Month: June 2012
Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown Review
The smooth flowing cinematic fighting experience, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown has touched down upon the Xbox Live Arcade, and the Playstation Network. It has been a few years since the initial release of Virtua Fighter 5: ONLINE and Final Showdown is truly a more polished version updating the graphics, adding two new characters, new […]
Castlevania Mirror of Fate Announced for 3DS
Even our handhelds are safe from Konami’s re-imagining of the Castlevania series with the announcement of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the Nintendo 3DS. Mirror of Fate is a prequel to the recently announced Castlevania lords of Shadow 2 and casts the player in the role of multiple characters. I again […]
Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown Now Available, Free on PSN+
Sega’s latest fighting game, Virtual Fighter V: Final Showdown, is now available on PlayStation network and Xbox live. This version of Virtual Fighter V is based upon recent changes that were brought to the arcade version and includes 19 characters, interactive arenas, a new training mode and eight player online matches. The game is priced […]
Persona 4 Arena Dated For August 7, Includes 2 Language Tracks
Atlus has finally revealed the North American release date for Persona 4: Arena, the 360/PS3 fighting game featuring characters from the Persona universe. the game will be available on August 7, 2012, making it an excellent treat for the end of the summer. As an added bonus the game will include both the original Japanese […]
Zombi U Detailed At E3
Ubisoft revealed more details for Zombi U, their Wii U-exclusive zombie title aimed at the hardcore audience. According to Ubisoft, “One bite and you’re dead”. The game features elements that employ use of the Wii U Gamepad, such as unique HUDs, hacking of doors, and aiming into the sights and scopes of various weapons. No […]
Paper Mario, Luigi’s Mansion 3DS Coming This Holiday
Nintendo showed off their newest version of Paper Mario today at E3, titled Paper Mario: Sticker Star, as well as Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. Paper Mario works by collecting stickers throughout the world, which are used as battle commands. Luigi’s Mansion looks to play like the previous Luigi’s Mansion game launched in 2001. Both games […]
NintendoLand Announced At E3
Nintendo announced during their E3 Press Briefing a new title for Wii U, called NintendoLand. Developed to be the “game that makes you understand the Wii U,” Nintendoland is a party game that features your Mii exploring a Nintendo theme park, loaded with attractions and games to play that tie to various Nintendo franchises. Nintendo […]
Lego City: Undercover Confirmed for Wii U
The previously announced Lego City for Wii U now has a subtitle: Undercover. Using the Wii U gamepad, players will be able to access special elements of the game, like communicating with mission leaders and finding criminals. You’ll also be able to assume various roles via disguises. The game has the known humor element that […]
Wii U Fit Announced
Nintendo confirmed today that the Wii Fit franchise is coming to Wii U. Wii Fit U will feature new ways to burn calories via new mini games, as well as the ability to upload data from a “Fit Meter”. The game can be fully played on the Wii U Gamepad, allowing for exercising to continue. […]
Scribblenauts Unlimited Announced For Wii U
Warner Bros. and 5th Cell announced the development of Scribblenauts Universe today, available on Wii U. The game plays like you’d expect a Scribblenauts game to, only in high-resolution. However, the world is more connected and available to explore this time around — and now features a new multiplayer mode. The story will finally reveal […]
Batman: Arkham City Confirmed for Wii U
Nintendo and Warner Bros. just announced Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, exclusively for Wii U. The game will feature enhanced gameplay with the Wii U Gamepad, and fully playable Batman and Catwoman. New to the game is BAT mode, which is accessed via the Gamepad and will allow players to play the game in a […]
Wii U Will Support 2 Gamepads At Same Time
Nintendo confirmed that the Wii U will support 2 Gamepads at the same time, as well as detailing more about their new controller at E3. In addition to details announced earlier this week, the controller will support full motion and rumble and will have speakers with volume control.
Pikmin 3 Detailed
Nintendo confirmed development of Pikmin 3 today, showing off the game for the first time. The game features full HD graphics and looks to star new forms of pikmin as they try to build bridges and other objects to help survive. With Wii U Motion control, you’re able to aim specifically at where to aim […]
Black Wii-U Spotted @ E3
Nintendo gave us a small hint of what may be coming in today’s E3 Press briefing — a black Wii-U with Gamepad is on stage. Looks nice! Nintendo’s show begins in a mere 5 minutes — stay tuned to Broken Joysticks for all the news as it is announced.
Diablo III | Review
It has been over a decade since heroes have been summoned to Tristram’s aid. A ‘fallen star’ of unknown original has poked a rather large hole in the old, ruined cathedral in the hills above the town. As one of five adventurers, you must investigate the catastrophe and begin a journey that will have you […]