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I tried to play 'Unsung Story' and fell for 'Mario Party' instead
It was the only mini game I won the entire time my friends and I played. So, let’s talk about Mario Party instead. Yes, Mario Party. Because after all, the points don’t matter in Mario Party.
Kickstarter cautionary tale 'Unsung Story' hits Steam early access tomorrow
One of the most infamous games in Kickstarter history has something approaching a release date
'Adventure Time' may finally be getting the game it deserves
The Adventure Time TV show has been a huge success, but the accompanying video games rarely offer the same level of quality. Developer Vicious Cycle is hoping to change that with Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations, a new 3D puzzler featuring the 12-year-old boy and magical dog. The game is being pitched as an "action-oriented twist" on the graphic adventure genre, which has been enjoying somewhat of a renaissance recently thanks to titles like Broken Age. In the new game, friends Finn and Jake are professional investigators, unravelling disappearances and other strange events in the crazy Land of Ooo. It's the most visually impressive Adventure Time game to date (which isn't saying much), and promises a healthy mix of puzzles and combat. If you're interested, it'll be landing on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, 3DS and PC this November.
WayForward's Adventure Time game coming to PSTV, Vita
Along with the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS and PC platforms, publisher Little Orbit has announced that the WayForward-developed Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom will also appear on the PlayStation TV and Vita handheld. As Sam explains in this preview from E3 2014, Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom is a clear homage to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The prior Adventure Time game, Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know, was criticized both by fans and series creator Pendleton Ward for being too linear, so developer WayForward opted to include a bigger overworld, and more puzzles while giving players more freedom to choose their path. Little Orbit is especially thrilled to be bringing the game to the PlayStation TV. Actually, the publisher's announcement never mentions the Vita (despite it being nearly identical hardware with a larger install base than the PSTV), and Little Orbit CEO Matt Scott ignores the handheld in favor of gushing over Sony's latest gadget. "We're pleased to be partnering with Sony and have our game featured in their new PlayStation TV advertising campaign. The PSTV is a perfect fit for our game because it enables the entire family to play together to unravel all the secrets of the Nameless Kingdom," Scott said. Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom arrives on November 18. [Image: Little Orbit]
The next Adventure Time game is a link to the past
Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom will be the first in the WayForward-developed series under publisher Little Orbit, and a new name means a new direction. Whereas the previous game, Explore The Dungeon Because I Don't Know! was ... well, a dungeon-crawler, Secret of the Nameless Kingdom takes its inspiration primarily from a Nintendo franchise: The Legend of Zelda.
Falling Skies: The Game hopes you liked XCOM
Falling Skies: The Game from Little Orbit may be based on TNT's sci-fi drama television series of the same name, but you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a spin-off of XCOM: Enemy Unknown from 2K Games and Firaxis. Human squads vs. aliens in turn-based battles and a base from which to manage your units and resources? "Deja vu" would be an understatement.
WayForward launching new Adventure Time game for consoles and Steam
Developer WayForward takes another crack at Cartoon Network's Adventure Time series with a new game launching later this year for the Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC platforms via Steam. Teased last month, Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom adds "a classic top-down action adventure experience and puzzle-solving element to the franchise, reminiscent of early high fantasy console games," according to publishing partner Little Orbit. So, it's inspired by The Legend of Zelda, in other words. Nameless Kingdom follows up on WayForward's notably verbose series predecessors Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! and Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom will hit retail and digital platforms in November. [Image: Cartoon Network]
New Adventure Time game journeys to consoles, handhelds this fall
A new Adventure Time game from Cartoon Network and Little Orbit is scheduled to launch in North America in the fall for consoles and handheld devices. Little Orbit is working on a second game that includes characters from a variety of Cartoon Network franchises, also due out in the fourth quarter of 2014 in North America. Both games will see international releases. Cartoon Network is planning to launch "several" Adventure Time and other franchise games this year. And, because we have to: What time is it? Attrition time! ... That's not right, is it? [Image: Cartoon Network]
Young Justice: Legacy canceled for Wii U, Wii because of 'several factors'
Cartoon Network's Young Justice won't be leaving a Legacy on Wii U or Wii, after developer Little Orbit and publisher Warner Bros. opted to cancel the spin-off for the two Nintendo consoles. According to a statement on the game's Facebook page, the decision was made because of "several factors," including quality issues and low interest from retailers. The cancellation comes in the month before Young Justice: Legacy is due, but the action-RPG remains set for PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and 3DS. The game will star the show's league of precocious heroes, chronicling the events between the first and second series.
Villains unite in new Young Justice: Legacy trailer
Young Justice: Legacy, the video game tie-in to the Cartoon Network series about young heroes, is an action-RPG from Little Orbit due in September, written by the same individuals responsible for the series. Legacy bridges together the years between season one and season two.
Run with Busy Scissors on DS and Wii
If you want to pretend to cut hair in a Wii and DS game -- and why not? Bonsai Barber was well-received after all -- Little Orbit is preparing Busy Scissors just for you. Not only will you get to simulate "35+ real hairstyles with 7 cutting techniques" with the Wiimote or stylus, you'll get to do so using virtual simulacra of real products from Toni&Guy. It's like the realism (and product placement revenue) of a sports game! Little Orbit will publish Busy Scissors worldwide this September. If you can't wait to see it (and, conveniently, you're a salon professional or something) you can see the game at America's Beauty Show in March.
