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Today, Ubisoft announced that it will be bringingRabbids Go Hometo the Wii this holiday. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier (Beyond Good and Evil,Peter Jackson’s King Kong), the game is apparently powered by a new engine designed specifically for the Wii. Also, it should be noted that this isnota mini-game collection; Ubisoft are calling it a “comedy-adventure.” More information about the game can be found in the May issue ofNintendo Power, apparently, so keep an eye out for that....

Franchise is ‘being paused,’ says Ubisoft Monteral Speaking toIGN, Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat explains why therehasn’t been too muchin the way ofPrince of Persialately. “Brand management is a tricky thing. It needs people’s attention a lot. I think it is fair to say that, right now,Prince of Persiais being paused. But we said the same thing for some other brands that suddenly popped up because a team is willing to do it....

Weekend romp SEGA’s successful PC portValkyria Chronicleshas hit a new low since its November 2014 release. Normally a $20 purchase, GMG has launched a SEGA Games sale this weekend where it drops 75% and with astacking discounthits only $5.37 – the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Other noteworthy deal in the sale includesBinary DomainandViking: Battle for Asgardare also cheapest ever. On the PlayStation front the price of a 12-month PS Plus membership just dropped ten bucks....

It might be the Gen I get the least excited over Hoenn generally gets a lot of shade thrown it’s way by fans, but there’s a dedicated fan base for every Pokemon generation that’s probably seething at this statement, so go figure. Everyone has a favorite set of games (mine is stillSilver/Gold), but Hoenn never really grabbed me as much as the others. Even Pearl/Diamond, as rote as they were at times, still had captivating enough Pokemon to keep me going....

Gone Dark It’s that time of year again, when pretty much every FPS fan on the planet lock ‘n’ loads for the latest entry in Activision’s legendary military shooter series,Call of Duty.This year’s entry sees the brand return to theModern Warfaresub-franchise, as the lovable Captain Price and his head-shotting chums embark on a dangerous mission to prevent the distribution of chemical weaponry. So, where is our review? Well, unfortunately we did not receive access until today, and so you’ll have to wait a little longer for our coverage....

A ghost story for some of our longest nights. I love dark winter nights. If it’s below freezing with snow piled on the window sills and wind whipping through frozen tree branches, then even better. I definitely don’t want to be out in those conditions, but late December evenings are the perfect backdrop to some of my favorite winter traditions. I’ve abandoned a lot of those tinsel-covered activities and replaced them with things that I like more....

If you haven’t picked upZeno Clash— undoubtedly call the most enjoyable Source-based, Chilean, 3D beatemup of the last six months — then perhaps the release of three new challenge levels will do something for you. Yes, we reported on thisearlier in the week, but I’ve just played the challenge levels and I’m here to tell you: they’re friggin’great. Though the unimaginatively-titled “The Pit” content technically consists of only three new challenge levels, each of the new rooms last much longer than any two of the regular challenge rooms combined, and exhibit much more imaginative level design....

Manhwa’s rise in popularity granted its reader base access to a slew of titles, and this demand in turn prompted more narratives to be written. However, it’s not all pros. The more series are released, the harder it becomes to stand out. And so, common tropes from successful series are frequently adapted, resulting in saturation. Regression manhwa is a good example of that. Much like tower climbingand transmigration, there is no shortage of manhwa utilizing this trope....

Let it go Another treasure from themobile games spacecourtesy of former Destructoid editorNick Chester. This one’s calledAnna Giving Birthand while I ponder what kind of audience this iPhone/iPad game exists to serve, I’ll let the official description set the stage: “Anna got married and she was pregnant in the spring. Now nine months had elapsed, and it’s time to give birth to a baby. Anna needs a very experienced doctor to help her deliver her baby....

There comes a point where, after so many hours invested into something, it becomes a facet of your life. It could be a hobby or past-time, a skill or a tradition. Little habits that define slices of your life like eras. The anime you grew up watching on Toonami. The sourdough starter you tried during the pandemic. The podcasts you listen to on the drive to work. Games can do the same, and it’s that feeling that’s washing over me on the eve ofFinal Fantasy XIV‘s latest expansion....

Also two different stamp sets! JBoxhas added a ton ofAnimal Crossing: New Leafmerchandise for purchase, mostly in the way of plushies. Yes,Animal Crossingplushies. I know, I know, just take a moment to collect yourself and we’ll continue. For what I assume is a reasonable price of $22, you can currently have your very ownK.K. Sliderwith his signature guitar (or $2 more forDJ K.K. Slider),Tom Nook,Brewster,Smiling Isabelle,Kapp’n, or a few other villagers....

I’ve needed this for a while Guild Wars 2is a pretty great MMO. It’s buy-to-play, which means you have to purchase the initial package first, then there’s no subscription fees or nasty progression-hindering microtransactions. You buy the game, and it feels like a full game. Over the past few years though I feel like I’ve done everything that interests me personally, so I’m glad that developer ArenaNet just announced the expansionHeart of Thorns, that will be playable at PAX East this year....

Congratulations on your new arrival I’ve had my face in my PlayStation Vita for weeks now, trying to wrap up my play-through of upcomingRPG Conception IIfor a review for next week. I was hoping to bring you a fat, juicy preview of this baby making dungeon crawler, but with the review date so close I’m just going to save it all for then. Okay? Just know that I love it and I cannot stop playing it....