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Skylanders Giants event taking place Feb. 5 at flagship Toys “R” Us
Skylander fans will be able to snag the upcoming character Ninjini before its official launch, and a few discounted figures as well, on February 5 at an event at Toys “R” Us Times Square. The festivities are in honor of the annual International Toy Fair, and in celebration, the first to line up will receive a free Ninjini figure. Those who show up later will still be able to participate in giveaways and a day-long sale, which includes $25 off a Giants Starter Pack and a ‘buy 2, get 1 free’ for figures. Characters will be on hand to greet attendees, and playable demos will be setup at kiosks.
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THQ announces results of asset sale, Crytek, Sega, Ubisoft buy
THQ has announced the results of their recent asset sale, and the details, which include the new homes of Homefront and Metro: Last Light, can be found below. In regards to what will be done with the acquired studios and properties, the company states that they expect “the new owners to extend employment to most employees and to continue development of the games they purchased that are currently in development.” All of those assets that were not sold, including Darksiders stewards Vigil Games, “will remain part of the Chapter 11 case.“ As of their announcement, the THQ estate will receive around $72 million and employee a small staff to assist during the transition period.
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The Cave now available online for console and PC
The Cave, the latest adventure-puzzler from designer Ron Gilbert and Double Fine Productions, is now available for 360, Linux, Mac, PC, PS3, and Wii U. The download-only release, published by Sega, features seven adventurers who must explore a trap-filled cave three at a time, with each character’s backstory coming to the fore as the trio make their way deeper into the chasm.
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Resident Evil Revelations coming to 360, PC, PS3, and Wii U
Capcom announced that they will be bringing Resident Evil Revelations, a previously 3DS-only release, to the 360, PC, PS3, and Wii U. The popular entry, set between Resident Evil 4 and 5, is slated to ship to retail on May 21 for 360, PS3, and Wii U, and launch online for PC and PS3. The 360 and Wii U will also have downloadable releases, but at an unspecified later date. The new versions will receive graphical upgrades, as well as a new difficulty mode, a new enemy type, and new weapons and skill sets for Raid Mode.
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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 3DS, Wii U demo, release date announced
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will close out this winter pulling double duty when it launches for both the 3DS and Wii U on March 19. Both games will also be available digitally around the same time. For those wanting to give the game a try before release, a playable demo is scheduled to go live for both systems on February 21.
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Assassin’s Creed III – Hidden Secrets, Battle Hardened now on eShop
Wii U owners looking to extend their time with Assassin’s Creed III have two new options today with the release of The Hidden Secrets and The Battle Hardened. Both packs are available through the eShop, with the $4.99 The Hidden Secrets adding single-player content, with three new missions and new weapons, and the $9.99 The Battle Hardened focusing on multiplayer, offering new characters and maps. Each pack is detailed below.
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The Cave to launch online for console, PC next week
Sega has announced that the upcoming Double Fine Productions-developed adventure title The Cave will be available next week. The download-only release will be available on the Nintendo eShop and PSN on January 22 and on Live Arcade and Steam on January 23 for $14.99/1200 MS Points.
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Skylanders franchise surpasses $500 million in sales
It appears that the Skylanders craze continues unabated as Activision has revealed that the franchise has surpassed $500 million in retail sales. The figure includes all games, accessory packs, and figures sold in the U.S., and according to Activision, this milestone has been reached “faster than any other kids’ gaming property.” The latest title in the series, Skylanders Giants, has earned more than $195 million in the U.S. and was the best selling kids’ game of last year.
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Rayman Legends demo launches on eShop for Wii U
New Wii U owners looking for some platforming action can now download a demo of Rayman Legends from the Nintendo eShop. A new trailer provides a glimpse as to what the demo has on offer, including how the GamePad will help Rayman in his quest to rid the lands of a new evil presence.
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New Aliens: Colonial Marines screenshots released
Sega has released another batch of screens from Gearbox’s upcoming first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines. The five new screens feature a few of the locales and xenomorph-tastic encounters players will find themselves in when Colonial Marines hits store shelves on February 12 for 360, PC, and PS3.
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