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Earlier this week, Nintendo announced their next handheld console, theNintendo 3DS. Speculation has been pouring in on what the device could look like, how powerful it is, and how Nintendo is going to pull off 3D technology with a relatively cheap electronics device. Until Nintendo makes some confirmations at E3 2010, it is currently all speculation. So here comes the speculation! Yeah, yeah, we are all Michael Pachters when it comes to making sweeping claims about the games industry, but fortunately, I’ve had the chance to talk to Tom Zerega, CEO and founder ofMagnetic 3D....

Some of you keeping an eye onSporemight be interested in seeing these.PC Gamerrecently interviewed senior producer Morgan Roarty about the game’s never-seen-before vehicle editor. The interview touches upon the main components of the vehicle editor and the completion of the editor as well asSporeas a whole. Also included is a tutorial of sorts on how to create a vehicle. Definitely worth checking out if you’re interested in the game at all....

It’s nearly 2009 and videogames still accept cheat codes? F**k yes! Today’s consoles have dropped so many retro sensibilities that it’s refreshing to hear not all was lost from the transition to high definition. Since this is obviously the most important and breaking news we will see today, I’ll quit stalling and give you the precious cheat codes forBoom Bloxthat EA waited eight months to release. At the title screen forBoom Blox, hit up, right, down, and then left on the d-pad....

I really like cheesesteaks. I like them so much that I regularly, and far more often than I should, go to the mall for lunch just so I can eat at the cheesesteak place there. Yesterday I fell victim to my burning cheesesteak desire yet again, and made the trek across the street. As I walked through the mall, I happened to bump intoTaylor Tiffany,Destructoid’s tween correspondent. She was coming out of Hot Topic, which I thought was kind of strange because, when I was a kid, only weird goth kids shopped there, and Taylor insists that she’s very popular — definitely “more popular than stupid Kelly”....

Tecmo Koei America — a publisher whose name is surprisingly not hard to say three times real fast — is indeed set to revive theTecmo Bowlfranchise. Earlier this afternoon, the publisher announcedTecmo Bowl Throwback, an Xbox LIVE Arcade and PSN downloadable that is said to “maintain” the SNES game’s classic feel while also modernizing the franchise — yeah, we’re confused about that line, too. According to the official release, the remake will have: (a) all 32 teams (b) multiplayer and (c) will also feature 3D visuals that users can toggle on and off if they are so inclined....

Oh, that crafty bastard.Team Fortress 2fans have doubtless been anticipating the update to the game’s Sniper class, but it seems that Valve has pulled a rather fitting twist. Todayit has been revealedthat the Sniper update has been snuck upon by the Spy, launching a surprise attack and suddenly appearing out of nowhere. The Spy will be getting “The Dead Ringer Watch” and the “Cloak & Dagger Watch” to add to his arsenal of crafty tricks....

Today, music videogame peripheral manufacturer The Ant Commandos have revealed their huge batch ofRock BandandGuitar Heroperipherals for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. The line-up includes a guitar that is compatible with allGuitar HeroandRock Bandproducts for both PS2 and PS3, a wireless bass-shaped guitar, as well as a pack of two wireless microphones. “All of our Guitar controllers are designed to provide 100% 4-in-1 compatibility, even down to the most minute features, withGuitar Hero1,2, and3andRock Bandfor both the PS2 and PS3 platforms,” assures Raymond Yow, Director of Marketing at TAC....

Dtoider Guitar Atomik has just released his latestalbum called I KILL PXLS. It’s 11 tracks of pure jams that will make you get up and dance, GUARANTEED! The new album is only $5 and well worth it. Show him some love! There’s also a $15 package which comes with a shirt that old school Dtoiders well understand very well. Yes of course I bought shirt! Balrog takes on Sundays with Sagat, Dale chats it up withSilent Hill 8’sTom Waltz, we reviewed PlayOn’s streaming media software, win an Xbox 360 Slim withMadden NFL 11, Kirby is made up of string in his new game and more happened on 07/28/10....

Today’s HAWP was amazing. I’m not even going to describe it, just go watch it now! Colette talks to Metacritic, Jim shows you how to not look like a dickhead inGears 2, Orcist reviewedFIFA 09, ScrewAttack announces their very own gaming convention,World of Goohas a huge piracy rate, and plenty more happened on 11/13/08. Thursday Regulars:Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin:Left 4 DeadThe Memory Card .44: Solid vs. LiquidRetroforceGO! records episode 67 tonight: Retro heroines...

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What a horrible week to have a curse! I had hoped beyond hope that Nintendo wouldn’t drop the ball on this golden opportunity to release some horror-themed games this week, and for the most part I’m not disappointed. The 8-bit nonsensical adventure ofSimon Belmont, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest(NES, 1 player, 500 Wii points) comes to the Virtual Console today! Find the clues to solve Dracula’s riddle, which apparently involves finding his rib in a dusty mansion, and using it as a shield....

This list ought to cause some waves in the internets.TIMEhas complied their top ten games of the year, in numerical order, which will certainly but subject to a great deal of disagreement, flame war and general crap slinging. Esteemed publication or not, callingHalo 3the best game of the year is sure to win some major ire, especially from fans who favor more unique offerings. Well, enough speculation on the possible fury of the masses....

Next Wednesday is going to be one phenomenal day for fans ofTrials HD. Both the “Big Pack” add-on (400 Microsoft Points) and a free title update are going out then, and each looks to be doing some interesting things to change up the game. The “Big Pack” downloadable content is packed full of stuff. We’re getting 35 additional tracks, most of which are medium and hard difficulty levels; plus 23 racing tracks, made up of 12 medium, 9 hard, and 2 extreme....