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Game Informer’s Cover Story To Be Longest Since GTA IV

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Game Informer executive editor, Andrew Reiner, promises that tomorrow’s Game Informer cover story will be the longest since Grand Theft Auto IV. There’s plenty of speculation regarding which game the publication will be focusing on. Reiner has denied its the recently announced Wolfenstein game which is coming to PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and next generation consoles. Which game do you think the magazine will be focussing on tomorrow?

Update: It’s about PlayStation 4 and the games that have been announced for the platform.

Batman: Arkham Origins Confirmed For Wii U

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Game Informer has announced that Warner Bros. Games Montreal is developing Batman: Arkham Origins. The team has taken over from series producer Rocksteady and are using a modified version of the Unreal engine to capture the look and feel of the series. The game is set to take place before both of the previous Arkham titles and features a younger Bruce Wayne who encounters many of the series protagonists for the first time. Batman: Arkham Origins releases October 25, 2013 on Wii U, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

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LEGO City Undercover Scores High In First Review

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lego_city_undercover_rex_furyGame Informer has published its review of LEGO City Undercover, which releases later this month exclusively for Wii U. The publication awarded the open world video game with an 8.5 out of 10. The reviewer, Game Informer’s Jeff Cork, said the game is ‘one of the funniest games he’s played in a while,’ and that its replay value is ‘moderately high.’ Cork also said that while platforming in the game is a weak spot, the developer did a great job of incorporating the Wii U GamePad. Feel free to read an excerpt from the review below.

It isn’t perfect, but I can’t think of another Wii U game that I’d recommend more than Lego City Undercover. It’s the most interesting and highly polished game in TT Games’ large repertoire, and it fills an important game gap. Now kids (and their parents) can tool around in a big town where people smile even as you almost run them over in an ice-cream truck.

-Game Informer’s Jeff Cork

New Game To Be Revealed On Tomorrow’s Game Informer Cover

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US gaming publication Game Informer is set to reveal a new game on the cover of its next issue tomorrow. The magazine has clarified that it’s not going to be Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag which was meant to be announced today, but was leaked late last week. What game would you like to see announced by the publication?

And since people asked, we announce the next cover tomorrow morning, and it’s a next gen game I’m personally thrilled to get to reveal.

Brand New New Super Mario Bros U Trailer

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Game Informer has managed to get an exclusive new trailer for the glorious New Super Mario Bros U which is exclusive to Nintendo’s forthcoming console, Wii U. The trailer shows off new environments, the mini mushroom, and some of Yoshi’s new abilities in action. New Super Mario Bros U launches alongside Wii U on November 18th.

This Is Why Miis Are Playable Instead Of Other Mario Characters In New Super Mario Bros. U

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New Super Mario Bros. U’s playable characters include Mario, Luigi, two Toad characters, and Miis. In the latest issue of Game Informer, Nintendo producer Takashi Tezuka revealed why other Super Mario characters, including Peach and Wario, are not playable instead of Mii characters. Compared to other characters in the series, Tezuka claims, Miis can show more expression and emotion on their faces.

“We did consider that when we looked at which characters we would use. We really came down on the side of using Mii characters rather than some of the characters you had mentioned. Through the technology of HD, you’re going to see more expression and emotion on the Mii character faces. Of course, we’re going to continue making Mario games, so you can maybe look forward to some of the things you were asking about in the future.”

More New Super Mario Bros U Details From Game Informer

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Most of you will be aware that the latest edition of Game Informer features a whole host of new and exciting information for both New Super Mario Bros U and Nintendo Land. Some of the content we have already covered including the return of the Ice Flower power-up, and also the Super Mario World themed map. Here’s a few new juicy details:

  • Three Yoshi variations
  • Pink Yoshi: inflated with a GamePad/Wiimote shake
  • This can take Mario even higher than the flying suit can
  • Pink Yoshis don’t help in horizontal movement
  • Large surface area useful for collecting a bunch of airborne coins
  • Gold Yoshi: shake the controller to light up the immediate area
  • Also stuns nearby enemies
  • Gold Yoshis show up in the Fire Snake Caverns
  • Blue Yoshi: can shoot bubbles
  • Can ride the adult version of Yoshi in numerous levels
  • Yoshi can still eat breaks
  • Collect five to fill a meter
  • This rewards Yoshi’s rider with a power-up
  • Camera pans out a bit in co-op
  • This helps you see hidden star coins and pipes that you normally wouldn’t come across in single-player
  • Boost Mode: Place up to four floating platforms at a time
  • Use the GamePad touch screen in Boost Mode to pop friends out of bubbles, stun enemies, make it easier to reach the flagpole, manipulate environmental objects, swat Paratroopas
  • Turn on Boost Mode by powering up the GamePad – that’s it
  • Players will go through pre-selected packs of levels in Boost Rush Mode
  • Collecting coins makes the auto-scroll faster
  • Limited amount of lives given at the start of each pack
  • Dying doesn’t reset the clock

The First Trailer For Nintendo Land’s Balloon Trip Breeze Appears Online

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Game Informer has released the first footage of the Nintendo Land attraction which is titled Balloon Trip Breeze. The game, which is based on the 1986 NES title Balloon Fight, features visuals akin to Kirby’s Epic Yarn and sees you swiping the stylus on the Wii U GamePad to keep the balloon-strapped Mii floating and dodging obstacles. The game is currently single player, but expect Nintendo to lift the lid on the multiplayer mode in the near-future. You can watch the trailer here.

Leaked New Super Mario Bros. U Images Confirm Returning Villains

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Several never before seen New Super Mario Bros. U screenshots have been leaked from Game Informer’s latest issue that covers Wii U games. The images confirm that baddies from previous Super Mario games, including Monty Moles, Piranha Plants and Cheep Cheeps, will return in Mario’s first Wii U title. New Super Mario Bros. U is expected to launch this holiday.

New Nintendo Land Information

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Not only is the latest issue of Game Informer full of information regarding New Super Mario Bros U but it also has quite a bit of exciting information related to Nintendo Land. We heard yesterday that the game will feature a Metroid themed attraction titled Metroid Blast which is a horde themed mode which sees you go through waves of enemies as a group. Here’s a few other details published by the publication:

  • Ride a small train to and from attractions
  • Spend coins in the hub that you’ve earned by playing attractions
  • Winning pachinko games populates the park with Nintendo memorabilia
  • This includes Miis in Zelda costumes
  • Metroid Blast has everyone dress up in Samus’ armor
  • One player flies Samus’ ship using the GamePad and screen
  • 4 Wii MotionPlus players (plus Nunchuk) try to shoot down the ship
  • No radar available
  • Includes a lava-filled Norfair map
  • This map features a mechanical Kraid that players can grapple up
  • Metroid Blaster requires Wii MotionPlus