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Dungeons of Aledorn - Old School Hardcore RPG

DoA_logotype Looking for something a little old school? Think you know your way a round dungeons? Well Dungeons of Aledorn could be for you.

Dungeons of Aledorn (DoA) is an RPG game that brings back several time-tested principles of the classics into a single fantasy release. DoA is being created by and for hardcore gamers who appreciate games with a high challenge level.

The game is currently on Kickstarter. A current trailer can be found below for your liking!

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Hektor OUT NOW an psychological horror game haunts steam

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hektor logoRubyCone releases Hektor an psychological horror game on steam, but this isn't no standard indie horror game. The game promises a literally moving world that will twist and turn with your every move. Ever seen the film Grave Encounters? if you have, you'll understand that this statement stands true. After playing the game for roughly an hour I came out of Hektor thinking to my self, what actually just happened, confused and entreaged but I can't wait to return to the research facility and continue my unknown adventure with Hektor. The game is currently on offer for launch, until the 20th of March and is priced at £11.24. Looking for more this Friday the 13th? You can watch our first part of Hektor Let's Play series below.

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Once Bitten, Twice Dead‏ Lights up Steam Greenlight - Heading to WiiU

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greenlight_browse_logo Dark Day Interactive Looks to Steam users via Steam Greenlight program to help bring their game to PC users. The team also plan to bring the game to Nintendo's WiiU.

Once Bitten Twice Dead is a new MMO first-person shooter, set in an open world with a serious zombie problem! Humanity have holed themselves up in camps after the 'falling' - a catastrophic event that spawned the munchers, survivors only venture out for precious building materials, guns and ammo, and, of course, food and water. Do you have what it takes to lead a team to survive? Or are you a lone wolf, looking after number 1?

Think Minecraft, The Walking Dead and DayZ. Sound like your kinda zombie game? Watch the trailer below and remember to hit that like button on the Greenlight page to help this game reach Steam.

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OlliOlli Skates onto 3DS, WiiU and Xbox One

olli Curve Digital brings Roll7's OlliOlli the highly rated skate boarding game to the Nintendo 3DS, WiiU and Xbox One.

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The game was released today on the 3DS and WiiU, while the Xbox One version is due out tomorrow, 6th of March. Meanwhile OllieOllie 2: Welcome to Olliwood is free to download, thanks to Sony's Playstation Plus March update.

We first saw Roll7's OlliOlli game at EGX Rezzed 2014 and later reviewed the game, that you can see here.

Like indie films? Like Zombie films? Check out The MotherTown!

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zombie weekThe Mothertown, an independent movie produced by John Williams. A one mans vision and the help of 10 actors, along with countless zombies that he managed to find. A £500 budget and support from the local community. The Mothertown a zombie comedy was created.

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The Mothertown DVD can be bought here and all profits will be going to charity and... our very own Blast Processor Gary is in it! The Mothertown Q&A shot at Stock Con 2014 can also be viewed here.

 

Space Hulk Ascension Adds Salamanders - Genestealers will Burn

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space hulk ascensionFull Control Studios updates Warhammer 40K game, Space Hulk: Ascension. While the Genestealers dominate the carrara doors in this 3D turn based strategy game, will the battle continue as Salamanders enter the fight with their high powered flame weapons?

The Salamanders are the latest addition to Space Hulk Ascension with focus on fire and flame.

This expansion also adds a new campaign playable for all existing chapters with over 30+ hours of additional gameplay and new visual look and feel.

Playable Salamanders Chapter Double heavy Terminator option Salamander only flamer pattern 3 new pyromantic psychic spells Ashes to Ashes Campaign with 20 New Story Missions and 20 Flash Missions More puzzle like missions New mission mechanics like rotating bridges and firewalls consuming the levels over time

This update also features a lot of new improvements, fixes and features.

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Salamander Expansion (separate purchasable DLC) - Salamanders playable chapter - “Forge of Heroes” Campaign with 20 story missions and 20 flash missions - Cool story written by Black Library editor Graeme Lyon - Complete new tileset with lava look for Salamander campaign - Broken hallway tile set - Salamanders relic weapon models - Salamanders only diamond pattern flamer template - Dual heavy option to field 2 heavy flamer Terminators at the same time - Salamanders only pyromantic psychic powers - Salamanders can walk through fire - Firewall mechanic eating mission geometry - Rotating bridge mechanic controllable by environment interaction

Features and Improvements (free for all) - Large amount of weapon variants (almost tripling the amount of available weapon options) - Allow restarting/replaying completed campaigns with existing squad - Better and more consistent chapter selection menu - Rune priests called rune priests instead of librarian - Quick save notification popup - Campaigns can now have conditional paths in the mission tree - Lua based script support for more rich features in level design - Dynamic objective lists that change as mission sub objectives are completed - Save slots now show DLC campaign progress - Improved AI for blocked and unavailable paths

Balancing - Tweaks to difficulty (Made start and middle harder) - Powerfist cannot destroy doors anymore - Allowing for attacks with units next to each other in or partly in flamed areas

Bugfixes - Chainfist door destruction animation - Performance fix for blocked GS entry points adding invisible Genestealers - Free shot bug fixed - Spelling fixes - Fix for old save games - Fixed Sin of Damnation mission 14 - Audio system random sound not playing bugfix - Fix some corner case issues not showing briefing objectives correctly - Several UI bugfixes - Acid skill logic fixed - Doors wrong directions bug fixed - Fixed the flame to not propagate onto the obstructed tiles. - Fixed tutorial bug that could break the tutorial by using overwatch - Fixed a movement bug that lead to exceptions and ghost genestealers if clicking on the tiles while unit is moving - Fixed the lines path logic in the mission select screen - Fixed Survival Flashmission with wrong turn-success - Lots of minor bugfixes and improvements

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Dying Light: When a Limited Edition goes too far?

zombie week I've just taken a short break from writing a review and decided to have a bit of a catch up on the days goings on via the power of the internet.

Lots of new gameplay videos, release dates, a limited edition that includes a house, new patc...wait...

A limited edition that includes...a house?!

It's true! UK gamers keen to get the best version of Dying Light (which is out now via direct download from the Playstation Network/Xbox Live or on disc at retail from Friday) is getting a £250,000 edition of the game, courtesy of GAME. It's called the 'My Apocalypse' Edition

What does £250,000 get you then?

- Custom built zombie-proof cabin, thanks to Tiger Log Cabins

- Parkour Lessons, thanks to Ampisound, the fellas behind the video below

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- A trip to the Techland studios in Poland to meet the devs

- An online match of 'Be The Zombie' with the devs

- Your face added to the game (Night Hunter character skin)

- Night Vision goggles

- Adult Diapers (OH COME ON!)

- 2x Razor Tiamat Headphones

- Human sized Volatile model (I assume to 'decorate' your new cabin)

Oh...and 4 signed copies of the game, in steelbook cases, of course.

Don't believe me? It's apparently going up for preorder on GAME's website tomorrow (25th Feb) so you'll be able to see for yourself.

Check out the image below for the full contents. If any of our readers decide to splash the cash, ensure you invite us round for a brew.

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FRIDAY THE 13TH SPECIAL: Beat The Level with Aliens and DOOM!

Another new show launches on Blast Process, Beat The Level. The format is similar to our Beat The App show, in where we compete against each other but with a verity of games and console with a main focus of retro games from our past! The first two games we've played are Alien Trilogy and DOOM on the Playstation one. Please Like the videos if you enjoyed them and want to see more.

Eurogamer Review Shakeup

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So Eurogamer has finally dropped their numerical scoring system.I won't be the first to say -it's about time! It's subjective (as all rating systems) but it's down to an individual's meaning of 4/5 or 2/5. To me 4/5 should be almost flawless, to others it just means pretty good. Ratings like that have never effected my game buying; if I want to get the game, I'm going to get it, regardless of some numbers that no two websites or magazines will ever agree on. Joystiq last month also threw in the towel on number rating systems for the same reasons and we may see over the next few months more review websites dropping the numbers as it swiftly loses reliability.

What I want to know is: should I buy it?

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Eurogamer have upturned their number system to Recommended, Essential, Avoid. This seems much more relatable to me, I just want to know if it's worth my time and money, and if I'm told to avoid it- chances are I'm going to give it a miss (unless I'm being stubborn!) There are so many peices of a gaming puzzle, graphics, gameplay, network issues: all things that need to be considered, but who's to say graphics are more important than gameplay (have you seen Minecraft? We love it) and for others trouble with online play isn't an issue, because that's not important to them. All of these can be reviewed but numbers isn't going to cut it.

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Here at Blast Process we've tried to avoid number systems, there was no way we would ever really agree what a 3/5 is. I've used a couple in the past to measure addictiveness, but it really didn't feel right so I stopped pretty quick. Our system is based on whether we want to play it or not! We tell you if it's a Buy It, Not Buy It or if we really love it- Blast Process Award! Free download games we are hopefully going to tackle a little differently, with Download or Don't Download (just to keep things extra simple).

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Eurogamer has stopped reviewing games before they're officially finished - and to me that's a massive shame, being involved with reviewing a game whilst developers are still tweaking it is a huge opportunity. They're also leaving Metacritic behind, saying it wouldn't make sense within their new system to try and fit it into 100 point scoring system, which makes perfect sense, they would just be making it up on Eurogamer's behalf.

So we will just have to see if it sparks a trend of reviewing shake ups across the gaming world...

Over and out

Mel

Roll7 Release New Trailer for OlliOlli 2

olliolli-2-logoRoll7 have released a new trailer for OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood.

The trailer shows the skater grinding, flipping and launching through a host of stunning new worlds, with a more in depth look at ‘Combo Rush’ the new local Multiplayer mode, as well as a cheeky tease for the as yet unannounced 5th world (watch to the end!)

You can checkout the brand new trailer below and if you fancy a go, the original OlliOlli has just received a huge 70% (£2.40) price drop in Europe!

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Don't forget to watch what we thought of the first game here

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Iron Fisticle gets a new trailer and goes on sale!

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iron fisticle PC arena shooter, Iron Fisticle by Dave Parsons over at Confused Pelican Games gets a new trailer. Check it out below!

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The game has also just received a new patch. Most noticeable changes are; balance of the game, including three new difficulty modes with separate leaderboards, a rebalancing of the games bosses, bonus and co-op modes, and a new 'challenge' mode.

Like what you see? Iron Fisticle is now available on Steam (only £4.19) and Humble with a 30% discount until midnight on Sunday, 24th January! I know what i'll be doing.

Avernum 2: Crystal Souls Out Now!

Avernum 2- Crystal Souls SpiderWeb Software have released their latest game, Avernum 2: Crystal Souls. Avernum 2 is a fantasy role-playing adventure game that boosts over 100 dungeons to crawl through, that consists of a underground nation of caverns and tunnel's, while a map is included you'll need to work the best route out your self.

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Places To Buy Avernum 2: Direct: http://www.avernum.com/avernum2/index.html Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/337850/ Gog: http://www.gog.com/game/avernum_2_crystal_souls Mac App store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/avernum-2-crystal-souls/id950487688?mt=12

Nintendo Ambassadors: 3DS Surprise Email

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Are you a Nintendo Ambassador? Did you check your emails yesterday? If that is a no, then perhaps you should. Nintendo Europe are offering the New 3DS to a select number of Nintendo Ambassadors yesterday via email for the price of £179.99. Adored in a limited edition design this truly is a late Christmas present (albeit, one you have to pay for) to those lucky enough to be able to log in and buy one.

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The main body of the console is White and also includes:

- Exclusive Ambassador cover plates (front and back)

- Super Smash Brothers cover plates (front and back)

- Charging Cradle, Stylus and a 4GB Memory Card.

It would seem only a very select few people have been given the opportunity to seize one. If you were an early adopter to the original 3DS (receiver of the free 20 games issued as a thank you back at the 3DS launch pre-price cut) it's well worth giving your inbox another look (don't forget those spam folders!) to ensure you haven't skipped over it. Those fortunate only have until the 12th January to purchase it.

Eurogamer.com asked Nintendo to clarify how they decided on who to select, of which Nintendo replied stating they could not disclose how you'd have needed to be eligible, aside from being an Ambassador. You can find the original Eurogamer article here.

Some members of the StreetPass Manchester community received the email. While the reaction was for the most part positive, a couple of the members did have their reservations, mainly concerning the model on offer (the smaller 'regular' size 3DS and not it's larger brother). Robert Bland was one of those who got the opportunity to purchase one and had this to say on the situation:

it's cool that Nintendo do things like this and it sets them aside from other companies in that respect. However, the offer didn't appeal to me personally.

The two main points of it seem to be that you can get a New 3DS before other people, and it comes with exclusive Ambassador faceplates. The trouble with this is that people already have the New 3DS and the XL model (which is the one that interests me more personally) thanks to importing from Australia, so that's not really that special. As for the faceplates, they're pretty boring to be honest. They'll be rare, yes, but I also worry that faceplates will be easy to manufacture, and thus the Ambassador plates could be cloned (even if it's done illegally).

Like I say, it's very nice of Nintendo to do this, but I can't help feeling that they maybe should've offered an exclusive New 3DSXL to lucky people. That way the design can't simply be cloned and it would be more of a rare collectable item, and I certainly would've bought it

Chris Joyce added:

To begin with it's not an XL model, and after owning XL models for a while now, I could never downgrade the screen size. Secondly, the ambassador face plate isn't even that nice, in my opinion.

The console itself isn't special in any way, it's only the exclusive face plate. I also don't think the cost is worth it. For that price you can get a New 3DS XL - you just won't get the charging dock and face plates, but the XL doesn't use the plates any way.

I imported a New 3DS XL back in late November/early December, so I'm all set with the new model.

It's nice that Nintendo are giving some people the chance to get their hands on one early - without having to import one, which less serious collectors/gamers won't get involved in - and I think that keeping it limited was the right thing to do

And finally, James Patrick Bowden felt this offer was more of a marketing tool, rather than a reward:

The Ambassador name has sort of been used in vain to an extent as where before the 'Ambassador Program' felt like a reward for being an early adopter, here it feels like what it is - marketing.

Thing is, I purchased a Nintendo DS way back when when it was offered through Club Nintendo as a VIP Pack. No cheaper, but a month early, and a free t-shirt (which said 'touch me', not Nintendo's finest hour). Ergo I'd be a bit of a hypocrite if I said I don't see the appeal of the offer; getting the console before general release (ignoring the reality of importing), especially when general release is still an unknown, is a huge thing for many and the Ambassador faceplate looks functional if completely unspectacular. Throw in the fact that this pack will be the only way to get said faceplate, and that collectors 'need' starts to take control, and in many ways this is what Nintendo is cashing in on. The fact it seems no more expensive than the console will be at retail rounds it off as a pleasant offer that is welcome, even if it's largely devoid of spectacle.

Did you get an email? Wished you had? Let us know in the comments below or discuss the subject via our social media pages. We can be found at facebook.com/blastprocess or you can tweet to us, @BlastProcess.

Foody fun with Video Game Bread

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There's a game currently in design which is accumulating crazy levels of support over every media outlet going, it's been a while in the making and what is you might ask this eagerly anticipated story?Making a sandwich. Realistically mind you - that's why it's taking so long, on various posts the creator have stated they want it to be as realistic as they can make it from the way it falls to the ground and every other aspect of simply making sandwiches. Intrigued, I stopped by to ask a few questions.

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First of all, what was your inspiration for creating a game about bread? Why making sandwiches?

The idea came on a lark. The original idea for this game was much smaller & limited. It was gonna be a game where you'd play out the life of a sandwich until it's untimely demise.

What has been the easiest and most difficult aspects of creating the game so far?

The easiest part is making all the art. The hardest part is programming, I'm trying to learn how to code so that's the hardest obstacle haha.

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What gaming platform are you planning to release it on when it's complete?

I'm currently aiming for PC, but I'm considering other platforms too.

Have you created any other video games apart from Video Game Bread?

Well. I've worked on a couple of games for game jams, but they're not that great lmao.

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Finally, when do you think it will be released?

That's really hard to say. I'd like for there to be something done some time this year.

With over 30,000 followers on Video Game Bread on Tumblrthe mere idea of this currently unfinished game is taking the indie gamers by storm, after all, who doesn't love a good sandwich?

Over and out, Mel

Fotor HDR and GoPix Now FREE - Just In Time for Christmas

fotor bannerFotor HDR and GoPix are now free for a limited time over the Holiday period and were originally priced at $1.99. So if you're looking creating some fancy photos or maybe even a slideshow, why not checkout both of the App's on your favourite Apple devices. Fotor HDR

Capture life’s full range on the go!

Perfectly compatible with iOS 8. In addition, we have listened to our users requests and added the "import" function. You can now import your photos to generate great looking photos with Fotor HDR.

• Fotor HDR - The best choice for HDR! The most advanced HDR app allows you to create your masterpieces in just a couple of clicks with the best, easiest inspired interface.

• Dual capture mode - Innovative technology lets you shoot and process HDR immediately, or shoot and automatically save the multiple-exposure sets for later processing so you can keep shooting fast!

• 1-Tap to apply one of 10 exclusive brand-new HDR preset styles to suit your mood, from natural looking to surreal and artistic options.

• Further refine the HDR preset styles by fine-tuning the brightness, contrast, saturation and Vignette for complete artistic control.

• Advanced alignment and ghost-reduction technology lets you shoot hand-held without worrying about moving objects.

• Take your HDR show on the road, no more carrying around heavy gear or figuring out crazy exposures.

• Fotor HDR is the first app in the App Store with the most advanced capture modes, keep multiple-exposure sets, full 32-bit HDR processing, and a range of editing options. The easiest, most powerful way to capture, process, and share you HDR images.

GoPix 

Bored with simple pics flow? GoPix is here to offer you exclusive transition templates! Be in trouble to adjust satisfactory post editing effects? GoPix offers you drop-dead easy new way to turn plain-looking slideshow to fantastic music video! Sad with few likes from your friends? Use GoPix to get tons of like!

GoPix is the first revolutionary slide maker with preset stunning After Effects templates. Watch your memories come to life as amazing movies, with spectacular transitions, synced to the music.

See how easy it is to be your own movie director: 1. Import 6~9 photos from your Albums 2. 1-Tap to apply one of exclusive preset after-effects to suit your mood, from Cheerful, Energetic, Scrapbook, Heartstrings, Cutesy and Upbeat. 3. Add our preset music 4. Share your moments via Facebook, Instagram, Vine,Twitter etc. and get tons of like!

GoPix is far more than a slideshow maker, we let your photos flow more vivid than ever before.

We'll be looking at these apps in our App Monday videos in the new year so keep an eye out for that!

OlliOlli Slams into Xbox One, WiiU and 3DS early 2015

olli OlliOlli is back and this time it's coming to your Xbox One, WiiU and Nintendo 3DS early next year. See some of our coverage of the game below or checkout the full press release.

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OlliOlli grinds onto Xbox One, Wii U and 3DS 

LONDON – 03/12/2014 Notorious street thugs Curve Digital and the pushers of intense digital experiences over at Roll7 are pleased to announce a collaboration that sends finger-skate-em-up OlliOlli kick-flipping over gamers’ couches and grinding all up on their Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS consoles in early 2015!

For the seriously out-of-touch, OlliOlli is a 2D side-scrolling skateboard game crafted by Roll7 from a solid block of pure raditude. This ain’t your grandpa’s skating game – OlliOlli throws you feet first into high-risk, high-reward skate lines where ‘just one more trick’ can mean the difference between pulling off a gnarly combo and becoming just a smear on the concrete.

Fresh from its critically acclaimed debut on the PC and PlayStation consoles, players will be tearing up over 250 challenges across 100 levels, utilizing the 120+ tricks at their disposal as they compete for the highest score amongst their peers and other skater strangers.

All of the wild features return in full for the new versions, such as all four game modes, including the nails-hard RAD mode and the Daily Grind, which sees players worldwide competing on the same line for the highest score possible.

The game’s release is scheduled for early 2015, when you can finally pop shove-it into your console of preference.

Praise for OlliOlli

Destructoid – “The game is in the sweetspot of "simple to control" and "just difficult enough" to keep you playing without tearing your hair out … A masterpiece. 95%”

Gaming Age – “Ultimately, though, it all comes back to the gameplay, and on that front, OlliOlli delivers: it's hard, it's addictive, and it's got tonnes of replay value ... It's most definitely a must-own. 91%”

About Curve Digital

Founded in 2012, Curve Digital publishes original IP and enhanced conversions of popular independent video games. Working with high profile developers such as Jasper Byrne (Lone Survivor) and Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone), Curve Digital helps individuals and small teams bring their games to a larger audience on popular console formats, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One and Wii U.

About Roll7

Founded in 2008, Roll7 originally made ‘Serious Games’ and worked with At Risk Young people to create digital content for a purpose. After years of making content for other people, the studio finally shut its doors to clients and started making its own games – under visionary Game Designer, John Ribbins. The studio is currently working on OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood AND Not A Hero, a game about a rabbit from the future – of course.

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[Poll] Ready for Nintendo Day?

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My memory has never been that great...but can anyone remember the last time we, that is us the British, have had the privlidge to be graced with not one, but two fantastic Nintendo games on one release day? Answers on a postcard! (or tweet, or Facebook comment or even an email!). images-1

Anyway, regardless it is happening this coming Friday! Super Smash Brothers, fresh from the recent news that it is now the fastest selling Wii U game (over taking Mario Kart), is out on the Wii U from this Friday. After playing a number of hours on the 3DS version I can safely say I've been really looking forward to the options-abound Wii U addition. Multiplayer madness will ensure no doubt, especially with Christmas incoming.

While some of us maybe dusting off our Wii Us, others may par-take in purchasing the other Nintendo release. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby are both out too, on the 3DS/2DS. As the names suggest they are remakes of the GBA classics Sapphire and Ruby, but with the inclusion of Mega Stones and other various mini features, including the ability to link to the Pokemon Bank allowing you to truly attempt to 'catch 'em all!'.

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I really did think, for quite some time, that when the time came I'd be more excited for Smash Bros rather than Pokemon. While I cannot wait to crowd round a TV and play some HD 'Smash', I'm actually more ready for Alpha and Omega. Playing X and Y at the same time as my friends last year was really fun. The constant competition between gym battles as we all sought out new Pokemon, tweaking teams, trying out new move combos and such only added to what was a very good addition to the Pokemon series.

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This got me thinking. What are you more looking forward too?

Shall we do a poll? We'll discuss the results next week!

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