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From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor
This week Charles brings us another thoughtful article on why the Wii U -- and its games -- aren't doing as well as expected, while Nadia has some more immediately useful help for fixing issues on your Nintendo handheld. And Eric reviews the much-hyped 'Titanfall' while Brian tackles the latest 'Walking Dead' episode, and Michael lists his picks for best places to get free games.

How Nintendo Has Made Wii U Success Difficult
Last week, Charles looked at how third-party developers were sabotaging their own success on the Wii U. This week, he examines how some of the blame for the newest Nintendo console's lack of success comes from Nintendo itself. I hope someone at Nintendo is paying attention, because it wouldn't be that hard to salvage their hardware before it's too late... Read more
Search Related Topics:  nintendo wii u  wii u sales  industry analysis

Nintendo 3DS Troubleshooting
While there's not much gamers can do to save Nintendo's Wii U, other than buying it and its games despite the issues, but there *is* a lot gamers can do to deal with issues and problems on their 3DS hardware. Nadia has tips for keeping your handheld running smoothly... Read more
Search Related Topics:  nintendo 3ds  repair  software repair

'Titanfall' Review (XONE)
The exclusivity of the much-hyped 'Titanfall' on the Xbox One -- and bundling it with the system -- is doing a lot to help Microsoft consoles catch up to Sony's head start, but how good is the game, really? Eric says it's "one of the best playing shooters available," though it does have issues... Read more
Search Related Topics:  ea  respawn entertainment  giant robots

'The Walking Dead: Season Two, Episode Two' Review (PS3)
'The Walking Dead' episodic game series has been getting excellent reviews and high praise from critics. So how does the second instalment of the second season measure up? Pretty well, it seems, as Brian doesn't want to have to wait for episode three... Read more
Search Related Topics:  the walking dead  amc  telltale games


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