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The UK’s latest issue ofOfficial Nintendo Magazinehas the markings of greatness stamped all over it. Not only is it featuring what’s new concerning theResident Evil 4port and the Wii’s exclusiveUmbrella Chroniclesgame, but will also showcase the complete history of Capcom’s groundbreaking series (for those of you that missed the boat). Let’s not forget to mention that it will also include reviews ofMario Strikers,Cooking Mama:Cook Off, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, andCustom Robo Arena....

Extreme luck: Shooting a rocket at someone only to have it get deflected with a Frag grenade and have the deflected rocket steal a double kill. TheDKrap. Eh, why not? Mega64 doesSuper Smash Bros.It’s got quite the history, but simply put, it probably won’t ever make the light of day officially from Rocco and the team. Thanks, Geoff! Master Chief goes on a date. It’s a MadTV skit that’s really well researched, but falls short of funny....

If you played the firstWhite Knight Chroniclesyou’ll know that it was anenjoyable journey marred by a clunky battle system. But there’s hope for this game, and a lot of that hope lies in the story. If you did play the first game you’ll know that there’s a lot more story to be told, and judging from this opening movie, it looks like they’re picking up right where the first game left off....

Cave Storymade its long-awaited WiiWare debut this past week, and people were ecstatic. Many gamers adore this retro throwback, holding it high as proof that indie products can be just as well crafted as any retail experience. Some would go so far as to say thatCave Storyis thegreatest videogame ever made. These people, unfortunately, are wrong. As a gamer, I deal only in polar extremes, so I am here to tell you thatCave Storyis actually theworstvideogame ever made....

A husband has been forced to make the ultimate compromise — his wife, or his six-foot-tallWorld of WarcraftOrc statue. For years, 42-year-old Robert Cushnie was living the ultimate dream, sharing his home with both his woman and his greenskin. However, that dream (the same dream we’ve all had) was shattered when his Canadian wife threw down an ultimatum. The choice was simple but heartwrending — live with the Orc forever, or watch her return to Canada without him....

This Wednesday, I had the pleasure of representing Destructoid at theXfire Debate Clubto discuss the future of theCall of Dutyfranchise. Five other gaming commentators and myself, moderated by Dan Hsu, came together to discuss all kinds of junk aboutCall of Duty‘s future. Where might the next games be set, and in what time period? Why doesn’tCall of Duty‘s multiplayer have the same staying power as other multiplayer games? IsCall of Dutyturning into the nextMadden?...

Easily my favorite this week is Luke goes for the ride of his life YTMND. Well, up until the very end that is. Also, you may notice a few really old YTMNDs for those of you who’ve been following YTMND Thursday since it first started two years ago. It’s been a pain to find good YTMNDs as of late so hopefully you don’t mind. Then again, everyone on theInternet has A....

Princess Zelda — always getting herself into trouble, be it getting kidnapped by Ganon or getting kidnapped by someone who isn’t Ganon who then later turns out to be Ganon. But no longer will she remain useless to Link, who has fought hard for some 23 years to keep her free from harm. Nintendo has announced that Zelda will be joining Link inThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracksthis December. While Zelda will still technically be kidnapped, her spirit will fight alongside Link to take control of big enemies called Phantoms, solve puzzles, and discover secrets....

When I saw the original set ofDynasty WarriorsChibis at the Tokyo Game Show, I freaked out and knew they must be mine. That was in October of last year, and despite my very strong and blatant hints, Koeistillhasn’t gotten the message and sent me any. Now they’re old news, because Volume 2has just been unveiled. The new set includes Sima Yi, Xiahou Dun, Cao Pi, Lu Xun, Gan Ning, Sun Ce, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang, Ma Chao, Yu Ying, Diao Chan and Dong Zhuo....

Microsoft’sZoo Tycoonseries has long been a one-stop shop for all of your animal rearing needs. Say you lived in an apartment where adorable pups and kittens and strictlyverboten; the easiest solution is, of course, murder, but for those of you who don’t fancy stabbin’, picking upZoo Tycoonand raising a virtual posse of dolphins, egrets and baby moosesesseses is a viable alternative. Earlier today, Microsoft droppeda press releaserevealing an upcoming expansion pack forZoo Tycoon 2entitledZoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals....

L.A. Noirehas sold 58% of its British copies on Xbox 360, as opposed to 42% on PS3, according to Chart Track. Although the sales figures are quite even — moreso thanBrink‘s 69% landslide— it would seem that the addition of extra content on the PS3 version was not enough to giveL.A. Noirean edge. One would think that with a single Blu-ray disc compared to the Xbox 360’s three, and the extra content, the numbers would at least be reversed in the PS3’s favor....

We first saw Sucker Punch’sinFamousat last year’s E3 when Sony revealed the trailer for the PlayStation 3 title. Our reaction? Wait, this is by the dudes who madeSly Cooper? The third-person sandbox title looks gritty and violent, just about everything Sucker Punch’s thieving racoon is not. Set in the ruins of the fictional Empire City, players take on the role of Dylan, a man mysteriously imbued with electricity-based superpowers.Game Informerrecently had a cover story on the title, which we’ll likely be seeing more of at this year’s E3....

You may remember last month whenDiablo IIIdeveloper Jay Wilsontore intosubmissions by “the game’s too darn colorful” crowd. Pointing out several flaws in the amateur photoshoppers’ design choices — such as a lack of vibrancy, interest, and just being too difficult to easily make everything out — Wilson’s outright dismissal seemed to finally close the eye-rolling matter. It seems some people just won’t give up, though. A guy called Sozou has gone through and reedited the dungeon section in a gameplay trailer to try and show how a darkerDiablo IIIcould work....