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Pokémon X And Y Lets You Choose The Original Starters

In this morning's Pokémon Direct video, Nintendo revealed some surprising information about the starters you'll be able to choose in the upcoming Pokémon X and Y. As always, there are three new creatures: Chespein, Fennekin, and Froakie, respectively. I personally think they seem pretty awesome, but it's no surprise that most people's nostalgia goggles prevent them from ever liking any starters as much as the original three. Because obviously the miniature elemental monsters created by Game Freak today are poorly designed and creatively bankrupt shadows of their superior forebears. Obviously.

Rayman Legends Wii U Smokes Other Platforms In The UK

Wow - now isn't this ironic. Anyone's who's followed the drama surrounding Rayman Legends since February or so will no-doubt be familiar with the changes it's undergone in that time. Namely, Ubisoft delayed the game by an unheard-of 8 months, all in the name of a multiplatform release. The Wii U has been struggling ever since, so nobody can really fault the company for its choice, but in an odd twist the Wii U version is dominating the game's overall sales thus far in the UK.

Nokia’s Smartphone Division To Be Acquired By Microsoft

Ballmer, you dog! In a move that I honestly didn't see coming even though it makes so much sense, Microsoft has announced that it will be purchasing Nokia's Devices and Services division. This includes smartphones as well as, presumably, Nokia software products such as Maps. Of course, the deal is still pending and needs will require regulatory approval, which is expected to be achieved sometime in 2014, but unlike something like AT&T's attempted T-Mobile buyout, it's difficult to see any reason why this wouldn't go through.

Lost Planet 3 Review

Lost Planet 3 is not a misfire, but it's far from a bulls-eye. Though the story is fun and the characters manage to be likable, highly linear gameplay, exceedingly standard shooting mechanics, and drab visual presentation hold it back from greatness.

Reggie Says PS4 And Xbox One Launch Lineups Are “Meh,” Wii U Offering Looks Better

Fake it till you make it. It's a tried and true method, and one that Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime seems to be enthusiastically embracing lately. As a followup to yesterday's news about both the new 2DS handheld and a price drop for Wii U, Fils-Aime channeled all of his ass-kicking and name-taking abilities into one single word: "Meh."

The Raven – Legacy Of A Master Thief Puts Out Its Second Chapter

Remember The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief? I certainly do - I reviewed its first chapter about a month ago, and though I found it very ambitious and uncommonly likable, it didn't quite do the job for me. It did end strong, though, and I came away feeling optimistic for Chapter 2. Well, point-and-click fans, Chapter 2 is upon us, and its called Ancestry of Lies.

Rayman Legends Gets Mario & Luigi Costumes, Ubisoft Hasn’t Given Up On Wii U Just Yet

At last week's Gamescom, executive director Alex Corre, of Rayman Legends publisher Ubisoft, showed a surprising amount of positivity for Sony's floundering PlayStation Vita and Nintendo's struggling Wii U. According to Corre, both systems have the potential to succeed, as long as certain events or circumstances come to be.

Short Term 12 Review

Short Term 12 will remind you why you like movies. It tells a beautiful story, brings to life vivid and real characters, and will leave you breathless but undoubtedly still smiling. Do yourself a favor and track down a theater that's playing this right away.

Exclusive Interview With Destin Cretton On Short Term 12

Have you heard of Destin Cretton? For those who haven’t, that may not be the case for long - the director has been enjoying some well-deserved spotlight lately for his feature film Short Term 12, even making the cover of the summer issue of The Academy Report. Destin was kind enough to spend some time chatting with us, and our discussion was engaging to say the least. He’s a very humble guy, and his insights on character development, life, and what to do when things don’t go according to plan were all quite fascinating. There’s even a neat little easter egg at the end - I’m just one degree away from knowing him in real life! Not to say that the bewitching communication matrix we like to call the telephone isn’t real life, but you’ll see what I mean.

Watch Dogs Gets A New Trailer And Ubisoft Guy References WGTC

Oh no he didn't. In a recent post to the PlayStation Blog, Ubisoft Community Developer Nik Schmidt told readers that "we've got you covered" if they weren't able to make it to Gamescom and see the new trailer Ubisoft showed for Watch Dogs. We've got you covered! It's like, one word off from our name. And he didn't even capitalize it. Sheesh.