Previews

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Before E3 even started, we knew we’d see the new Wii U Mario Kart. Now that we have, it’s clear that it doesn’t stray too far from the series’ past, but it does add a new element that can turn things upside down. READ MORE

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The addition of a new title to the 3D, “core” Mario series wasn’t a surprise going into E3, but what it ended up being sure was. Most folks were expecting something more grandiose, along the lines of Super Mario Galaxy. Instead, we got something a little more unconventional in comparison. Don’t worry; it’s a blast. READ MORE

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Saints Row, once just another Grand Theft Auto clone, has become a series that manages to marry enjoyable gameplay with a story that doesn’t even begin to take itself seriously. In fact, ‘serious’ may not even be in the Saints Row dictionary. READ MORE

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Diablo III? Didn’t that game release last year? Well yes, there was a game by that name, but with just a few key changes, the console release is shaping up to be something very different. Oh, and you can play this game offline! READ MORE

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The Total War series has always been about grand strategy meshed with battlefield tactics, but it has grown more refined and complex with each entry. As a result, Creative Assembly has been revisiting some of the more popular historic conflicts and updating them. Rome II looks to enhance and augment the features of the first game, and from what we’ve seen, it’s successful. READ MORE