Unlike another recent indie roguelike, Gleamlight, Spelunky 2 is already receiving high marks from critics. With the game arriving on Sept. 15 for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms, it's time to take a look at what the pros think of this long-awaited followup to a modern classic.
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Why did Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey sell worse than every other Mario game to-date, including the Virtual Boy Mario entries? Did it cause AlphaDream's untimely closure?
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Unsurprisingly, the mass industry shutdowns of this year have forced the release of Universal's Nintendo theme park to be delayed. Don't lose heart, though — work on the project is still happening. Images and even video of the Osaka location are trickling out, and what we've seen looks incredible.
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FaZe Jarvis recently blew people's minds when he announced his intention to stream Fortnite, a game that he has previously been banned from playing. There was more to this so-called return stream than meets the eye, and the whole internet apparently fell for it. On Friday, Jarvis tweeted his return.
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Duke Nukem Forever's release is nothing short of a miracle. Here's a look at went wrong, and why Duke Nukem Forever moldered in development for over a decade.
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After its slow start, it was hastily discontinued. Here's a look at why the 64DD failed.
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Whether you love them or hate them, these are some Zelda clones that caused a serious uproar.
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The Legend of Zelda is one of the world's most iconic game franchises. It debuted in 1986 with the original title for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and is still going strong over three decades and 15 original entries later. With all that content, a few are bound to be duds, right?
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most beloved entries in the long-running fantasy franchise. That's why people are flipping out over a new game that seems to be copying quite a bit of that game's look and feel: Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising, originally titled Gods & Monsters.
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Every video game release is a roll of the dice — there's always a chance a game will bomb. Here are some of 2020's biggest gaming duds.
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Some have gone so far as to call The Wind Waker the Disney or Hayao Miyazaki film of Zelda games. That is not the kind of praise someone generally heaps on a controversial title, but rest assured The Wind Waker once stirred up quite a storm.
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While many were introduced to the franchise with Grand Theft Auto 3, its roots can be traced back much further. This is the stunning transformation of Grand Theft Auto.
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The first Pro Skater game launched in 1999, and Activision tried to revive the franchise with remixes that didn't quite capture the excitement of the originals. However, it looks the updated take from Vicarious Visions may be different. Here's what critics think of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.
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Last month, Fortnite fans were shocked when Apple made the decision to remove Fortnite from the App Store. Epic Games quickly retaliated against Apple. The two major companies were officially headed to court. However, things have gotten progressively more difficult for Epic and Fortnite since then.
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Why would Nintendo omit Super Mario Galaxy 2, especially when many fans believe it's at least as good as the original?
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Nintendo obliged the purveyors of rare and limited video games and provided a sizable list of limited releases for the GameCube.
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This year marks the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System. As a way of celebrating, Nintendo recently announced a slew of new and re-released titles coming to the Nintendo eShop. However, there are a few details that may come as a severe disappointment to fans.
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When it comes to the Mario Kart franchise, you might think the very first game in the series, Super Mario Kart, would be worth the most. But, is that the case?
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Autumn is quickly approaching, and now that September is finally here, it appears that fall has already arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With the change of the season comes an update. In a video titled "Exploring September," Nintendo showed fans some of the changes they should be expecting.
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This year marks the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., so naturally Nintendo decided to give the fans a few surprises over the course of the year. However, it's hard to imagine that anyone could have expected Nintendo to make a brand new battle royale game based on the original Super Mario Bros.
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To determine who would triumph in an actual battle, you need to look at the strengths and weaknesses of each character. So, who would win: Cloud or Noctis?
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Through all the ups and downs, Mortal Kombat has evolved into something quite special. It has grown up with its fans, bringing something new with every installment. This is the stunning transformation of Mortal Kombat.
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Chadwick Boseman played T'Challa in several Marvel movies, including 2018's Black Panther. Those appearances enshrined him in the hearts of Marvel fans everywhere, and some are now paying their respects to the actor in a game that's in the midst of a Marvel crossover event: Fortnite.
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Despite its bright color palette and cartoonish design, Fall Guys still contains double entendres and references geared towards an older audience.
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This is the story of a young Fortnite player who earned the support of fans across the world. Here's everything we know about Zenon.
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One N64 game rules above them all in rarity. You will never guess what it is. Prepare to be amazed and confused.
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Decades after its release, gamers remember E.T. and take its lessons to heart. But why was this game considered so bad? Does it really deserve the title?
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