-guardians-campaign-multiplayer-previews/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuvKY_nCLnc Microsoft kindly sent us a pre-release copy of Halo 5: Guardians so right now we have two fancy preview videos for you. The one above features a couple of multiplayer matches (in which we do terribly) as well as a good look at the new customization and REQ Pack features. After the jump you
- [MPOW iSnap X Monopod and Dragon Slayer Wireless Gaming Mouse Unboxing - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/09/mpow-isnap-x-monopod-and-dragon-slayer-wireless-gaming-mouse-unboxing-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIaaXyCTxVY Logan takes a first look at the MPOW iSnap X Monopod/Selfie Stick and Dragon Slayer Wireless Gaming Mouse. Beautiful iSnap X/iPhone 6 Plus demo image: http://gameusagi.com/images/mpow-isnap-x-demo.jpg ► Subscribe it up: Review units of the featured products were provided to us by the manufacturer.
- [Amiibo Retro 3-Pack Unboxing - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/09/amiibo-retro-3-pack-unboxing-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDL7ChDjedY Logan cracks open the new Amiibo Retro 3-Pack ► Subscribe it up: Also a little collection bragging and a closer look at the R.O.B., Mr. Game & Watch, and Duck Hunt Amiibos.
- [Rippl-TV Android "Smart" TV Box Review - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/09/rippl-tv-android-smart-tv-box-review-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXtn28MRAiE It puts the smart in "not-so-smart" ► Subscribe it up: Seriously though, it has an interesting design but the software makes it virtually unusable. A review unit was provided for us by its manufacturers.
- [New 3DS Size Comparison and Unboxing - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/09/new-3ds-size-comparison-and-unboxing-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R4G2cwtmKY The New Nintendo 3DS easily beats the competition in size and customization. ► Subscribe it up: See how the New Nintendo 3DS stacks up against its closest competitor: The Atari Lynx as well as other Nintendo portables including the original Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and the New Nintendo 3DS XL.
- [Axiom Verge (PC) - PART 2 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2015/06/axiom-verge-pc-part-2-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vYwW8DxbE "'Eat my sphincter bombs', he says. I say, 'No thank you, I ate earlier...'" ► Subscribe it up:
- [MPOW Buckler Bluetooth Speaker Video Review - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/10/mpow-buckler-bluetooth-speaker-video-review-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEdBr-kCBrU Logan takes a good hard listen to MPOW's waterproof Buckler bluetooth speaker. ► Subscribe it up: A review unit was provided to us by the manufacturer.
- [8Bitdo Zero Bluetooth GamePad Video Review - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/10/8bitdo-zero-bluetooth-gamepad-video-review-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR0Z9tWuQDc Quality - check, Android - check, iOS/OSX - check, Windows - less so. ► Subscribe it up: A review unit was provided to us by the manufacturer.
- [SOMA (PC) - PARTS 1-4 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2015/10/soma-pc-parts-1-4-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMThXPF9AN0 "Heal me, wall sphincter!" ► Subscribe it up: Watch parts 2-4 after the jump! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJOv0T7gyt4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwGpjEMpVdI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atUw6553kLA A review copy of this game was provided to us by its publisher.
- [The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (3DS) Demo - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2015/10/the-legend-of-zelda-tri-force-heroes-3ds-demo-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxc3MZBhdOA "My name's Butt." ► Subscribe it up:
- [Nintendo's New President:  Tatsumi Kimishima](https://gameusagi.com/2015/09/nintendos-new-president-tatsumi-kimishima/) - Former Nintendo of America CEO, Tatsumi Kimishima, was announced today as the late Satoru Iwata's replacement as President of Nintendo of Japan. Kimishima was Reggie's precursor from 2002-2006 as well as serving for a year as president of Pokemon USA. In contrast to Iwata's tenure as a game creator, Kimishima is more of a corporate
- [My Favourite CoD: Black Ops II for Wii U](https://gameusagi.com/2015/09/my-favourite-cod-black-ops-ii-for-wii-u/) - With Black Ops III due out in November and the public betas just recently finished, I was looking for something to scratch the Call of Duty itch I was left with. Advanced Warfare's hype got me to buy in on day one for PC because I was looking for something more dynamic than Ghosts, but
- [We Happy Few Kickstarter Live](https://gameusagi.com/2015/06/we-happy-few-kickstarter-live/) - The first person roguelike from the Montreal studio that brought us the unique Contrast game now has its Kickstarter page up. It's in Canadian funds which is good for us Canucks and it's comforting to know for once that you won't have to pay extra for shipping just because you're in the Great White North.
- [The Bridge (PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2015/08/the-bridge-pc/) - [Originally published on Apr. 4, 2013, we're bumping up this review because The Bridge is being released on a bunch of new platforms on Aug. 18-20] Developer: Ty Taylor and Mario Castañeda Publisher: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild Genre: Puzzle-Platformer Players: 1 Console Reviewed: PC Also On: PS4, Xbox One, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3, PS
- [RIP Satoru Iwata](https://gameusagi.com/2015/07/rip-satoru-iwata/) - It was announced today that Nintendo's president since 2002, Satoru Iwata, passed away due to complications with a bile duct growth. We'll be the first to admit that Iwatasan didn't always lead Nintendo in directions that we would have liked and largely continued his predecessor, Hiroshi Yamauchi's Luddite anti-Internet and anti-groundbreaking graphical technology ways, but
- [Happy America Day!](https://gameusagi.com/2015/07/happy-america-day/) - Happy America Day/Independence Day/4th of July/today to all of our American buddies down south! Enjoy your fireworks and such and still not being able to play Arkham Knight properly on your PCs! ????
- [Happy Canada Day!](https://gameusagi.com/2015/07/happy-canada-day-2/) - Happy Canada Day to all! Enjoy your day off fellow Canadians and maybe put in some Splatoon time if you're waiting for the PC version of Arkham Knight to be fixed like we are. ??
- [E3 2015 Conference Times CST](https://gameusagi.com/2015/06/e3-2015-conference-times-cst/) - It's Gamer Christmas this week and as always there are a ton of awesome new games to see and learn about! Here are the major conference times in the CST/MDT time zone so that us central North Americans have an easy reference for when things are going down. We'll let you know the coolest of
- [Axiom Verge (PC) - PART 1 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/axiom-verge-pc-part-1-game-usagi-plays/) - https://youtu.be/w314PVD1fF8 "Already got Mega Man beat." Logan begins his Metroid-y adventure with Axiom Verge for PC. Subscribe it up:
- [Fallout 4 In-Game Trailer Live!](https://gameusagi.com/2015/06/fallout-4-in-game-trailer-live/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE2BkLqMef4 It's not the most graphically amazing game ever (until it eventually gets modded), but Fallout 4 is already looking like a great return to form for the series. Hopefully there are enough new and interesting things to keep the gameplay fresh, but for now you can't help but be happy with what we've seen,
- [Fallout 4 - It's Happening!!](https://gameusagi.com/2015/06/fallout-4-its-happening/) - If you go on over to fallout.bethsoft.com (and disable your adblocker maybe since they seem to block whatever's going on there) you'll see there's a countdown for what is most likely going to be a Fallout 4 announcement. If we don't get any gameplay videos tomorrow at least there's a chance of some showing up
- [Catlateral Damage (PC) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/catlateral-damage-pc-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pooeBzsh9R0 "There should be a pee on everything button" Chris and Logan try their hand at some kitty home-wrecking carnage with Catlateral Damage. Subscribe it up:
- [I Am Bread (PC) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/i-am-bread-pc-game-usagi-plays/) - https://youtu.be/kqfTtp1YrzU "You're on a roll! Wait, you're not a roll, you're bread!" Logan and Bread measure their skills at becoming the perfect slice of toast. Subscribe it up:
- [Nintendo Humble Bundle Live!](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/nintendo-humble-bundle-live/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOb2ZHuW8I8 A surprising and excellent move from Nintendo today as they team up with Humble Bundle to allow gamers to pay what they want for a bunch of indie games for Wii U and 3DS. This is the first ever console-specific Humble Bundle and if Nintendo can do it we can probably expect to see
- [Movie Review: Forbidden Empire (Viy)](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/movie-review-forbidden-empire-viy/) - The Hollywood of the modern era is well and truly obsessed with designing films by committee and targeting the lowest common denominator to cast as wide a net as possible over the wallets of the average consumers. While works with more integrity and vision sometimes slip through the cracks (the recently excellent Mad Max: Fury
- [iPhone/iPad Cables Video Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/iphone-ipad-cables-video-review/) - https://youtu.be/XNV4f3v-1as "Oh what a tangled web we USB" Lightning Cables reviewed: Apple 0.5m cable Fone Stuff 2m cable Tech Armor 2m cable Subscribe it up:
- [V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Unboxing](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/v-moda-crossfade-m-100-unboxing/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88jImnAW4P4 Logan cracks open the fancy box of one of the most popular DJ headsets on the market. Will they be good for games too? Review coming soon! Subscribe it up: http://bit.ly/UsagiSub
- [Neat Premium USB Cable Kickstarter](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/neat-premium-usb-cable-kickstarter/) - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laudowicz/juicies-xs-and-xl-premium-usb-cables-for-iphone-an Do you ever think that the cable that came with your phone is too flimsy, too delicate, too short/long or too plain? Well JUICIES the makers of higher-end lightning and micro USB cables probably have you covered. The JUICIES+ XS & XL Kickstarter is entering its final days and will allow them to make
- [Splatoon Global Testfire (Wii U) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2015/05/splatoon-global-testfire-wii-u-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhSYX7spMnA Logan's mediocre performance in May 9th's Splatoon online multiplayer preview. Subscribe it up:
- [Star Wars Battlefront Trailer and Launch Announcement](https://gameusagi.com/2015/04/star-wars-battlefront-trailer-and-launch-announcement/) - https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZwWLns7-xN8 EA announced today that Star Wars Battlefront will be launching in North America for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on November 17th. They also showed off the game's impressive graphics engine in the new trailer above. There's a lot to be excited about for Star Wars fans right now. Click after the jump to
- [Nintendo Direct Apr. 1, 2015 Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2015/04/nintendo-direct-apr-1-2015-summary/) - Nintendo's Direct presentation was as good as ever. Nothing mind-blowingly out of left field except for the sudden announcement of the return of Lucas to Smash Bros and maybe the plush Yoshi's Woolly World amiibos as pictured above, but lots of interesting and neat new information. Read on for an edited copy of Nintendo's own
- [April Fools Nintendo Direct Inbound](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/april-fools-nintendo-direct-inbound/) - In classic Nintendo fashion, Nintendo announced today that at 4:00pm CST tomorrow they're going to announce a bunch of real news in the midst of all the jokes that will be floating around the web. Nintendo historically likes doing this for some reason, but whatever that reason is ? colour us excited. Don't be pulling
- [Bloodborne (PS4) Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/bloodborne-ps4-impressions/) - The Demon's Souls and Dark Souls games have amassed a vocal following in recent years with gamers who equate exceptional difficulty with entertainment. My personal gaming tastes are pretty far removed from that mindset, as I primarily prefer story and art direction/aesthetics above all else, with challenge being very near the bottom of my list
- [Grim Fandango Remastered (PC/PS4/Vita) Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/grim-fandango-remastered-impressions/) - 1998 was one of the absolute best years in gaming's history for new releases: Half-Life, Ocarina of Time, StarCraft, Thief, Metal Gear Solid, Banjo-Kazooie, Sonic Adventure, Spyro the Dragon, SoulCalibur, Unreal and many more first launched that year. Among these behemoths, many of which spawned series that are still running today, was LucasArts' Tim Schafer-directed
- [Gold Mario Amiibo in Canada April 10th](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/gold-mario-amiibo-in-canada-april-10th/) - With Mario Party 10 launching for the Wii U this Friday, Nintendo Canada announced today that the Gold Mario Amiibo that is being sold exclusively at Walmarts in the US will be available from a number of retailers in Canada on April 10th. Amazon.ca preorders are already sold out, but keep an eye out for
- [Nintendo's Next System - Code Name: NX](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/nintendos-next-system-code-name-nx/) - Along with announcing their intentions to develop straight-up smartphone games and launching a proper console-independent user system (like all of their competitors have), Nintendo announced the code name for their next home console today, the "NX". It's already a better name than "Wii U" and we're definitely happy that we can make jokes about Nintendo
- [NuGuard KXs Screen Protector for iPhone 6 Plus Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/nuguard-kxs-screen-protector-for-iphone-6-plus/) - Manufacturer: Newer Technology Current Retail Price: $24.95 (currently on sale for $9.00) Last year we took a look at the NuGuard KXs Screen Protector for iPhone 4/4S and concluded that it was excellent. There were a couple of small quirks, but its look, feel and functionality were second to none. We've had a while now
- [Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (3DS) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/codename-steam-3ds-review/) - Developer: Intelligent Systems Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Strategy / Tactics Players: 1 (2 players local/online) Console: 3DS Progress: Completed single-player campaign Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is one of those games that come along once in a while that makes me wonder what kind of magic mushrooms Nintendo developers have been into lately. It's hard to explain the
- [Cities: Skylines (PC) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/cities-skylines-pc-review/) - Developer: Colossal Order Publisher: Paradox Interactive Genre: City Building Sim Players: 1 Console Reviewed: PC Progress: Mayor of Blackthorn City (population 50,000) Though we're only in the first quarter of 2015, it's turning out to be an exciting year for city-building sims. Earlier we reviewed the revamped Cities XXL which was a worthy, if uninspiring
- [5 Reasons You Should Look Forward to Pokemon Black/White 2](https://gameusagi.com/2012/07/5-reasons-you-should-look-forward-to-pokemon-blackwhite-2/) - It's official, Pokemon Black and White 2 will be hitting the shelves in North America on October 7th, 2012. If you?re a Pokemon fanatic, you should easily be all manner of excited for this upcoming hot release. If you?re only a casual Pokemon gamer however, or if you have fallen out of favour with the
- [Japan Crate Premium Feb. 2015 - Game Usagi/AMG Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2015/03/japan-crate-premium-feb-2015-game-usagiamg-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJIL-lLfB9g "I hope they employ a lot of janitors in Japan." Logan and Linden take on a Premium Japan Crate courtesy of http://japancrate.com Subscribe it up:
- [ROCCAT Kone Pure and Tyon Mice Unboxing](https://gameusagi.com/2015/02/roccat-kone-pure-and-tyon-mice-unboxing/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr_y6Vd8s9Q "Like a billion many more buttons." Logan opens up two fancy gaming mice from ROCCAT -- reviews coming soon! Subscribe it up:
- [Dying Light (PC) Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2015/02/dying-light-pc-impressions/) - Techland was kind enough to supply us with a pair of review codes for Dying Light on its release day. Since then we've been playing hours each day and the end of the game isn't in sight, so I figured I would do am impressions article to keep you until our more comprehensive review goes
- [The Order: 1886 is In The House](https://gameusagi.com/2015/02/the-order-1886-is-in-the-house/) - We received our review copy of The Order: 1886 today! We've gotten permission to show off the disc and the packaging and we'll let you know how we like it closer to its launch.
- [Cities XXL (PC) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/02/cities-xxl-pc-review/) - Developer: Focus Home Interactive Publisher: Focus Home Interactive Genre: City Building Sim Players: 1 Console Reviewed: PC Progress: Mayor of White Beach (population 50,000) If you're really into city building games, there aren't a lot of choices out there. The genre is dominated by only two main series, and often fans must wait many years
- [Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/02/legend-of-zelda-majoras-mask-3d-review/) - Developer: Nintendo EAD Tokyo, Grezzo Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Adventure Players: 1 Console: Nintendo 3DS Hours Played: ~12 hours In 2000 Nintendo released the original Majora's Mask as a follow-up to their hugely successful original foray into the third dimension with Zelda, 1998's Ocarina of Time. To this day those two games still stand in the
- [Power Tap Video Review](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/power-tap-video-review/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As9-izacImw Manufacturer: thumbsUp! Current Retail Price: $27.50 CDN "No chargey, si chargey" A review unit of the Power Tap was provided to us by aeropostale.com Subscribe it up:
- [HUB IT Sync and Charge Station](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/hub-it-sync-and-charge-station/) - Manufacturer: Eggtronic Current Retail Price: $79.99 US With so many electronics on the go these days it can be hard to find a place to plug them all in. Multiple-USB AC plugs, which we normally prefer, go a way toward helping this problem but they're usually restricted to just 2 or 3 USB ports at
- [Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Livestream Archive](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/legend-of-zelda-majoras-mask-3d-livestream-archive/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO3V_uExdTw The archive from today's Majora's Mask 3D Woodfall Temple livestream is up now so you can relive the awesomeness!
- [Game Usagi Opens - Nerd Block Jan. 2015](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/game-usagi-opens-nerd-block-jan-2015/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inbUEJeSENY Logan takes a journey far, far away with January 2015's Nerd Block. Want a Nerd Block of your own? Sign up here: Subscribe it up:
- [Game Usagi Plays Xbox One](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/game-usagi-plays-xbox-one/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jInURRQ3kns Our coverage of Xbox One has been relatively scant over the last year, but the system has come into its own in recent months and now provides plenty of exclusive content that's worth a look. We recently sat down for a session with Sunset Overdrive, Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, and the Evolve Open
- [Spring 2015 Nintendo Direct Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/spring-2015-nintendo-direct-summary/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6zgkp1YBRw As ever, Nintendo had an impressive showing for the first Nintendo Direct of 2015. Check after the jump for a full list of what was announced or just watch it yourself above. Here are the biggest highlights straight from the Nintendo PR email. We highlighted the coolest in green for you: The New Nintendo
- [Majora's Mask New 3DS XL is the Greatest Thing Ever](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/majoras-mask-new-3ds-xl-is-the-greatest-thing-ever/) - Nintendo announced today that not only is the New 3DS XL (apparently not the regular New 3DS) is coming to North America on Feb. 13th, but also Majora's Mask 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, an MH4 New 3DS XL and a very special edition Majora's Mask-branded New 3DS XL! We already have ours preordered. :
- [Spring 2015 Nintendo Direct Incoming](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/spring-2015-nintendo-direct-incoming/) - Tomorrow, January 14th at 8:00am CST Nintendo will air a Nintendo Direct with info pertaining to this Spring's Wii U and 3DS releases. Hoping for proper (and soon) release dates for the New 3DS and Majora's Mask 3DS as well as an announcement of the New 3DS Ambassador program for North America and hopefully a
- [Anime Movie Guide 2.0](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/anime-movie-guide-2-0/) - Anime Movie Guide's upgraded 2.0 site that has been in the works for the last couple of years is now live! It's nice to see our sister site looking so fancy, but we've got some catching up to do in the style department now. Click the image above to see their expanded style and functionality.
- [Game Usagi Plays: Reborn](https://gameusagi.com/2015/01/game-usagi-plays-reborn/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C84i68n3N5o Game Usagi plays has been on a bit of a hiatus in the last couple of months over frustration with Nintendo's arcane and inane copyright tagging policies involving Wii U games. Recently we decided that this is probably not going to change in the near future, even though they've recently made some steps in
- [Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions (PC) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2014/12/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-pc-review/) - Developer: Lucid Games Publisher: Sierra Entertainment Genre: Shooter Players: 1-4 Console: PC (reviewed), Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 Hours Played: ~5.5 hours Progress: Completed about 40% of the Single Player and Co-Op Adventure modes. Played a smattering of Arcade and the other sundry modes. It's been six years since the official second entry in
- [Game of the Year 2014 - South Park Stick of Truth](https://gameusagi.com/2014/12/game-of-the-year-2014-south-park-stick-of-truth/) - 2014 ended up being a kicking year in gaming, but as in any year one game kicked harder than the rest. Our expectations were astronomical for the often delayed, thoroughly pedigreed RPG from the evil genius minds of Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Obsidian Entertainment but South Park: The Stick of Truth managed to bust
- [Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire (3DS) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2014/12/pokemon-omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire-3ds-review/) - Developer: Game Freak Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Role-Playing Players: 1 (campaign), 2 (additional features) Console: Nintendo 3DS Hours Played: 42 hours Progress: Completed main quest and post-quest activities Nintendo and developer Game Freak continue the tradition of remaking older Pokémon games immediately following each new generation on the latest Nintendo handheld console. On the heels of
- [Final Days for InnerSpace Kickstarter [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2014/12/final-days-for-innerspace-kickstarter/) - [UPDATE: Good job everyone! InnerSpace reached its funding goal, so we have a neat game in our future. Funding closes at the end of Friday, December 5th if you still want to snag some exclusive swag or a cheap copy of the game.] PolyKnight Games' InnerSpace has almost reached its very reasonable Kickstarter goal. If
- [Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Wii U) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2014/12/captain-toad-treasure-tracker-wii-u-review/) - Developer: Nintendo EAD Tokyo Group #2 Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Puzzle Players: 1 Console: Wii U Hours Played: 4.75 hours Progress: Completed all 60+ main levels in addition to a handful of bonus ones, collected 159 gems Most people playing Super Mario 3D World (including us) were very enamored by the little side puzzle adventure levels
- [Warren Review: Final Fantasy Tactics A2 Grimoire of the Rift (DS) ](https://gameusagi.com/2008/10/final-fantasy-tactics-a2-review/) - Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix ESRB Rating: E 10+ Players: 1 Hours Played: 120 Progress: Finished main story line (250+ quests completed) Final Fantasy being one of the most popular Role Playing Game franchises of all time has created many a spin-off. One of the most revered is the Final Fantasy Tactics series, which
- [Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and amiibo Review](https://gameusagi.com/2014/11/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-review/) - Developer: Sora Ltd. Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Fighting Players: 1-8 locally, 1-4 online Console: Wii U Hours Played: ~30 hours Progress: Unlocked all characters and stages, played the new Smash Tour mode a few times, completed all Solo events and about 1/3 of the Co-op Events, played a handful of Crazy Orders/Master Orders, played about an
- [Fantasy Life (3DS) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2014/11/fantasy-life-3ds-review/) - Developer: Level-5 Publisher: Nintendo Genre: RPG Players: 1-3 locally (multi-card) Console: Nintendo 3DS Hours Played: 50+ hours Progress: Played 6 of the available 12 lives and reached Level 43 Fantasy Life originally seemed to be a combination of all the other turn based RPGs that I have played in the last number of years. While
- [Smash Bros. 3DS Tournament in 60fps](https://gameusagi.com/2014/11/smash-bros-3ds-tournament-in-60fps/) - http://youtu.be/ZYnD0yJLVek We had our annual Smash Bros. tournament recently and as ever it was a great show. We worked out a better way to record the commentary, so it will be a lot more readily audible than our slightly cacophonous coverage from last year. Will Logan or Chris emerge victorious? Hahahaha.... no. See after the
- [The King is Back!](https://gameusagi.com/2014/10/the-king-is-back/) - Nintendo blew the lid off of many of the new features coming for Smash Bros on the Wii U today, but the greatest news of all is that Mewtwo is returning to beat the pants off of Lucario's cloned butt. Other highlights include 8-Player Smash, Ridley as an interactive stage boss (proponents of him being
- [Loot Crate October 2014 - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2014/10/loot-crate-october-2014-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgCNPj_HElg Game Usagi Opens the October 2014 "Fear" Loot Crate using a new video camera. Custom t-shirts are back and this month's is as awesome as ever. If you'd like to get a Loot Crate of your own, you can go here: http://mbsy.co/lootcrate/5202985 and even use the code SAVE10 to knock 10% off of your
- [Best of Green Light Bundle - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2014/10/best-of-green-light-bundle-game-usagi-plays/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlOnnipFsxs&index=5&list=PL3a1xDhyKHTdpk4VHI-VNHLuJyDvn40JV We recently played through the six cool indie games that are included in the Best of Green Light Bundle. Even though we had some technical difficulties with our recording software we had a great time. Definitely check out Logan's character voices for the 8-bit action game Oniken. If you want to like/comment/subscribe or watch
- [Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Review](https://gameusagi.com/2014/10/super-smash-bros-for-3ds-review/) - Developer: Sora Ltd. Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Fighting Players: 1-4 locally (multi-card), 1-4 online Console: Nintendo 3DS Hours Played: ~30 hours Progress: Unlocked all characters and stages, played Smash Run a few times, played about an hour of online multiplayer matches, finished about 3/4 of the second page of challenges Super Smash Brothers is hands-down my
- [Disney Infinity 2.0 (Wii U) - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2014/10/disney-infinity-2-0-wii-u-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4NWeIfJ4no Game Usagi Opens the Disney Infinity 2.0 Super Heroes pack for Wii U that Disney sent us. The new viewing angle for unboxings is promising, but the hippo still apologizes for the framing.
- [Loot Crate September 2014 - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2014/09/loot-crate-september-2014-game-usagi-opens/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPyMo11UVh0 Game Usagi Opens the September 2014 "Sci-Fi" Loot Crate with an armed guard (just in case). You'll be happy if you're a Star Trek fan, but if you're a Firefly buff you might need to get your torches ready. If you'd like to get a Loot Crate of your own, you can go here:
- [Nintendo of America HQ Visit 2014](https://gameusagi.com/2014/09/nintendo-of-america-hq-visit-2014/) - Our other stop on our 1200+ kilometre trip to Redmond, WA was of course Nintendo of America HQ. Unlike Microsoft, Nintendo doesn't except casual visitors of any kind on their property. We were able to catch a few rare pictures when we showed up and no one was home on Labor Day, but when we
- [Microsoft HQ Visit 2014](https://gameusagi.com/2014/09/microsoft-hq-visit-2014/) - We made a little 1200+ kilometre trip to Redmond, WA at the beginning of the week to pay a visit to Microsoft and Nintendo headquarters (which are literally a stone's throw apart). Here are the pictures we got from Microsoft's "Building 92" Visitor Center/Gift Shop. We first went on Labor Day and they were closed
- [Unbelievably HUGE Nintendo Announcements](https://gameusagi.com/2014/08/unbelievably-huge-nintendo-announcements/) - Imagine that Nintendo called you up at home and asked you to design a new version of the 3DS for them. What would you put in it? A second circle pad, probably, and what else? Well, the sweet spot for the 3D is so low that most people don't bother using it anymore -- so
- [Loot Crate August 2014 - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2014/08/loot-crate-august-2014-game-usagi-opens/) - Game Usagi Opens the heroic August 2014 "Heroes" Loot Crate in a familiar new location. Beware the Ides of Creepy Groot Bobbleheads! If you'd like to get a Loot Crate of your own, you can go here: http://mbsy.co/lootcrate/5202985 and even use the code SAVE10 to knock 10% off of your order.
- [Cool Game Kickstarter: Adventures of Pip](https://gameusagi.com/2014/08/cool-game-kickstarter-adventures-of-pip/) - Tic Toc Games is relaunching their Kickstarter campaign to help them complete their PC/Mac/Wii U game Adventures of Pip (that features stretch goals for Xbox One and PSN). They gave us their relaunch trailer to share with you so you can see just how far along the development is for this promising adventure game. Check
- [Loot Crate July 2014 - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2014/07/loot-crate-july-2014-game-usagi-opens/) - Game Usagi Opens the villainous July 2014 Loot Crate, with some emotional support from a stuffed Pusheen. If you'd like to get a Loot Crate of your own, you can go here: http://mbsy.co/lootcrate/5202985 and even use the code HEROES to knock 10% off of your order.
- [NES30 Bluetooth Gamepad](https://gameusagi.com/2014/07/nes30-bluetooth-gamepad/) - Manufacturer: 8Bitdo Current Retail Price: $39.99 Last year we reviewed 8Bitdo's great take on a wireless Bluetooth Famicom controller, the FC30. This year, 8Bitdo has expanded its offerings to include a similar controller, but this time based on the classic NES controller. Does their NES-style controller live up to the lofty reputation they have established
- [Lucina, Robin, and Captain Falcon Confirmed for Smash Bros.](https://gameusagi.com/2014/07/lucina-robin-and-captain-falcon-confirmed-for-smash-bros/) - Nintendo confirmed three more playable characters for inclusion in Smash Bros. today. Fire Emblem fans will be ecstatic as two more of their favourite characters have been added: Lucina and Robin. I know literally nothing about Fire Emblem so I can't attest to how good this news is. For the rest of us, Captain Falcon
- [New Smash Bros. Character Announcement at 8:00](https://gameusagi.com/2014/07/new-smash-bros-character-announcement-at-8-am/) - Nintendo is going to announce a new Smash Bros. character today at 8:00 am. Not to take the magic out of it, but if the very reliable character list leak that has been 100% accurate thus far remains to be true we can expect this to be Shulk, Chrom, or Rhythm Heaven's Chorus Kids --
- [Loot Crate June 2014 - Game Usagi Opens](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/loot-crate-june-2014-game-usagi-opens/) - Game Usagi Opens the June 2014 Loot Crate, transforms and rolls out. If you'd like to get a Loot Crate of your own, you can go here: http://mbsy.co/lootcrate/5202985 and even use the code SAVE3 to knock $3 off of your order.
- [Cruiser P3210 PS3/PS4/PC Gaming Headset](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/cruiser-p3210-ps3ps4pc-gaming-headset/) - Manufacturer: GamesterGear Current Retail Price: $109.99 US These days you can't toss an SD card in an electronics store without hitting seven or eight gaming headsets of varying prices and quality. Whether they claim to have virtual surround sound, true surround sound, or enough bass to permanently damage the hearing of three generations of your
- [Super Smash Bros. E3 Smash-fest Videos](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/super-smash-bros-e3-smash-fest-videos/) - We attended the E3 2014 Smash-fest at our local Best Buy and shot a couple of gameplay videos for both the Wii U and 3DS versions of the game for you. You can check out the other three videos after the jump to see how much of a blast we had with the upcoming games.
- [Bittersweet Smash Bros. News](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/bittersweet-smash-bros-news/) - Three pieces of bittersweet news for Smash Bros. fans this evening. Firstly, as the video above shows, PAC-MAN IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED FOR SMASH BROS!!!!! This excellent news is unfortunately balanced out by the fact that Smash Bros. 3DS has been delayed from its "summer" release time all the way back to October 3rd. And a
- [Legend of Zelda Wii U 1080p Screenshots](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/legend-of-zelda-wii-u-1080p-screenshots/) - Here are the four 1080p screenshots that Nintendo has released from the teaser trailer they showed during their Digital Event today. Remember to right-click the thumbnails and choose "Open Link in New Tab" to see the shots at their absolute full resolution.
- [Nintendo E3 2014 Digital Event Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/nintendo-e3-2014-digital-event-summary/) - NEW ZELDA!!!! After you've watched the above trailer a few times, come back and let me tell you a tale of all of the wonderful things Nintendo shared with us today. After a run-up of quite a few legitimate leaks: Mario Maker, Miyamoto's little very unfinished projects for Wii U including a Star Fox demo
- [E3 Press Conference Times and Streams](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/e3-press-conference-times-and-streams/) - Gamers' Christmas kicks off tomorrow with Microsoft and Sony's press conferences. While we were unable to attend in person this year, we'll keep you updated on the coolest happenings as per usual. Here are the conference times for the CST time zone: Microsoft: 10:30am, June 9th - Stream EA: 1:00pm, June 9th - Stream Ubisoft:
- [Sony E3 2014 Conference Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/sony-e3-2014-conference-summary/) - Sony, with their usual advantage of going second and knowing precisely what Microsoft had to offer, once again blew Microsoft clean out of the water. At a break-neck pace for about 85% of the presentation's rather lengthy 2 hours, Sony kept the big announcements and exciting game demonstrations coming. Among my favourite news was the
- [Perfect Summary of Xbox E3 Conker Tease](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/perfect-summary-of-xbox-e3-conker-tease/) - Nothing else needs to be said, except: "WHHHHYYYYYY?????!??!?" JonTron always says it best.
- [Xbox E3 Conference 2014 Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/xbox-e3-conference-2014-summary/) - Well, Microsoft had their yearly E3 conference and it was predictably underwhelming. With no megatons to drop, we were mostly just shown some additional gameplay from various games we already knew about for the system. While the exclusive focus on games and the almost complete lack of crappy Kinect stuff was greatly appreciated, the conference
- [Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) Review](https://gameusagi.com/2014/05/mario-kart-8-wii-u-review/) - Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Kart Racing Players: 1-4 locally, 1-2 per system online, up to 12 per lobby online Console: Wii U Hours Played: 13 hours and 38 minutes Progress: Placed first in all 50cc and 100cc cups (unlocking all characters), earned more than 1200 points in online multiplayer The Wii U is unarguably
- [Smash Bros. Instagram Contest Losing Video](https://gameusagi.com/2014/06/smash-bros-instagram-contest-losing-video/) - We tried our hand at getting a free ride to E3 this year courtesy of Nintendo, but didn't manage to with the Smash Bros. Invitational contest. You can check out the video we submitted above and the contest's actual winner here and decide which one you like better for yourself. We know which one we
- [Canadian Mario Kart Event on May 24th](https://gameusagi.com/2014/05/canadian-mario-kart-event-on-may-24th/) - Nintendo is having an event in Canada to promote Mario Kart 8 by letting you play it almost a week early from 12:00pm - 4:00pm on Saturday, May 24th at Best Buys across the country. The selection of Best Buy locations hosting the event is a little smaller than it was for last year's Best
- [Official Wii U GCN Controller Adapter Announced](https://gameusagi.com/2014/05/behold-the-face-of-beauty-official-wii-u-gcn-controller-adapter-announced/) - Even though we reviewed an excellent Wii remote GCN controller adapter not to long ago, Nintendo has gone and made them largely useless by announcing that they will make a GameCube controller adapter and limited edition Smash Bros. branded GCN controller available so that we can continue to play Smash Bros. as it was meant
- [Smash-Fest @ Best Buy Canada Locations](https://gameusagi.com/2014/05/smash-fest-best-buy-canada-locations/) - Best Buy has released a list of the Canadian Best Buy locations where lucky gamers will be able to play the new Wii U Smash Bros. well before it comes out. You can check out the list of dates, times, and locations below or go to the announcement page here for more information. June 11:
- [Game Usagi Opens - Loot Crate May 2014](https://gameusagi.com/2014/05/game-usagi-opens-loot-crate-may-2014/) - The first episode of Game Usagi Opens featuring Loot Crate May 2014. If you'd like to get a Loot Crate of your own, you can go here: http://mbsy.co/lootcrate/5202985 and even use the code JUNELOOT to knock $3 off of your order.
- [Logitech Cordless MediaBoard for PS3](https://gameusagi.com/2008/06/logitech-cordless-mediaboard-for-ps3/) - Cost: $54 (most places; I found mine for $34) Interface: Wireless via USB Platform: Playstation 3 (Works on PC, Mac and Wii (no trackpad on Wii)) The Logitech Cordless MediaBoard for Playstation 3 is an all-in-one Keyboard and Mouse. It says that it is for Playstation 3, but I have tested it on a PC
- [PS3 HDMI Cable](https://gameusagi.com/2010/04/ps3-hdmi-cable/) - Cost: $10.99 US Length: 6 ft. Manufacturer: ps3hdmicable.com With the gaming market trending very quickly to HD audio and visuals, we find ourselves in need of a lot more equipment to get the most out of our games. I myself have purchased HD TVs, surround sound systems/headphones, PC gaming rigs, and video game systems all
- [Newer Technology Power2U](https://gameusagi.com/2012/12/newer-technology-power2u/) - It seems like every electronic device that you get these days is supposed to be charged via USB. Most of them come with USB/AC adapters, but these can take up a lot of wall outlet and power bar space. This is where NewerTech comes in with their Power2U wall outlet that features 2 USB ports
- [NuTouch Touch Screen Gloves](https://gameusagi.com/2012/12/nutouch-touch-screen-gloves/) - A problem I'm sure is common to most people who live in colder climates in this day and age is that it's quite frustrating when you're shovelling snow or waiting for a bus and you can't use your smartphone without taking your gloves off and risking losing feeling in your hands for the rest of
- [Voyager S3 SATA to USB 3.0 Drive Dock](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/voyager-s3-sata-to-usb-3-0-drive-dock/) - Anyone who maintains a gaming PC for more than a year or two will know that technology changes so quickly that you're forever swapping various parts out of your tower to continue being able to play the latest games at a needlessly high but awesome 100 FPS or more. With the advent of Solid State
- [NuGuard KX iPhone 4/4S/5 Case](https://gameusagi.com/2013/03/nuguard-kx-iphone-case/) - There are a lot of cases on the market for iPhones that protect them by surrounding them in thick metal, rubber, or both. These cases, while utilitarian to some degree, always add an ungodly amount of bulk to your once sleek and portable device. For many consumers, including myself, a huge bulky phone is too
- [Anker Uspeed USB 3.0 7 Port Hub + 1 Charging Port](https://gameusagi.com/2013/03/anker-uspeed-usb-3-0-7-port-hub-1-charging-port/) - USB hubs are certainly not bleeding edge technology, but with USB 3.0 becoming increasingly common in both computers and new USB devices the one or two USB 3.0 ports you get on your computers are hardly enough to run all of your speedy new USB 3.0 devices. Luckily enough, USB 3.0 hubs have come down
- [NuGreen LED Desk Lamp](https://gameusagi.com/2013/04/nugreen-led-desk-lamp/) - Manufacturer: Newer Technology Current Retail Price: $57.99 "What does a desk lamp have to do with gaming?", you may well ask. I will answer with another question, "Where do you keep your gaming computer?" Chances are that if you have a gaming PC tower it's going to be on (or under) a desk. Failing that,
- [Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Mouse](https://gameusagi.com/2013/06/anker-2-4g-wireless-vertical-mouse/) - Manufacturer: AnkerCurrent Retail Price: $25.99 With the prevalence of computers in modern society, the kind of mouses and keyboards we use every day is becoming increasingly important. Often times, especially if you use a computer to any moderate degree for school or work, you're spending multiple hours every day interfacing with your computer, so the
- [FC30 Bluetooth Gamepad [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/fc30-bluetooth-gamepad/) - Manufacturer: 8Bitdo Current Retail Price: $39.95 Few people know that 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the original Famicom system in Japan. To commemorate this occasion 8Bitdo (who are in no way affiliated with Nintendo) have released a bluetooth gamepad that looks a lot like the first player controller from the
- [Pocket Couture Earphones](https://gameusagi.com/2014/05/pocket-couture-earphones/) - Manufacturer: Degauss Labs Current Retail Price: 24.95 USD (one-button), 34.95 USD (three-button) The headphone market these days is completely swamped with products of all shapes, sizes, and prices. While many of them are mediocre and interchangeable, there are brands like Dr. Dre's beats and SkullCandy that have at least managed to make a name for
- [Game Usagi Plays Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)](https://gameusagi.com/2014/05/game-usagi-plays-mario-kart-8-wii-u/) - Nintendo sent us a review copy of Mario Kart 8, so we're hard at work play checking out everything the game has to offer. Check out the video above or on our YouTube channel to see some Mii gameplay on the new Thwomp Ruins course. We'll have a full review up for the game soon,
- [Smash Bros. Newstravaganza!](https://gameusagi.com/2014/04/smash-bros-newstravaganza/) - Nintendo unleashed a storm of new Smash Bros. information today and there's lots to be excited about (we've bolded the cooler stuff): Launch windows: The Nintendo 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. is planned to launch this summer. The Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. is planned to launch in winter 2014. Silky-smooth 3D:
- [Wasn't dat a gangbangin' April Fools Day?](https://gameusagi.com/2014/04/wasnt-dat-a-gangbangin-april-fools-day/) - This here April Fools our phat asses decided ta go thug n' keep it real up in dis house. Thanks ta http://gizoogle.net fo' pimpin-out tha Internizzle n' makin our asses realize dat we need ta git scrilla n' be kind ta dem hoes. I ain't talkin' bout chicken n' gravy, foo'. If you eva wanna
- [The Greatest April Fools of Them All](https://gameusagi.com/2014/04/the-greatest-april-fools-of-them-all/) - HOMESTARRUNNER.COM UPDATED TODAY!!!!!!!! All of our sorry existences have now been made worthwhile. GO AND WATCH IT NOW AND BE COMPLETE!
- [Movie Review: The Immortal Augustus Gladstone (2014)](https://gameusagi.com/2014/03/movie-review-the-immortal-augustus-gladstone-2014/) - The modern disillusionment with the compromises wrought by big studios in the entertainment industry has brought on a Renaissance of sorts for indie games and movies. Social media networks make it easier than it has ever been for smaller productions to reach out and gain the kind of viewership that was previously possible only with
- [Titanfall 5-Hour Energy Shots Drop in the US](https://gameusagi.com/2014/03/titanfall-5-hour-energy-shots-drop-in-the-us/) - The 5-hour Energy people were kind enough to send us a sample up here in Canada of the Titanfall branded 5-hour Energy shots. While they're only available at US Wal-Marts, it's interesting to see a cross-promotion of this nature. The ones with the special Titanfall labels (our box exclusively featured the Orge titan on the
- [Tales of Symphonia Chronicles (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2014/03/tales-of-symphonia-chronicles-ps3/) - Developer: Namco Tales StudioGenre: RPGPlayers: Symphonia 1-4, Dawn of the New World 1-2Console: PlayStation 3ESRB Rating: T (Teen)Launch Price: $39.99 (both games on a physical disc) or $19.99 (each on the PSN store)Progress: 9 hours of playtime in Symphonia, 6 hours of playtime in Dawn of the New World (Previously beat both original GameCube and
- [Video Review: Left 4 Dead (PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/11/668/) - Here's the latest video review from GameUsagi, enjoy.
- [Movie Review: Ratatouille](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/movie-review-ratatouille/) - The primary purpose of reviews are to provide the audience/consumer with an educated and critical opinion of the item in question. Seeing as how this is the case, I may not seem to be doing my job effectively. This is because I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this spectacular movie. Pixar has
- [Halloween Movie Review: Dead Before Dawn 3D](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/halloween-movie-review-dead-before-dawn-3d/) - Halloween is just around the corner, pumpkin spice-flavoured everything adorns the restaurants and stores, and both horror games and horror movies are crawling out of their respective purgatories to try to spook you in the night. Aside from the collection of horror games that we've been playing for Game Usagi Plays, we were given the
- [Movie Review:  WALL-E](https://gameusagi.com/2008/06/movie-review-wall-e/) - There comes a time in every critic's life when they come across something that is beyond their cynicism and critique. Somewhere along the line, something will present itself to them at is beyond all reprehension and is simply beautiful in every possible way. WALL-E instantly hit #1 in the box-offices, has been given perfect scores
- [Transformers Universe Coming This Summer](https://gameusagi.com/2014/02/transformers-universe-coming-this-summer/) - It was recently announced that the new Transformers Universe, a "free to play" massive multiplayer online role-playing game, is getting released over the summer, which is going to be around the same time that the Transformers 4 film is set to be released. It was initially set to be released in 2012, but has been
- [FPS Freek Phantom for PS4](https://gameusagi.com/2014/02/fps-freek-phantom-for-ps4/) - Anybody who plays competitive FPS games for long enough will start looking for ways to get the edge up on their competition. Whether it's tweaking the in-game settings for hours, trying to optimize an Internet connection, looking up strategies online or physically modifying controllers the end-goal is the same -- upping your score just a
- [Bust-A-Move: BASH! Review](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/bust-a-move-bash-wii-review/) - Playtime: ~5 hours Progress: beat entire level 3, as well as half of level 1 (started out on the wrong level...) The Bust-A-Move series has essentially appeared on every console that has been made since it's creation, from the 3DO to Arcade to mobile phones. For the first while, the versions were either exactly the
- [NuGuard KXs Screen Protector for iPhone 4/5](https://gameusagi.com/2014/01/nuguard-kxs-screen-protector-for-iphone-45/) - Manufacturer: Newer Technology Current Retail Price: $9.99 ("Case Friendly" 4/4S) / $10.79 (Full Size 4/4S) Let's face it, there are thousands of kinds of screen protectors for smartphones these days. I personally have paid everywhere from about $2.00 to $30.00 for screen protectors of varying quality for my iPhone over the years. Not all screen
- [Soda Drinker Pro (PC) - Game Usagi Plays + CONTEST](https://gameusagi.com/2014/01/soda-drinker-pro-pc-game-usagi-plays-contest/) - 'H' for hhhhhhflyinghhhhhhh Chris and Logan could really use a soda right about now. Like/comment/subscribe for soda justice. CONTEST: Reply to this post to be entered for a chance to win one of two copies of the world's greatest first person soda game!
- [Wind Waker HD (Wii U) - PART 3 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-hd-wii-u-part-3-game-usagi-plays/) - He's got the world to save but he's stuck doing laundry -- er... gardening. Wake the wind with a like/comment/subscribe! : D Watch on YouTube
- [Super Mario 3D World (Wii U) - PART 3 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/super-mario-3d-world-wii-u-part-3-game-usagi-plays/) - Team Rocket's blasting off again! Think of the team like Chris and like/comment/subscribe. Watch the video on YouTube
- [Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) - PART 5 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/donkey-kong-country-3-snes-part-5-game-usagi-plays/) - Remember the face-rats. Like our videos? Think we're dumb? We'd like to hear from you -- like/comment/subscribe Watch video on Youtube
- [Wind Waker HD (Wii U) - PART 2 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-hd-wii-u-part-2-game-usagi-plays/) - He looks like he could use some pot... to the face! Don't look at your sister's skirt, like/comment/subscribe instead.
- [Super Mario 3D World (Wii U) - PART 2 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/super-mario-3d-world-wii-u-part-2-game-usagi-plays/) - Meowing up the wrong shrubbery. Like/comment/subscribe? Do it.
- [Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) - PART 4 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/donkey-kong-country-3-snes-part-4-game-usagi-plays/) - Oh my god, it's a living barrel of death! Get Funky with the like/comment/subscribe-ing
- [Wind Waker HD (Wii U) - PART 1 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/wind-waker-hd-wii-u-part-1-game-usagi-plays/) - Link was "On a Boat" before it was cool. Logan guides Chris through his first-ever playthrough of this excellent game update for Nintendo's Wii U. Like/comment/subscribe for the swimming piggies.
- [Super Mario 3D World - PART 1 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/12/super-mario-3d-world-part-1-game-usagi-plays/) - I am the rightful heir to the throne! Chris and Logan start their playthrough of Super Mario 3D World for Nintendo's Wii U. Like/comment/subscribe, *meow*
- [Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) - PART 3 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/donkey-kong-country-3-snes-part-3-game-usagi-plays/) - That was better the third time. Like/comment/subscribe -- this is going to be a looong series -_-
- [Revolution X (SNES) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/revolution-x-snes-game-usagi-plays/) - The video threw keys at you? Like/comment/subscribe like an invincible helicopter.
- [Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) - PART 2 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/donkey-kong-country-3-snes-part-2-game-usagi-plays/) - Come pick up my weeping corpse! Like/comment/subscribe even if you think we're bad at Donkey Kong (spoiler alert: we are.)
- [Race Drivin' (SNES) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/race-drivin-snes-game-usagi-plays/) - I want to be a Sportster Man. Like/comment/subscribe if you can handle the blazing 2fps speed.
- [Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer (PS3) - PART 2 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/call-of-duty-ghosts-multiplayer-ps3-part-2-game-usagi-plays/) - Yeah, yeah. Thanks tiny child. Go to bed, it's late. Like/comment/subscribe, especially if you think that tiny children shouldn't be playing Call of Duty.
- [Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) - PART 1 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/donkey-kong-country-3-snes-part-1-game-usagi-plays/) - Logan and Chris begin their pain-filled playthrough of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! All the banana-grabbing action you could want! Like/comment/subscribe if you know what horrors are in store for us in the later levels of DKC3.
- [Rap Jam Vol. 1 (SNES) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/rap-jam-vol-1-snes-game-usagi-plays/) - That don't look like no Queen Latifah I've ever seen! Remember to like/comment/subscribe if you're a b-ballin' gansta from da hood.
- [Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer (PS3) - PART 1 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/call-of-duty-ghosts-multiplayer-ps3-part-1-game-usagi-plays/) - Logan goes it solo with Call of Duty: Ghosts and ends up doing better than usual. We're going to start recording the game audio and the voice audio separately so that we don't run into volume issues like this again. Sorry for the audio issues this time around. *cough*likecommentsubscribe*cough*
- [Bebe's Kids (SNES) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/bebes-kids-snes-game-usagi-plays/) - Oh, I get it: R + B! That couldn't be the reason they did that. Like/comment/subscribe if you need a shower after playing Bebe's Kids.
- [Captain Novolin (SNES) - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/captain-novolin-snes-game-usagi-plays/) - I want to ride the insulin dragon!! Like/comment/subscribe if Captain Novolin helped you discover just how depressing diabetes can be.
- [Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament 2013 - Game Usagi Fights](https://gameusagi.com/2013/11/smash-bros-brawl-tournament-2013-game-usagi-fights/) - The 2013 Game Usagi Plays Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament, will Logan and/or Chris be able to come out on top? You can also check out this video without the sometimes loud party commentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGVC2vlcPvM Like/comment/subscribe for more awesome gaming memories.
- [New Game Usagi Plays Channel](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/new-game-usagi-plays-channel/) - Game Usagi Plays quickly grew from a side-feature of our YouTube account to being its main draw. With more than 800 subscribers under out belt we felt it would help everyone out if we moved it to its very own shiny new channel. You can check out the new Game Usagi Plays channel at https://www.youtube.com/GameUsagiPlays
- [Wayne's World (SNES) - Game Usagi Plays ](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/waynes-world-snes-game-usagi-plays/) - It was pail! It was bucket! Like/comment/subscribe to pledge that you'll never play this terrible game.
- [Puppeteer (PS3) - FINAL - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/puppeteer-ps3-final-game-usagi-plays/) - Now you can play the harpsichord! What?! Thanks for watching our first act playthrough of Puppeteer, like/comment/subscribe and check out our other Let's Play series.
- [Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs - PART 5 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs-part-5-game-usagi-plays/) - The "lost in near pitch blackness" episode! (It gets more interesting when we find out what's in the Fallout Vault of Mystery next episode) Like/comment/subscribe for more aimless meanderings.
- [Knock-Knock - FINAL - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/knock-knock-final-game-usagi-plays/) - Morning. Sweet, sweet morning. Only a two-parter this time so we don't spoil the ending, like/comment/subscribe to keep the creepy things at bay.
- [Puppeteer (PS3) - PART 5 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/puppeteer-ps3-part-5-game-usagi-plays/) - It's not really making out when you're making out with yourself. Can't cut hot dogs in half anymore? It's okay, just like/comment/subscribe.
- [Free Kid Icarus AR cards [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/free-kid-icarus-ar-cards/) - [UPDATE: They're all out of cards as of Mar. 21. Hope you were able to grab some before they ran out!] Nintendo is giving away special edition Kid Icarus: Uprising AR cards to Club Nintendo members. You can grab yourself a pack here before they run out. You're welcome.
- [Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs - PART 4 - Game Usagi Plays ](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs-part-4-game-usagi-plays/) - Press 'F' for 'Flantern' Like/comment/subscribe if Christopher is making you say the game's name wrong now too.
- [Knock-knock - Part 1 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/knock-knock-part-1-game-usagi-plays/) - Door, faster. Faster, door! FASTER!!! Get into the Halloween spirit with a little like/comment/subscribe-ing.
- [Puppeteer (PS3) - PART 4 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/puppeteer-ps3-part-4-game-usagi-plays/) - Oh, no! This guy's a pony! We might share our myoonbarf with you if you like/comment/subscribe.
- [Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs - PART 3 - Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs-part-3-usagi-plays/) - More meandering and spontaneous redecorating. Like/comment/subscribe if you think the machine to pig ratio has been quite unbalanced thus far.
- [AiRace Speed (3DS eShop)](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/airace-speed-3ds-eshop/) - Developer: QubicGamesGenre: Airship Time Trials Players: 1 Console: 3DS eShop ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)Launch Price: $4.99 Progress: Passed the first 14/18 levels in 51 minutes With Nintendo's eShop getting increasingly popular on both the 3DS and Wii U there are more developers than ever scrambling to get a piece of the potential revenue pie. Amongst
- [Mayflash GC Controller Adapter for Wii/Wii U](https://gameusagi.com/2013/08/mayflash-gc-controller-adapter-for-wiiwii-u/) - Manufacturer: Mayflash Current Retail Price: $17.99 As the cycle of game console succession continues through the years both systems and controllers/peripherals are usually replaced by demonstrably better iterations making the previous versions nostalgically obsolete. The transition from the GameCube to the Wii, though, with its sharp move from traditional controls to motion-based gaming left significantly
- [Xbox One Reveal Video Parodies](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/xbox-one-reveal-video-parodies/) - It's no secret among the non-mainstream media that Microsoft's unveiling of the Xbox One yesterday was an unmitigated disaster. Aside from a promising controller, the greatest result of the media event has been the numerous excellent parodies that put into perspective just how much of a misstep for Microsoft it really was. In addition to
- [16-bit Episode of NBC's Community](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/16-bit-episode-of-nbcs-community/) - About once per season, the clever team behind NBC's sitcom Community come up with a special episode that is done in a style atypical of the series' regular real-life presentation. Last year's Christmas special, for example, was done in a style reminiscent of the stop-motion animated classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Well, this season's special
- [Roller Town Cast <3 Game Usagi](https://gameusagi.com/2010/08/roller-town-cast/) - You may not have heard of Picnicface, but you've definitely heard FROM them. Various members of Picnicface with various levels of cooperation are the masterful smiths who have brought us some of the finest examples of both Canadian and internet humour including Powerthirst 1-3, Super Bingo, Julie Bender, Mall Employee, and The Boardroom (and funny sketches too numerous to link to).
- [WR: Borderlands: The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned DLC (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/12/wr-dlc-borderlands-the-zombie-island-of-dr-ned-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Gearbox Software Publisher: 2K Games Genre: FPS/Action RPG Players: 1-2, 2-4 (online) Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 8 Progress: Completed all quests on 1st and 2nd play-through Only a month-and-4-days after the release of Borderlands, the first offering of downloadable content becomes available, although seemingly soon after the game's launch, people
- [Sonic the Hedgehog - FINAL - Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/sonic-the-hedgehog-final-usagi-plays/) - If you take anything away from our time with Sonic the Hedgehog, let it be that Carol Yas may or may not have a nice ass. Like/comment/subscribe, Carol would want it that way.
- [Puppeteer (PS3) - Part 3 - Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/puppeteer-ps3-part-3-usagi-plays/) - Oh, no! We're in her business! Ugh, the SMELL! Like/comment/subscribe to forget the horrors of being stuffed up Moon Gruntilda's dress overnight.
- [E3 2011: Mario Party 9 (Wii) Screenshots](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/e3-2011-mario-party-9-screenshots/) - Check out the press set of images Nintendo has provided of Mario Party 9 for the Wii after the jump!
- [E3 2013 Day #1 Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2013/06/e3-2013-day-1-summary/) - Perhaps the most memorable E3 conference day of all time happened today. We'll have a handy list of what we learned about the Xbox One, PS4, and other various sundry future game products up soon, but for now the single biggest news of the day: PS4 will not have any of the hated game restrictions
- [PlayStation 4 Games and Controller Revealed](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/playstation-4-games-and-controller-revealed/) - Sony's big PS4 conference today went over fairly well as they were able to show a lot of interesting games running on their upcoming system with fairly impressive specs as well as a nicely overhauled online experience and some basic shots of the final version of the DualShock 4 (as you can see above). Things
- [Killzone Shadow Fall (PS4) Hi-Res Screens](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/killzone-shadow-fall-hi-res-screens/) - Sony also released some stills from the Killzone Shadow Fall demonstration (which can be viewed as shared using the PS4's new Share feature here), so you can admire the system's graphical prowess at a more leasurely pace. Check out the full gallery after the jump. Remember to right-click the images and choose ?Open Link?? to
- [Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs - PART 2 - Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs-part-2-usagi-plays/) - "Amnesia: A Place of Pigs".... it's a pants-wetting good time! While we're lost in the mansion, you should take the time to like/comment/subscribe.
- [Top 3 Wii U Controller Mockups](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/top-3-wii-u-controller-mockups/) - With 167 mockups in our Project Cafe Controller Mock-up Archive, we were able to see a lot of different ideas on how Nintendo could implement a 6-odd-inch screen in a modern-style controller. We went back and sifted through the mock-ups to come up with the Top 3 that ended up being the closest to what Nintendo revealed as the Wii U controller today and you can see them after the jump:
- [Nintendo Direct - Oct. 1, 2013](https://gameusagi.com/2013/10/nintendo-direct-oct-1-2013/) - Nintendo had new Nintendo Direct conference today, here are the of the highlights straight from their press release. You can watch the presentation in full at Nintendo's YouTube channel here. Wii U News · Super Mario 3D World: The game contains a ton of fresh power-ups, like cherries that allow players to duplicate their characters,
- [Punch Quest (iOS) - Usagi Plays ](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/punch-quest-ios-usagi-plays/) - Logan experiences a world of Rabid Goaticorn Attacks and PUNCHING on his iPhone. We won't punch you if you don't like/comment/subscribe, but we can't promise we won't think about it.
- [3DS Manual Image Captions](https://gameusagi.com/2011/02/3ds-manual-image-captions/) - As with any Nintendo system manual, the 3DS' manual is chock-full of amusingly vague pictures just ripe for the captioning. We picked out the top 18 pictures from the manual and have embellished them to show what the pictures really mean. Have your own captions? Share them in the comments section! See the rest after the jump!
- [WR: Raven Squad (Xbox 360, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/wr-raven-squad-xbox-360-pc/) - Developer: Atomic Motion Publisher: Evolved Games Genre: FPS Players: 1, 2 (online) Console: Xbox360, PC ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Hours Played: 15 Progress: Finished game on Normal In the jungle no one can hear you scream... and scream you will while playing this travesty of game. Raven Squad is a squad-based first person shooter with,
- [Best Buy Canada Locations for Nintendo E3 Demos](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/best-buy-canada-locations-for-nintendo-e3-demos/) - In an unprecedented move Nintendo is letting the general gaming public have a go at the same game demos it will be showing off in LA at this year's E3. What makes this news even better for the general public in North America is that there are over 100 Best Buy locations that will be
- [Super Hi-Res PS4 Controller/Camera Pictures](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/super-hi-res-ps4-controllercamera-pictures/) - Playstation.Blog's Flickr was recently updated with high resolution images of the newly unveiled controller and it's Kinect-like stereo camera companion. See the full set after the jump. Remember to right-click the images and choose "Open Link..." to see them in their full-out ridiculous resolution.
- [Nintendo Direct 2.14.2013 Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/nintendo-direct-2-14-2013-summary/) - Nintendo sprung another Wii U and 3DS-centered Nintendo Direct presentation on us this morning. The previously scant lineup of games for Nintendo systems in the coming months is now fairly bursting at the seams with many first party titles, even if quality 3rd-party titles are still more or less conspicuously missing. You can watch the
- [WR: Midnight Club Los Angeles (PS3/Xbox 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/wr-midnight-club-los-angeles-ps3xbox-360/) - Developer: Rockstar San Diego Publisher: Rockstar Games ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Players: 1 (1-16 online) Hours Played: 25+ I?ve always been a big fan of the Midnight Club series, especially Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition on the Xbox and PS2, so when Midnight Club Los Angeles (MCLA), the franchise?s first title on a next generation
- [Nvidia SHIELD Price and Launch Window Announced](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/nvidia-shield-price-and-launch-window-announced/) - Nvidia released some important details about their upcoming "portable" Android-based console today. With a retail price of $350 and a launch some time in June, Nvidia is positioning SHIELD to compete directly with the less portable OUYA that sports the lower price of $99 but offers quite a bit less raw power. Once their launches
- [April Fools - Google Maps Expanding Device Compatibility](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/google-maps-expanding-device-compatibility/) - Google Maps is available in some form or another on most of the electronic devices that you can purchase these days. Google, never satisfied with their ubiquity, has come up with a new initiative to start supporting retro devices with Google Maps. The first classic device that they are going to support is arguably the
- [WR: inFamous (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/07/wr-infamous-ps3/) - Developer: Sucker Punch Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Genre: 3rd person open-world action/adventure game (sandbox) Platform: PS3 ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Players: 1 Hours Played: 35 Game Progress: Finished main story and all side quests Sucker Punch, the developers best known for the Sly Cooper series on the Playstation 2, bring us an open world, super-hero
- [New Nintendo Wii U and 3DS Info From Financial Briefing](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/new-nintendo-wii-u-and-3ds-info-from-financial-briefing/) - Nintendo had their yearly financial briefing for their shareholders yesterday and since they're publicly published, we can glean some precious Wii U info from it. Here's a summary of what Nintendo said
- [3DS vs. PS Vita -- Economics vs. Ergonomics?](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/3ds-vs-ps-vita-economics-vs-ergonomics/) - With both Sony and Nintendo's new systems out of the gate and well on their way, it's a good time to step-back and take a look at where both of the systems stand. Being a proud owner of both of these new(ish) portable systems, and having lugged them both around everywhere like needy children, I'm in a good position to offer some keen insights into the practical gaming applications of each system. We'll split this bout up into several categories so we can explore the key areas in which these systems excel or ex-...smell. Read on to see how they measure up to one another and their predecessors.
- [Xbox One Reveal Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/xbox-one-reveal-summary/) - Microsoft laid down a similar number of cards to those laid out by Sony with their PS4 reveal earlier this February, but whose cards are better? Honestly, from what has been shown at this point Sony has the more gamer- and game-centric console with specs more likely to result in games of a graphic fidelity
- [Rumour: Nintendo Power Dying?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template/) - Rumour has it that Nintendo Power is on it's way out and that it's staff has been told to seek different employment starting in September. Apparently layoffs are already underway. The magazine has been waning in popularity due in large part to sites like this that supply the news much faster than even an official
- [3DS XL Vs. PS Vita Screen Size](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/3ds-xl-vs-ps-vita-screen-size/) - We took the PS Vita and the 3DS XL from Kotaku's recent size comparison image and overlapped them so that you can get a better picture of just how similarly sized the screens are now. It's still worthwhile to note that the pixel density on the PS Vita's 960x544 screen is nearly twice that of
- [24 Hours with the Nintendo 3DS](https://gameusagi.com/2011/03/24-hours-with-the-nintendo-3ds/) - It's been 24 hours (give or take) since we first got our hands on the 3DS and with a whole day's worth of experience under my belt, I thought I'd give you the benefit of this experience and give you some info on some nuances of 3DS ownership that are not always addressed in similar guides.
- [Point Review: Fez (Xbox 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/point-review-fez-xbox-360/) - First announced in 2007, Fez was immediately surrounded by a cloud of anticipation. Several delays in the game's release had some people believing that it would end up being vaporware even though its gameplay looked so enticing. The gaming community was very happy to welcome Fez with open arms upon its release this month, but are the charming 8-bit-style graphics and novel perspective-shifting gameplay worth the 5 year wait or did this game fall as flat as its 2D characters? Read on to see what we thought of Fez.
- [Warren Review: Rock Band (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/08/review-rock-band-ps3/) - Hours Played: over 50 Progress: Completed "Endless Setlist" (gained Legendary status!) Rock Band is the first music simulation game to encompass a full band. It allows players to play drums, guitar, bass, and sing. This is the first time drumming has come to a console (at least a full drum set unlike Taiko Drum Master
- [Post-3DS Conference News from Nintendo](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/post-3ds-conference-news-from-nintendo/) - Nintendo basically spent all night announcing more and more things, so here's some extra info:
- [Point Review: Ski Safari (iOS)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/point-review-ski-safari-ios/) - The "run for your life" sub-genre of games has been a popular one on mobile devices and this latest entry in that category of games adds a winter twist. Instead of running out of sunlight, time or health this time around the player is trying to stay ahead of the snowy terror that is an avalanche! Is it innovative and fun enough to stand out among the pack? Read on to find out...
- [Official Pokemon Meet-Ups Across Canada](https://gameusagi.com/2012/09/official-pokemon-meet-ups-across-canada/) - Nintendo is hosting official Pokemon meet-ups on Saturday, September 29th at 4:00pm local time in Canadian cities including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. The Saskatoon meet-up will take place in The Bowl on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Nintendo says that these meet-ups will be "A fun experience training and battling
- [Top 10 (+9) Games of 200X](https://gameusagi.com/2010/01/top-10-9-games-of-200x/) - Many a game came out over the last decade, over 11,000 incidentally, but the great majority of them were garbage churned out to either confuse consumers into purchasing them instead of a decent game, or just to make money off of people that don't check games' metascores. There were, however, also a good number of
- [Major Wii U News Incoming](https://gameusagi.com/2012/09/major-wii-u-news-incoming/) - Nintendo is having a major Wii U news conference at the Nintendo World Store in NYC at 8:00 AM CST tomorrow morning. They're expected to announce all of the major retail details for the Wii U including price, retail bundles, and perhaps even games available at launch. This news has been a long time coming
- [A Purrfect April Fools](https://gameusagi.com/2013/04/a-purrfect-april-fools/) - We hope you enjoyed your April Fools yesterday. While not as over-the-top as some previous years, we had fun writing a script that utilized the wonderful Meowbify website to convert all of our images into cat gifs and we hope you enjoyed them too. Now to start planning for next year...
- [Star Wars Pinball Pack 1 (PS3/PS Vita)](https://gameusagi.com/2013/04/star-wars-pinball-pack-1-ps3ps-vita/) - Developer: Zen Studios Publisher: Zen Studios Genre: Pinball Players: 1 Console Reviewed: PS3/PS Vita (PSN)Also Available On: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PC/Mac, iOS, Android ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Progress: Played each board several times on both systems and achieved decent high scores Zen Pinball 2 and its inexplicably numerous variations on just about every currently available
- [Goldeneye Still Has A Chance](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/goldeneye-still-has-a-chance/) - A representative of Rare recently stated in an interview that it is still possible that Goldeneye 007 could come to either the Virtual Console or XBLA (X-box Live Arcade), or both. The rights surrounding this game are incredibly complicated, but we can always hope that we'll see the game again. If this game were to
- [Sonic the Hedgehog - PART 6 - Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/sonic-the-hedgehog-part-6-usagi-plays/) - You saw nothing! Chris definitely doesn't get a Game Over in this one. Like/comment/subscribe if you're better at entering codes than Chris.
- [Puppeteer (PS3) - PART 2 - Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/puppeteer-ps3-part-2-usagi-plays/) - Logan and Chris continue to be super duper serial about Moon Bear Pig. Like/comment/subscribe, Moon Bear Pig commands it!
- [Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs - PART 1 - Usagi Plays ](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs-part-1-usagi-plays/) - I don't want to know what's in the attic.Enjoy this first double-long episode of our Let's Play of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, like/comment/subscribe if you can't wait to see more freaky pig things.
- [Review Copies Galore!](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/review-copies-galore/) - Over the last few days we've been happy to receive enough review copies to keep us busy for a while. Sony was kind enough to pop us over the latest and greatest for the PS Vita and PS3 in the form of Killzone Mercenary and Puppeteer respectively. Today we were also surprised to receive a
- [Hiroshi Yamauchi Dies at 85](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/hiroshi-yamauchi-dies-at-85/) - Long time president of Nintendo Hiroshi Yamuchi died today at the age of 85. Even though he stepped down as president to make way for Satoru Iwata in 2002, he had remained on the company's board for the rest of his life and can in part be credited for Nintendo's meteoric rise to the top
- [Sonic the Hedgehog - PART 5 - Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/sonic-the-hedgehog-part-5-usagi-plays/) - Don't make me stick a spongesicle in your wall sphincter. Also it's once and for all proven that *Genesis* does what Nintendon't. Like/comment/subscribe, yo.
- [Sonic the Hedgehog - PART 4 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/sonic-the-hedgehog-part-4-game-usagi-plays/) - Sonic the Hedgehog PART 4 where Logan not only forgets Yuji Naka's name, but also gets the "Genesis Does What Nintendon't" slogan wrong. You're welcome. Like/Comment/Subscribe if Usagi Plays does what Nintendon't
- [Puppeteer (PS3) - PART 1 - Usagi Plays ](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/puppeteer-ps3-part-1-usagi-plays/) - Mewnsparkles and dancing sausages. Watch us play through the first three levels of the new Puppeteer game for PS3, like/comment/subscribe if you've got no strings to hold you down.
- [PS Vita News? (Surprise!)](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/ps-vita-news-surprise/) - Sony surprised everyone today with a couple of potentially game-changing announcements for the struggling (if not completely dead) PS Vita. Firstly, a tiny (6cm by 10cm) brand-new product is hitting Japanese stores on Nov. 14th for the equivalent of $100 US called the PS Vita TV (pictured above). This contraption combines the Netflix/Hulu/etc. streaming features
- [Sonic the Hedgehog - PART 3 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/sonic-the-hedgehog-part-3-game-usagi-plays/) - Logan continues to suck at Sonic 1 while reminiscing with Chris about classic platformers and the sometimes questionable Sonic the Hedgehog 90's cartoon. Like our videos? Subscribe to our Youtube channel so you don't miss our updates every Tuesday and Thursday! (also we'd love to read your comments in the comments section)
- [The Original 151 Pokemon According To My Mom](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/the-original-151-pokemon-according-to-my-mom/) - While she has never played any of the Pokemon games, my mom lived through my brother and I collecting Pokemon cards, playing the Game Boy games and Smash Bros., watching the Pokemon anime on TV, and going to the theatrical Pokemon movies. She usually knows what we're talking about when we discuss Pokemon, so we
- [Pokemon X/Y Announced for October 2013](https://gameusagi.com/2013/01/pokemon-xy-announced-for-october-2013/) - [cp_youtube id="VzO6J981nAw" points="10" width=660] This morning Nintendo fulfilled many a gamer's dream and announced the upcoming 3DS installments of the long-running main Pokemon series, Pokemon X/Y. The trailer, which you can watch at the end of Nintendo's Pokemon Direct above, shows off perhaps more Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles-style characters than people were expecting (ie. kind
- [Pokémon Black/White Version 2 (Nintendo DS)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/11/pokemon-blackwhite-version-2-nintendo-ds/) - Developer: Game Freak Publisher: Nintendo & The Pokémon Company Genre: Handheld RPG Players: 1 (2 online) Console: Nintendo DS ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Hours Played: Approximately lots Progress: Beat the Elite Four, putted around a bit afterwards. Hello Carl. I, too, am Carl. And this is my son: Carl Jr. We are all Carls. Neat.
- [Sony E3 Conference News](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/sony-e3-conference-news/) - Here's a play-by-play of the conference from AMN (I didn't bother watching the conference)(also, it's backwards, so start reading from the bottom): 1:05 - The Sony show ends. 1:04 - Jack Tretton takes the stage again and thanks everyone for joining them in this showing. 12:59 - Killzone 2 gameplay footage shown. All footage is
- [Usagi3 (E3) Predictions](https://gameusagi.com/2009/05/usagi3-e3-predictions/) - It's the most wonderful time of the year for gamers! Yes, that magical season when Reggie Fils-Aime comes down your chimney and... shows you boring charts. At least that's how it went last year for Nintendo. Reggie's also been known to kick ass and take names every now and then. We can all pray that
- [Usagi Meta News: Mar. 29th](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/usagi-meta-news-mar-29th/) - As many of you may or may not know the Game Developers Conference had taken place March 23-27, which means you should be expecting a ton of news about games. The future of gaming may have been revealed at GDC with the announcement of OnLive. OnLive will let practically anyone with a PC or Mac
- [PS3 Slim Ultimate Size Comparison](https://gameusagi.com/2009/08/ps3-slim-ultimate-size-comparison/) - (click all pictures to enlarge) Well, we have our new PS3 already, and we thought that we'd give you as thorough a guide as we could to the size and general hardware features of the new PS3 Slim. So, we'll start off with some size comparisons to the Big Daddy version of the PS3 and
- [Usagicast Episode 1](https://gameusagi.com/2008/12/usagicast-episode-1/) - Introductions, Top 10 Best Video Games, Talking Speakers, and Zombie Plans in the premiere episode of the Usagicast. Retro Console of the Day: Neo Geo Pocket Color. Hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording! Direct MP3 Download iTunes Subscribe/Stream RSS Feed
- [iTunes loves The Usagicast](https://gameusagi.com/2009/01/itunes-loves-the-usagicast/) - Well, with the successful launch of our first podcast, what could make the deal any more sweet? How about being a featured New & Notable podcast on iTunes? Well, we certainly are, and special thanks to the Apple folks for enjoying our podcast. You can check out a screenshot of it by clicking "Read the
- [Usagicast Episode 2](https://gameusagi.com/2009/02/usagicast-episode-2/) - Re-introductions, Nintendo DSi, Being Canadian, General Confusion, and Female Celebrities in the latest Usagicast. Retro Console of the Day: WonderSwan. Important URLS: http://gameusagi.com/ http://ugomemo.hatena.ne.jp/ Also, the continuing quest for sponsors and responsible review copies of games. More WonderSwan pics (click to enlarge): This is not a sports podcast. :D Direct MP3 Download iTunes Subscribe/Stream RSS
- [New Usagi Features!](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/new-usagi-features/) - Just a heads-up on a few new features around the site. In our sidebar, you may notice two lovely new buttons for a couple of our supplementary website sections, Usagi Comix and Usagicast. These buttons are enlarged above for your admiration, etc. The second part of the news is that both of these sites/sections
- [E3 Conference Liveblogs](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/e3-conference-liveblogs/) - So, E3 will be descending upon the world starting this Monday and we'll be doing our best to keep you posted in two key ways. Firstly, we'll be liveblogging all three major E3 press conferences to give you up-to-the-second news as it is revealed during said conferences. Secondly, we'll be resurrecting the Usagicast in all
- [Usagicast Episode 3](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/usagicast-episode-3/) - The first Usagicast in over a year, Microsoft E3 2010 conference, Xbox's partnership with Kraft, and a girl on the internet! Important URLs: http://gameusagi.com/?p=1176 Also, the ever-present wish to sell-out if only someone was buying... Direct MP3 Download iTunes Subscribe/Stream RSS Feed
- [Usagicast Episode 4](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/usagicast-episode-4/) - Nintendo's awesome E3 2010 showing, Sony's almost non-existent one, a girl who still happens to be on the internet, the 3D future, and coconut cream pie. P.S. Give us money and we'll give you awesome. : D
- [Usagicast Episode 5](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/usagicast-episode-5/) - E3 winners and losers, internet memes, Windows Vista, affirmation of the girl on the internet, and the Barbie-Doll Kinect stand. Contact us at contact@usagicast.com, we'll read your letters on the podcast! : O
- [Usagicast Episode 6](https://gameusagi.com/2011/02/usagicast-episode-6/) - 3DS launch and AR games, 3DS vs NGP musings, being a Nintendogs+cats cat-lady, Activision's vendetta against video games, and Sony being a baby about jailbreaking. Contact us at contact@usagicast.com, we'll read your letters on the podcast! : O
- [Usagicast Episode 7 -- E3 2011](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/usagicast-episode-7-e3-2011/) - Join us as an expanded Game Usagi Krew discusses the offerings from the big three at E3 2011, the siren-like Wii U name, PSVITA Vs. the 3DS at the same price, and magical mutton chops made out of Skittles. Contact us at contact@usagicast.com, we'll read your letters on the podcast! : O
- [Usagicast Episode 8 -- PS Vita and 3DS Today](https://gameusagi.com/2012/02/usagicast-episode-8-ps-vita-and-3ds-today/) - A duo from the Usagicast Krew discuss the recent launch of the PS Vita, how the 3DS did in its first year, why anyone would want feet instead of hands, and the troubles with today's flying monkey minions. Send us emails so we don't have to make them up!
- [Usagicast Episode 9 - E3 2012 Predictions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/usagicast-episode-9-e3-2012-predictions/) - Logan and Chris talk about their E3 aspirations, pet peeves in the video game industry, upcoming 3DS and PS Vita games, and the Marilyn Mon-robe. Contact us at contact@usagicast.com Direct MP3 Download iTunes Subscribe RSS Feed
- [Usagicast Episode 10 Livestream](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/usagicast-episode-10-livestream/) - For the very first time, we are livestreaming the recording of the 10th episode of the Usagicast tonight starting at around 6:30pm CST. Join us for some live chat regarding E3 which is in less than a week as well as a good helping of general zaniness. You can listen to us live via UStream by visiting the Usagicast channel or through the embedded stream below.
- [Usagicast Episode 10 - Better E3 2012 Predictions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/usagicast-episode-10-better-e3-2012-predictions/) - The Game Usagi Krew offers up their E3 hopes, aspirations, and predictions, while discussing attending E3 this year, classic games that need proper remakes, and the rarest Pokemon of them all, the Catercuno.
- [Usagicast #11 Live Stream](https://gameusagi.com/2013/01/usagicast-11-live-stream/) - We'll be recording the eleventh Usagicast shortly. If you'd like to listen to us record it live, and maybe even participate on our UStream chat, just head on over to our stream here: http://ustre.am/L5ap
- [Usagicast Episode 11 - The Future of Gaming](https://gameusagi.com/2013/01/usagicast-episode-11-the-future-of-gaming/) - The Game Usagi Krew discusses the uncertain future of the gaming industry with new additions like NVIDIA's Project Shield, Valve's Piston, Microsoft's Illumiroom and the OUYA coupled with foreboding trends like microtransactions, free-to-play games, quick cheap smartphone gaming over handheld gaming, and worn out sequels.
- [Sonic the Hedgehog - PART 2 - Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/sonic-the-hedgehog-part-2-game-usagi-plays/) - The button makes the time pass! Logan may not be as good as Chris at Sonic, but at least he can use his mouth without needing hospitalization. The hedgehog suggests you like/comment/subscribe.
- [Xbox One Launch Date Announced](https://gameusagi.com/2013/09/xbox-one-launch-date-announced/) - The Xbox One received its official launch date for non-Japanese markets and its November 22nd, a mere week after the PS4's North American launch. We'll let you know when any extra details surrounding the launch are announced like launch game selection and/or accessory prices.
- [Left 4 Dead (PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/12/left-4-dead-pc/) - Developer: Valve (Turtle Rock Studios) Publisher: Electronic Arts Players: 1 (1-8 online) Console: PC/Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 16 hours Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? Have you ever seen George A. Romero?s Day of the Dead, made way back in the 80?s? How about the latest remake? You know the
- [Release Dates and More](https://gameusagi.com/2013/08/release-dates-and-more/) - No, what you're looking at above is not a bad Photoshop. Look at a calendar, it's not April 1st either. Nintendo today really, honestly announced the Nintendo 2DS -- a $130 version of the 3DS with original 3DS-sized screens that sports most 3DS features with the exception of 3D and closing capabilities. So, while it's
- [Wii Review -- Super Paper Mario](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/wii-review-super-paper-mario/) - Hours Played: ~5 hours World Currently On: 4-2 Paper Mario games have done much in the past to revitalize Nintend's biggest franchise. These games in the past have given us all the chance to see some of our favourite Mario characters in an RPG setting (this was also done by Mario RPG for the SNES,
- [360: Lord of The Rings: The Battle For Middle Earth II](https://gameusagi.com/2008/01/review-lord-of-the-rings-the-battle-for-middle-earth-ii/) - Play Time: 10 hours Progress: Good and Evil Campaign Completed Oh Snap! It's a LOTR BFME II REVIEW! Lord of The Rings BFME II seems to have slipped through the cracks a little bit in the whole "good game" section, but luckily you have Seraph to search these horrible game piles for the golden disc.
- [Review: Kororinpa Marble Mania](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/kororinpa-marble-mania-wii-review/) - Progress: 65.2% Hours Played: 6 Marble Mania is a very simple, yet addictive game. The object is to tilt and twist the environment to roll your marble to the goal, collecting the necessary crystals before you get there. Through progress in the game, players can unlock different different music, marbles (with varying specs), and levels.
- [Mario Party 8 Review](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/mario-party-8-review/) - Hours Played: over 12 hours Mario Party 8 - the Wii edition of the Mario Party series. This game, like the others in the series, is much like a board game but better. Players take turns hitting the dice block and trying to get to the star (or other objective). At the end of each
- [Review: Wii Play](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/review-wii-play/) - Hours Played: ~4.5 Progress: 1 platinum metal, 3 gold metals, 4 silver metals, and 1 bronze metal Wii Play is a continuation of the Nintendo series of "Wii" games (Wii Sports being the first, and Wii Music soon to be). It encompasses 9 different mini-games that are designed to improve the gamers abilities with the
- [Best Buy Nintendo Experience E3 2013](https://gameusagi.com/2013/06/best-buy-nintendo-experience-e3-2013/) - We attended the Nintendo Experience event at our local Best Buy yesterday and took a few videos/pictures for you to show you what it's all about. Basically, you come and schedule a time with one of the games with a Nintendo rep and then collect yourself some swag of varying impressiveness (from cool Luigi hats
- [Sumotori: Best Free PC Game Ever](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/sumotori-best-free-pc-game/) - This very simple, free, 96k (very, very small) game is one of the funnest that I have ever played. The mechanics are simple, one button to move forward, one button to push with one hand, and one button to push with two hands. The point is to not be the first one knocked down, but
- [E3 2013 Day #2 Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2013/06/e3-2013-day-2-summary/) - Nintendo has a good showing with their Nintendo Direct@E3 2013 showcase this morning. New details were given for many of their highest profile first and third party games and the new Smash Bros. was shown running on the Wii U and the 3DS along with three of the characters being introduced in the game: Mega
- [E3 2013 Conference Times](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/e3-2013-conference-times/) - Just as a heads-up, here are the times of the major E3 media briefings in CST. Since as we mentioned before we won't be attending E3 in person this year, we'll instead be supplying links to the official streams of the conferences as well as any liveblogs from other websites that may be particularly well
- [Xbox One Announced, Proper Games Mostly Ignored](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/xbox-one-announced-proper-games-mostly-ignored/) - Microsoft announced the first few details of the Xbox One today and to be honest it's not looking amazing as far as gamers are concerned. The controller has been slimmed down a bit (and features rumble in its triggers of all places), but almost all Microsoft talked about today was watching TV, movies, and
- [Nvidia SHIELD Featured on ABC's Modern Family](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/nvidia-shield-featured-on-abcs-modern-family/) - When the Dunphy's take a trip in an RV in this week's episode of Modern Family called "Games People Play", eagle-eyed viewers can spot that Luke has traded in his often-featured Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS for Nvidia's upcoming SHIELD. He's probably not streaming PC games to it in an RV on the road, unfortunately, but
- [The Bittersweetness of E3 2013](https://gameusagi.com/2013/05/the-bittersweetness-of-e3-2013/) - E3 media briefing invitations are rolling out making it a bit bittersweet for us as we have to reject them this year due to scheduling conflicts in our press team. We had a blast last year (with a couple of exceptions and the fact that LA is largely horrific) and we do plan to bring
- [Lego City Undercover (Wii U)](https://gameusagi.com/2013/04/lego-city-undercover-wii-u/) - Developer: TT Fusion Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Sandbox Players: 1 Console: Wii U ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10+) Progress: Completed up to Chapter 8 out of 15 Since the first Lego Star Wars game came out in 2005 the Lego games have exploded in popularity to the point where they involve some of the industry's
- [Next Xbox Unveiled on May 21st](https://gameusagi.com/2013/04/next-xbox-unveiled-on-may-21st/) - Microsoft announced today that May 21st is when we can expect our first official look at the upcoming new Xbox console. Not a lot is currently known about the new system codenamed Durango, but rumour has it it will both include and absolutely require an upgraded version of the Kinect and may need to be
- [SimCity (PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2013/04/simcity-pc/) - Developer: Maxis Publisher: EA Games Genre: City Building Sim Players: 1 Console Reviewed: PC Also Available On: Mac ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and up) Progress: 10 cities built across 4 regions SimCity will go down in the history books as a monumental disappointment. More than a month after its failed launch, the game
- [Say whaaaaaat?, Nintendo Direct 4.17.2013](https://gameusagi.com/2013/04/say-whaaaaaat-nintendo-direct-4-17-2013/) - Nintendo came out with another one of their famous Nintendo Direct presentations today and this one was a bit of a doozy. Lots of new 3DS info with a smattering of Wii U info was released today, so here are the highlights: (Check after the jump for the full video worth 10 Game Usagi Points
- [LEGO City Undercover Is In The House](https://gameusagi.com/2013/03/lego-city-undercover-is-in-the-house/) - While certainly not the earliest review copy we've received, Nintendo sent over a copy of LEGO City Undercover for the Wii U for us to review. We'll fit it in to our play sessions with Bioshock Infinite and have a review up in the next few days to let you know how it is.
- [Casino Games for Nintendo Systems](https://gameusagi.com/2013/03/casino-games-for-nintendo-systems/) - If you are looking for some great casino games for your Wii or NDS, these are a few that come highly recommended: One of the top Nintendo DS poker games is High Stakes Texas Hold'em. This is a great game if you are a reasonably good poker player or if you are just learning how
- [A Dialogue With SimCity](https://gameusagi.com/2013/03/a-dialogue-with-simcity/) - I brought home the new SimCity today and was excited to put on my mayor's cap and get started. Unfortunately, SimCity was not on board with my plans and effectively employed every possible obstruction available to ensure that I would not in fact play a single-player game that I blew $65 on. For the record,
- [PlayStation Meeting 2013 Airing Soon](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/playstation-meeting-2013-airing-soon/) - Sony's conference dubbed the "PlayStation Meeting 2013", where Sony is expected to announce the next PlayStation home console (as well as perhaps a PS Vita overhaul and price drop), is set to air at 5:00pm CST today. Various websites around the web will be liveblogging and livestreaming the event, we have it embedded below as
- [Rumour: First Look at the PS4 Controller? [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/rumour-first-look-at-ps4-controller/) - [UPDATE: a larger picture (see above, click to enlarge) as been released that shows the controller from another angle. A bit more information as come to light as well including that the touch area on the front of the controller also functions as a basic screen, that the touch area is single-touch, that the honeycombed
- [Wii U Direct - Jan. 23, 2013 Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2013/01/wii-u-direct-jan-23-2013-summary/) - Nintendo streamed a Wii U Direct conference this morning promising to detail the things Nintendo's been working on for the Wii U and what we can expect over the next few months. I think they gave us even more than we bargained for, so here is a summary on the information Nintendo shared today: -showcased
- [SimCity DRM Disaster:  Maxis, EA Learned Nothing From Spore](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/simcity-drm-disaster/) - I'm a big SimCity fan. City building games offer the complexity and strategy that someone like me can truly appreciate. The last authentic SimCity Maxis developed, SimCity 4, was a technical marvel, but with a steep learning curve. Despite its age, I still found myself dabbling in SimCity 4 on occasion for the last
- [Ubisoft are Officially Jerks Now](https://gameusagi.com/2013/02/ubisoft-are-officially-jerks-now/) - Imagine you had a friend whose family made some pretty good... pants. They made one of your favourite pairs of pants that you wore a lot and then he told you they were updating the style and comfort of the pants design, but you'd only be able to buy them from a members-only store that
- [Wendy's Wii Toys](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/wendys-wii-toys/) - Wendy's will soon be having Wii toys. There's only five, so I'm going to try to collect them all. How about you? You can never have too many toy wiimotes! Link
- [New Crackdown Downloads](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/new-crackdown-downloads/) - There are three new update packs available for Crackdown (all of which I will be picking up today). You can download them off of Xbox Live, two are free (yay!) and one will set you back 800 Microsoft points. Game Update (free) (will pop up when you start the game): Reset Gangs: In place of
- [Metroid Prime 3 Reserves](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/reserve-metroid-prime-3/) - EBGames (GameSpot) and Best Buy have started taking pre-orders for both Metroid Prime 3 and Mario Strikers Charged today. If you want to grab either of these games on their respective release dates, I'd suggest pre-ordering to ensure that you have a copy waiting for you. Link
- [Fight Night Round 4 (Xbox 360, PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/fight-night-round-4-360-ps3/) - Developer: EA Canada Publisher: Electronic Arts Genre: Sports Players: 1-2, 2 (online) Console: Xbox 360, PS3 ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Hours Played: 30 Progress: Contender (ranking of 15-0-0) It's been over three years since the release of the last Fight Night, which impressed, especially graphically, as an evolution of the king of boxing games. Although
- [This Is Not an App (iOS)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/12/this-is-not-an-app-ios/) - Progress: More or less completed all 50 pages An author and illustrator named Keri Smith has put out a successful series of books including Wreck This Journal and This Is Not a Book in which many of the pages are largely blank and the reader is encouraged to do different creative things on each page.
- [Official Word on Nuketown 2025 on Wii U](https://gameusagi.com/2012/12/official-word-on-nuketown-2025-on-wii-u/) - The day the Wii U came out I attempted to contact Activision regarding the Nuketown 2025 map that was promised for Wii U, but then unceremoniously pulled and swept under the rug at the very last second. This evening I finally received official word from Activision's tech support, and unfortunately it's not great news, but
- [Rygar RPG Announced for Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/rygar-rpg-announced-for-wii/) - At Tecmo's recent press event, they announced a new, exclusive RPG for the Wii that is a spin-off of the Rygar: Legendary Warrior "platformers" for the NES and PS2. The character art (pictured above) already looks very impressive. The only info we have on the game thus far is the tagline that it has temporarily
- [Wii U Impressions and Secrets](https://gameusagi.com/2012/11/wii-u-impressions-and-secrets/) - Well, it's been almost a full two weeks since the Wii U came out and we've poured tons of time into playing around with many of the Wii U's system features and launch games. It's been a surprisingly great time overall, so check out our initial impressions and some secrets about the Wii U we
- [The Last Of Us (PS3) Preview](https://gameusagi.com/2012/11/the-last-of-us-preview/) - When did the end of the world ever look so beautiful? Immerse yourself in a gripping post-apocalyptic world in this PS3 exclusive title from Naughty Dog entitled The Last of Us. Throughout the game you travel to abandoned places reclaimed by the power of nature and survive not only monsters but all the dangers that
- [Halo 4 (Xbox 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/11/halo-4-xbox-360/) - Developer: 343 Industries Publisher: Microsoft Studios Genre: Sci-Fi FPS Players: 1-2 for campaign, 2-4 for single-console multiplayer, 2-16 online Console: Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 6 hours 47 minutes in campaign, 14+ hours in multiplayer Progress: Completed the campaign doing the first 3 chapters in Heroic and the last few in Normal.
- [WordTag (iOS)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/11/wordtag-ios/) - Genre: Social Word Game Players: 2 online Progress: Reached level 13 Social games and word games on iOS are a dime a dozen. Social word games? Maybe a dime per a dozen and a half. Juxta Labs' WordTag is one of the more recent entries into the social word game fray and promises to be
- [Virtue's Last Reward Typo](https://gameusagi.com/2012/11/virtues-last-reward-typo/) - It's nothing huge, but we found an in-game typo in Virtue's Last Reward today. Since it's a really story-driven game, it's just a little funny that such a thing got through several layers of quality control. It will be interesting to see if Aksys thinks this is a serious enough thing to release a patch
- [Lovely Surprise From Microsoft](https://gameusagi.com/2012/11/lovely-surprise-from-microsoft/) - Fed-Ex brought us a lovely surprise from Microsoft this morning. We'll use our five-day head start to get you some early spoiler-free impressions on both the single-player campaign and on the game's various multiplayer modes, so watch this space for our opinions on 343's first crack at a full-out Halo game.
- [Reminder About Scribblenauts Unlimited](https://gameusagi.com/2012/10/reminder-about-scribblenauts-unlimited/) - With the Wii U's release growing ever nearer, we wanted to remind you about a cool thing that happened when we played Scribblenauts Unlimited at E3 this year. A bunch of the devs were around including the red-shoed Jeremiah Slaczka, probably because he was doing his interview with Kotaku, and while I was playing the
- [Point Review: Unmechanical (PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/10/point-review-unmechanical-pc/) - Developer: Teotl StudiosPublisher: Talawa Games Genre: Side-scrolling puzzle adventure Players: 1 Console: PC (also coming to iOS) Hours Played: ~3-4 Progress: Completed the game and saw both possible endings. Teotl Studios, makers of the popular Unreal Tournament III mod The Ball, recently released their latest unique puzzler, Unmechanical. With the world of indie games ever-expanding,
- [WR: Machinarium (PC/Mac)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/02/wr-machinarium-pcmac/) - Developer: Amanita Design Publisher: Amanita Design Genre: Point & Click Adventure Players: 1 Console: PC/Mac ESRB Rating: Not classified (E10+ by my estimate, there are some tough puzzles) Hours Played: 5-6 Progress: Completed the game on PC and Mac Machinarium, with its originally limited release (it's now available through Steam in addition to from the
- [Point Review: Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD (360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/07/tony-hawk-pro-skater-hd-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Robomodo Publisher: Activision Genre: Extreme Sports Players: 1 (2-4 online) Console: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PS3 (PSN), PC ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Hours Played: ~6 Progress: Unlocked 6/7 levels in Career mode, tried all other modes including a few online matches The Tony Hawk Pro Skater (THPS) series has a long and sordid history. Entries
- [Nintendo.com Leaked NA Wii U Launch Day Lineup [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2012/10/nintendo-leaks-na-wiiu-launch-day-lineup/) - [UPDATE: With the addition of WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper, the leaked list that we discovered a couple of weeks ago is now confirmed by a press release from Nintendo themselves. Time to start counting your pennies so you can choose from the Wii U's admirable 23-game launch day line-up.] The pages for Rayman Legends, Black Ops
- [Point Review: Hybrid (360)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/10/point-review-hybrid-360/) - Developer: 5th Cell Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Genre: Online third-person shooter Players: 1 (2-6 online) Console: Xbox 360 (XBLA) ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Progress: Reached Level 10 (Sergeant) 5th Cell is known mostly for their very ambitious Scribblenauts games, but in an uncharacteristic move they decided to try their hand at making a Source engine
- [A Nice Surprise From Nintendo](https://gameusagi.com/2012/09/a-nice-surprise-from-nintendo/) - I awoke today to the sound of my doorbell and to my surprise I received a very special package from the unusually perky Fed-Ex lady! We'll have a review up for Pokemon White Version 2 a little closer to its launch, but if you have any burning questions about it we'll be able to provide
- [Wiicrophones Coming](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/wiicrophones-coming/) - There are two upcoming games for the Wii that will utilize USB microphones. One is High School Musical from Disney Interactive, and the other is the Wii-exclusive Boogie from EA. I'd really like to see some wireless microphone usage in some first-party Wii games, but we'll have to wait and see what the future holds.
- [More Wii U News/Pictures](https://gameusagi.com/2012/09/more-wii-u-newspictures/) - We now have some low-resolution official box shots from the North American versions of the Wii U, as well as some game boxes and additional game launch information: Darksiders II will be a Wii U launch title and include much of the game's DLC ready to play on the disc Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for
- [Wii U 09/13 Briefing Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2012/09/wii-u-0913-briefing-summary/) - Nintendo had a killer Wii U information blow-out conference this morning, and here is a summary of all the details that Nintendo shared with us: Wii U launching in North America on November 18th, 2012 2 Wii U bundles offered, the white Wii U with 8GB storage (including sensor bar unlike in Japan) for $299.99,
- [Point Review: New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/08/new-super-mario-bros-2-3ds/) - Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Platformer Players: 1-2 Console: 3DS ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Hours Played: 14 Progress: Beat game and earned all five shiny save file stars Being the highest selling video game franchise of all time, there's a lot of pressure on each new main-line Super Mario game release to outdo its
- [Point Review: Deadlight (360)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/08/point-review-deadlight-360/) - Developer: Tequila Works Publisher: Microsoft Studios Genre: Survival Horror Platformer Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360 (XBLA) ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 5-6 Progress: Beat main game and beat the highscore on one of the unlockable LCD minigames It seems like every second or third M-rated game that comes out these days has something to
- [Point Review: Wreckateer (360/Kinect)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/08/point-review-wreckateer-360kinect/) - Developer: Iron Galaxy Studios Publisher: Microsoft Genre: Puzzle-action Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Price: 800 Microsoft Points In one of the latest Xbox Live Arcade games for Microsoft Kinect, the player takes control of a ballista and fires a variety of different projectiles at the Goblin hordes that have taken over the kingdom. Taking no half measures
- [Nintendo is the Top Ten (in Japan)](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/nintendo-is-the-top-10/) - Here is the recent Famitsu's top ten best-selling games in Japan: 1. Final Fantasy Revenant Wings (Square Enix) ? DS 2. Super Paper Mario (Nintendo) ? Wii 3. Wii Sports (Nintendo) ? Wii 4. Momotaro Dentetsu DS: Tokyo & Japan (Hudson) ? DS 5. Big Brain Academy (Nintendo) ? Wii 6. Yoshi?s Island (Nintendo) ?
- [5 Reasons You Should Not Look Forward to Pokemon Black/White 2](https://gameusagi.com/2012/07/5-reasons-you-should-not-look-forward-to-pokemon-blackwhite-2/) - My esteemed colleague ShinyVictini recently posted an article of 5 Reasons You Should Look Forward to Pokemon Black/White 2. In the interest of both offering a balanced viewpoint on the upcoming Pokemon games and sharing my own views on the upcoming Pokemon sequels, I present you with 5 reasons not to look forward to Pokemon
- [Social Log-In is Back!](https://gameusagi.com/2012/07/social-log-in-is-back/) - Well, that didn't take very long! We've switched social log-in plugins and please feel free to test it out using the sign-in link in the sidebar and tell us how it's working, as everything seems a-okay now. We've also expanded the usable social networks to include: Facebook, Twitter, Google, Windows Live, LinkedIn, and Steam. If
- [Social Log-in Upgrades](https://gameusagi.com/2012/07/social-log-in-upgrades/) - The social sign-in solution that we have been using for the past while with Game Usagi has decided to stop working as well as it used to. Now when you log-in to Game Usagi, either with a password or with a social media account, it appears like you haven't signed-in until you refresh the page
- [Pikmin 3 (Wii U) Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/07/pikmin-3-wii-u-impressions/) - The longest playtime that we had with any single game at E3 was with Pikmin 3. Our 10 to 15 minutes with Pikmin 3 afforded us a better than average taste of just what Nintendo has incorporated into this apparently relatively early build of the game. Being a Wii U game, I'll start off by
- [RE4 Wii Commercials](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/re4-wii-commercials/) - Go here to check out some new Europa-pean (Homestarrunner reference) trailers for the upcoming Wii port of RE4. Link
- [Opinion: Your Game is Boring](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/opinion-your-game-is-boring/) - Fable III has been included as a pack-in title with many versions of the Xbox 360 console for a long time, so for a lot of newcomers to this console generation Fable III may have been their first Xbox 360 experience. For anyone out there curious about this game, be forewarned! Let me save you
- [Wii U GamePad Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/wii-u-gamepad-impressions/) - One of the biggest deals at E3 was of course the upcoming system, the Wii U. Taking up around 98% of Nintendo's booth, not only were there plenty of opportunities to get your hands on a Wii U GamePad, but there were also a lot of different ways in which to try it. My first
- [3DS XL High-Res Images](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/3ds-xl-high-res-images/) - Here are the high resolution images that Nintendo has released of the upcoming 3DS XL system. Interesting things to note include that the stylus is once again one solid piece and no longer telescopic, and that the annoying green "3D" light from the original 3DS seems to have (hopefully) been done away with. Remember that
- [Here Comes Another Nintendo Direct [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/here-comes-another-nintendo-direct/) - [UPDATE: North America is getting a Nintendo Direct presentation too also starting at 10:00PM CST. The Nintendo Direct page says that it will be regarding the Wii, DS, and 3DS (again, no Wii U). You can check out the North American Nintendo Direct page here, and we'll have a combined summary of both of the
- [Nintendo Direct June 21, 2012 News](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/nintendo-direct-june-21-2012-news/) - Well, Nintendo surprised everyone with their Nintendo Direct conference today. A new version of the 3DS called the 3DS XL was announced and while I would rather have had it announced at E3 (where I could have played it), it still looks pretty decent. So here's the big news that we got from the Nintendo
- [Anime Movie Guide](https://gameusagi.com/2007/10/anime-movie-guide-almost-there/) - The new Anime Movie Guide is up. It's not complete yet, but I thought that I would put up what has been finished so that you can at least start watching some of the many good anime movies out there, 'cause there are a lot! You can see it here: http://gameusagi.com/?page_id=238 Or at any
- [New Super Mario Bros. U Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/new-super-mario-bros-u-impressions/) - We had the opportunity to play New Super Mario Bros. U (NSMBU) with three separate control schemes at E3: controlling Mario via the GamePad, controlling Mario via a Wii Remote Plus and helping Mario using the touch screen on the Wii U GamePad. When using the GamePad as the primary controller, our PR dude Matt
- [Join Our Team!](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/join-our-usagi-team/) - There's another new link in our sidebar! (-->) This one is the one for anyone wondering if they can help out on the site and have the prestige and general awesomeness that comes with being a news editor for a gaming blog. The usagi is getting lonely, so apply today! -Miyamoto
- [Planetside 2 Beta Giveaway [UPDATE 2]](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/planetside-2-beta-giveaway/) - [UPDATE 1: The first 10 first-come-first-served beta keys have been claimed. We will still be accepting entries into the draw for the last five until midnight (CST) on Monday, June 18th. No late entries will be accepted.] [UPDATE 2: The contest is now closed, thanks to everyone for participating and we hope that if you
- [Funny SSBB Comic](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/funny-ssbb-comic/) - Check out this great comic, making light of the inclusion of characters into the upcoming Wii Smash Bros. game from 2P START! They're a pretty new webcomic, but I like them already. Check it out here
- [Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/kingdom-hearts-3d-dream-drop-distance-impressions/) - [cp_youtube id="gglCdzN8vwc" points="20" width=660] With our press-exclusive VIP stickers on our media badges at the Square Enix booth we were ready to... wait in line behind other people with stickers. There were, however, several games of a more line-free persuasion and one of them was the upcoming Kingdom Hearts title for the 3DS, Kingdom Hearts
- [Game Usagi Staff Featured in Eurogamer E3 Gallery](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/game-usagi-staff-featured-in-eurogamer-e3-gallery/) - We were just browsing the E3 galleries of other websites and discovered that our Editor-in-chief (me) and Photographer (Sir Shiggy) were featured in the E3 2012 Photo Gallery on Eurogamer.net. That's us in the 6th picture there waiting in line for the Microsoft conference to open it's doors. I guess we're even more internet-famous now
- [Quantum Conundrum Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/quantum-conundrum-impressions/) - Before we even arrived at E3, Quantum Conundrum was the game (for systems that are already out) that I wanted to play the most. When we started our rounds of the Square Enix booth, out first stop was a presentation from the two-person art team of Quantum Conundrum (QC). The brain-child of Portal lead Kim
- [Assassin's Creed III Multiplayer Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/assassins-creed-iii-multiplayer-impressions/) - [cp_youtube id="xaqTil80Yr8" points="20" width=660] The first thing we did as the first people in line for the South Hall at E3 this year was make a b-line to the Ubisoft booth to get our hands on Assassin's Creed III. I was a tad disappointed when all we could find was a playable demo of the
- [E3 2012 Wii U Video Roundup](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-2012-wii-u-video-roundup/) - We were finally able to finish uploading all of the videos that we took at E3 this year. You can see the all of the videos on the Game Usagi Youtube page, but we know that you want Game Usagi Points for your video watching efforts too. So, here at 15 GP a pop is
- [LittleBigPlanet Karting Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/littlebigplanet-karting-impressions/) - [cp_youtube id="m3c8Y9KVZGE" points="20" width=660] We were able to play through an entire competitive race in the upcoming LittleBigPlanet Karting (LBPK) at E3, placing first (of course) and winning a small Sackboy plush identical to those found in the Collector's Edition of LBP2. The demo started off with everyone in a kind of practice mode where
- [God of War: Ascension Multiplayer Gameplay Video](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/god-of-war-ascension-multiplayer-gameplay-video/) - [cp_youtube id="17GBdebeC1I" points="20" width=660] Here's a gameplay video from our second round of beating the opposing team in the upcoming God of War: Ascension for PS3. For our overall impressions of the game, read the post here.
- [PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (PS3) Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-ps3-impressions/) - The Game Usagi Krew was able to play a round of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (PSABR) on the PS3 with two human players and two CPUs at E3. Sir Shiggy opted for Kratos and I chose the newly announced Big Daddy while the CPUs played as Nathan Drake and Sweet Tooth. The game mode that
- [Assassin's Creed III Wii U Gameplay Video](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/assassins-creed-iii-wii-u-gameplay-video/) - [cp_youtube id="OEZb4HrrPTE" points="20" width="660"] Here's a video we took of the single-player campaign of Assassin's Creed III running very nicely on the Wii U. Not only does this game look like a worthy entry in the series, it also looks super-great running live on the Wii U, with what seems to be less aliasing and
- [God of War: Ascension Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/god-of-war-ascension-impressions/) - We were able to play two rounds of the multiplayer mode for the upcoming God of War game at E3. It was essentially a 4-vs-4 capture the points mode where players for Sparta and Troy are trying to capture various points around the map that when captured pull the cyclops Polyphemus toward either faction's side
- [Not Quite Yet...](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/not-quite-yet/) - Impressions are still forthcoming! Our plane departure from LA was delayed due to heavy air traffic, so my lovely four hour layover that was going to give me time to post impressions has turned into me boarding my next plane in about 20 minutes. Tomorrow, I will totally rock your world with impressions and videos,
- [E3 Videos and Impressions Inbound Soon](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-videos-and-impressions-inbound-soon/) - Our flights back to good old Canada commence (and take up much of) tomorrow. While we'll be in the air for the most part, we have a 4 hour layover in Calgary during which time I plan to find some airport WiFi and start getting down to the brass tacks of my E3 2012 game
- [E3 Day #3 - Picture Gallery](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-day-3-picture-gallery/) - So, on the final day of E3 we were able to visit the Activision, Bethesda, Sony, 2K Games, and Video Game History Museum booths, as well as go back to the Nintendo booth one last time to play ZombiU, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Project P-100, and see Assassin's Creed III running on the Wii
- [E3 Day #3 - R-E3-Vengence](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-day-3-r-e3-vengence/) - The last day of E3 is already here. It's been quite a ride as we've played a large selection of the biggest games coming out within the next year. Today we have booth tours with Bethesda, Sony, and 2K Games. We'll also be trying to check out Activision's booth a perhaps get hands-on impressions of
- [PlanetSide 2 Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/planetside-2-impressions/) - SOE was nice enough to get us into a presentation about PlanetSide 2 as well as give us some quality time with the game running on a nice PC gaming rig. It's been nearly a decade since the world's first MMOFPS PlanetSide was released in 2003 and what its sequel intends to do is update
- [Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Impressions](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/epic-mickey-2-the-power-of-two-impressions/) - We were able to have a decently long playtime with Epic Mickey 2 on the PS3 at E3 yesterday, and what we saw was fairly promising. Using the Move controller, I ventured to tackle a boss battle in which I had to paint or thinner-ize various parts of a large robotic dragon while trying to
- [No E3 videos until next week](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/no-e3-videos-until-next-week/) - YouTube uploading from our hotel is slow to the point that it would take longer than we have to sleep at night to upload even a small, 3 minute gameplay video. We will have a ton of great gameplay videos up for many of the games that we played at E3 this week, but it will have to wait until we get home safe and sound to our 50 Mbit/s connection.
- [E3 Day #2 - Picture Gallery](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-day-2-picture-gallery/) - We had a busy day once again this time going through the Nintendo booth, briefly visiting the Microsoft booth, and checking out a lot of games from Telltale, Konami, Capcom, and WB Games. We have the 44 best pictures that we took from today in a gallery for you below including hi-resolution pictures we managed
- [E3 Day #2 - The E3-ening](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-day-2-the-e3-ening/) - It's day 2 of E3 and we're hitting up some of the bigger game companies for booth tours including: Nintendo, Microsoft, Telltale, Konami, and Capcom. We'll have a bunch of new pictures for you tonight as well as working on getting some of the gameplay videos up that we've been shooting. Stay tuned for more
- [E3 Day #1 - Picture Gallery](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-day-1-picture-gallery/) - We were the first media team into the South Hall of the E3 Expo today and were able to get tons of pictures of most of the coolest things being shown off at E3 that were not at the Big 3 gaming companies' booths. Our Nintendo and Microsoft booth tours are tomorrow, so we'll have a lot of coverage of them then, but for now enjoy the best 81 pictures we took all over E3 today as we visited the Disney, SOE, and Square Enix booths in particular.
- [Nintendo E3 2012 Conference Gallery](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/nintendo-e3-2012-conference-gallery/) - Here is a gallery of 57 of the best pictures we took during Nintendo's E3 2012 press conference. It was really something to see Mr. Miyamoto and Reggie in person and see what the Wii U's graphics looks like first-hand. See the rest of the pictures after the jump!
- [Microsoft E3 2012 Conference Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/microsoft-e3-2012-conference-liveblog-2/) - The Microsoft conference is over, check after the jump for a replay of our live blogging coverage! Check gameusagi.com/e3 for the next liveblog times.
- [Sony E3 2012 Conference Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/sony-e3-2012-conference-liveblog-2/) - The Sony conference is over, but you can check after the jump for a replay of our liveblogging coverage. Thanks again to Sony for the comfy seats that were condusive to proper liveblogginng! Make sure to check gameusagi.com/e3 for the Nintendo liveblog time tomorrow.
- [Nintendo E3 2012 Conference Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/nintendo-e3-2012-conference-liveblog-2/) - The Nintendo conference is over, but you can still check after the jump for a replay of our liveblogging coverage of what went down during the presentation. We'll have a gallery of photos from the conference up tonight too.
- [Nintendo E3 2012 Conference Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/nintendo-e3-2012-conference-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! This liveblog will commence around 10-20 minutes before the actual start of the press conference.
- [E3 Day 1 -- The Prologue](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/e3-day-1-the-prologue/) - Today we're not only going to be liveblogging the Nintendo Press Conference, it's also the first day of E3! We have meetings today with Disney Interactive, Sony Online Entertainment, and Square Enix, so be prepared for showfloor impressions on the big games from those publishers this evening. We'll also have a gallery up of the
- [Sony E3 2012 Conference Gallery](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/sony-e3-2012-conference-gallery/) - Here is a gallery of the pictures that we took during Sony's press conference in addition to two pictures from the fancy reception they held afterward. See the rest of the pictures after the jump!
- [Microsoft E3 2012 Conference Gallery](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/microsoft-e3-2012-conference-gallery/) - Here is a gallery of the pictures we took during the Microsoft E3 2012 press conference that was held today. See the full 41 pictures after the jump!
- [Sony E3 2012 Conference Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/sony-e3-2012-conference-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! This liveblog will commence around 10-20 minutes before the actual start of the press conference.
- [Microsoft E3 2012 Conference Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/microsoft-e3-2012-conference-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! This liveblog will commence around 10-20 minutes before the actual start of the press conference.
- [Arrived Safe in LA!](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/arrived-safe-in-la/) - Well, the Game Usagi Krew has landed safely in LA and we're going to catch our scant 5 or so hours of sleep before we're up and at it covering Microsoft's big press conference tomorrow. If you didn't check out the Nintendo Direct presentation from this afternoon, you should, as Nintendo showed off quite a
- [Pre-E3 Wii U Nintendo Direct](https://gameusagi.com/2012/06/pre-e3-wii-u-nintendo-direct/) - Nintendo is going to be streaming a pre-E3 Nintendo Direct regarding the Wii U tomorrow (Sunday) at 4:00PM CST. We will be on an airplane to LA at the time, so we will not be able to give our usual summary in a timely manner, so we invite you to check it out here instead.
- [RE4 Wii Cheap](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/re4-wii-cheap/) - The Resident Evil 4 remake that is coming soon for the Wii will be wonderfully value-priced at $29.99 US (or ~ $34.99 CDN). The remake version will feature all of the best aspects that the game had on other platforms: the GameCube graphics updated into 16x9 progressive scan ratio, all of the PS2 version extras,
- [New Game Releases for June 19, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/new-games-june-2007/) - Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition (Wii) Resident Evil 4 heads to the Wii, incorporating the control functionality of the Wii Remote and the additional content included in the Playstation 2 version. Time Ace (DS) (delayed from last week) Time Ace is an action flight sim for the Nintendo DS, set across time with a range
- [Game Usagi Dedicated E3 Conference Page](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/game-usagi-dedicated-e3-conference-page/) - E3 is once again upon us and since we're providing a lot of live E3 coverage this year, we decided to make a page dedicated to our liveblogging of the three major press conferences. You can access it easily by clicking the "E3 Liveblogs" button in the sidebar or by going to: http://gameusagi.com/e3 This page
- [Sony E3 2012 Press Conference Time (And We're Going!) [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/sony-e3-2012-press-conference-time-and-we-are-going/) - [UPDATE: A spot opened up for Game Usagi at the Sony E3 Press Conference this year, so with our last-minute invitation to Sony's press conference now confirmed we can provide you with the latest and best gaming news from all three major video game companies!]
- [Point Review: Joy Ride Turbo (Xbox 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/point-review-joy-ride-turbo-xbox-360/) - Developer: BigParkPublisher: Microsoft Game Studio Genre: Racing Players: 1-4 (2-8 online) Console: Xbox 360 (XBLA) ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Hours Played: 7+ Progress: Placed first in all 100 HP and 200 HP races, had my butt beaten in 300 HP and online, found a little over half of the collectibles in Stunt mode. Originally announced
- [Nintendo E3 2012 Presentation Time (And We're Going!!!)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/nintendo-e3-2012-presentation-time-and-were-going/) - Nintendo announced their conference time a little while ago, but much like with the Sony conference we didn't want to comment on it until we were sure of whether or not we are attending. Well, our invitations arrived today, so we can tell you for sure that we will be present and liveblogging at Nintendo's
- [Wii U Final Version Controller Leak Analysis](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/wii-u-final-version-controller-leak-analysis/) - Supposedly leaked by a TT Games (the makers of the LEGO games including the upcoming LEGO City Stories exclusive for the Wii U) employee, the Internet now has what may well be the first image of the final retail version of the Wii U controller. As with the leaked 3DS dev kit board that we
- [Microsoft E3 2012 Briefing Announced (And We're Going!)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/microsoft-e3-2012-conference-announced-and-were-attending/) - Microsoft has announced the time and place for their E3 2012 conference. Held once again at the Galen Center, the conference will be taking place on Monday, June 4th at around 10:00 AM CST. The other great thing about this is that we've received our invitation to attend the press conference so we'll be honest-to-goodness
- [Diablo III -- More Trouble Than It's Worth?](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/diablo-iii-more-trouble-than-its-worth/) - Reports coming in from all corners of the Internet state that many people are still having issues connecting to Blizzard's forced-DRM-like servers to access even the single-player portions of Diablo III, which was launched at 12 AM this morning. It may just be me, but paying $70 for a single-player game that gives you nothing but an error message when you finally install it and boot it up seems like something that shouldn't be legal.
- [Nintendo Drops Prices for the DSi Line](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/nintendo-drops-prices-for-the-dsi-line/) - Nintendo announced today that they're dropping the North American prices for the DSi lineup of systems. Starting on May 20th, the DSi will cost only $99.99 and the DSi XL will be $129.99. I, like many, had been waiting for Nintendo to do this for a while, because the 3DS' rock-bottom price was kind of
- [White PS Vita Coming to Japan](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/white-ps-vita-coming-to-japan/) - Sony Japan recently announced that a new white-coloured PS Vita will be launched on June 28th (in Japan, of course). Chances are that the new system colour will be making the "swim across the pond" and will fairly likely have a western release announced at Sony's E3 press conference this year. As with most other
- [Point Review: Prince of Persia (360, PS3, PC/Mac)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/point-review-prince-of-persia-360-ps3-pcmac/) - Developer: Ubisoft MontréalPublisher: UbisoftGenre: Adventure/PlatformerPlayers: 1Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC/MacESRB Rating: T (Teen)Hours Played: Less than 12Game Progress: Finished main storyline Ubisoft Montréal, famous for hit titles like Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy?s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, and many more came out with a blockbuster title yet again with 2008's chapter of the Prince of Persia
- [Point Review: Journey (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/point-review-journey-ps3/) - Developer: thatgamecompanyPublisher: Sony Computer EntertainmentGenre: AdventurePlayers: 1Console: PS3 (PSN download)ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)Hours played: 2-3 hoursProgress: Completed main storyline, largely with other players. thatgamecompany, renowned for their previous two games flOw and Flower, recently launched their third and arguably largest game Flo- ... Journey. Both flOw and Flower were great games in their own rights,
- [Point Review: Fertang (iOS/Android)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/point-review-fertang-iosandroid/) - Genre: Board Game Players: 1-2 Hours Played: 2 Progress: Played several rounds on all three computer difficulties and against friends Both the App Store and Google Play are awash with Chess and Checkers games. Some may look better or load faster than others, some are even in 3D, but they all basically offer you
- [Rayman Legends Wii U Concept Trailer](https://gameusagi.com/2012/05/rayman-legends-wii-u-concept-trailer/) - A concept trailer for the Wii U version of the upcoming sequel to Rayman Origins that was "leaked" online around a week ago has shed some light on previously unconfirmed details about the Wii U.
- [Future of Gaming: Durango and Orbis?](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/future-of-gaming-durango-and-orbis/) - There's a new rumour today that the PS3's successor is codenamed Orbis. When we consider this with the confirmed codename of Durango for the next Xbox 360 and the as-far-as-we-know final name for the Wii U, it's going to be one funny E3 this year for video game system names. The rumours currently peg the
- [We're Going to E3!!](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/were-going-to-e3/) - We just received confirmation that we've been accepted to attend E3 this year, so be prepared for the best-ever E3 coverage from Game Usagi! We're still working on attending the big press conferences so that we can liveblog them for you in a more... lively fashion, but we'll have all the goods from the showfloor
- [WR: SSX (Xbox 360, PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/wr-ssx-xbox-360-ps3/) - Developer: EA Canada Publisher: Electronic Arts Genre: Sports Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360, PS3 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Hours Played: 15 Progress: 7 (out of 9) deadly descents completed Extreme sports titles have taken a bit of a holiday recently, FIFA Street, Tony Hawk and yes SSX have fallen off the annual release schedule to something a bit more
- [Game Usagi 3.1.5.4 rev7 Release Candidate](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/game-usagi-3-1-5-4-rev7-release-candidate/) - While we may be kidding in this post's title, the recent changes to Game Usagi are no joke. Over the past couple of weeks we've slowly rolled out a ton of enhancements to the Game Usagi experience to make your visits here more streamlined and enjoyable. Remember to clear your browser cache so that all
- [Site Updates Occurring ](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/site-updates-occurring/) - You probably noticed our fancy new menubar and the fact that the website loads roughly 80+% faster than before, but the changes aren't done yet. We're joining the 21st century by widening the website theme yet again to a full-out 980px. While this is happening, you may experience some site glitches, so just clear your
- [Sony NGP Gameplay Montage [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/sony-ngp-gameplay-montage/) - Here's an NGP video that you can watch in up to 720p recorded off a screen at Sony's press conference that they held recently to announce their new portable system coming out this holiday season. Enjoy. -Miyamoto
- [Usagi News: Pet Usagi in Professor Layton 3DS](https://gameusagi.com/2011/02/usagi-news-pet-usagi-in-prof-layton-3ds/) - Good news for usagi lovers everywhere, the Professor Layton game coming out for the Nintendo 3DS will feature a pet usagi that you can apparently do Nintendogs-like things with. Hurray for 3D usagi cuteness! Check out the video above for a gameplay video with the game's adorable usagi companion.
- [April Fools - Assassin's Creed Kinect Announced](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/assassins-creed-kinect-announced/) - [cp_youtube id="7NufHsmITjM" points="20" width="525"] Ubisoft announced an Assassin's Creed Kinect game today without a solid release date. It seems that instead of being a spin-off of Assassin's Creed 3 that it's going to be another chapter in the already much too long Ezio saga surrounding Assassin's Creed 2. We still don't have a Kinect for
- [WR: Zombie Gunship (iPhone,iPad)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/wr-zombie-gunship-iphoneipad/) - Do you remember the awesome AC-130 gunship section from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? Did you ever think it was entertaining enough to warrant more? Well fret not, gamers! The fine folks at Limbic Software have made a full game out of this great gameplay sequence and instead of blowing up nondescript Eastern Europeans, players will have the honor of blowing up hordes of zombies. Read on to find out whether the game is actually as good as it sounds...
- [Opinion: Top 5 Gaming Disappointments of 2011](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/opinion-top-5-gaming-disappointments-of-2011/) - It is often easy to see gaming's successes, they are well covered in the media, receive accolades and high review scores alike and their achievements are spread throughout the gaming community. It may be more beneficial, therefore, to focus on some of the industry's more vexing occurrences so that one may avoid such pitfalls and
- [Nintendo Direct April 20, 2012 Info](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/nintendo-direct-april-20-2012-info/) - Nintendo had a Nintendo Direct presentation again today and a lot of interesting info came out of it in contrast to the one we saw in February. Here's what we learned:
- [They're baaaaaack... ](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/theyre-baaaaaack/) - After having to prematurely retire the last two iterations of the Game Usagi Discussion Boards, we decided to go back to its roots and dust off/upgrade the old SimpleMachines Forum we had back in 2008. It's all updated and streamlined now, so why not head over and check it out? Some cosmetic changes are still
- [An Extra Easter Treat](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/an-extra-easter-treat/) - Before we get back to the serious business of reviewing vidjeo games here's one more bunny-themed Easter treat for you ? a big usagi eating a banana! Check after the jump for the video and some extra holiday GP. [cp_youtube id="s3vcTNC826M" points="10"]
- [Hoppy Easter Bun-day!](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/hoppy-easter-bun-day/) - No matter what religious beliefs (or lack thereof) you hold, have a happy Easter from the Game Usagi Krew! This is one of the more fun days to have a rabbit-themed website, so please enjoy the above custom Pushmo puzzle created by our very own triketank and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
- [Mass Effect 3 Ending DLC Detailed](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/mass-effect-3-ending-dlc-detailed/) - Through their official company blog Bioware has given us a few extra details on how they plan to address the near-universal (hah, space) criticism for their "endings" in Mass Effect 3. In what's being called the free "Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC", Bioware will add "extended scenes that provide additional context and deeper insight
- [Point Review: Run Roo Run (iOS)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/01/point-review-run-roo-run-ios/) - Developer: 5th CellGenre: PlatformerPlayers: 1Platform: iOSPrice: $0.99Progress: Completed all 420 levels as well as all of the currently available weekly bonus levels in Gold time 5th Cell is no stranger to making compelling mobile games with the Scribblenauts and Drawn to Life series under their belts. Run Roo Run, their first original iOS game, debuted
- [Point Review: Touch My Katamari (PS Vita)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/point-review-touch-my-katamari-ps-vita/) - Developer: Namco Bandai GamesPublisher: Namco Bandai GamesGenre: Third-person action puzzlePlayers: 1Console: PS VitaESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Up)Hours played: 6 hoursProgress: Completed main storyline and replayed all levels in K Drive and Endless modes where applicable, earned most trophies Another Sony system, another Katamari game. This time available at launch for the PS Vita,
- [Game Usagi Pushmo Puzzle](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/game-usagi-pushmo-puzzle/) - We've been having fun with Pushmo throughout the office since triketank's glowing recommendation and we made you a puzzle of our beautiful Game Usagi logo. Do you have Pushmo puzzles of your own to share? You can post them in the comments and we'll be happy to try them out. This is the first puzzle
- [April Fools - New Awesome ThinkGeek Products](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/new-awesome-thinkgeek-products/) - No, this is not a paid advertisement, we just wanted to let you know about all of the neat and original new products that the gamer/nerd product megagiant ThinkGeek has unveiled today. We'll tell you about the gaming-related ones here, but you can go to thinkgeek.com to check out all of the other cool Star
- [April Fools - PS Vita Distribution Halted Due To Apple Injunction](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/ps-vita-distribution-halted-due-to-apple-injunction/) - Apple has continued its series of lawsuits against just about everything with a multi-touch touchscreen, this time targeting the PS Vita. The lawsuit, which has apparently been in the US courts since the announcement of the system as the NGP but kept quiet in the media by both sides, shows Apple claiming the PS Vita's
- [April Fools - Sony VAIO Q Series Ultrabook Launched](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/sony-vaio-q-series-ultrabook-launched/) - Sony did have some good news today to counterbalance the rather shocking PS Vita news. Via their corporate blog Sony both announced and launched a new VAIO Ultrabook. What makes this Ultrabook special is that it is by far the smallest laptop ever mass-produced. With a screen size of only 1.25"x0.75", the VAIO Q can
- [April Fools - Virtual Boy Games Coming To 3DS eShop](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/virtual-boy-games-coming-to-3ds-eshop/) - Nintendo announced today that Virtual Boy games are finally coming to the 3DS eShop. Due to the very limited run of the Virtual Boy not many people have been able to experience the 22 games that were available for the system. They also announced that Nintendo Club members who reach the Platinum level in 2012
- [April Fools - Wasn't That Fun?](https://gameusagi.com/2012/04/april-fools-wasnt-that-fun/) - Well, there we have it. While it wasn't the most flamboyant of April Fools on the Internet, there were a couple of gems to be had (and a whole lot of content from Google). We hope that you enjoyed our breaking of tradition with a bunch of seriously handled April Fools jokes in the stead
- [History of Game Usagi April Fools](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/history-of-game-usagi-april-fools/) - Game Usagi has always embraced April Fools like many fine tech sites across the Internet, but this year we've decided to commit ourselves to continuing to bring you hard-hitting news and reviews instead of sinking to wasting an entire day with jokes and frivolity. Instead of our usual jokes this year we've decided to take
- [Vindicating the 3DS: How Recent Games are Exploiting Stereoscopic 3D ](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/vindicating-the-3ds-how-recent-games-are-exploiting-stereoscopic-3d/) - When I first heard about the 3DS, I groaned. Were Nintendo marketing executives really riding the 3D craze, forcing a gimmick into a core console mechanic? The system's name was like a punchline to a bad joke; it was almost as bad as when the Wii or iPad were first announced. Even worse, the ergonomics of keeping
- [Top 10 Things Nintendo Should Do For 3DS Pokemon Games](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/top-10-things-nintendo-should-do-for-3ds-pokemon-games/) - The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak have recently announced the upcoming Pokemon Black and White Version 2 games on Nintendo DS. They follow the very successful Pokemon Black and White titles, which are the 5th generation of the core Pokemon RPG series. As a dedicated fan of this series, I would surmise that these
- [Kid Icarus: Uprising Launches Today](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/kid-icarus-uprising-launches-today/) - At long last the game that made a lot of people buy 3DSs when they were $250.00 comes out today. In case you forgot about it, Kid Icarus: Uprising is now available world-wide except for in poor Australia, the Aussies have to wait an extra week to get their hands on Nintendo's first full-blown 1st
- [Anime Review -- Bleach](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/anime-review-bleach/) - Episodes so far: 124 Episodes watched: 124 Bleach has become my favourite (yes, I use the Queen's English) anime over the years, and that's saying a lot. Being an otaku, I follow numerous anime shows every week, and have anime-a-thons regularly to catch up on series I didn't see during their lifespan. Bleach has always
- [Bioware Working on Better ME3 Closure](https://gameusagi.com/2012/03/bioware-working-on-better-me3-closure/) - Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder of Bioware, announced today that they've been listening to all of the critics of Mass Effect 3's approach to ending Commander Shepard's saga and are "at work on a number of game content initiatives that will help answer the questions, providing more clarity for those seeking further closure to their journey.
- [APRIL FOOLS - 2008 Badger Game of the Year](https://gameusagi.com/2009/04/2008-badger-game-of-the-year/) - Well, another year has gone by (a couple of months ago) and it is now time for the very first official Game Badger Game of The Year! We played a ton of games over the last year, but there is one that particularly stuck in the minds of all of the staff here as simply
- [Nintendo Direct Feb. 22, 2012 Info](https://gameusagi.com/2012/02/nintendo-direct-feb-22-2012-info/) - Nintendo's latest streaming "press conference" is now available for online viewing. The rumours were mighty as usual, but also as usual, it was a rather low-key affair for Nintendo to announce minor things concerning upcoming games for the Wii and 3DS. Here's the info that can be gleaned from the North American Nintendo Direct episode:
- [Nintendo Conference Incoming](https://gameusagi.com/2012/02/nintendo-conference-incoming/) - Nintendo's at it again with another out-of-the-blue press conference to be streamed via their Nintendo Direct website at 8 AM CST on Feb. 22nd. The last North American Nintendo Direct conference was held on Oct. 21, 2011 and did little more than discuss Hulu Plus, the 3DS fall firmware update, and Super Mario 3D Land. Rumours regarding the upcoming conference are naturally flying around, though.
- [Introducing the Point Review](https://gameusagi.com/2012/01/introducing-the-point-review/) - You may have noticed that our recent review of Run Roo Run was shorter than usual, even for an iOS review. That's because we're introducing a new digest-style way of reviewing games. The nicely categorized nature of our usual reviews is still intact, but instead of requiring you to read through 1500-odd words worth of
- [Game Usagi 2.0 (kinda)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/10/game-usagi-2-0-kinda/) - You may have noticed the changes that have been popping up around the site. Well, here is a full description of all the new site features for you so you can be fully aprised of all the cool new things you can do around GameUsagi.com:
- [Bastion (PC, 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2012/01/bastion-pc-360/) - With the fairly easy availability of development tools for current generation of systems (particularly the PC), indie games are both figuratively and sometimes literally a dime a dozen. On occasion particularly exceptional indie games are picked out by publishing firms and given releases that rival that of AAA games in both scope and presentation. After being shown at the PAX Expo in 2010, Bastion became one of the lucky few as Supergiant Games struck a deal with WBIE that saw Bastion released on Xbox 360 as a headlining title for their "Summer of Games" promotion and on the PC soon after through both the Steam distribution platform and just recently as a browser game for Google Chrome. Does the final version of Bastion deserve the laud that provided it with a wide distribution and the full support of a large game publisher? Read on to find out.
- [The Most Expensive GIF(s) Ever [UPDATE]](https://gameusagi.com/2011/11/the-most-expensive-gif-ever/) - [UPDATE: Call of Duty Elite is still mostly down, but an update was posted that says that paying members will get an extra month of the service for free and the timeframe to register as a "founder" has been extended to the end of the month. Also, now they've implemented a waiting system that makes you wait in line to access the website's error page.
- [It's Survey Time!](https://gameusagi.com/2011/11/its-survey-time/) - Want to earn yourself some extra GP? Well, you've come to the right... page. Below there are links to three surveys. The first survey is from Game Usagi and will help us find out what you think about our new features. The next two surveys are from the University of Saskatchewan
- [Nintendo 3DS Conference 2011](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/nintendo-3ds-conference-2011/) - Nintendo is having a conference regarding the state and future of the 3DS tonight at 9:00 PM CST. While no one is entirely sure what will be discussed at this event, it's more than likely to feature the Monster Hunter Tri-G and additional enormous circle pad attachment for the 3DS. Other more vague rumours regarding this conference include:
- [WR: inFamous 2 (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/wr-infamous-2-ps3/) - Developer Sucker Punch brought us a sandbox-style, 3rd person, superhero game over two years ago, at the height of superhero game-madness. What set the first inFamous apart was the fact that it is a completely original IP, centered around bike courier, Cole MacGrath who, by virtue of a device called the Ray Sphere, received fantastic electrical powers.
- [WR: Brink (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/wr-brink-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - It was almost two years ago at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) that Splash Damage, the developer behind Quake Wars and Return to Castle Wolfenstein gave us a glimpse at an innovative new, multiplayer-focused FPS, named Brink. With a greater emphasis on story and innovative, parkour-style gameplay, not to mention a great looking art style, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this title.
- [Boom With The 3DS](https://gameusagi.com/2011/07/boom-with-the-3ds/) - As of Aug. 12th, people who have been fence-sitting regarding Nintendo's latest handheld will have a whole lot less of a reason to continue their indecision. Nintendo is knocking a whole $80 off of the price of the 3DS, also in time to give the PSVita a proper run for its money, to make it $169.99.
- [WR: L.A. Noire (PS3, Xbox 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/wr-l-a-noire-ps3-xbox-360/) - When it was rumored that Rockstar games was working on a new open world game people naturally took notice. Even though the concept was a bit unclear, the prospect of being immersed in another detailed open world period piece was enough to get mouths salivating. Enter L.A. Noire, a story-driven, investigative, adventure game set in 1940's Los Angeles.
- [HUGE Wii U Console/Controller Shots](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/huge-wii-u-consolecontroller-shots/) - Nintendo announced today that the successor to the Wii will be called the "Wii U" and will feature at least PS3-level graphics and unprecedented 3rd-party support for a Nintendo console. Some of the games shown off or listed for the Wii U during the conference were:
- [E3 2011: Paper Mario 3DS Screens](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/e3-2011-paper-mario-3ds-screens/) - You can check out the slew of Paper Mario 3DS screens that Nintendo released today after the jump!
- [E3 2011: Luigi's Mansion 2 (3DS) Screens](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/e3-2011-luigis-mansion-2-3ds-screens/) - You can check out the screens from the recently announced Luigi's Mansion 2 for the 3DS after the jump.
- [E3 2011: Kirby Wii Screens](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/e3-2011-kirby-wii-screens/) - You can check out the screenshots that Nintendo has released of the upcoming Kirby Wii after the jump!
- [E3 2011: Kirby Mass Attack (DS) Screens](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/e3-2011-kirby-mass-attack-ds-screens/) - You can check out the screens Nintendo has released of the new Kirby game for the DS (that's right, not 3DS) after the jump!
- [E3 2011: Heroes of Ruin (3DS) Screens](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/e3-2011-heroes-of-ruin-3ds-screens/) - Here are the four screens that Nintendo has released of Heroes of Ruin by Square Enix for the 3DS.
- [Nintendo E3 2011 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/nintendo-e3-2011-liveblog/) - Game Usagi - Nintendo E3 2011 Conference Liveblog
- [Sony E3 2011 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/sony-e3-2011-liveblog/) - Game Usagi - Sony E3 2011 Conference Liveblog
- [Microsoft E3 2011 Conference Review](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/microsoft-e3-2011-conference-review/) - I looked into the past of Game Usagi and it turns out that we apparently haven't done press conference reviews since 2008. This year's conference reviews will take this form: a list of highlights of the conference, a list of "lowlights" of the conference, a list of neutral information and then a summary and an overall conference score. Check out after the jump for the 2011 review of Microsoft's E3 Press conference:
- [Microsoft E3 2011 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/microsoft-e3-2011-liveblog/) - Game Usagi 2011 - Microsoft E3 Conference Liveblog
- [WR: Dragon Age 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/06/wr-dragon-age-2-xbox-360-ps3-pc-mac/) - BioWare surprised at the end of 2009 with what seemed like a 3D version of its venerable dungeon crawling franchise, Baldur's Gate. In reality it combined the same great storytelling and party-based combat found in its sci-fi epic, Mass Effect but in a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired setting.
- [Usagi3 and WWDC Conference Times [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2011/05/usagi3-and-wwdc-conference-times/) - [Update: Added links to available live video streams of conferences. We're linking the official streams where available and the Gamespot streams, as in the past Gamespot has proven to have the quickest streams.] In slightly less than a week's time we'll know all about Nintendo's next home console, the 3DS eShop, Sony's next portable console (NGP or PSVita?), and... well Microsoft will have something presumably. Apple is also holding WWDC at basically the exact same time as the Microsoft E3 press conference, so we'll get to learn about the next iterations of iOS and OSX too.
- [WR: Crysis 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/05/wr-crysis-2-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - When posing the question "Does it run Crysis?" to console owners, considering it was a PC-only title, the answer would always be unequivocally, "no". But now PS3 and Xbox 360 owners need no longer feel left out as the sequel to 2007's Crysis is finally here and available on consoles.
- [Server Upgrade - Pardon our Dust](https://gameusagi.com/2011/05/server-upgrade-pardon-our-dust/) - We're upgrading our server currently, so the site may not work at 100% capacity for the next 6 hours or so. When all is said and done, though, Game Usagi will perform like an even faster and more secure bunny. There's some nice things in the upgrade for us too including better stats tracking and automated backups. So, if you're having problems with the site today, worry not as all will be better very soon. -Miyamoto
- [Nintendo GDC 2011 Keynote Details](https://gameusagi.com/2011/03/nintendo-gdc-2011-keynote-details/) - Nintendo had their GDC 2011 Keynote presentation today and announced quite a few things that were a pleasant surprise for both the 3DS and the Wii. Here are the highlights for y'all:
- [3DS Conference News](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/3ds-conference-news/) - So, here's what we learned from Nintendo's 3DS conference this evening: High Quality screens and videos can be viewed on the official site here: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/conference2011/titlelist/
- [WR: Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/wr-deus-ex-human-revolution-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - The holiday parade of high profile video game titles starts this year with Deus Ex: Human Revolution by the talented people at Eidos - Montreal. This famed, futuristic role playing franchise sprang into being over 10 years ago on PCs and has become one of the most innovative RPGs in recent memory with a first-person perspective, futuristic setting and abundant freedom of choice.
- [WR: Resistance 3 (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/09/wr-resistance-3-ps3/) - Now a staple among Playstation 3-exclusive titles, the Resistance franchise epitomizes all that a quality FPS title should be. Awesome weapons, frenetic pacing, well-tuned controls and non-stop action. With so much to live up to, can this third iteration in the franchise succeed?
- [Second Opinion: Halo Reach (Xbox 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/10/second-opinion-halo-reach-xbox-360/) - Developer: Bungie Software Publisher: Microsoft Genre: First-Person Shooter Players: 1-4 (2-16 online) Console: Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 20 (around 8-9 in single-player) Progress: Completed the campaign on Heroic in Co-op, Reached Warrant Officer in Multiplayer Read our original Halo Reach review here nwitbraad recently posted a glowing review for Halo Reach. I had a fairly different experience with the new Halo game and would like to share it with you. To give context, I am a proponent of Halo in general. I bought the Legendary editions of both Halo 3 and Halo Reach as well as the controller bundle of Halo 3: ODST. I have played through all of the Halo games (with the exception of Halo Wars) and enjoyed them all to varying degrees. I played 199 Halo 3 online matches since the game came out and am therefore well acquainted with the series. How much less do I think the latest Halo game deserves than the 9.4 it was awarded recently? Read more to find out...
- [First 3DS Game Trailer - Kid Icarus](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/first-3ds-game-trailer-kid-icarus/) - Here's the trailer for the new Kid Icarus game, Kid Icarus Uprising coming for 3DS. The official trailer is low-resolution, so forgive it some resolutional difficulties
- [3DS Graphics: What We Know [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/3ds-graphics-what-we-know/) - [update: The 3DS' graphics chip was officially unveiled today and it is called the DMP PICA200. The tech demo video for this graphics chip has been added to the article] So, this year's E3 has come and gone and we have managed to glean quite a few details about all manner of aspects of the upcoming 3DS system from Nintendo. One of the most impressive and unfortunately obscured aspects of the 3DS are its graphical powers. Pretty much all Nintendo showed to us at home was the trailer for Kid Icarus, which while awesome did not do too much to diversify our knowledge of everything the system can do. So, I have accumulated for you all of the currently available samples of 3DS graphics available in both photo and video form so that you can perhaps be just as excited as we are at Game Usagi. All of the awesomeness after the jump starting with the videos.
- [Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii) HD Media](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/zelda-skyward-sword-hd-media/) - Straight from Nintendo you can find a streaming HD trailer for the upcoming Wii Zelda game as well as many super-high-resolution images.
- [Project Café/Wii 2/Wii HD/Stream Mockups [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2011/04/project-cafewii-2wii-hdstream-mockups/) - [update: Café seemingly confirmed as the working title for Nintendo's next console as evidenced by the above Wario-laden banner from Nintendo's support site for developers: warioworld.com] Current mock-up count: 167 While there are some other very good mock-up archives for Nintendo's next home console, we found that they weren't updated often or in a thorough
- [April Fools! Review: Uncle Sam](https://gameusagi.com/2011/04/review-uncle-sam/) - While we normally review games for all of our brave G.I.s both at home and overseas, I thought that today we should take some time to do a review of good old Uncle Sam.
- [WR: Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/03/wr-gran-turismo-5-ps3/) - Gran Turismo 5 has been out for over three months, yet sometimes waiting a while to post your review is a good thing. You see, there have been a number of patches to tweak the game since its initial launch that are very telling about the latest installment of this venerable racing franchise. Having played the game for many hours spread over several weeks has given us great perspective on this important PS3 release and, hey...considering Gran Turismo 5 was first announced in 2006 and has been in development for over four years you'll have to forgive us for taking a few months in finalizing our opinion on it.
- [WR: Killzone 3 (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/03/wr-killzone-3-ps3/) - Developer: Guerrilla Games Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Genre: First-Person Shooter Players: 1 (2-24) Console: PS3 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 15 Progress: Finished the campaign on hard The original Killzone (released for PlayStation 2) was a good concept but the franchise really didn't take its place amongst the upper echelons of FPS games until the sequel arrived on the PS3. With stunning visuals, intense shooter combat and a comprehensive multiplayer mode it became a flagship title for Sony's console. Two years later lo and behold, the third iteration is finally here! With new environments, 3D-compatible graphics and PlayStation Move support can Killzone 3 best its predecessor? Read on to find out...
- [Indie Game Hopeless 2 Beta Nearing Full Release](https://gameusagi.com/2011/03/indie-game-hopeless-2-beta-nearing-full-release/) - This is a guest post from one of Game Usagi's supporters. Necromanthus, an independent gaming design company out of Romania, took the idea of a browser-based first-person shooter to new heights in 2008 with their release of Stryke Mercenary Camp. Stryke wasn?t the only free-to-join browser-based FPS on the market, not by a long shot, but it was the only shooter on the entire market to be highly optimized for basic computers and basic Internet connections. Many popular shooters, like Country Strike, Orange and others, not only require gamers to have a hefty gaming rig capable of high FPS (Frames Per Second) rates, but they also require gamers to have low ping values (around 80ms on the high end) and superb connection quality. Stryke didn?t. Anyone could play and school noobs, whether they had a top-of-the-line PC or a low-powered laptop.
- [Anime Movie Guide Incoming [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2011/03/anime-movie-guide-incoming/) - [Update: The site is now live! Check out http://animemovieguide.com!] We apologize for the lack of updates over the past week or so. We've been hard at work developing an all-new site to host our growing Anime Movie Guide. The site is nearing completion and will soon feature OVA and TV Series Movie guides in addition to the classic Movie Guide that you've come to know and love. We're also working on our seemingly arbitrary organization of the movies so that it's a much cleaner and simpler browsing experience. We'll be unveiling the site in the next day or two, so get ready to experience a new way to find great anime movies. To tide you over, there's a sneak peek at the logo from the new site above and a preview image of an early beta version of the site on Anime Movie Guide's Twitter feed here: http://twitter.com/animemovieguide
- [Official NA 3DS Launch Titles Announced](https://gameusagi.com/2011/02/official-na-3ds-launch-titles-announced/) - Nintendo has finally released an official list of the games that will be available at launch for the 3DS on March 27th. The official price for the first-party games is $39.95 in both US and Canada: # Pilotwings Resort # Steel Diver # nintendogs + cats # Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition # The Sims 3 # Madden NFL Football # Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D # LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars # RIDGE RACER 3D # Super Monkey Ball 3D # BUST-A-MOVE UNIVERSE # SAMURAI WARRIORS: Chronicles # Asphalt 3D # Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D # Rayman 3D # Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars The only two I'm buying are LEGO Star Wars III and Bust-a-Move Universe. Which ones will you be picking up?
- [WR: Fallout: New Vegas (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/11/wr-fallout-new-vegas-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Obsidian Entertainment Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Genre: 1st-person RPG Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 60 Progress: Finished main campaign and reached level cap (level 30) Almost exactly 2 years to the day Bethesda published the follow-up to Fallout 3, one of the best open-world RPGs of this console generation. This time around the developer is not Bethesda Game Studios however, but Obsidian Entertainment, a group not unfamiliar with taking over a "grade A" franchise, see their development of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II for instance. Now observant people might recall that although decent, KOTOR II didn't outshine its predecessor, so what about Fallout: New Vegas, did Obsidian manage to elevate it to new heights? Read on to find out...
- [WR: Fable III (Xbox 360, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/12/wr-fable-iii-xbox-360-pc/) - Developer: Lionhead Studios Publisher: Microsoft Genre: RPG Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360, PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 35 Progress: Finished the campaign Each iteration of the Fable franchise has been preceded with great promises of innovation that would turn the genre on its head. This has mostly materialized in a pretty standard, real-time combat RPG with some SIMS-type gameplay features sprinkled in. For Fable III, Lionhead Studio's figurehead, Peter Molyneux, was once again quick to proclaim a new dawn for this successful franchise with creative new updates that would revolutionize the genre. So are these yet more overstated promises or has the prodigal son of video games finally arrived? Read on the find out...
- [Sony's Next Generation Portable Details](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/sonys-next-generation-portable-details/) - Sony had their conference launch conference for their upcoming handheld that will battle Nintendo's 3DS in the dead of the North American night last night, so here are the details on both the PSP2 (now officially known under its working name "Next Generation Portable"/NGP) and a new service called "Playstation Suite": * Playstation Suite allows devs to port PS1 games to Android-based smartphones The NGP: * Will be able to play content made in Playstation Suite * Will be able to play downloadable PSP games from the current generation * Has built-in wireless N, 3G, and GPS network capabilities * Will no longer use UMDs, now using flash-based SD card-like cartridges that will hold the game, its save file, and any DLC that comes out for the game (see picture of cartridge in gallery at the bottom of the page) * Will be out this Christmas season in Japan. Find out all about the NGP's specs, features, and announced games after the jump...
- [Site Update: Widescreen ](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/site-update-widescreen/) - It's been almost a decade since the widespread adoption of widescreen-format monitors and TVs. The original theme that Game Usagi was built around in 2007 was still catering to the dying crowd of standard definition monitor owners. Lately this has led to most people viewing Game Usagi having 1/3 of their screen filled with content and the rest with an endless sea of grey.
- [Anime Movie Guide Update ](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/anime-movie-guide-update/) - The movies Summer Wars (from Mamoru Hosoda) and Evangelion 2.0 (from Gainax, pictured above) were both recently added to our Anime Movie Guide. So go ahead, check them out and see what you've been missing in the wonderful world of anime
- [Jan. 19th 3DS Conference Details [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/jan-19th-3ds-conference-details/) - [update: added links to videos from the conferences and Europe details] Well, Nintendo had their launch conferences in the US and Europe today and here is the new info that we received from them: Launch Colours: Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black Sticking with name "Analog Circle Pad" for the control nub
- [WR: Infinity Blade (iPhone/iTouch)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/wr-infinity-blade-iphone/) - Developer: Chair Entertainment Publisher: Epic Games Genre: Action RPG Players: 1 Price: $5.99 Hours Played: 10 Progress: Defeated the god-king and completed 8 bloodlines We all love having that game that totally shows off the graphical prowess of your system, the one that epitomizes what next-gen gaming is all about. It is rare however to associate any such games with a platform like the iPhone, but Apple's ubiquitous phone is no longer a fledgling gaming device and no stronger example exists than Epic Games' new title Infinity Blade. Read on to find out why...
- [MediaPad Pro (iPad)](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/mediapad-pro-ipad/) - Developer: MEDL Mobile, Inc. with Craig Orsini App Type: Digital Photography Portfolio Maker/Presenter Price: $14.99 Version: 1.2 Time Used: 2 months With 58000 apps available on the iPad app store alone, there is a lot of chaff to wade through to get to the wheaty goodness of really good apps. If an app doesn't become one of the top few for total number of downloads, it can often fade into obscurity regardless of its quality or utility. We recently got our hands on a copy of the digital photography portfolio suite MediaPad Pro for the iPad. Does MediaPad Pro rise above the usual app fodder into the realm of actual utility? Read more to find out.
- [Black Ops Achievement](https://gameusagi.com/2011/01/black-ops-achievement/) - By accident I discovered that I had achieved something quite special in Call of Duty Black Ops. It's not the usual kind of achievement that gives you GamerScore points or Trophies, but a wholly more awesome one. As you can see above, in my Combat Record on Black Ops, I have made 1337 kills with my favourite weapon, the very cheap AK74u. Now I have the dilemma of deciding whether I should keep using the gun and ruin my record or try to use other weapons. ^_^ See after the jump for a detail of the awesometude. -Miyamoto
- [WR: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable (PSP)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/10/wr-shin-megami-tensei-persona-3-portable-psp/) - Developer: Atlus Publisher: Atlus Genre: RPG Players: 1 Console: PSP ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 150 (no, that's not a typo) Progress: Finished the game The Persona franchise is a popular series by the RPG aficionados at Atlus. What makes it different from many of its counterparts is that it is set in a contemporary Japan instead of Tolkien-esque fantasy worlds or post-apocalyptic futures. The fact that it centers around a group of high school students, though, is not particularly different considering that every other game produced and published by a Japanese software company seems to involve uniform-clad highschoolers. Persona 3 Portable (P3P) offers a hand-held remake of the excellent PS2 title, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, with additional content in the form of a new playable, female character and unique story segments. So how does this franchise fare on Sony's portable console? Read on to find out....
- [WR: Halo: Reach (Xbox 360)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/10/wr-halo-reach-xbox-360/) - Developer: Bungie Software Publisher: Microsoft Genre: First-Person Shooter Players: 1-4 (2-16 online) Console: Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 25 Progress: Completed the campaign Read a Second Opinion review for Halo Reach here One wonders if Bungie, the developers of the Halo series, ever expected their first incarnation of Halo to become the phenomenon it is today. Regardless, the series has become one of the most important FPS games in the industry and having explored the adventures of the Spartan known as Master Chief, Bungie is ending the series by going back to the origins of the conflict between mankind and the Covenant by taking us to Reach, the birthplace of the Spartan project. A monumental title as Bungie has made it clear they'll explore new franchises while handing over the reigns to the Halo series to Microsoft. While the last two titles in the series, Halo 3 and Halo ODST respectively, disappointed somewhat, Halo 3 with its multiplayer and ODST in the single player campaign, there is significant pressure on Bungie to go out with a bang and give players everything they liked about the franchise in one last game, read on to see if they succeeded....
- [Nintendo 3DS Full Details [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2010/09/nintendo-3ds-full-details-new-media/) - [Update: Added more 3DS info and screens of the 3DS Menu, the 3DS Mii Auto-Creator, Nintendogs + Cats, Paper Mario 3DS, and Professor Layton and the Miraculous Mask.] In addition to the short fact list we provided last night on the 3DS, a few more interesting details have come to light. You can see the full fact list below with recent additions in italics. Check after the jump for 3 new direct-feed 3DS videos and a pile of screenshots for the games coming out as soon as March next year. Launches in Japan on Feb. 26th, 2011 Launches in March in North America/Europe Launch colours: Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black Launch price (in Japan) = ¥25,000 (~$300 US) (original DS launch price: ¥15,000) Comes with a 2GB SD Card Also comes with a charging stand/dock and 6 cards that activate Augmented Reality (AR) games Home button can be used to access the Home Menu and Internet Browser without quitting the active game The 3DS will auto-connect to WiFi when in Sleep Mode to get updates, DLC, and info from friends StreetPass is the official name of this tag mode Games do not have to physically be in the system to send/receive data with StreetPass. Data is stored on the system until the next time the game is played. Supports Wireless-N WiFi Will be able to redownload DSiware purchases on 3DS Virtual Console on the 3DS will include GB, GBC, and GBA games 3DS will come with games pre-installed, including AR games Light on upper-right of system used like Wii glowing slot drive indicating online messages/data Miis will be in full force on the 3DS 3DS Mii channel will feature Mii auto-creation using the 3DS' cameras Miis for the Mii Parade are also exchanged using StreetPass 3DS has an Activity Log channel that not only tracks how long and what games you play, but also how many steps you took while it was in StreetPass mode Control Nub has been made slightly smaller in circumference, but thicker and always gray regardless of system colour. Stylus is telescopic and has a metallic body
- [3DS Conference News Incoming](https://gameusagi.com/2010/09/3ds-conference-news-incoming/) - Nintendo has completed their 3DS conference and the news and media is just pouring in. We'll have a nice Reader's Digest version for you tomorrow morning. In the mean time, if you haven't seen or heard elsewhere, here's a couple quick points about the 3DS: Launches in Japan on Feb. 26th, 2011 Launches
- [WR: Split/Second (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/07/wr-splitsecond-xbox-360-ps3-pc-3/) - Developer: Black Rock Studio Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios Genre: Racing Players: 1-2, (1-8 online) Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) Hours Played: 20 Progress: Finished season championship in 1st place Disney Interactive and Black Rock Studio team up once again to give us another original take on the racing genre. Split/Second combines the framework of a traditional arcade racer with a gameplay mechanic that allows you to trigger explosions within the track that can take down opponents and open route changes. High speeds, realistic graphics, an epic score and earth shattering explosions, promise an intense racing experience, read on to see if this promise holds true...
- [Nintendo 3DS Revealed! [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/nintendo-3ds-revealed/) - [update: added more pics] Well, the 3DS has been revealed. The FCC leaked board turned out to be real, as the top screen is wider than the bottom and the system does have a control nub like the PSPs. One trailer of actual gameplay was shown for a new Kid Icarus game called Kid Icarus Uprising. The graphics are essentially GCN/Wii graphics, looking very complex and well-shaded. Here are are couple early product shots and a fact sheet, I'll try to get a hold of Kid Icarus footage for you too:
- [New Anime Movie Guide Domain](https://gameusagi.com/2010/07/anime-movie-guide-domain/) - Howdy everyone, just letting you know that I've made it easier to get to our popular Anime Movie Guide. Now instead of bookmarking or remembering the number 238 all the time, you can just hit up animemovieguide.com and it'll take you straight to our guide. In the near future we'll be adding a few more movies to the guide and in the semi-near future we'll be adding HTML anchors to the page to allow you to easily jump between studios instead of scrolling forever and perhaps even give the guide a proper site of its own
- [Sony E3 2010 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/sony-e3-2010-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! Check after the jump for the news from Sony's relatively quiet E3 conference this year for lists of Move enabled games and the like.
- [Nintendo E3 2010 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/nintendo-e3-2010-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! Check after the jump for the archive of one of the best E3s Nintendo's had in a long time, plus info on Zelda Skyward Sword, the Nintendo 3DS, and new games from many strong franchises. Game Usagi E3
- [Microsoft E3 2010 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/microsoft-e3-2010-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! Read on for the archive of the liveblog we did for the Microsoft E3 2010 conference. Game Usagi E3 2010 - Microsoft Conference Liveblog
- [Brilliant Pokemon Comic](https://gameusagi.com/2010/06/brilliant-pokemon-comic/) - I haven't posted a link to a webcomic in a while, but this one made me laugh a whole bunch and still does whenever I think about it. Enjoy. -Miyamoto
- [WR: Alan Wake (Xbox 360, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/05/wr-alan-wake-xbox-360-pc/) - Developer: Remedy Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Genre: Action/Horror Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360, PC ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Hours played: 12 Progress: Completed game on Normal Finnish developer Remedy, best known for the Max Payne games has blessed gamers with a thought-provoking suspenseful thriller, set in a beautifully crafted world. Drenched in darkness, you are
- [3DS Dev-Build Hardware Analysis](https://gameusagi.com/2010/05/3ds-dev-build-hardware-analysis/) - There has been an image floating about the internet over the last couple of days, supposedly leaked through an FCC filing, of the development kit motherboard currently being used to test 3DS games. It's not of a terribly high resolution, so I enlarged it a bit and examined it in detail to see just what
- [New log-in, nav-bar, page navigation and more!](https://gameusagi.com/2010/04/new-log-in-nav-bar-page-navigation-and-more/) - Game Usagi has been undergoing a lot of changes in anticipation for our 3rd birthday on May 1st. The first and biggest change is that logging in to comment on Game Usagi has been significantly stream-lined. You can now use your Google, Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter, OpenID or Windows Live ID to log-in and it will
- [WR: Assassin's Creed II (360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/04/wr-assassins-creed-ii-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Publisher: Ubisoft Genre: 3rd-Person Action-Adventure Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: ~ 30 hours Progress: Completed main story, discovered The Truth, collected all weapons/armour, stabbed a bunch of people in the face The first Assassin's Creed, even though riddled with bugs and repetition was a
- [WR: Pokemon Battle Revolution (Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/04/wr-pokemon-battle-revolution-wii/) - Developer: Genius Sonority Publisher: Nintendo Genre: RPG Players: 1-2 Console: Wii ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Hours Played: 6 Progress: Cleared all Colosseums once Well, I've probably already lost all my credibility by reviewing a Pokemon game, but because of the bad TV show, people who play Pokemon games are branded as immature children. What most
- [April Fools'! -- Welcome the Unagi](https://gameusagi.com/2010/04/welcome-the-unagi/) - Hey, ya'll. Just a little rebranding going on here at Game Unagi due to our recent takeover by Unagicorp, Ltd. from Japan. We'll still be providing the same quality reviews and otaku opinions as always, just under a new banner and with better funding. It's been fun so far and thanks for sticking with us
- [Usagi Revisited [update]](https://gameusagi.com/2010/03/usagi-revisited/) - As you may notice, we have undergone some cosmetic changes as of late. We're proud to announce that Game Usagi is now 100% flash-free making it more friendly for iPad and Nintendo DS browsers and also loading 15% more quickly. Our Twitter feed is now also Javascript-powered, again making it both faster and more usable.
- [First Look: Nintendo 3DS [update 2]](https://gameusagi.com/2010/03/first-look-nintendo-3ds/) - Nintendo officially announced today that they have a brand-new successor for the DS line in the works for release within the next financial year, the Nintendo 3DS. The lid will be blown off of the system at this year's E3 on June 15th, so until then we just have a couple of facts that Nintendo
- [Metroid: Other M Screens [update 2]](https://gameusagi.com/2010/03/metroid-other-m-screens/) - Thought that this game was cool enough to include a couple of screen-grabs of. We will still be reviewing the E3 Conferences, but we're going to wait until after the Sony conference to pass judgement. For now, enjoy the awesomeness that is Metroid developed by Team Ninja (click all pics to enlarge, they're not the
- [WR: Heavy Rain (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/03/wr-heavy-rain-ps3/) - Developer: Quantic Dream Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Genre: Adventure Players: 1 Console: PS3 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 12 Progress: Completed all chapters and successfully finished game People familiar with French developer Quantic Dream's Xbox and PS2 title: Indigo Prophecy, will have a good idea of what to expect from their latest release and PS3
- [First Look: Playstation Move](https://gameusagi.com/2010/03/first-look-playstation-move/) - Well, Sony's PS3-mote has finally been revealed and it is even more of a Wii-clone set-up than originally thought. In addition to the Playstation Move controller proper, there is also something called the "sub-controller" that functions as a wireless nunchuck with no motion-sensing abilities. Initial reports from news sources present at this year's GDC are
- [WR: Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/02/wr-mass-effect-2-xbox-360-pc/) - Developer: BioWarePublisher: EAGenre: RPGPlayers: 1Console: Xbox 360, PCESRB Rating: M (Mature)Hours Played: 50Progress: Completed main quest and all side quests on "Normal" The first Mass Effect came out on Xbox 360 at the end of 2007, it was something different back then: a Sci-Fi RPG with an over-the-shoulder, 3rd-person perspective and gun-based combat. Now an
- [WR: Bayonetta (Xbox 360, PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/02/wr-bayonetta-xbox-360-ps3/) - Developer: PlatinumGamesPublisher: SEGAGenre: ActionPlayers: 1Console: Xbox 360, PS3ESRB Rating: M (Mature)Hours Played: 18Progress: Finished the game on "Normal" Hideki Kamiya, director of Bayonetta and the man behind revered action titles such as the original Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe, brings us one of most stylish and action-packed games of this console generation. Bearing elements
- [Aion Preview (PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/11/aion-preview-pc/) - Aion is another fantasy based MMORPG. You may be thinking, "oh gee another fantasy themed MMO, whoop dee do." There are numerous other MMOs out on the market, so what is so special about this one? Flying with wings, which can lead to aerial combat at later levels, PvPvE environments, gorgeous graphics, and the one
- [WR: Dragon Age: Origins (Xbox 360, PS3, PC/Mac)](https://gameusagi.com/2010/01/wr-dragon-age-origins-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: BioWarePublisher: EAGenre: RPGPlayers: 1Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC/MacESRB Rating: M (Mature)Hours Played: 45Progress: Completed main story on "Normal" Some of the best RPG experiences I?ve had have been with Bioware games, both Knights of The Old Republic on the Xbox and Mass Effect on the Xbox 360 were revolutionary titles long after Bioware started
- [WR: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/11/wr-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Infinity Ward Publisher: Activision Genre: First Person Shooter Players: 1-4, 2-18 (online) Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Progress: Completed campaign on "Hardened" Only a few days after launch everyone seems to have an opinion of this juggernaut of FPS games, it's important to note that at the Usagi we neither
- [WR: Borderlands (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/11/wr-borderlands-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Gearbox Publisher: 2K Games Genre: First Person Shooter/Action RPG Players: 1-2, 2-4 (online) Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 40 Progress: Finished main story and all side quests Developer Gearbox is probably best known for its Brothers in Arms franchise and has been working for years now on the
- [Tweeterena pro (iPhone/iPod Touch)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/11/iapp-tweeterena-pro/) - Developer: Andrew Weekes Genre: Twitter client Time Used: One month Having used Tweeterena pro for the past month or so, I must say that I have never before been this impressed with a Twitter app for the iDevices (iPhone/iPod Touch). If you're looking for a complete Twitter solution, look no further than Tweeterena pro. Here's
- [Tweeterena Pro Contest](https://gameusagi.com/2009/11/tweeterena-pro-contest/) - Our favourite iPhone Twitter app could be yours for free! We have four promo codes to give out to let you experience the full awesomeness of the app for the fuller awesomeness of $0! Rules: You have to live in the US (sorry, we don't live there either, but the codes only work in the
- [Twit Menulet](https://gameusagi.com/2009/11/twit-menulet/) - We've been using Twit menulet for a while now as our official Game Usagi OSX Twitter client, and thought you might want to check it out too. It lives in your OSX menubar, so there's no messing with trying to hide dock icons like with most other OSX Twitter clients. If you want, it even
- [Impressions: Demon's Souls PS3](https://gameusagi.com/2009/10/impressions-demons-souls-ps3/) - I've recently been playing Demon's Souls on PS3 which has thus far presented itself as being very, very frustrating. The latest Virtual Shackles comic perfectly sums up the game's first level and should give you some idea of what to expect. If I can ever beat a level or two a review will be forthcoming.
- [WR: Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/wr-batman-arkham-asylum-xbox-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Rocksteady Studios Publisher: Eidos Interactive Genre: 3rd person Action/Adventure Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Hours Played: 25 Progress: Finished game on normal Batman games, and comic book tie-ins in general for that matter, don't have the best track record when it comes to being high quality, enjoyable titles.
- [Usagi News:  Usagita Cafe](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/usagi-news-usagita-cafe/) - Pet cafes, where you can either bring your pet in, hang out with "staff pets", or both are gaining popularity in Japan. These cafes usually only focus on cats or dogs, but they have been moving to other animals too, including usagi! A British news station of some kind just did a report on the
- [WR: Final Fantasy III (DS)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/wr-final-fantasy-iii-ds/) - Developer: Matrix Software Publisher: Square Enix Genre: Role-playing Players: 1 Console: DS ESRB Rating: E10+ Hours Played: 23 Progress: Finished the main quest Square Enix has remade a lot of their older games for newer systems, including releasing two games that had not been released in America before. Final Fantasy III was one that is
- [PAX 09 Coverage: Day 3 (Updated)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/pax-coverage-day-3-preview/) - Day 3 of PAX, although shorter than the other days (it ended at 6:00 PM instead of 3:00 AM), was just as busy as the previous two. Included in our coverage of day 3 are hands-on impressions with huge upcoming releases like Mass Effect 2, information on exclusive in-game demos of highly touted future titles
- [Usagi Store Update](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/usagi-store-update/) - The Usagi Store has been updated to reflect the new refreshed logo we instituted for our second anniversary. There are many colours and sizes of everything, and we've also recently expanded our product line to include things like mugs and pet accessories, so check it out in our sidebar or here: The Usagi Store
- [PAX 09 Coverage: Day 1 (updated)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/pax-09-coverage-day-1-preview/) - I'm sitting here about 2/3 of the way through day 2 of PAX and only now have had time to work on the day 1 coverage of the convention for Game Usagi... that's how busy and chock-full this show is. But let's maybe back up for a moment and explain what PAX or Penny Arcade Expo
- [PAX 09 Coverage: Day 2 (updated)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/09/pax-09-coverage-day-2-preview/) - Day 2 of PAX 09 (Penny Arcade Expo 09: www.paxsite.com) was just as packed (paxed?) as the first day. It included many panels, some of which didn't cover new video games, but were entertaining nonetheless. Our day 3 coverage will include updates on upcoming games and interviews with developers. The 2nd morning of PAX started off
- [Usagi Changes!](https://gameusagi.com/2009/07/usagi-changes/) - My sincerest apologies for our leave of absence over the past month or so. Much Usagi work has been taking place behind the scenes to revitalize and renew our perspective on game reviews. Starting tomorrow, we will present you with a simple, standardized review system with proper graphics and also iPhone/iPod Touch game and app
- [Happy Canada Day!](https://gameusagi.com/2009/07/happy-canada-day/) - Happy Canada Day from the Game Usagi Krew! Our review-system revamp is nearing completion, so look forward to both that and a great deal of iPhone/iPod Touch game reviews! -Miyamoto
- [Reviews Forthcoming](https://gameusagi.com/2009/06/reviews-forthcoming/) - Hey, all. Recently had a very sudden death of a close family friend, so I haven't been able to update. We'll get back on the Usagi bus in the next day or so and get things going again. Sorry for the delay! -Miyamoto
- [Sony E3 2009 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2009/06/sony-e3-2009-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! Sony pulled out some surprises, like the PS3mote that is still in very beta stages, but works about as well as currently-existing Wii technology. With the site down this liveblog didn't cross-post properly, so you can check it
- [Nintendo E3 2009 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2009/06/nintendo-e3-2009-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! See the full liveblog after the jump. Nintendo had a couple surprises from core IPs this year, but nothing mind-blowing: 12:59 AM gameusagi - This liveblog will start on June 2nd at 8:00 AM CST. 9:39 AM gameusagi
- [Microsoft E3 2009 Liveblog](https://gameusagi.com/2009/06/microsoft-e3-2009-liveblog/) - Please do not refresh this liveblog, it automatically updates every couple of seconds to save you time! See the full liveblog after the jump! Lots of exciting and perhaps mind-blowing things happened at this year's Microsoft Conference: 12:58 AM gameusagi - This liveblog will start on June 1st at 9:00 AM CST. 8:49 PM gameusagi
- [E3 2009 Conference Times & Liveblogging](https://gameusagi.com/2009/05/e3-2009-conference-times-cst/) - Everyone always gives out conference times for their time zone, so I figure I'd do the same. These are the PT times minus one hour for anyone out that way and everyone else can just do the math themselves. : P Microsoft Conference: June 1st, 11:30 AM CST Nintendo Conference: June 2nd, 10:00 AM CST
- [PSP Go Announcement/Leak Review](https://gameusagi.com/2009/05/psp-go-announcementleak-review/) - Click image to embigify! (images courtesy EuroGamer) Well, the PSP Go is out of the bag. Thanks to an early release of the next Qore episode, the world now knows what the PSP Go looks like, as well as some purported specs: 16 GB of internal Flash memory 43% lighter than the PSP-3000 3.8-inch screen
- [Happy 2nd Birthday, Game Usagi](https://gameusagi.com/2009/05/happy-2nd-birthday-game-usagi/) - It's Game Usagi's second birthday! Oh, how the years go by, *sniffle*. For our second birthday, we slicked up our logo a tad. If you like the old one better (still used on the forums header), then let us know and we'll think of a perhaps more radical redesign. E3's only a couple of days
- [WR: Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/05/wr-spider-man-web-of-shadows-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Shaba Games/Treyarch Publisher: Activision Genre: Third-Person Action Platform: Xbox 360 (reviewed), PC, PS3, PS2, Wii, DS, PSP ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Players: 1 Hours Played: 12 Game Progress: Finished single player Spider-Man has always been my favorite super hero. The costume Peter Parker made is pretty cool, he is intelligent and has incredible strength.
- [WR: Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (PSP)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/05/wr-ratchet-and-clank-size-matters-psp/) - Developer: High Impact Games Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Genre: Third-Person Action Platform: PS2, PSP (Reviewed on PSP) ESRB Rating: E (Everyone 10+) Players: 1 (1-4 Online) Hours Played: 15 hours Game Progress: Finished single player twice Before I bought a PSP I was checking out reviews of games online to see which were the best
- [Top 5 PS2 RPGs For PS3 Owners](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/top-5-ps2-rpgs-for-ps3-owners/) - When the PS3 was first launched, I got it hoping the excellent offering of RPGs (Role Playing Games) on its predecessor would be continued in this generation of gaming. By now we know that the PS3 has been worryingly short of high quality RPGs, especially ones exclusive to the console. So in order to keep
- [Classics: Star Wars Battlefront II (PC, Xbox, PS2, PSP)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/classics-star-wars-battlefront-ii-pc-xbox-ps2-psp/) - Developer: Pandemic Studios Publisher: LucasArts Players: 1-4 (Xbox, PS2) (32 online) 1 (PC) (64 online) 1 (PSP) Genre: Third-person shooter ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Hours Played: over 30 Progress: Beat main campaign mode Most sequels to games are inferior to the
- [Usagi + Big Apple](https://gameusagi.com/2009/04/usagi-big-apple/) - The Usagi is hitting up the Big Apple starting tomorrow! We'll be at the Nintendo World Store around noon on Sunday, April 26th. Stop by if you want to meet at least a part of our Usagi family as we take in the sights.
- [Happy Usagi Day!](https://gameusagi.com/2009/04/happy-usagi-day/) - Happy Usagi Day everyone! Whether you're religious or not, we hope you have a good holiday and keep on gaming. - Game Usagi Krew UPDATE: See the Easter header after the jump if you missed it!
- [Twittersagi](https://gameusagi.com/2009/04/twittersagi/) - The Game Usagi Krew is now on Twitter! You can follow our thoughts and musings about various things, as well as site announcements here: https://twitter.com/gameusagi
- [From the DSi](https://gameusagi.com/2009/04/from-the-dsi/) - Just testing out the DSi web browser. Pretty decent this time around!
- [APRIL FOOLS - Name Change:  Game Badger](https://gameusagi.com/2009/04/name-change-game-badger/) - We have decided that our image with the previous site name was just too cute and cuddly. No one was taking us seriously within the industry and we believe that it has an adverse effect on our site income as well. Thus, welcome to the new and f***ing edgier game site named after an animal:
- [New Usagi Friend: LaptopLogic](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/new-usagi-friend-laptoplogic/) - Laptoplogic.com is basically a review site dealing with laptops and gadgets, but it also offers a few other interesting site sections. For one, it has an interesting ?tips and how-to?s? section geared primarily at Linux articles ? a while ago there was an interesting feature on some of the best Linux games, for example (http://laptoplogic.com/resources/35-free-high-quality-games-for-linux).
- [WR: F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/wr-fear-2-project-origin-xbox-360ps3pc/) - Developer: Monolith Publisher: WB Games Genre: First Person Shooter Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC (reviewed on Xbox 360) ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Players: 1 (2-16 online) Hours Played: 25 Game Progress: Finished campaign on Hard The sequel to 2007?s successful horror-FPS F.E.A.R. has finally arrived in the form of F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin (formerly known
- [Opinion: COD4 Vs. CODWAW It's In The Numbers](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/opinion-cod4-vs-codwaw-its-in-the-numbers/) - RESPONSE: COD4 Vs. CODWAW Vulnerable Humility The main difference between these two games is apparent without even discussing their content. The simple fact that not everyone knows is that these two games are made by entirely separate companies. COD4 was made by Infinity Ward, the makers of the most award-winning entries in the series. Call
- [Opinion: COD4 Vs. CODWAW Vulnerable Humility](https://gameusagi.com/2009/02/opinion-cod4-vs-codwaw-vulnerable-humility/) - RESPONSE: COD4 Vs. CODWAW It?s In The Numbers COD4 was a high gloss action movie. While being a top-notch shooter in terms of mechanics, the premise of the game pales in contextual immersion to that of CODWAW because it was sterile and linear. With the exception of (SPOILERS!) the nuclear explosion and the beginning credits,
- [WR: Street Fighter IV (PS3/Xbox 360/PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/wr-street-fighter-iv-ps3xbox-360pc/) - Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Genre: 1-on-1 Fighter Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, PC (reviewed on PS3) ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Players: 1-2 (2 online) Hours Played: 30 Game Progress: Unlocked all characters, finished game on medium Oh momma! Was I ever excited when Street Fighter IV was announced. You see, I?m a big fan of the
- [Halo 3 Multiplayer BETA!](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-5/) - The Halo 3 public BETA test starts shortly (see our countdown timer at the top of the site) for lucky people who either got in on one of the two Bungie promotions, or picked up a copy of the enjoyable (really!) game Crackdown (like me :D). My Gamertag is Iwatasan, we'll see you online.
- [Bungie/Microsoft Suck & Official Halo 3 Date](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-6/) - Bungie and Microsoft are having problems getting the Halo 3 Beta up for download for those of us using the Crackdown method. Typical, just typical. I thought that Microsoft/Bungie were going to do something right for once in their existences, but I was wrong. You'd think that if you had one of the most
- [Xbox 360 May '07 Dash Update Available!](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-34/) - The update is out! Log-in to Xbox Live with your 360 to start the automatic updating and feature-addingness of the May '07 update! That's what I'm going to do right now. Link
- [360 Spring Update Still Coming](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-21/) - The spring update that was reportedly supposed to come out yesterday has been qualified to come out during "the week of May 7th". So, we'll still see it sometime this week, hopefully. Some additions to the 360 associated with the spring update are: ? A richer Achievement notification pop-up will showcase the name of the
- [Classic Review: Final Fantasy Tactics (PS)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/classic-review-final-fantasy-tactics-ps/) - Developer: SquareSoft Publisher: SCEA Genre: Tactics RPG Rating: T (Teen) Players: 1 Console: PlayStation Progress: Completed main story in game numerous times This is Game Usagi's first Guest Review. It was done by Joey G. especially for Game Usagi. Enjoy! -Miyamoto Final Fantasy Tactics is possibly the best Final Fantasy to ever be released. There
- [Game Usagi Meta News: March 2](https://gameusagi.com/2009/03/game-usagi-meta-news-march-2/) - Lots of Nintendo news this time around, the "i" in DSi is finally explained, yay! The Commodore 64 is being released for the Wii Virtual Console, and word has it Nintendo is releasing a new Wii controller. Bioware recommends you hold on to your old Mass Effect save files. Valve releases the price for the
- [WR: Fable 2 (360)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/02/fable-2-360/) - Developer: Lionhead Studios Publisher: Microsoft Genre: Action RPG Players: 1-2 Platform: Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: 25 Once again we are thrown into the fantasy world of Albion that Peter Molyneux has created. This time around the game is larger, prettier and supposedly better than before. With the other big titles out
- [WR: WipEout HD (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/02/wr-wipeout-hd-ps3/) - Developer: Studio Liverpool Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Players: 1-2 (1-8 online) Hours Played: 30+ Game Progress: Completed all campaigns When WipEout HD, which has been out for a while now, was first announced it didn?t exactly stir us with an abundant sense of expectation. How could a game that is not
- [Usagi Issues](https://gameusagi.com/2009/02/usagi-issues/) - We just updated to Wordpress 2.7.1, and the nice automatic upgrader somehow killed my front page and backups. Thus, I am having to rebuild the front page from scratch, which I shall do after work today, closer to 12:00 am CST. Thanks for your understanding, and the Usagi will be as good as new in
- [WR: Call of Duty: World at War (360/PS3/PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/01/wr-call-of-duty-world-at-war-360ps3wiipc/) - Developer: Treyarch Publisher: Activision Players: 1-4 (16 online) Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Hours Played: ~ 20 hours Progress: Finished single player, played every map in online multiplayer. The first-person shooter genre is over saturated, no doubt. However, as in so many other aspects of life, competition makes for greatness. Being
- [WR: Fallout 3 (360, PS3, PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2009/01/wr-fallout-3-360-ps3-pc/) - Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Genre: First-Person Action RPG Players: 1 Console: Xbox 360/PS3/PC ESRB Rating: M (Mature) TestFreaks Score: 9.6/10 Hours Played: ~ 40 hours Progress: Beat main story, completed about half of side quests Bethesda is a video game company known primarily for its development of one of the biggest first-person
- [WR: Gears of War 2 (360)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/12/wr-gears-of-war-2-360/) - Developer: Epic Games Publisher: Microsoft Players: 1-2 (10 online) Console: Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: M (Mature) TestFreaks Score: 10/10 Hours Played: ~ 15 hours Progress: Beat game on Hardcore, played lots of online Well, we didn't kill all of them critters last time, so here we are again. An instant flagship title for Microsoft,
- [Web Review:  Club Nintendo (North America)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/12/web-review-club-nintendo-north-america/) - Well, Club Nintendo has finally been implemented for North America. Does this long-awaited turn of events live up to all of the hype? The best part of the North American Club Nintendo is that it is fully retroactive with all of the games that you have been dutifully registering on your My Nintendo account. As
- [Game Usagi Meta News - Nov. 25th ](https://gameusagi.com/2008/11/gameusagi-meta-news-update/) - November 18th-25th Are you ready for the Game Usagi Meta News? Grab your stuffed animal and bunny slippers, its feeding time! Nintendo DS Nintendo has announced they are releasing two new DS bundles for Black Friday, this Friday November, 28th. One of the bundles comes with a red DS with a Mario "M" on the
- [The Witcher: Enhanced Edition (PC)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/11/the-witcher-enhanced-edition-pc/) - Developer: CDProjekt RED Publisher: Atari ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Players: 1 Genre: 3rd-person real-time RPG Hours played: A Ton The original Witcher game received many awards including RPG of the Year from IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and GameSpot. CDProjekt, hoping to further this great success, recently released an entirely updated version of the game with
- [Usagi News! Nov. 15th](https://gameusagi.com/2008/11/usagi-news-nov-15th/) - It's food time! It's also time for your weekly dose of cute cuddly gaming news which comes in the form of Usagi Meta News. The highlights this week are: Halo 3 Recon Halo 3 Recon has a shorter single player campaign and price tag. The campaign is said to be around three to five hours
- [WR: Star Wars The Force Unleashed (PS3/360/Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/11/wr-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-ps3360wii/) - Developer: LucasArts Publisher: LucasArts ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Players: 1 Hours played: 20 Game progress: Finished game on Sith (Medium) difficulty level Star Wars is a fickle mistress. She makes you feel loved and good about yourself with movies like Episodes IV - VI and then when you think the wonderful relationship is over, wait!
- [#1 Anime Movie Guide Online](https://gameusagi.com/2008/10/1-anime-movie-guide-online/) - So. I constantly work to add to our Anime Movie Guide here on the site, and it has finally paid off! We now have the #1 Anime Movie Guide on the internet (according to Google, who is the internet). Yes, Amazon books do still come ahead of us, but we're the #1 Online Anime Movie
- [LittleBigPlanet A Little Early](https://gameusagi.com/2008/10/littlebigplanet-a-little-early/) - So, I get a call from EB Games today saying that they have LittleBigPlanet in. I hastily went down and purchased my copy, not really thinking about the recent delay or when the game was actually supposed to come out. Whilst playing the game, I noticed that I couldn't connect to the LittleBigPlanet online servers
- [Site Changes](https://gameusagi.com/2008/10/site-changes/) - A few things have changes around Game Usagi, and I thought that you might want to know. Now, we are entirely accessible through (and optimized for) cellphone (WAP) browers, iPhones/iPod touchs (pictured above), and other such mobile devices (Blackberrys, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, etc.). In addition, our forums are now open again! Not a
- [WR: Battlefield Bad Company (PS3/360)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/10/warren-review-battlefield-bad-company-ps3360/) - Developer: DICE Publisher: EA ESRB Rating: T (Teen) Players: 1-24 Hours Played: 20 Progress: Completed the game The Battlefield franchise is well known to PC gamers, as it has a solid reputation amongst massive-multi-player shooters. Although not new to console gaming, the series has taken an abrupt turn to a story driven, single player game
- [Warren Review: Crysis](https://gameusagi.com/2008/10/crysis/) - Played time: 20+ hours (Completed single-player on Normal, Hard, and Delta) Developer: Crytek Publisher: Electronic Arts Players: 1 (1-32 online) Crysis is a Sci-Fi First Person Shooter (FPS) for the PC. Developed by Crytek and published by everyone's favourite company, Electronic Arts (EA). Known far and wide as the most graphics-intensive game available, Crysis is
- [Nintendo Media Summit Japan 2008](https://gameusagi.com/2008/10/nintendo-media-summit-japan-2008/) - click for larger image Well, after a terrible E3 this year, Nintendo set out to redeem themselves with this year's Nintendo Media Summit. Did they succeed? OH HELLS YEAH! Well, first off on the list of awesome is: The Nintendo DSi. It may look a lot like a DS lite, but there are a plethora
- [Warren Review: Soul Calibur 4 (PS3/360)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/09/soul-calibur-4-ps3360/) - Developer/Publisher: Namco ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Players: 1-4 Hours Played: 12 Progress: Completed Story Mode with all characters I still remember the original Soul Edge as one of the defining 3D fighters on the PS1. That generation spawned many great fighting games but the forerunner to what would eventually be the Soul Calibur series already
- [Warren Review:  Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/09/warren-review-metal-gear-solid-4-ps3/) - Developer: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Players: 1 (1-16 Online) Hours Played: 30 Progress: Game completed on highest difficulty Metal Gear Solid 4 (MGS 4) is the highly anticipated final chapter in the critically acclaimed saga that originated on the original NES and got re-popularized on the PS1. Fingered early on as
- [Warren Review:  Too Human (360)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/08/warren-review-too-human-360/) - Hours Played: 12.5 Progress: Level 28, Main story completed, vast majority of side-quests completed (yeah, I know.) This long-awaited game from Silicon Knights (who are Canadian, woo!), the makers of Eternal Darkness on the GameCube, is finally out. With a unique combat system and a story based on what can only be described as cyber-Norse
- [Guitar Hero 3 (Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2008/08/guitar-hero-3-wii/) - Hours played: 40 Progress: Enough to play each song like 10 times, passed hard. Well, guess which version of Guitar Hero 3 has sold the most. Yes, the Wii version. Thank goodness downgraded technology is selling, ah yes, free market, thank you! (-_-) lame Presentation: Cool man, hang ten, rock out? and the rest. Actually,
- [Review: Mega Man StarForce](https://gameusagi.com/2007/08/review-mega-man-starforce/) - Hours played: ~ 3-4 hours I'm going to start off this review with a disclaimer which is that I absolutely adored the Mega Man Battle Network (MMBN) series on the GBA. This, of course, is going to have much bearing on my review of the new StarForce (SF) games, because they are the spiritual successors
- [Nintendo E3 2008 Review](https://gameusagi.com/2008/07/nintendo-e3-2008-review/) - Well, Nintendo's had their kick at the E3 cat. How many of my predictions came true? Did Nintendo give me an early Christmas present by addressing any of my Pipe Dreams? Once again in the Kodak theatre, Nintendo had a huge venue from which they could unravel their magic upon a very ready and very
- [Microsoft E3 2008 Review](https://gameusagi.com/2008/07/microsoft-e3-2008-review/) - So, the most wonderful time of the year for gamers has arrived and Microsoft was given the duty of kicking off this year's festivities with their press conference this year. In my opinion, last year Microsoft "won" E3 in a big way with their press conference, even though I'm always rooting for Nintendo deep down.
- [E3 2008 Wishes](https://gameusagi.com/2008/07/e3-2008-wishes/) - Well, E3 is once again upon us, and Microsoft had a pretty good showing today, so tomorrow morning it will be up to both Nintendo and Sony to strut their respective stuffs. Thus, it is as good a time as any to make some predictions before everything starts happening tomorrow. There have been very few
- [Warren Review: The World Ends With You](https://gameusagi.com/2008/06/warren-review-the-world-ends-with-you/) - Time played: approx. 18 hours Progress: completed game (1 time), player level 49, ESP'er Rank C The World Ends with You is an action-RPG for the Nintendo DS. It was developed by Jupiter (a subsidiary of Square Enix) who was also responsible for the game Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. The World Ends with You?s
- [New Content](https://gameusagi.com/2008/06/new-content/) - The Game Usagi team has been busy behind the scenes prepping some new things for our readers over the summer. Here's some of what we have planned: The Usagi-cast -- more game news and reviews plus our opinions on such. In addition to the usual gaming podcast banter, we'll be doing something super-special, so watch
- [New Affiliate](https://gameusagi.com/2008/06/new-affiliate/) - The Game Usagi friends network as expanded once again with the nice new addition of SlapStic.com. This site delivers you your video game news, but with a unique wry sense of humour that is refreshing amongst the hundreds of video game news blogs on the net. We here at Game Usagi look forward to possible
- [New Anime Reviews](https://gameusagi.com/2008/06/new-anime-reviews/) - I've added a couple more animes to our anime review section. The count is now up to 34 must-see anime movies! Pretty cool. You can check them out by either clicking the link in the sidebar or the Laughing Man image at the top of this post.
- [Mario Kart Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2008/04/mario-kart-wii/) - Play Time: ~ 4 hours Progress: All gold in 50cc cups, half of the golds in 100cc Well. Mario Kart is always one of the most anticipated releases on new Nintendo consoles. Everyone always waits for the Zelda game, the Mario game, the Smash Bros. game, and then the Mario Kart game. Mario Kart DS
- [News: Sonic Unleashed Screens!](https://gameusagi.com/2008/03/news-sonic-unleashed-screens/) - New screens have emerged today of what may be the next Sonic game. Both the resolution and the general quality seem to point to the game being on either the 360 or PS3, but SEGA loves Nintendo, so some sort of similar Sonic game can essentially be assured. There are screens both from cinematics and
- [DS: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates](https://gameusagi.com/2008/03/ds-final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-ring-of-fates/) - Play time: 6 hours Progress: Main character - Lv. 25, Area - Sinner's Isle Well, to preface this review, I have to say that I don't like Final Fantasy games. I think that they're too slow with their really turn-basedness, even XII, which tries to be sort of real time. But, I did enjoy FFCC
- [360: Gears of War ](https://gameusagi.com/2008/01/gears-of-war-review/) - Play Time: over 100 hours Progress: Beat game on Insane difficulty Maybe a little late with this review, but better late then never. This may be one of the older games for Xbox 360, but if that is what is keeping you from playing this game FOR SHAME. Gears of War is a horror-style
- [360/PS3/PC: Call of Duty 4](https://gameusagi.com/2008/01/review-call-of-duty-4/) - Hours Played: At least 48 Progress: Complete Single Player Mode, ~ level 20 in Prestige Mode 1 on Multiplayer If you have yet to have the pleasure of playing this game, then I truly feel sorry for you. This game simply ranks very high on the list of the best games ever made. I
- [iPod: Phase](https://gameusagi.com/2007/12/review-phase-ipod/) - Hours Played: 10+ hours Progress: Completed Insane difficulty marathon.Phase is a music-based game much like Guitar Hero (mostly since its made by the same people). It uses songs in your iTunes library that you add to a special Phase playlist and it automatically creates the patterns. The game is played by using the "previous", center,
- [XBLA: Arkadian Warriors](https://gameusagi.com/2008/02/xla-review-arkadian-warriors/) - Play Time: 1½ Hours Progress: Level 6 Soldier This is an Xbox Live Arcade Review. Arkadian Warriors should cost you 800 Microsoft Points ($12 CDN). Life shouldn't be completely about thinking, put down your tactical shooter and prepare for a mindless hack and slash fantasy-styled game, but with a mindful review. Visuals & Audio: Arkadian
- [360: Vision Cam](https://gameusagi.com/2008/02/review-xbox-vision-cam/) - Cost: $69.99 Receive: Vision Cam, Headset, XBLA Game, 12-Month Xbox Live I sit in my chair, with my controller in one hand and apple juice in the other. As I place my juice aside, the timer runs down, ticking away. My heart beats faster and faster... almost equivalent to the rotation of wheels and as
- [360: Chatpad](https://gameusagi.com/2008/02/review-xbox-chatpad/) - Cost: $29.99 Receive: Xbox Chatpad, Chatpad Headset Xbox once again has come up with an innovative accessory for the console's controller (YAY). This product's cost is great because its like buying a headset and receiving a chatpad (DOUBLE YAY) for free. But this bundle is far from perfect my friends, read on to hear my
- [Wii: Super Smash Bros. Brawl](https://gameusagi.com/2008/02/super-smash-bros-brawl/) - Play Time: much more than 30 hours Progress: All charcters and stages unlocked You've been waiting for this game ever since you finished unlocking Mr. Game & Watch in Melee. You've yearned to once again feel the excitement of unclocking a host of new, amazing characters and stages. Nintendo has delayed this game twice already,
- [XBLA: N+](https://gameusagi.com/2008/03/xbla-review-n/) - Play Time: 4½ Hours Progress: 35 Single Player Missions Cleared Addicting, fast paced, neato physics, multiplayer mayhem and the power to be a pink ninja. From a small flash game to a 10 dollar xbox 360 live arcade game, this game has evolved to have everything that I want in an arcade game!... and
- [360/PS3: Army of Two](https://gameusagi.com/2008/03/review-army-of-two/) - On the surface, games can appear to be flawless, enjoyable and worth 60 dollars. Sometimes, though, you're going to have to look deep, deep down to find these flaws. I searched for it, and sadly enough I found it. It was less of a deep, deep down and more of a start, a down, and
- [Bungie: You Cheat, We Defeat](https://gameusagi.com/2008/02/bungie-actsstrike-terror-in-the-eyes-of-the-gamers/) - Halo 3 players beware, Bungie is cracking down and lets hope you're not affected by the boom. What do I mean by all this? Bungie has sent the world a message: "There are those of you doing things you shouldn?t be in Halo 3. Some of you have gotten a little too famous for your
- [Game Usagi Store](https://gameusagi.com/2008/02/game-usagi-store/) - All 6 of you love us so much that we decided to make a store so that you can get all of the swag that you have been so desiring with our cute but functional Usagi logo on it. You purchases also go to supporting the hosting of the site (I really only make $1
- [Review: Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/review-trauma-center-second-opinion-wii/) - Hours Played: over 9 Progress: All levels cleared on Easy; stuck on Extreme levels...Trauma Center: Second Opinion (TC:SO) is the Wii edition of the DS game Trauma Center: Under the Knife (TC:UK), as well as one of the initial releases when the Wii came out. The story to the game is that a doctor with
- [Review: Cooking Mama Cook Off (Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/review-cooking-mama-cook-off-wii/) - ? Hours Played: ~5 Progress: All recipes unlocked Cooking Mama Cook Off is a sequel to the DS game. It is a cooking simulation game that uses a variety of mini-games to mimic steps in food preparation. The main objective of the game is to complete all the steps of each recipe quickly and efficiently.
- [New Review Score Awards](https://gameusagi.com/2008/01/new-review-score-awards/) - I have now created some new awards for games with the best and worst scores from Game Usagi. Here they are, you can view them any time using the Review Awards Guide in the sidebar -->: One of the best games ever, on par with masterpieces like Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64/Galaxy:
- [Usagi Comix](https://gameusagi.com/2007/11/usagi-comix/) - The brand new Usagi Comix site is now open. Just click the image above, or the link on the side to see our tester comic. More to come shortly. -Mr. Miyamoto
- [Coming Soon...](https://gameusagi.com/2007/10/coming-soon/) - Coming soon to a Game Usagi near you: 100% revamped ratings system complete with original graphics and Dolby surround sound* Actual posts (*gasp*) (expect reviews for: Halo 3, Beautiful Katamari, Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, HL2 Orange Box & more!) Special Anime Movie feature detailing which anime movies to see before you die ('cause you will,
- [Review: Metroid Prime Corruption](https://gameusagi.com/2007/09/review-metroid-prime-corruption/) - The Metroid Prime series has garnered a very respectable amount of interest since it's introduction in 2002. Five years later, we find ourselves faced with the final entry in this unique series. I, like many of you, picked up this game as soon as was humanly possible and haven't been able to move myself
- [Why No Updates?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/08/why-no-updates/) - Metroid Prime 3. Bioshock. Call of Duty 4 BETA. These games are simply amazing, and I would greatly recommend them to anyone (except maybe the CoD4 Beta, seeing as how it's hard to get in). I'm going to play more of these right now. Also, my FTP site is down. More reviews coming shortly!
- [From The Underground: Burnout Legends PSP](https://gameusagi.com/2007/08/from-the-underground-burnout-legends-psp/) - From the Underground (FTU) is our new section for games that, while amazing, were unfortunately overlooked when they were released. The Game Usagi has gone out of its way to dig these games up from the underground to bring to light for its readers. To start us off is a game that has quickly started
- [Demo Impressions: BioShock](https://gameusagi.com/2007/08/demo-impressions-bioshock/) - After playing through the demo a few times, I must say that I'm impressed. Until I played the BioShock demo, I gave credit to The Darkness as having the best console FPS graphics to date. I must say that BioShock's (BS) graphics beat out The Darkness by a decent margin. The gameplay is intense, the
- [The New Usagi](https://gameusagi.com/2007/08/the-new-usagi/) - Game Usagi is no longer a source for up-to-the-second (insert laugh) Nintendo news, but rather a site dedicated to giving you opinions on games from gamers just like you, so that you know what's going to be hot/not in the gaming industry. Forthcoming is a new ratings system along with many game reviews/previews/views from
- [New Game Releases for July 31, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/08/new-game-releases-for-july-31-2007/) - Ahh... sorry this is late... been a little busy lately. Mario Strikers Charged (Wii) Mario Strikers Charged lets you use the Wii controller to shoot, tackle, score and save. Picross DS (DS) Use puzzle-solving skills and creativity to earn your picture reward. Pet Alien (DS) Pet Alien is based on the CGI animated TV series
- [Bleach: Shattered Blade (Wii) Coming to North America](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/centered-pic-template-45/) - Bleach is one of the most popular anime series in Japan, as well as quickly becoming more popular in North America. It is about a teen who becomes a shinigami (death-god) who helps souls find their way to soul society. It is an action anime with a big focus on swords. According to 1up.com, Bleach:
- [Possible Website Changes](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/possible-website-changes/) - (pancake on head: a deliciously fashionable change) Game Usagi has recently been suffering from incredibly low traffic and lack of support from it's staff (me). I figure that this is because I am simply trying to fill a hole in gamer's lives that is already adequately filled by sites like GoNintendo, QJ.net, and MaxConsole.net. Thus
- [New Game Releases for July 24, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/new-game-releases-for-july-24-2007/) - Escape from Bug Island (Wii) Known as Necro-Nesia in Japan, Escape from Bug Island is a new game for the Nintendo Wii. Alien Syndrome (Wii) Alien Syndrome is a fast-paced action-RPG set in a sci-fi universe, in which you can battle aliens and specialize your character with various skills. Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle (DS)
- [New Game Releases for July 17, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/new-game-releases-for-july-17-2007/) - Spelling Challenges and More! (DS) Take the spelling challenge to spell over 25,000 words in 100 difficulty levels. Deal or No Deal (GBA) (releases July 18) Based on the popular TV game show, Deal or No Deal lets you play as either the contestant or the Banker, and also offers a variety of minigames. (Game
- [Microsoft Conference News](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/microsoft-conference-news/) - Here are the revelations that were revealed during Microsoft's Press Conference, as experienced by us first-hand -- through the magic of the internet and GameSpot's streaming conference feed (this is not a play-by-play, but a highlight summary): (*note*: all games mentioned here are to be released this year, except RE5) The opening featured: New
- [Nintendo E3 Conference Summary](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/nintendo-e3-conference-summary/) - Nintendo's conference this year seemed to be laden with stats (now that Nintendo's owning in all of them), but there were a few unexpected revelations that presented themselves today that made this E3 special. With three new Wii peripherals, and a bunch of solidified release dates, Nintendo did not disappoint their loyal fans. General
- [First Soul Calibur Legends Video](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/centered-pic-template-44/) - Looks pretty good. Link
- [YAY!](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/yay/) - Question: What do you get when you mix Christmas, Easter, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and all other holidays, plus cover them in deliciousness? E3! That's what. The next few days are the most wonderful time of the year for any gamer, and Game Usagi is excited to bring you coverage from our first E3. (Unfortunately
- [Pre-E3 News Hutch*](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/pre-e3-news-hutch/) - As per usual, various sources, whether through leaks or from companies jumping their E3 guns, have released a bunch of quite interesting news to whet our appetites for the E3 announcements that are surely to come within the next couple of days. Game Usagi has compiled these stories into a convenient hutch* for you
- [New Game Releases for July 10, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/new-game-releases-for-july-10-2007/) - I know its probably futile to post Chicken Shoot again... but there aren't many games coming out this week (game publishers need a break too). Here's some good news - the Wii edition of Chicken Shoot actually did come out. Chicken Shoot (DS) (delayed from last week...) This humorous shooter sees players visiting locations all
- [New Smash Bros. Updates](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/centered-pic-template-43/) - The Smash Bros. site has had some interesting recent updates. The first one was the announcement of another new item, the assist trophies. These trophies resemble the collectible ones from Super Smash Bros. Melee, except that they are used in-battle as a sort of Pokeball for random Nintendo characters, as opposed to Pokemon. The first
- [Metroid Prime 3 & Zelda: Phantom Hourglass News](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/centered-pic-template-42/) - Nintendo recently released two important pieces of information to the public. They are: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass will be launched in North America on October 1st Metroid Prime 3 is now delayed a week until August 27th We'll keep you posted if anything else comes up regarding these two AAA Nintendo titles.
- [New Game Releases for July 3, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/07/new-game-releases-for-july-3-2007/) - Is it just me or are games getting delayed more often lately? Case-in-point: Chicken Shoot. 'Nuff said.Chicken Shoot (Wii, DS) (delayed from last week... releases July 2 (Wii); July 5 (DS)) This humorous shooter sees players visiting locations all over the world to hunt poultry. Turn It Around (DS) (available July 1) A collection of
- [UPDATE: Absence Explained](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/absence-explained/) - I have been neglecting this site as of late and would like to apologize for the lack of updates. Essentially Nintendo is to blame ^_^. One of the problems of having a news site run by a dedicated gamer is that they'll definitely make playing cool new games a priority over posting news updates
- [New VC Games This Week](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-41/) - Here's the update straight from Nintendo: F-Zero® X (Nintendo® 64, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Choose from 30 different hover-car racers, including updated versions of the Blue Falcon and other vehicles from the original F-Zero, and get ready to play one of the fastest racers ever. You'll speed to the finish
- [Smash Bros. Brawl Update](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-40/) - Sakurai-san has posted a very nice new arrangement of Ocarina of Time songs that will be used as background music within the new Smash Bros. game. I've been generally unimpressed by the musical updates on the site thus far, but I have to say that I am now very much looking forward to hearing this
- [New Game Releases for June 26, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-39/) - Ladies and Gentlemen - start your consoles! Looks like they've been busy and have a load of games this week. Also note, 2 of the first Wii games to have online-multiplayer will be available this week! Pokemon Battle Revolution (Wii) (releases June 25) Pokemon Battle Revolution is the first online-multiplayer enabled game for the Wii.
- [Miyamoto Cameo on CTRL+ALT+DEL](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-38/) - It might be in name only, but Miyamoto (I think the real one and not our beloved site overseer) shows up in a recent CTRL+ALT+DEL comic. Click on the image or link to view the comic. Link
- [UPDATE 2: Game Usagi is Back! (for me)](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/shaw/) - It turns out that the culprit in the case of me being the only member of humanity with an internet connection that could not access Game Usagi turned out to be some errant connections being made to my site by my FTP client in Mac OSX, Cyberduck. Apparently when I closed it, it
- [New Game Releases for June 12, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-36/) - Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii) Big Brain Academy makes its way onto the Wii. Scarface: The World Is Yours (Wii) Based on the movie of the same name, Scarface: The World Is Yours puts you in the role of Tony Montana, a ruthless gangster. The Sims 2: Pets (Wii) The Sims 2: Pets is
- [More DS vs. PSP](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-35/) - Funnier look at DS vs. PSP... of course DS reigns supreme. Click on the image or link below to view the comic. Link
- [Nintendo rocks Sony at sales in Japan](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-33/) - In May, Nintendo sold 251,794 Wii's in Japan. This is compared to Sony's 45,321 PS3's. It's nearly 5 Wii's to 1 PS3. In April, the ratio was 4 to 1. Also, in overall sales of Wii vs. PS3 in Japan - the Wii has sold about 2.5x more than the PS3. The DS is also
- [New Game Releases for June 5, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/06/centered-pic-template-32/) - Nothing new for the Wii this week :( , but then again, how could you follow up on Mario Party 8 so quickly. Dragon Ball Z: Karukanaru Densetsu (DS) Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu is a strategic card based game in which you must use cards to evolve characters, strengthen moves, and create new moves.
- [UPDATE: S-owned-y (MGS4 to 360, and maybe Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-31/) - Sony just got owned once again. Metal Gear Solid 4 now joins the ranks of Assassin's Creed, Devil May Cry 4, GTA IV, Haze, and other PS3 games that were supposed to be exclusive. MGS4 will now be making it's way to the Xbox 360 (release date has yet to be determined). Not only
- [Nintendo Rumour Overload!](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-30/) - Here's a collection of very interesting data that was supposedly only shown to key press members and is still currently embargoed: Metroid Prime 3 Corruption (Wii) # Release date: 20/08/2007 # Visual improvements since the original build, ?wow? factor. # No competitive online mode for Prime 3 but will be used for fresh content to
- [New Game Releases for May 29, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-29/) - It looks like it could be a good birthday for me with lots of games coming out. Also, I send out my apologies to those of you waiting for Halo 2 (PC version)... Apparently it is now to be released on May 31. Remember to get your Vista with that ;) Mario Party 8 (Wii)
- [New Usagi Friend](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/new-usagi-friend/) - Game Usagi's newest friend is Video Game VS. You can visit their site by either clicking "Video Game Debate" in our affiliates section in the sidebar, or clicking the image above. The site features user-powered video game debates, and it might behoove you to take a look at some of the discussions that they
- [FFCC Wii Trailer!](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-28/) - It is indeed the trailer from the Square Enix Party that took place in Japan recently. All I can say is: "Wow". Everything about that game looks amazing right now. Click the picture to check it out. Link
- [N+ to DS This Year](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-27/) - The very popular Flash game N is being upgraded to be put on the DS as N+. The game has you hopping around a plethora of levels while you "play as a ninja trapped in a world of well-meaning, inadvertently homicidal robots". The game will be hitting stores before the end of the year. You
- [New Game Usagi Features](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/new-game-usagi-features/) - Hey, everyone. In case you didn't know, here's a list of the extra little touches and upgrades that I have been making to the site to improve your usagi experience. These things might not seem big, but they don't make themselves. ;) "Email this post" links in the individual story pages Tell everyone: links at
- [Mario, Smash Bros., and Zelda This Year](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-26/) - You better start saving money for this fall/winter. Reggie recently confirmed at the Nintendo Media Summit that we can expect, not only Metroid Prime 3 this year, but also that Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS) will be out before we hit 2008. It's going to be an
- [New Smash Bros. Item](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-25/) - Introducing the new Gooey Bomb. It can stick to any surface or character. But not only that, you can transfer it to other people before it explodes by running past them. This is going to be good. See more pics and info here Link
- [Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Nintendo Exclusive](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-24/) - The first Rayman Raving Rabbids did undeniably the best on the Wii, even though it appeared on other systems. Thus, it's looking like Ubisoft is set to release the game's sequel to Nintendo systems (Wii and DS) exclusively. This may end up being what is now called "timed exclusivity" which is exactly what happened
- [FFCC Wii Trailer on Friday](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-23/) - The Japanese Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers (henceforth known as FFCC Wii) website promises a new trailer of the revamped game will be posted this Friday. This will likely be the trailer that was shown at the recent "media summit" that was held by Square Enix in Japan. I'm expecting big things, so here's
- [Smash Bros. Site Update](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-22/) - The characters page on the official SSBB site is now active, click the above image to see new pics of Mario and Link. Hopefully some new and unseen characters will pop up on the site eventually.
- [Guitar Hero Thrwii!](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-21/) - Guitar Hero III for the Wii is not only now confirmed, but we have a lot of details to whet our appetites for the third installment on the Wii: new multi-player battle mode boss battles online multi-player downloadable extras wireless guitar controllers guitars will be shaped like Gibson Les Pauls Also, here's a preliminary list
- [SSBB Site Remade](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-20/) - The Smash Bros. site has been redone to now lead up to the gradual unveiling of new info regarding the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Brawl game. Right now on the site they just have some basic descriptions of gameplay elements and some new screens we haven't seen before of the characters we already know will
- [New Game Releases for May 22, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-16/) - Here's the new games for this week: Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End (Wii, DS, PC) Get ready for more third-person swashbuckling adventures with Jack Sparrow in the third installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series. It's a strong week for DS games... Naruto: Ninja Council 3 (DS) This action ninja game
- [New VC Titles This Week](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-19/) - The three new VC games this week are: Streets of Rage 2 - Genesis - 800 Points Donkey Kong Country 2 - Diddy's Kong Quest - SNES - 800 Points Blazing Lazers - TurboGrafx-16 - 600 Points The VC's getting bigger all the time. I hope that we'll see Bomberman 64 some time soon.
- [Geometry Wars Galaxies to Wii & DS](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-17/) - (screen from 360 version) The extremely popular XBLA game has a sequel heading to the Wii and DS. Both versions will feature controls tailored to the unique systems, as well as a new multiplayer mode and retro/evolved versions like the Geometry Wars on XBLA. For all of you addicted to this psychedelic shooter, this is
- [Metroid Prime 3 Dated](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-18/) - We'll be playing the third and final Metroid Prime game on August 20th. Nintendo has finally given the game an official release date. Click the "read more" link for an additional list of the official release dates for upcoming Nintendo games. Wii July 30 Mario Strikers Charged Nintendo Aug. 20 Metroid Prime 3 Corruption Nintendo
- [New Game Releases for May 15, 2007](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-52/) - (Image from Etrian Odyssey) Here's the Nintendo games coming out tomorrow... (Descriptions courtesy GameSpot) Shrek the Third (Wii) Shrek returns for a third showing, based on the DreamWorks animated movie. Etrian Odyssey (DS) Etrian Odyssey is a turn-based RPG from Atlus and features nine character classes to choose from. Touch the Dead (DS) Touch the
- [First Rabbids 2 Screens](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-15/) - Here's the first images from the upcoming Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 for Wii. Link
- [Starcraft 2 Officially Announced](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-14/) - Starcraft 2 is coming! Blizzard officially announced that they will be releasing Starcraft 2, as well as giving a nice teaser. IGN has all the info as they are attending the event. Link
- [Nintendo = World Domination](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-11/) - Most people are aware of how Nintendo is dominating the charts in Japan, but what we don't often see is the sales figures for the rest of the world. Luckily for you, the sales figures from April for USA and Canada have been released as well. (We still don't have the totals for Europe,
- [Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Confirmed](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-13/) - NGamer, a video game magazine, recently had an interview with Ubisoft to discuss the upcoming sequel to the unusual party game, Rayman Raving Rabbids. Here's some of the key info from the interview: Game will contain some history behind the Rabbids plans for world domination Graphical improvements all-around (hopefully some 480p and 16:9 ratio
- [Rumour: Nintendo Media Summit?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-12/) - There's a buzz on the internet about Nintendo holding a press event on May 22nd and 23rd. This is slightly reminiscent of the good old Nintendo Spaceworld conference that Nintendo held back in the day. Apparently, we can expect some third-party news as well as a slew of information on Smash Bros. Brawl and Metroid
- [Feeling Safe in Halo](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-10/) - VG Cats comic about feeling safe in Halo. Click on the image to view the comic and play safe. Link
- [Mario Kart Wii?... Not this year :(](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-9/) - (No, not real... just a good photoshop) Anyway, for those of you out there like me that can't wait for Mario Kart Wii.... we'll all have to wait. Mario Kart Wii is in production, but isn't due out until 2008. There are a lot of things that Nintendo could do with this title, but I
- [First FFCC: The Crystal Bearers Screen](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-7/) - Here's the first shot of the main character from FFCC: The Crystal Bearers, which is on its way for the Wii. We also have some news regarding this guy. Apparently your character in the game will be uber-powerful from the get-go, with powers of flight and the like. Also, you'll be able to take
- [Ruptured Ear Drums](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-4/) - Ctrl-Atl-Del has a good gaming comic up that should ring true for a lot of us starting tomorrow. Click the picture for the comic.
- [Parappa Creator Working on Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-3/) - Masaya Matsuura, the mind behind the popular rhythm games for the PlayStation consoles, is working on an exclusive game for the Wii. When asked about this decision, Matsuurasan first pointed out that the other two consoles were too large to physically be viable options for the Japanese community, to whom space is a very precious
- [Release Dates for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/centered-pic-template-2/) - (Image courtesy IGN) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers is due out June 30, 2007 according to Futureshop.ca. Amazon (UK) is expecting it to ship October 30, 2007. No word on the Japanese release yet. For those of you interested in getting your hands on any media involved with this game, click on the
- [Tip: Wii Internet Browser Hidden Commands](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-55/) - Here's some hidden and useful commands to use in the Wii Internet Browser: B + D-Pad UP: Refresh current page B + D-Pad DOWN: Favorites/Bookmarks B + D-Pad LEFT: Search current page B + D-Pad RIGHT: Enter new URL B + (-) key : Go back a page B + (+) Key: Go forward one
- [RE Umbrella Chronicles Scans](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-54/) - The new Resident Evil shooter for the Wii is coming out at the end of the month in Japan, but will likely take until fall to get here. One thing's for sure, the game's no slouch in the graphics department from what we've seen. (Click the image for more scans).
- [New Dueling Analogs Comic](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/new-dueling-analogs-comic/) - Dueling Analogs has a great new comic up (click the picture to see it) regarding an excellent marketing strategy to get people to buy the PS3.
- [New VC Releases This Wiik](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-53/) - Straight from Nintendo's imaginary mouth, here are the new VC Titles for this week. Pac-Man® (NES®, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): Move Pac-Man through the maze, avoiding ghosts and eating all the Pac-Dots. Beware, each of the ghosts behave differently. When Pac-Man chomps a Power Pellet, he becomes invincible and is able to eat the
- [Quick Rygar Trailer Clip](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-50/) - IGN has the clip that was shown when Project Rygar was announced for the Wii on their site. The character art is very impressive, let's hope that it will translate to impressive graphics in the game. You can check it out here Link
- [Coming (Very) Soon: Mario Party 8 (Wii)](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-49/) - A Mario game made for the Wii is finally coming out soon (besides Super Paper Mario). Mario Party 8 is set to be released on May 29, and features an assortment of mini-games that take advantage of the Wii's remote capabilities. Game features (from Futureshop website): Play With Motion Control: Row your way through a
- [Spore Officially Coming to DS](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-48/) - EA has finally confirmed that the much anticipated game, Spore, will be heading to the Nintendo DS with an expected release date of March 31st, 2008. This is the game expected release date as the PS3 version. There's no official word yet on the rumoured Wii version, but it seems much more plausible since the
- [New Member of the Game Usagi Family](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/new-member-of-the-game-usagi-family/) - Welcome, radoon! He may not be a snow-covered raccoon, but he's just as cool. He'll be helping around the site as well. Go to the Contact Us page and send him a welcome email if you want. ;) -Miyamoto
- [Digg Game Usagi](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/digg-game-usagi/) - Game Usagi has just gotten easier to share with your friends in the online community! Now, at the bottom of every post is a handy "digg it" link that will enable you to dig any story on Game Usagi with a simple click. If you think the button is too small, and would rather have
- [Japanese Sales Figures: April 30th - May 6th](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-47/) - As you well can see, Nintendo's still on top with both of their systems, as they have been for the past little while with few exceptions. Link
- [Wiimote Gun Shell for Ghost Squad?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-46/) - When SEGA was questioned earlier on the possibility of a shell for the wiimote to add more rumble/extra buttons to ensure the purest possible experience of Ghost Squad on the Wii, they said "Watch this space" implying that something of the sort is in the works. Game Usagi will keep you updated with any additional
- [Slow News Day](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/slow-news-day/) - Today's news has been slower than a fat bunny, unless you're excited about pony games (which I'm assuming you're not). I have an engagement this evening, but when I get back (and watch the new Naruto Shippuuden episode), I'll try to write a Naruto review for those of you sitting on the Naruto fence. -Miyamoto
- [Ghost Squad to Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-40/) - The popular on-rails arcade shooter has been announced by SEGA for the Wii. It will essentially be a port of the arcade game, but with 4-player multiplayer, new items/stages, and even online capabilities. For anyone who's never played the game before, it's essentially your basic on-rails shooter in which you shoot the badguys that pop
- [Spiderman Thwii The Comic](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-38/) - Another great comic from 2P START! portraying the PS3 as a more powerful and corrupt Wii. Click the image to see the comic!
- [Simpsons Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-37/) - In celebration of the Simpsons' 400th episode, EA has released some details regarding the upcoming Simpsons Wii game: All of the regular voice actors will play the game voices, with around 8000 lines of dialogue There will be 53 minutes of in-game cinematics that are drawn like the TV show Will feature many cameos from
- [Coloured Wiimotes to Europe](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-35/) - Falafelkid has reported that Amazon Germany is going to have first party wiimotes in the colours of: "pearl pink", "silver", and "blue" as well as matching blue nunchucks on June 29th. This is certainly good news for North America, as we will almost positively be getting colourful wiimotes as well. This could also open the
- [Game Usagi Tonight](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/game-usagi-tonight/) - When I get back from work tonight, I'll give you guys a Bust-a-Move BASH! review and maybe another anime review for your reading pleasure. If anything big happens this evening, I'll have it posted after 11:00 pm (CST). -Miyamoto
- [Command & Conquer 3 to Wii?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-31/) - Here's a quote from EA Senior Producer Mike Glosecki: "Although trickier, a Wii version with motion controls obviously brings up a lot more exciting possibilities for the RTS legend - and it looks like EA is pondering as well. There isn?t as much under the hood, so it (C&C3) obviously won?t look as good. But
- [Namco Bandai <3's Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-33/) - In a recent Forbes report, Namco Bandai outlined the extent of their support for the big three video game systems on the market. Within the next fiscal year, Namco Bandai plans to release 23 PS3 games, 24 Xbox 360 games, and 37 Wii games. (Some of these will probably end up being VC titles)
- [UPDATE: Soul Calibur Wii Confirmed](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-32/) - The Soul Calibur adventure game that was previously reported has now been confirmed in the lastest issue of the Japanese magazine: Famitsu. The game will be called Soul Calibur Legends and not much else is known about that. The news we're all waiting to hear is whether Link will be making a triumphant return in
- [Jack Thompson. Need I Say More?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-28/) - Guess what? Jack Thompson is mad about something. No! Really! While I know that this is unusual, the basic story goes that Jack Thompson is upset about the upcoming Wendy's Wii toys. I'll give you a minute to calm down. ... Okay, so anyway, here's the direct quote from an email that he sent to
- ["Project Witches" Coming to Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-29/) - A new game currently called Project Witches is coming to all next-gen systems, including the Wii! Will it look as good as the pictures here on the Wii -- nope. Could it still become one of the best-looking games on the console to date, heck yes. Anyway, the main plot of the game that's known
- [New Impossible Mission Details](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-26/) - The Impossible Mission game, which shall be available for download on the VC, as well as in the format of a DS card, will feature three modes: New Mode- New graphics, new level randomizing algorithm, new sound clips. Essentially almost a sequel to the C64 version instead of a remake. Classic Mode- The original game
- [Google Reader for Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-27/) - Google has just launched a version of Google Reader optimized with larger text, etc. and a cleaner UI for the Wii. You can check out an explanatory video on your PC/Mac here or visit the link on your Wii to get the party started. The controls are as follows: up/down: scroll up/down right/left: next/previous item
- [UPDATE: Nintendo HQ Only Kind of Moving](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-25/) - It turns out that the rumours regarding Nintendo of America's imminent move were only partially true. It's still up in the air as to where they're moving, but only ~80 employees are moving. These 80 employees comprise Nintendo's sales, marketing, and advertising teams. So, NOA is essentially "splitting" instead of moving. Most of NOA is
- [New Downloads Section](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/new-downloads-section/) - If you check our sidebar to the right (>>) you will see that under the "Pages" header, we have a new page called Downloads! Check it out for our first Game Usagi wallpaper. If you ever want to contribute either a header or wallpaper for our consideration, just send it to one of the addresses
- [Rumour: FFIV DS Remake](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-23/) - There's a rumour going about that the team that brought us the pretty 3D FFIII on the DS is now working on giving the same treatment to FFIV. This rumour is certainly quite plausible, considering how well FFIII sold on the DS. Game Usagi will inform you as soon as further news arises. Link
- [Rumour: Karous to Wii?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-22/) - Considered a Dreamcast classic, Karous is supposed to be one of the better shooter games in existence. The game sold very well in its limited release in Japan, and is hard to find today. Milestone, the company that made Karous, has been listed as an official third-party developer for the Wii for some time, plus
- [This Week's VC](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-20/) - The three new VC games for this week are: Final Fight - SNES - 800 Points There's trouble in Metro City. The members of the Mad Gear Gang have kidnapped the mayor's daughter Jessica and the clock is ticking. Ordyne - TG-16 - 600 Points The evil Kubota has kidnapped Dr. Tomari's fiancee, Kana. Take
- [Google <3's Game Usagi](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-19/) - We are now featured in the Google and Yahoo search engines. Google, of course, does a better job with us than Yahoo. On Google, both Game Usagi and gameusagi brings us up, while on Yahoo, gameusagi is pretty much your only bet. Check us out on Google here, and on Yahoo here.
- [Rumour: NOA Headquaters Moving?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-14/) - Nintendo of America is currently stationed in Redmond, WA right next to... Microsoft HQ! So, there are rumours going around that the current setup is not amicable and that Nintendo is considering moving its headquarters to either San Francisco (home of E3) or New York (home of the Nintendo World Store). Apparently employees were internally
- [Rumour: Rockstar Table Tennis to Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-15/) - Falafelkid, in his popular Nintendo gaming blog, has stated that Rockstar Table Tennis Rockstar's first game on the Wii. This seems like a no-brainer to me considering how well-received the Tennis part of Wii Sports was. The Wii's controls would fit perfectly with the game. Hopefully, this will open the door for other Rockstar games
- [New Metroid Prime 3 Info Coming](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-9/) - IGN recently alluded to what seems to be a Soul Calibur adventure game in the works for the Wii. In that same podcast, IGN has also essentially promised that there is some new info about Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on its way as well. The "week of May 20th" is when we will be watching
- [Miyamoto Interview](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-10/) - A new interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of most things associated with Nintendo, recently gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly in which he discusses many topics like the lukewarm sales of Twilight Princess in Japan, as well has his ability to make games along the lines of Halo, but his choice not to. It's an
- [Forums Are Up](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/forums-are-up/) - The new Game Usagi forums are now officially up. You can check them out (and join and discuss and be merry) here. Thanks. -Miyamoto
- [Forums Nearing Completion](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/forums-nearing-completion/) - The Game Usagi Forums are nearing completion, and should be done (perhaps) by tomorrow. Just giving you something to look forward to ;). If you have any forum suggestions, email us through the Contact Us page, and we'll do our best to make your forum experience the best one possible. -Miyamoto
- [Mega Man StarForce DS Info](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-8/) - This is one of my most anticipated games coming to the DS this August. The spiritual sequel to the Mega Man Battle Network series of RPGs, this game will once again see you roaming both the real and cyber worlds defeating evil. A new feature of this game will be the very nice 3D characters,
- [Rumour: Soul Calibur Adventure Game for Wii](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-7/) - The latest IGN Wii podcast alludes to the fact that a "fighting game that sold pretty well that was from a 3rd party" on the Cube will be coming to the Wii as a "crazy-ass adventure game". Most bets are on Soul Calibur, seeing as how that installation of the series sold the best on
- [DS Lite Browser Coming Soon](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-6/) - Nintendo has announced that the DS internet browser will be released in North America on June 4th. We'll be able to buy the DS lite version in stores, but people still primarily using the old, phat DS will have to buy the browser online due to the differing sizes of of the RAM cartridges (that
- [Posts Forgone](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/posts-forgone/) - I'm going to forgo posting news tonight (nothing great has happened) and instead do two things: a) watch anime (need to catch up in Bleach and Naruto Shippuuden) b) build our wonderful and soon-to-be illustrious forums Have a great bunny-filled evening, and we'll see you tomorrow. -Miyamoto
- [Game Usagi Delays](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/game-usagi-delays/) - Sorry for the moderate slowness of the news recently. I've had a lot of shifts at work. Instead of going as fast as a bunny, we've been more like a fat, sick bunny with a hernia. Anyways, I'll get some news updates up tonight, and don't forget about the fact that we're hiring! -Miyamoto
- [First "New" Game on VC Coming Soon](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-5/) - Impossible Mission, a game for the Commodore 64 which was later remade for the GBA, will be remade once again and will be available for purchase for the Wii only by downloading it through the Virtual Console. This will be the first "new" game that has been made available through the VC. This game may
- [Now Hiring](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/now-hiring/) - Game Usagi Wants You Game Usagi is hiring passionate individuals that want to jump on board the biggest (and fluffiest) video game revolution since the Wii. We're looking for news editors to help this site become the greatest news blog of all time. To apply, send us your name, age, favourite video game, and other
- [New Sadness Artwork](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-4/) - The developers at Nibris claim that the final-product Sadness game will look remarkably similar to their beautiful concept art. I hope that they will have a way to work around the the aliasing issues that many Wii games have been plagued with so far. As per usual, click the pics for larger versions. Link
- [Miyamoto Takes A Nap](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-3/) - This is a good one. Mr. Miyamoto was caught napping during Koji Kondo's (big Nintendo composer) speech at the Game Developers' Conference (GDC) this year. Most people are guessing that poor Shigeru was jet-lagged, see the pic below (click for a larger version). Link
- [E3 2007 Layout](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii-2-2-2-2/) - The floor layout for the new, downsized, exclusive, invitation-only E3 has been revealed to the public. Essentially, there are now only two booth sizes -- 20' x 20' and 10' x 10'. The big players this year (the companies that have the larger booths) are: Square Enix Konami SEGA Sony (x2)(one for "Online Entertainment" and
- [Polarium Wii?](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/polarium-wii/) - The Mitchell Corporation (who made Polarium for the DS and GBA) has announced that they have three games in the works for release in 2007. One for the Wii, and two for the DS. I thought that Polarium was one of the more clever games for the DS, and I liked it quite a bit.
- [RE4 Wii PAL Boxart](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/re4-wii-pal-boxart/) - Here's the slick boxart that will be used for the PAL version of Resident Evil 4 for the Wii. Link
- [New Wii Game -- EA Playground](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/new-wii-game-ea-playground/) - EA recently had an interview with IGN in which they announced a new Wii game that is in the works. EA Playground can supposedly be grouped in the same genre as Wii Sports and Wii Play, essentially "a mix of easy to pick up and incredibly fun playground games. There are some classic favorites in
- [Welcome to Game Usagi](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/hello-world/) - Hey, everyone. Welcome to Game Usagi.com Here at Game Usagi, our aim is not only to provide you with the most up-to-date video game news possible, but also to have fun doing it. Once our forums go up, we hope that you'll join our community and help make Game Usagi the place for Nintendo fans
- [Site Content](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/site-content/) - I'm going to start off the site with some game reviews for Wii and DS. Then, I'll get some news up.
- [Vote for Miyamoto](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/vote-for-miyamoto/) - Shigeru Miyamoto, my idol as illustrated by my username, is a candidate in TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of the year. Below you'll find a link to vote for Shiggy (preferably giving him 100) -- he's sitting at #9 right now, but let's see if we can't get him to #1. Vote Here
- [FFCC: Ring of Fates DS Video](https://gameusagi.com/2007/05/ffcc-ring-of-fates-ds-video/) - GameTrailers has a new video up with some gameplay from the Japanese version of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles: Rings of Fate for the DS. Check out the video below:

## Pages

- [Nintendo Switch Preview](https://gameusagi.com/nintendo-switch-preview/) - Just a small gallery before we can get everything up. The Joy-Con Grip that comes with the system definitely does not have a USB-C port, only the charging grip does You can indeed use the headphone port when the system is docked, I played Zelda like this and it worked just fine All ports are
- [Staff](https://gameusagi.com/staff/) - If you have hot (or cold) news tips, comments, suggestions, or are just plain lonely, contact us: News Tips -- tips@gameusagi.com Administration (site problems, etc.) -- admin@gameusagi.com Usagicast -- contact@usagicast.com Miyamoto (Logan Predy) -- Site Owner/Editor-in-chief -- miyamoto@gameusagi.com NNID: MrMiyamoto nwitbraad (Niels Witbraad) -- Senior Review Editor radoon -- Review Editor ShinyVictini -- Features Editor
- [Reviews](https://gameusagi.com/reviews/) - [table id=1 /]
- [Review System](https://gameusagi.com/review-awards-guide/) - When you see a game review on Game Usagi for a game that is available on multiple platforms, the first system listed is always the system that the game was primarily played on. For example: Prince of Persia (360, PS3, PC/Mac) means the reviewer primarily played the game on the Xbox 360. The following are
- [Anime Movie Guide](https://gameusagi.com/anime-movie-guide/) - A thorough guide to the best anime movies in existence. These are good anime movies.
- [E3 2012 Press Conferences](https://gameusagi.com/e3/) - If you're looking for a list of the latest news we've posted from E3, you can check out our E3 2012 category here or by clicking "E3" in the site's menubar above. In a couple of days the rumours surrounding E3, Nintendo's new console launch, and the possible console announcements from Microsoft and Sony will
- [About](https://gameusagi.com/about/) - Game Usagi is run by gamers, for gamers. We hope that our passion for video games, as well as other otaku-oriented pursuits, will make your day a bit easier as you go looking for the the best games on the market. We're here to play the games before you do, to tell you what you'll
- [Join Our Team!](https://gameusagi.com/join-our-team/) - Game Usagi Wants You Game Usagi is hiring passionate individuals that want to jump on board the biggest (and fluffiest) video game revolution since the Wii. We're looking for editors/game reviewers to help this site become the greatest news blog of all time. To apply, send us your name, age, favourite video game, and other
- [Downloads](https://gameusagi.com/downloads/) - Here are some Game Usagi downloads to help you promote/remember us, even when you're far away (from an internet connection): (you can just right-click the links and click either "Save Link As..." or left-click the link and click "Set As Desktop Background") 1440x900 | 1280x1024 | 1280x800 | 1024x768 | 800x600 | 720x480 | 640x480

## Categories

- [Random](https://gameusagi.com/category/random/) - Completely random stuff.
- [Wii](https://gameusagi.com/category/wii/) - Reviews/previews regarding Nintendo Wii, Virtual Console and other such Wii things
- [DS](https://gameusagi.com/category/ds/) - Previews/reviews of DS Games
- [Nintendo](https://gameusagi.com/category/nintendo/) - General Nintendo views
- [Anime](https://gameusagi.com/category/anime/) - Anime news, reviews, and views
- [Other Reviews](https://gameusagi.com/category/other-reviews/) - Reviews of random other things
- [Game Usagi](https://gameusagi.com/category/game-usagi/) - News pertaining to the site
- [E3](https://gameusagi.com/category/e3/) - E3 Previews! Zomg!
- [360](https://gameusagi.com/category/360/) - Reviews/previews involving Microsoft consoles, games, etc.
- [PS3](https://gameusagi.com/category/ps3/) - Reviews/previews regarding PS3 consoles, games, and other such products.
- [GameCube](https://gameusagi.com/category/gamecube/) - Reviews of GameCube games
- [PSP](https://gameusagi.com/category/psp/) - PSP game/feature previews and reviews
- [PC](https://gameusagi.com/category/pc/) - Reviews/previews of PC Games/peripherals
- [Comic](https://gameusagi.com/category/comic/) - Game Usagi webcomic
- [Classics](https://gameusagi.com/category/classics/) - Reviews of classic games for the systems of olde.
- [Warren Reviews](https://gameusagi.com/category/warren/) - In-depth reviews done after the completion of a game.
- [Meta News](https://gameusagi.com/category/meta/) - Usagi-sized news keeping you up to date on the lastest in gaming
- [Video Review](https://gameusagi.com/category/video-review/)
- [Usagicast](https://gameusagi.com/category/usagicast/) - The otaku lifestyle podcast brought to you from the top of our Fortress of Awesometude, Game Usagi Headquarters.
- [Features](https://gameusagi.com/category/feature/) - Feature articles on life, the universe, and everything.
- [PS2](https://gameusagi.com/category/ps2/) - Reviews for good old PS2 games.
- [DSi](https://gameusagi.com/category/ds/dsi-ds/) - Reviews for games/hardware relating to the Nintendo DSi.
- [PAX](https://gameusagi.com/category/pax/) - Penny Arcade Expo news/reviews
- [Usagi News](https://gameusagi.com/category/usaginews/) - News related to usagi (bunnies)
- [iOS](https://gameusagi.com/category/ios/) - iDevice app reviews
- [Contests](https://gameusagi.com/category/contest/) - Contests, where we give you free stuff!
- [Previews](https://gameusagi.com/category/previews/)
- [3DS](https://gameusagi.com/category/3ds/)
- [Kinect](https://gameusagi.com/category/360/kinect/)
- [Second Opinion](https://gameusagi.com/category/second-opinion/)
- [PS Vita](https://gameusagi.com/category/psvita/) - News and reviews regarding the PS Vita
- [Anime Movie Guide](https://gameusagi.com/category/anime-movie-guide/)
- [Guest Post](https://gameusagi.com/category/guest/) - Guest post from someone who isn’t part of the regular Game Usagi Krew.
- [Wii U](https://gameusagi.com/category/wii-u/) - Posts pertaining to the Wii U
- [Point Review](https://gameusagi.com/category/point-review/)
- [News](https://gameusagi.com/category/news/)
- [E3 2012](https://gameusagi.com/category/e3/e3-2012/)
- [Giveaways](https://gameusagi.com/category/giveaways/)
- [PS4](https://gameusagi.com/category/ps4/)
- [E3 2013](https://gameusagi.com/category/e3/e3-2013/)
- [SHIELD](https://gameusagi.com/category/shield/)
- [Xbox One](https://gameusagi.com/category/xbox-one/)
- [Game Usagi Plays](https://gameusagi.com/category/usagi-plays/)
- [eShop](https://gameusagi.com/category/3ds/eshop/)
- [Movies](https://gameusagi.com/category/movies/) - Movie reviews.
- [E3 2014](https://gameusagi.com/category/e3/e3-2014/)
- [Tech](https://gameusagi.com/category/tech/) - Reviews of tech products/gadgets
- [E3 2015](https://gameusagi.com/category/e3/e3-2015/)
- [E3 2016](https://gameusagi.com/category/e3/e3-2016/)
- [SEGA](https://gameusagi.com/category/sega/)
- [Nintendo Switch](https://gameusagi.com/category/nintendo-switch/)
- [Android](https://gameusagi.com/category/android/)
- [Interviews](https://gameusagi.com/category/interviews/)
- [TV Series](https://gameusagi.com/category/tv-series/)
- [PS5](https://gameusagi.com/category/ps5/)

## Tags

- [Posted by Miyamoto](https://gameusagi.com/tag/miyamoto/)
- [Posted by radoon](https://gameusagi.com/tag/radoon/)
- [site news](https://gameusagi.com/tag/site-news/)
- [improvements](https://gameusagi.com/tag/improvements/)
- [usagi](https://gameusagi.com/tag/usagi/)
- [video game reviews](https://gameusagi.com/tag/video-game-reviews/)
- [Halo 3](https://gameusagi.com/tag/halo-3/)
- [Beautiful Katamari](https://gameusagi.com/tag/beautiful-katamari/)
- [Zelda](https://gameusagi.com/tag/zelda/)
- [Half-Life 2](https://gameusagi.com/tag/half-life-2/)
- [movie guide](https://gameusagi.com/tag/movie-guide/)
- [good anime](https://gameusagi.com/tag/good-anime/)
- [cod4](https://gameusagi.com/tag/cod4/)
- [call of duty 4](https://gameusagi.com/tag/call-of-duty-4/)
- [infinium ward](https://gameusagi.com/tag/infinium-ward/)
- [best game ever](https://gameusagi.com/tag/best-game-ever/)
- [Gears](https://gameusagi.com/tag/gears/)
- [xbox](https://gameusagi.com/tag/xbox/)
- [Posted by Seraph](https://gameusagi.com/tag/posted-by-seraph/)
- [LOTR](https://gameusagi.com/tag/lotr/)
- [Halo](https://gameusagi.com/tag/halo/)
- [Searph](https://gameusagi.com/tag/searph/)
- [arkadian](https://gameusagi.com/tag/arkadian/)
- [warriors](https://gameusagi.com/tag/warriors/)
- [super smash bros brawl](https://gameusagi.com/tag/super-smash-bros-brawl/)
- [spoiler-free](https://gameusagi.com/tag/spoiler-free/)
- [N](https://gameusagi.com/tag/n/)
- [sonic unleashed](https://gameusagi.com/tag/sonic-unleashed/)
- [screenshots](https://gameusagi.com/tag/screenshots/)
- [screens](https://gameusagi.com/tag/screens/)
- [Posted by triketank](https://gameusagi.com/tag/triketank/)
- [usagi comix](https://gameusagi.com/tag/usagi-comix/)
- [xbox 360](https://gameusagi.com/tag/xbox-360/)
- [dsi](https://gameusagi.com/tag/dsi/)
- [gba](https://gameusagi.com/tag/gba/)
- [Bananabread](https://gameusagi.com/tag/bananabread/)
- [nwitbraad](https://gameusagi.com/tag/nwitbraad/)
- [Sir Shiggy](https://gameusagi.com/tag/sir-shiggy/)
- [CanadianJak0](https://gameusagi.com/tag/canadianjak0/)
- [Aion](https://gameusagi.com/tag/aion/)
- [Preview](https://gameusagi.com/tag/preview/)
- [Video Games](https://gameusagi.com/tag/video-games/)
- [Mac](https://gameusagi.com/tag/mac/)
- [game unagi](https://gameusagi.com/tag/game-unagi/)
- [Stereoscopic 3D](https://gameusagi.com/tag/stereoscopic-3d/)
- [Editorial](https://gameusagi.com/tag/editorial/)
- [SSX](https://gameusagi.com/tag/ssx/)
- [Top 5](https://gameusagi.com/tag/top-5/)
- [Ski Safari](https://gameusagi.com/tag/ski-safari/)
- [Wii](https://gameusagi.com/tag/wii/)
- [Anime](https://gameusagi.com/tag/anime/)
- [E3](https://gameusagi.com/tag/e3/)
- [360](https://gameusagi.com/tag/360/)
- [PS3](https://gameusagi.com/tag/ps3/)
- [GameCube](https://gameusagi.com/tag/gamecube/)
- [PSP](https://gameusagi.com/tag/psp/)
- [PC](https://gameusagi.com/tag/pc/)
- [Classics](https://gameusagi.com/tag/classics/)
- [Usagicast](https://gameusagi.com/tag/usagicast/)
- [PS2](https://gameusagi.com/tag/ps2/)
- [3DS](https://gameusagi.com/tag/3ds/)