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From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor
The weather is heating up here in the northern hemisphere (though, of course, it’s cooling down for you southern hemisphere folks). These nicer days should mean some of us will be getting outside, but when it gets too hot, there are few things better than a cold drink and a great game. We’ve been busy playing all the games so that you’ll know what to buy when it’s time to hide from the heat.

The 'Mario Kart 8' FAQ
Nintendo's Wii U hasn't been doing so well lately, but the release of the latest 'Mario Kart' game might give the console a boost. The franchise has always been a system-seller for Nintendo, and the games are among the best for playing with friends. Charles answers all your questions about 'Mario Kart 8' in his FAQ. Read more

'Murdered: Soul Suspect' Review (XONE)
'Murdered: Soul Suspect' (also out for PS4) lets you solve your own murder, which sounds like a great premise for a game. According to Eric's review, the gameplay is flawed in more ways than one, but if you love your games with a great story, you'll probably want to play this one. Read more

'Grinsia' Review (3DS)
Nadia says this downloadable JRPG for the 3DS "celebrates the past," which is to say, it has a retro look and feel that would not have been out of place on Sega's Genesis or Nintendo's own SNES consoles. So fans of retro gaming should check it out, though don't expect anything too remarkable. Read more

'Watch Dogs' Review (PS4)
'Watch Dogs' has been getting mixed reviews in the gaming press, saying it's really great, but also has a lot of problems. Brian's review covers both of those aspects, and concludes that despite the frustration, it is a must-play for the PS4 owner. Read more

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