REVIEW-Resident Evil Revelations (Wii U)

A Game Review by Greg Dabkey

Game – Resident Evil Revelations
Version – Wii U   
ESRB Rating: ‘E’ – Everyone
Price: $59.99
Release Date: 5/21/2013
Obtained – Review copy courtesy of Capcom

The epic 3DS action/horror game has now been ported to home consoles.  It receive a major graphical overhaul from the original version.  But is that enough to justify purchasing it on the home console?

Story/Plot

For those of you that are new to this game and did not play the 3DS version, read on for a little story information.  Already familiar with the story of the game?  Skip to the next section.

I didn’t really cover this in my 3DS review (link above), but basically the player alternates between different team members searching for this T virus that has been causing a plaguing problem in other games in the series.  The primary focus is aboard a cruise ship controlling Jill as she and Parker search for this reappearance of Veltro.  Aboard the ship they run across Raymond (an operative for a different organization) who is also investigating the ship.  They work together to try to restore power to the ship to prevent it from sinking as fellow teammates Parker, Jessica try to track down the ship’s coordinates in order to help them since they had not radioed back to HQ for a while.  The entire mess turns into a huge conspiracy as everyone tries to figure out how the T virus has turned up again and if Veltro is still alive.  Will they be able to prevent the spread of the virus and make it off the cruise ship alive?

Gameplay & Controls

For those of you new to this game, the gameplay is divided into episodes containing three parts.  There’s two shorter missions involving other team characters and one advancing the main part of the ship with Jill and Chris.  Some of the segments are flashbacks or parts that took place before the game started, others are just other investigations that are ongoing.  Basically in each part you control a character and you walk around looking for clues or hints to advance the story.  Along the way you kill zombies that can pop out of anywhere and you can also find ammo, new weapons, custom parts and secondary weapons such as grenades.  The gameplay overall is pretty fun as you explore the ship or locale and you only have an end goal or clue what you should be doing.  You have the option of exploring wherever instead, like if you wanted to revisit an area to get into a room that was previously locked and you had found the proper key for it.

The game does a great job for completionists by forcing you to go back to these areas so that you can collect additional weapons and custom parts.  Basically the controls mirror those of 3DS, however you get two extra shoulder buttons and the second control stick.  This makes aiming and moving around much simpler, and also easier to use physical attacks and scanning the area/enemies for hidden items or scan percents.   The gameplay is identical to the 3DS one, but the controls definitely make the game play much smoother with the joysticks and additional shoulder buttons.  If using the TV, some weapon customization along with the map are displayed on the GamePad.  The player can also opt to play the entire game on the GamePad which is also a great option to have for those of us with family that like to use the television.

Overall, I was a big fan of the gameplay as I thought it was pretty solid.  I love having open exploration and facing some challenges and puzzles in completing the objectives.  With zombies popping out of anywhere really adds that element of horror into the game and will make you jump back as you are taken by surprise.  This game also offers a third difficulty level that the 3DS version did not have called infernal.  This changes up the weapon and item locations along with pumping out the AI at a difficult level.  The game also offers a casual (easy) mode along with normal.  With plenty of enemies, the game still offers a good challenge and replay value.  There is also an online Raid mode where you can play with friends to defeat swarms of zombies as well.  It also allows you to play raid mode by yourself if you wish to level up your character before playing with friends.

Visuals & Sound

As I mentioned at the beginning, between the 3DS original and this one, the graphics got a major overhaul to HD.  Everything looks very detailed, the backgrounds come in crisp and clear and easy to see individual items on the shelves and in the junk piles.  Also the zombies look more terrifying as well.  The boost from the small screen to the big screen made me appreciate the environment a lot more and I had an easier time seeing the emblems on the doors to know if I had the proper key as well.  The one thing that I can say against the pretty graphics was that the voices did not match the animations of the characters mouths.  I think this adds more to the realism of the game to see characters speak when we hear/read what they are saying.

In terms of the soundtrack, I didn’t notice anything new in this regard, but I felt the voices fit the characters well.  Also, the sound effects of opening a door, and firing the weapons seemed very appropriate for this genre.  I absolutely loved the way all the sounds work together as you explore the ship as you can hear Jill walking on the metal floors, or traveling through knee deep water, or whether you are scanning a room for clues and you hear a grate pop open with a zombie rolling out.  It’s these little things that make this genre enjoyable to play with the sound on, and perhaps a dark room for an additional effect.

Conclusion 

Resident Evil Revelations is a great game to get, even if you played the 3DS original.  It looks and plays much better on the home console than the handheld.  Those familiar with the series also get an option to start on a hard difficulty for those looking for a challenge.  I’d recommend everyone to upgrade to this version of the game that enjoyed it on the 3DS, and also recommend to those that have never played a Resident Evil game.  The 3DS version was my first experience with Resident Evil, and this version definitely solidified to me that the series is pretty solid, but more so on the home console.  All of the main Wii U features are present with off-TV play and Miiverse, so if you are looking for a quality third party game, put this one at the top (or at least near the top) of your list.

Final Score: 9 out of 10

+ HD graphics
+ intriguing story
+ online raid mode / Miiverse integration
+ 3 difficulty levels
+ off TV play
+ great control scheme
- not a lot of new content added
- voices don’t match up with video

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Resident Evil Revelations – Wii U Features Trailer

Take a look at some of the Wii U features of Resident Evil Revelations, which will be available on May 21, 2013.

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[PC, PS3, Wii U, X360] Resident Evil: Revelations dev diary covers franchise heritage

[PC, PS3, Wii U, X360] Resident Evil: Revelations dev diary covers franchise heritage

Resident Evil was previously one of my favourite survival-horror franchises, however it recently became impossible to consider it a 'survival-horror' game anymore. This left it to compete with much better third-person action games, leaving my opinion on the franchise face down in the mud.

However, Capcom have wisely decided to bring the best Resident Evil game in recent years, Revelations, to a wider audience with a HD release on PC, PlayStation 3, Wii U and Xbox 360 this May. To celebrate they have also released a new developer diary that looks back on the franchise's heritage.

Resident Evil 2 is still one of my favourite survival horror games, so there is still a small part of me that hopes the franchise can find its feet again. Revelations was definitely a positive step, it is simply a shame that Resident Evil 6 undid so much of its hard work.

Anyway, I could go on for hours, so keep an eye out for a Resident Evil: Revelations demo on PC, PlayStation 3, Wii U and Xbox 360 sometime before its late May release.

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Resident Evil Revelations WiiU New Images

These are some new images of the Nintendo WiiU game Resident Evil Revelations

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[PS3, X360] Rumour: Ratings board lists Resident Evil: Revelations for consoles

[PS3, X360] Rumour: Ratings board lists Resident Evil: Revelations for consoles

Resident Evil 6 is behind us now and Resident Evil 7 is likely years away, so what's the best way for Capcom to keep the franchise going until a new entry is released? It seems as though throwing together a port might be the answer.

VG247 reports that a listing surfaced on the Korean Ratings Board suggesting that Resident Evil: Revelations is making its way to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

This move shouldn't be a surprise to anyone really, Resident Evil: Revelations didn't make nearly as many mistakes as Resident Evil 6 did and was generally well-received. Bringing it to a wider audience makes sense, but time will tell if this actually ends up being true. Would any of you guys be interested in picking this up for console? Personally, I'd like to see Capcom include the Wii U in this as well if they're going to do a console port.

Capcom are staying quiet at the moment, we'll update you as soon as we learn more.

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REVIEW – Resident Evil: Revelations

Game – Resident Evil Revelations
Version – Nintendo 3DS
ESRB Rating: ‘M’ – Mature (18+)
Obtained – Review Copy Courtesy of Capcom

This was actually my first Resident Evil game. I did try out the demo prior to playing the full version, and it definitely had me interested. If you enjoy action/horror games, then this game will not disappoint. The story is very engaging and with a wide range of weapons to find, it provides a very fun experience. This game was enjoyable enough where I am interested to check out future titles in the series, and I hope those unsure of this series will give it a shot.

Gameplay

This is an action/horror game where the player explores their surroundings while encountering zombies, walking dead or infected creatures. The player controls different members of a crew through episodes while trying to put together the story. The player gets an insight of the back story to try to put the story together. The player explores different areas like a cave, a ship, the beach, and a plane crash site. Depending on the episode the player may be exploring parts of each of these areas in the same episode. The player needs to be able to solve some minor puzzles and figure out where they need to go.

Along the way, the player will encounter weapons, ammo, grenades, and many different types of zombies. There are hidden weapons, ammo, items for the player to find throughout the game. Another feature is that the player can upgrade the weapons via custom packs which allow the player to increase the bullet capacity, fire power, firing rate or critical hit rate. The player can only hold onto 3 weapons at a time, but can swap out the weapons and upgrades to other weapons when accessing the black crates. After each episode the player is graded based on their accuracy, number of deaths, and time taken to complete. The player is rewarded with in game currency which can be used within other game modes.

Controls

In addition to exploration, the game has a solid control structure making the game very enjoyable to play. While I did not use the Circle Pad Pro, the controls without it are still very solid. The player uses the circle pad for movement with each button serving a purpose. The player uses the R button along with Y to draw and fire their weapon or the scanner, Y by itself to interact with objects, pick up weapons. A uses a healing herb, X uses the sub-weapons, such as varying types of grenades, your knife or other sub-weapons. B is used along with the circle pad to dodge or quickly turn. R & B will reload your weapon, or using R and hitting down on the control pad.

These controls are the default controls, but can be changed to other types, and the controls will also be different if using the Circle Pad Pro. I thought that the controls worked well for this game. While there are many different controls to keep in mind, the game helps remind you and introduces them very well. The touch screen is also used to select the weapon, or to change to the scanner. The map is displayed on the touch screen, and all of the menus are accessed with the stylus. There are some instances where the player will need to mash the buttons to help escape from an enemy trap, or an enemy grip on the player.

Game modes

There are only a few main modes at the beginning and Raid mode becomes unlockable after completing some of the campaign. In addition to the campaign mode, is a mission/street pass mode. This provides the player with objectives to complete while playing the campaign to unlock costumes, weapons, or Raid Mode levels. The player can receive objectives via street pass which allows the player to interact with them in Raid mode. Raid Mode is the multiplayer portion of the game, which can be played solo, local wireless or online wireless. The objective is simple where the player(s) just need to reach the goal while defeating any zombies along the way. The game still grades the player on their accuracy, number of deaths and time taken.

There is a store in Raid mode where the player can spend the in game currency BP credits. The player is given them based on their performance on episodes in campaign and Raid mode. The store also provides some weapons and upgrades for the 3DS coins as well. The items can be purchased are different weapons, the custom upgrades, along with ammo pouches, herbs and other helpful items.

Visuals/3D Graphics

The visuals are very impressive with the 3D graphics really adding that depth to the levels. The game has numerous cut scenes, along with a reminder of the story whenever the player resumes campaign mode (don’t worry this can be skipped if needed). The graphics are simply stunning and provides an immersive environment left to the player to explore. The 3D effects make the cut scenes look more movie quality having that level of depth and making them more enjoyable to watch. This has been one of the few games I’ve had the desire to play with the 3D on.

Music/Sounds

The music is mostly silent, unless enemies are approaching nearby, or is used for dramatic effect. The sounds are what really improve the experience making it more immersive. The sound effects from the small things like opening a locker, to the gun shots, to zombies grabbing hold of the player really provide a good horror experience. The voice acting was also done well adding that personal touch to the game. I definitely preferred playing the game with headphones if I couldn’t play with the volume on so I could enjoy music and sounds the game has to offer.

Concluding Overall Impressions

Overall, the game is very enjoyable. Some areas can get repetitive like walking back though previously explored areas and having to fight new zombies. Also, the underwater enemies are hard to dodge and become frustrating to kill or avoid. The game does have plenty of checkpoints so if you manage to get killed or need to quit abruptly, you can continue either at that point or a little further back. While game is fun to explore, the horror part wasn’t really there. There were some parts where zombies would pop out and make you want to jump back, but mostly was not really evident. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys action games where you get to kill zombies with weapons and explosives. The story is quite deep and will keep the player wanting more while playing.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Ubisoft shipped 13 million Just Dance games in 2011, nearly 7 million Assassin's Creed: Revelations

by JC Fletcher on Feb 15th 2012 1:00PM

Ubisoft announced big numbers for two of its major franchises in its latest earnings report -- two franchises that, dare we say it, are crying out for a crossover. The publisher reported a "near-30% increase" in dance game sales, including more than 13 million units shipped of its dance games -- a group including multiple Just Dances, and various celebrity "The Experience" games.

Assassin's Creed Revelations, the forty-third Assassin's Creed game starring Ezio, hit "close to 7 million sell-in units," exceeding internal forecasts and, according to Ubisoft, hitting the #7 spot in worldwide sales for the year.

That should provide a clue as to why Ubisoft is continuing the franchise with Assassin's Creed 3, in which Desmond has to prepare for a date by reliving Ezio's advanced dance lessons. Okay, that last part was just us dreaming of a crossover again.

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[3DS] Review Roundup - Resident Evil: Revelations

[3DS] Review Roundup - Resident Evil: Revelations
GameSpot - 8.5/10 - "With around 10 hours of action in your first playthrough, Revelations is a sizeable adventure. After you complete it, there's a much tougher difficulty mode and the option to replay with all the gear acquired in your first playthrough. That's a suitably chunky offering, for a portable game or otherwise, from a Resident Evil title that holds its own against any other of recent years, in any format. Resident Evil: Revelations is a thoroughly successful crossbreeding of old-school chills and new-school action."

IGN - 8.5/10 - "Resident Evil Revelations is a great handheld game, one that not only pushes the boundaries and standards of the Nintendo 3DS but one that recaptures a long-forgotten spirit of a classic franchise. Make no mistake about it, this is a full Resident Evil adventure that isn't watered down because it's in portable form. That's no small accomplishment. Despite its disappointments, Revelations will be remembered as one of the better entries in this series, and should serve as a notice to all other developers, including Nintendo itself - this is the type of production value we want to see on the 3DS."

VideoGamer - 6/10 - "Resident Evil: Revelations hooked long-time fans with the promise it would return to the series' survival horror roots, but couldn't resist an attempt at reaching a wider audience. Instead of producing a splintered and botched attempt at blending action and horror, Capcom should have stuck to its guns."

Eurogamer - 8/10 - "Resident Evil: Revelations is gorgeous, huge, and offers the most fully-featured online co-op experience on 3DS. The single-player isn't quite the survival horror comeback Capcom promised but, with its brilliant take on score attack, Raid mode ensures Revelations delivers at least once on its title."

CVG - 9/10 - "That's what really scary about Revelations: how much game is squeezed into one cart. It's not scary to us, but the competition. That squelching sound isn't a meat monster, but the noise of rivals' armpits moistening upon beholding Capcom's bar-raising. Revelations is a long way from a perfect action game, but it is a near perfect 3DS package. Forget Mercenaries 3D - it's time to leave the port and board Resi's true 3D maiden voyage."

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Resident Evil: Revelations debuts strong on UK charts

by Alexander Sliwinski on Jan 30th 2012 9:30AM

Resident Evil: Revelations for 3DS is the first launch of the new year to break the UK Top 40, debuting in sixth on this week's chart. According to Chart-Track, it is also the seventh largest launch for a 3DS title.

The top five this week are a shuffle of the standard. FIFA 12 defends its top position for a sixth straight week, with Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim and Just Dance 3 consecutively in step behind it.

Looks like folks of the kingdoms united are still trying to lose those holiday pounds, as the Zumba hit parade goes on with Zumba Fitness slipping to seven and Zumba Fitness 2 taking tenth. The UK top ten can be found after the break.

Top 10 UK Software Sales (All Formats); week ending January 28:
FIFA 12Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3SkyrimJust Dance 3Battlefield 3Resident Evil: RevelationsZumba FitnessSaints Row: The ThirdAssassin's Creed: RevelationsZumba Fitness 2

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Best Buy Black Friday: Revelations for $35, Batman, Gears 3, BF3 for $30

by Jessica Conditt on Nov 12th 2011 1:30PM

We're really pleased we don't work at Best Buy during the holiday season. We're sure it's a wonderful company to work for in general, but its Black Friday sales are almost as legendary as Wal-Mart's, though thankfully not as lethal (yet, fingers crossed).

This year Best Buy is offering deals on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and 3DS swag, including 360 and PS3 console-and-game bundles for $200, three months of Xbox Live Gold for $8, Assassin's Creed: Revelations for $35 and a bevy of major new titles for $30. You can even snag X-Men: Destiny for $30 in a special "pay more than it's worth" sale. If you're not brave enough to go to the store (we don't blame you), Best Buy is offering free shipping on everything from now until Dec. 27 on its website.

Click below for the complete list of Best Buy Black Friday deals, and before you get in line, remember, don't wear a blue polo or tan pants that day. Unless, you know, you want to.

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle w/ Fable III & Halo Reach & 3 Month Xbox LIVE - $199.99Xbox 360 Kinect - $99.99Xbox LIVE 3 Month Gold Membership - $7.99Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - $39.99Turtle Beach X12 Wired Headset - $39.99Battlefield 3 - $29.99Rage - $29.99Gears of War 3 - $29.99Disney Universe - $29.99Assassin's Creed Revelations - $34.99Batman Arkham City - $29.99Madden NFL 12 - $29.99Need for Speed The Run - $29.99Call of Duty Black Ops - $29.99Disney Universe - $29.99FIFA Soccer - $34.99NBA 2K12 - $34.99Forza 4 - $34.99Gears of War - $7.99Toy Story 3 - $7.99Call of Duty World at War - $7.99Homefront - $14.99Dirt 3 - $14.99Final Fantasy XIII - $14.99Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions - $14.99Just Dance 3 - $24.99Dance Central 2 - $24.99Kinect Sports Season 2 - $24.99Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster - $24.99Wipeout In The Zone Kinect - $24.99UFC Personal Trainer - $24.99The Sims 3 Pets - $24.99Rabids Alive and Kicking - $24.99X-Men Destiny - $29.99

PS3

Playstation 3 160GB Console Bundle w/ LittleBigPlanet 2 & Ratchet & Clank - $199.99Battlefield 3 - $29.99Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception - $29.99Rage - $29.99Disney Universe - $29.99Assassin's Creed Revelations - $34.99Batman Arkham City - $29.99Madden NFL 12 - $29.99Need for Speed The Run - $29.99Call of Duty Black Ops - $29.99Disney Universe - $29.99FIFA Soccer - $34.99NBA 2K12 - $34.99Toy Story 3 - $7.99Call of Duty World at War - $7.99Homefront - $14.99Final Fantasy XIII - $14.99Dirt 3 - $14.99Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions - $14.99Kinect Sports Season 2 - $24.99The Sims 3 Pets - $24.99X-Men Destiny - $29.99

Nintendo Wii

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Mega Pack - $79.99Animal Crossing City Folk - $14.99Go Vacation - $14.99Pac Man Party - $7.99Tetris Party Deluxe - $7.99Jeopardy - $7.99Survival Shadows of Katmai - $29.99Cabelas Big Game Hunter 2012 - $29.99

Nintendo 3DS/DS

Flame Red 3DS Bundle w/ Super Mario 3D Land - $179.99Cosmo Black 3DS Bundle w/ Zelda - $179.99Ultimate Starter Kit for 3DS - $9.99Scribblenauts (DS) - $7.99Madden NFL Football - $14.99The Sims 3 - $14.99

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[3DS] Resident Evil Revelations dated for February 7th

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Assassin's Creed Wii U title isn't Revelations

by Richard Mitchell on Jul 18th 2011 2:40PM

We may not know what the Wii U Assassin's Creed project will be, but at least we know what it won't be. According to Ubisoft head Yves Guillemot, it won't be Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

In an interview with Swedish site AftonBladet.se, Guillemot noted that the announced Wii U Assassin's Creed title is "not Revelations," but something for "the future." Of course, Guillemot's comments don't rule out the possibility of a Revelations port sometime in, you know, "the future."

The executive wouldn't confirm whether or not the currently announced AC title would be Assassin's Creed 3. For our part, we're imagining something like Raving Rabbids, only with hidden blades. In response to our own inquiries, a Ubisoft representative told Joystiq that the company doesn't have "any new information" regarding the Wii U Assassin's Creed project.

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[PC, PS3, X360] Assassin's Creed: Revelations Debut Teaser

[PC, PS3, X360] Assassin's Creed: Revelations Debut Teaser
The next entry in the popular Assassin's Creed franchise was only recently revealed, and now Ubisoft has released the first trailer for the game. Assassin's Creed: Revelations will be available this November for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Expect a lot more details at E3 in less than two weeks.

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Resident Evil Revelations Demo to be Bundled with Mercenaries 3D

Are you excited about Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D for Nintendo 3DS? If so, Capcom is giving you a reason to be more excited. Shipping along with Mercenaries 3D will be a playable demo of Resident Evil Revelations. Included in a press release based mostly on the upcoming Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City for PS3, 360, and PC, was a few words about the upcoming demo for Nintendo 3DS. We have posted it below, taking out all the extra information about the home console version (that has not been announced for Wii).

CAPCOM CONFIRMS NEW RESIDENT EVIL®: OPERATION RACCOON CITY AND DEMO VERSION OF RESIDENT EVIL® REVELATIONS

Latest iterations of horror coming to home console, PC and handheld

San Mateo – March 29, 2011 – Capcom® a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, today announced Resident Evil®: Operation Raccoon City, is in development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and PC. In addition it was also confirmed that the forthcoming Nintendo 3DS™ title, Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D, will ship with a playable demo of Resident Evil® Revelations.

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Purchasers of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, scheduled for release in the coming months, will get an extra taste of horror thanks to the addition of a playable demo of Resident Evil Revelations. Set on board an ocean liner, the demo lets players take control of one of the full game’s characters, Jill Valentine, as she explores the ship’s dark interior, killing any mysterious creatures that emerge from the shadows. A brand new title built from the ground up for the Nintendo 3DS, further details on Resident Evil Revelations will be revealed at this year’s E3.

ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

Capcom, the Capcom logo, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

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