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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Look Back Video

Matthew Vella
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To help promote their upcoming hit title, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Nintendo have released yet another trailer targeted at the original hardcore Zelda fan. Nintendo takes us on a trip down memory lane focusing on the original beginnings on the Zelda world: the first Zelda title on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) released in 1986 and the first time the franchise received a third dimension on the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

In the trailer we see a young boy playing these titles as The Legend of Zelda franchise grows up alongside him, just like Zelda did with many of us. The trailer concludes with a warm family friendly moment of the boy, now a man, playing the game with his son who is about to continue growing up alongside Nintendo’s successful series. It kind of makes you think-what’s next for Zelda? Check out the video below and see it for yourself!

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is set for an Australian release date of November 24, 2011, exclusive to the Nintendo Wii.

New Kinect Holiday Bundle adds in Gunstringer and Fruit Ninja…

Dustin Spencer
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If you have been thinking about sparing some cash for a Kinect this year, you might want to wait a short time as Microsoft have now announced a new holiday bundle which will include three titles for the peripheral. This package will include the recently released Gunstringer, Fruit Ninja Kinect, and as always, Kinect Adventures.

If you have a 4gb model 360, you also should keep in mind that this bundle requires some extra space as both Gunstringer and Fruit Ninja will come in code format. Even with that though, this bundle is still a great deal as everything is included for the standard $149.99 MSRP price of the Kinect. No official date has been given, but you should expect this bundle to pop up in stores as we start getting closer to the holiday season.

Super Mario 3D Land: Instruction Manual Not Included

Matthew Vella
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You know what I always love doing when I buy a game? I open up the box, enjoy that creepy-but-beautiful smell of cleanliness perfected, and open up the instruction manual and read it on my way home to play it. It’s even more exciting when companies like Nintendo produce ones of high quality and standard.

If your planning on doing the same with Super Mario 3D Land like I was, you can kiss that goodbye! It has been revealed that the Japanese version of Super Mario 3D Land only includes a paper that directs the consumer to a digital manual that’s built into the cartridge itself that can be accessed on the 3DS. Nintendo isn’t the first to do this, as previous big games like Batman: Arkham City and Madden NFL 12 have done as well.

In this day and age, there’s little incentive to buy a retail game with the digital market offering easier and cheaper ways to purchase video games. For me, the #1 reason to buy a game is for the cool packaging and the instruction manuals. While companies like EA will say it’s because they are ‘going green’, it’s pretty clear that it’s more of a cost-cutting method. Hopefully Nintendo decides not to do this with future big releases like Mario Kart 7 and Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Gets a Launch Trailer

Julien Durand
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It’s just a couple of weeks away and Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary’s launch trailer has hit the web. The remake of the original Xbox, Bungie-created classic is being handled by 343 Industries, the studio now in charge of developing the Halo franchise. The game’s campaign remains largely untouched in terms of gameplay, but players are now free to switch between updated high-definition graphics running on the Halo: Reach engine and the original Halo visuals. The multiplayer also features a suite of the original maps, and these have updated versions with new paths and shortcuts.

343 Industries has taken the mantra of giving choice to the player; whether you want to play with the shiny new graphics and edited maps, or the original visuals and unedited arenas, this game is a celebration of ten years of Halo, so it’s all up to you. The Xbox 360 exclusive hits store shelves on November 15th. Check out the launch trailer below.

Sony on a high in Australia with Uncharted 3 due tomorrow

Claire Phillips
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Sony fans just scored another point in the eternal battle for console supremacy – Official NPD Group Australia data from retailers show that the PS3 has hit the number one spot for home console sales in Australia this year. Despite the PlayStation Network episode it’s been a strong year down under for Sony, with PS3 sales increasing by over 400% following a price drop on the 160GB and 320GB models.

No doubt plenty of those shiny new consoles will be spinning up an Uncharted 3 disc in the week to come – Drake’s Deception is probably the biggest exclusive release of the year for the PS3:

“The entertainment launch of UNCHARTED 3 will be an adrenalin rush –as this blockbuster title really blurs the boundaries between games and cinema. It’s set to be an epic adventure for PlayStation leading into Christmas!”
Michael Ephraim, Managing Director SCE Aust.

Sony are no doubt hoping that Nathan Drake and his epic adventuring can help them hold onto the number one spot until the madness of the Christmas gaming season is over, and given the quality of the series so far, Drake’s Deception is not likely to disappoint. Naughty Dog’s third Drake adventure is released in Australia tomorrow, and promises to bring 3D, enhanced co-op and competitive multiplayer, new physics and visuals, and bigger and better set pieces to an already golden table. Check out the launch trailer below for a bit of a last minute appetiser.

So it looks like a solid end to the year for Sony Australia, bring on 2012 and the PlayStation Vita!

GoldenEye 007: Reloaded Video Details the Singleplayer Mi6 Mode

Julien Durand
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Some of you may be scratching your heads at the release of GoldenEye 007: Reloaded. Didn’t the remake of the original Nintendo 64 classic come out for Wii just a year ago?

Well, yes.

But this remake of a remake is coming out for your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 today, and other than the improved high definition graphics, the game includes an all new single player mode called Mi6 Ops.

Similar in name and gameplay to Call of Duty’s Spec Ops, Mi6 Ops features a variety of single level missions which involve attack, defense, or stealth-based gameplay. The scores that you achieve on these Ops can then be posted to online leaderboards, though, sadly, these mission do not allow for cooperative gameplay.

All the details, along with some killer gameplay footage, are included in the video below.

Syndicate 4-Player Co-Op Trailer and Theme Remixes

Benjamin Webb
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For the upcoming retelling of the classic tactical strategy game, Syndicate, published by EA Games, a trailer has been released showcasing the games 4-Player Co-Op mode. The trailer is a highly entertaining watch and is sure to resonate with fans of the classic games a bit more postitively than it has currently.

As everyone knows, EA have remade the classic Syndicate into a modern day sci-fi FPS game; which many older fans feel has damaged the core concept of the game. However, the inclusion of 4-Player Co-Op may be enough to tide them back on-side.

Lastly, included on the Syndicate Facebook Page is a link to some very catchy remixes of the classic theme song. One by the very popular dubstep DJ Skrillex and another by Digitalism. So make sure you pick those up; even if you aren’t that into Syndicate, these songs are amazing.

Be sure to check out the Official Website, Trailer and Screenshots embedded below.

Mario Kart 7 Gets Release Date

Matthew Vella
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Nintendo Australia has announced a release date for the highly anticipated Mario Kart 7: Saturday December 3rd! Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS, Mario Kart 7 brings all the exciting kart action to the palm of your hand in full 3D.

New competitive kart possibilities are available with kart customization, and players can now race underwater and glide over the tracks when the new Glider is deployed on big jumps. Mastering all these new features will allow players to discover shortcuts and beat your opponents to the finish line in true Mario Kart competitive action!

All your favorite items like the shells and invincible stars are back along with some new power-ups like the Super Leaf providing both offensive and defensive abilities that let players use a Tanooki tail to both protect them from incoming shells and to whip opponents off the track. The Toonooki tail is also making a return in Super Mario 3D Land on November 24th also available for the Nintendo 3DS, which will bring a unique mix of classic and modern Mario gameplay. So if your a hardcore Mario fan, it seems like this is the best time to grab a Nintendo 3DS if you haven’t already!

Australia gets Sonic Generations early

Claire Phillips
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Australia gets Sonic Generations early

EB Games are beginning to make a habit of this! After releasing Arkham City a few days early the Australian retailer have done the same thing with Sonic Generations, releasing the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions a day before their official November 3 shelf date:

Go get it Sonic fans! And while you’re at it make sure and give the good people at EB Games a calendar (and ask them how early Skyrim will be).

Dexter takes a slice out of Facebook

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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If, like me, you love the critically acclaimed Showtime series Dexter then this is something you’re going to want to pay attention to. If you aren’t already aware, there is a Facebook Dexter game from Ecko|Code (creators of the Weeds Facebook game, among other things), It closely follows the each new episode of Dexter as it is aired by Showtime, releasing new content as the story unfolds on our screens.

Today’s new missions for Dexter are:

1) There is a clue from the Doomsday Killer, in the latest victim’s “angel wings.” Now you need to go do further research.
2) Using a sketch of the potential Doomsday accomplice, you just need to ID the suspect without Debra and Brother Sam asking nosey questions.
3) Go through a potential serial killer’s books and find clues.
4) Get a suspect where you want him – then decide next steps. Mercy or a visit with the Dark Passenger?

But Ecko|Code aren’t just giving you new missions to play with as the story goes, they are also taking in community feedback and fixing bugs, as well as making some awesome improvements. These include being able to go back and reliving past missions, collecting dropped items by hovering over them with the cursor, and gaining an in-game ‘mask’ during missions.

Michael C. Hall voices the game, giving it another sense of the television show. The game itself is released the day after the episode and is based on real-time stealth gameplay and the suspense and adrenaline rush that the show thrives on.

Who said that TV was just for watching?

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