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Deserved Hype

 
 Video Games
 
 
From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor
 
 
Last week, Eric looked at ‘Destiny’ on XBox consoles and found it way over-hyped, but this week Brian played it on PS4 and had a much better experience. Charles also played a game with a lot of buzz — a Legend of Zelda game that isn’t really a Legend of Zelda game — while Eric tried something downloadable, Brittany played the latest ‘Shin Megami Tensei’, and Nadia has thoughts on Nintendo’s new focus. Plus, Michael has the latest on the upcoming Steam controller for PC.
 
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‘Hyrule Warriors’ Review (WiiU)
Despite being a Zelda fan, I’m not much interested in fighting games, so I didn’t think I’d be interested in ‘Hyrule Warriors.’ After reading Charles’ review, though, I think I’ve changed my mind. READ NOW
 
‘Destiny’ Review (PS4)
Last week, Eric looked at ‘Destiny’ and was disappointed. This week, it’s Brian’s turn, and he has a much more positive view of the much-hyped game, even if he can’t quite figure out what genre it belongs in. READ NOW
 
‘D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die’ Review (XONE)
How about a crazy game that actually uses Kinect controls so well, they’re the best way to play? That’s what Eric found with this detective story downloadable game. READ NOW
 
Why Nintendo Shouldn't Turn Its Back on Casual Players
In a recent interview, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto mentioned that the company is planning to move away from casual games to re-focus on games for “core gamers.” On one hand, this may seem like welcome news, but Nadia has some thoughts on why it might not be the best idea. READ NOW
 
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