Breaking down what’s old and new in the 3DS’s upcoming lineup

What do Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Mario & Luigi, and Animal Crossing have in common? They're all a part of Nintendo's spring and summer library for the 3DS. Here's what you need to know about each of them.

Snatched: 20 classic video game kidnappings (gallery)

If a video game protagonist has a significant other, friend, or relative, he or she will get kidnapped at some point. Take a look at 20 classic examples.

How some of the weirdest parts of Zelda II compare to other games in the series

Zelda II looks a little out of place next to its brothers. Check out these visual comparisons.

10 insane Japanese video game commercials (NSFW)

Japan has produced some of the best video games ever. It also creates weird, indescribable advertisements for their products. Check out crazy TV commercials for games like Super Mario Bros. 2, Resident Evil 5, and The Legend of Zelda.

Vote for the best gaming prequel of all time.

The recently-revealed God of War: Ascension proves that prequels will continue to be an attractive way for developers to extend the life of a series without having to worry about the consequences and story concerns that come with making a sequel. Still, this announcement made us wonder which release is the greatest prequel in gaming history.

The 6 best game endings of all-time (and how BioWare would ruin them)

Video game endings tend to feel a lot like an afterthought. Whereas a bad movie only ever consumes two hours of your life, games can have you playing upwards of 100+ hours before reaching the finale, and quite often that …