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Today in videogame news, Nintendo and GameStop have teamed up for a $150 3DS sale just days before the Vita launches, Notch wants to help fund Psychonauts 2, and EA is finally bringing its beloved Mass Effects franchise to iOS. Meanwhile in Japan, Metal Gear Solid is getting some unique controls on the PS Vita, while Retro City Rampage gets a special announcement on February 20.
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I loved the reviews of Reckoning and Darkness! Also, Mass Effect iOS apps are ok... now an app that allowed me to mine for minerals (am I the only one who was addicted to that in ME2) would be fantasticlisticlly awesome (I made up that word).
@Jebran Rao: Your Mom suck all of a sudden... When she came to see me last night, then I came and asked her if she liked jewelry! She said yes, and with sincere enthusiasm I gave her an impressive pearl necklace.
dig the reviews.. I actually read Jim's amalur and conrads darkness review, and then enjoyed watching the video review as well... Hopefully you both don't take juxtaposing stances on a game 'on purpose' but it's really great to see differences of opinions!
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/endthread... amazing combo breaker boyo!
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dig the reviews.. I actually read Jim's amalur and conrads darkness review, and then enjoyed watching the video review as well... Hopefully you both don't take juxtaposing stances on a game 'on purpose' but it's really great to see differences of opinions!
Keep on keepin on.