Sam Barsanti

Sam earned a degree in creative writing by building a reputation as someone who hates the things everyone else likes. While it may not have made him a fun person, it did make him totally hip. Also, he likes to write poems about Star Wars…so who knows what’s up with that. Also, he’s totally down with VentureBeat’s ethics statement, in case you were wondering.

 

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Nintendo announces new Super Smash Bros. titles for Wii U and 3DS (now with more Mega Man and fitness)

Mega Man and an Animal Crossing villager join the melee in a pair of new Super Smash Bros. titles for Wii U and 3DS.

Dead Island: Riptide is a zombie game still searching for brains (review)

Publisher Deep Silver is back to take you on another zombie-infested tropical getaway. But does Dead Island: Riptide breathe new life into its genre, or is it just a walking corpse?

This week in the Nintendo Download: Castlevania, Runner 2, and Retro City Rampage

Castlevania may come out next week, but you can try out a demo today on the 3DS. Also, Bit.Trip's Captain Video returns, and WiiWare goes back in time.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Monster Hunter, F-Zero, and Etrian Odyssey

As you wait for Etrian Odyssey IV, Nintendo is hoping you'll check out some of the demos it added to its various eShops this week. Also: Vikings are invading!

Sucker Punch reveals Infamous: Second Son as a PlayStation 4 exclusive

The studio behind Infamous announces a new superhero game where average citizens suddenly develop powers.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Wii Street U, Naruto, and Rabbids

If you're looking to celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic vacation, Nintendo has found a way for you to do it without leaving your Wii U. Also: Naruto and the Rabbids come to the 3DS.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Fist of the North Star, Etrian Odyssey, and Pro Evolution Soccer

This week, the Wii U gets punchy while the 3DS gets smarter and better at sports. Also: a particularly straightforward message about religion.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Fire Emblem, Puddle, and The Cave

If you own a 3DS, you're probably pretty excited for Fire Emblem ... but it doesn't come out until next week, so you might as well check out what else Nintendo's various eShops have to offer.

This week in the Nintendo Download: The Cave, Brain Training, and an anniversary party

Nintendo may be celebrating its history this week, but that doesn't mean you can't download new titles on its various eShops. Well, assuming you have a Wii U or a 3DS.

Temple Run 2 prefers sure footing to leaps of faith (review)

Imangi Studios wants to trap you in more ancient ruins, but is Temple Run 2 like another golden idol or just a bag of sand?

This week in the Nintendo Download: Fire Emblem, Crash Mobs, and Kirby

This week's eShop updates are (almost) all about the 3DS, with emblems to awaken, Nemos to find, and groups of Japanese pedestrians to hurl through the air.

Anarchy Reigns is the digital version of a big box of mismatched toys (review)

Platinum Games returns to the beat-em-up genre with a title that hopes to be so much more, but ends up as a bit less.

This week in the Nintendo Download: ZombiU, NBA 2K13, and Hello Kitty

Nintendo makes it up to neglected Wii U owners with a pair of shiny new demos, and Hello Kitty comes to the 3DS. Finally!

This week in the Nintendo Download: Unchained Blades, Code of Princess, and Gunman Clive

It's a good week for fans of spiky anime hair as that's most of what you're going to get from Nintendo's various download services. That, a cowboy game, and something called Air Battle Hockey 3D.

This week in The Nintendo Download: Wii U discounts, Lost Levels, and Mega Man

Nintendo knows you've already blown all of your money on gifts for other people, so why not treat yourself to a few discounted Wii U eShop games this week? Also, discover a reason to hate the Mario brothers.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Mario, Wario, and Alex Trebek

Apparently, Nintendo decided to center its weekly eShop update around guys with mustaches. Well, that and more full 3DS and Wii U games.

This week in the Nintendo Download: Crimson Shroud, Batman, and Adventure Time

This week, Nintendo has something for Batman, Sonic, and even Adventure Time fans. The only thing keeping this update from pandering to all nerdy demographics is the lack of My Little Pony.