After Nintendo’s reveal of the new Nintendo 3DS handheld, it was also shown that a lot of top publishers like CAPCOM was backing it up. One of the new titles revealed for it was a Resident Evil title with the codename of Revelations.

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It would not be a proper E3 without SEGa showing off a new Sonic game and so it decided to do so with Sonic Colour. This recently announced title focuses on Sonic’s journey to rescue a bunch of magical creatures. As the name suggests these creatures have different colours and powers associated to each one.

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A launch for such an intergalactic game as Super Mario Galaxy 2 was always going to impress. This time Nintendo and GAME went all out with plenty of goodie bags, dazzling displays and even the voice of Mario himself Mr Charles Martinet.

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Although Mr Yuji Naka has already been a part of releasing new games through Pope such as Let’s Tap, here comes a project that is reminiscent of his early days. Being published by Rising Star, Ivy the Kiwi looks set to be another quirky title.

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It took a few years but the sequel to the marvellous Super Mario Galaxy 2 is nearly out. To celebrate that Nintendo and GAME have teamed up for a special launch party. The event will start from 11pm on Thursday 10th June 2010. As always the friendly Mr Charles Martinet, who does the voiceovers for Mario and other characters, will be there to greet fans and sign copies of the game. The first 50 people to line up dressed as Mario will also get a goodie bag.

The event will be in GAME’s Oxford Street branch and as already mentioned will start at 11pm. If anyone is going feel free to leave a comment bellow.

Batman is coming back for more adventures and this time he is taking the fight to the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii.In his latest game he must fight alongside comrades such as Robin to take on the many dangers of the Universe.

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There is never enough puzzle games and with that in mind Rising Star is publishing another one with an Egyptian theme. A sequel to previous entry in the series, it gives puzzle addicts a new take on the genre, by combining it with ancient Egyptian mythology.

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It is hard to find a gory game which has not had to be toned down in order to be released in certain regions. With that in mind, it is refreshing to see companies such as Rising Star, still publishing games that incorporate that risk factor. While the first “No More Heroes” ended up being published by another company, it was Rising Star that grabbed the reigns for releasing the sequel in European territory. With “No More Heroes 2”, Grasshopper Manufacture has changed its strategy and presents a game that is more accessible to a wider audience. Should anti hero Travis Touchtown have come out of retirement, or would it have been better to just call it a day?

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In yet another unique take on promoting No More Heroes 2 : Desperate Struggle, Rising Star has teamed up with fashionable label Chateau Roux. This deal means that anyone going into or even just passing through the store in Carnby Street, will be greeted by the main character wearing his trademark look from the game. The store will also have clothing inspired by the game which anyone can buy.

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A new Sonic game has been announced this week which seems to be related to Sonic Heroes, in terms of style. Not much has been revealed in the short trailer that was released. However, in it Sonic is seen to be running alongside new creatures named Wisps. The story is based on Dr Robotnik’s latest scheme, which revolves around an amusement park orbiting planet Earth. the good doctor seems to have captured the magical creature and so it is up to Sonic to save them in his latest adventure.

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