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Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition has secret exits — here's how they work

By Nick Robinson and Philip Kollar on May 21, 2015 05.21.15

Watch in 60fps on YouTube | Subscribe to Polygon on YouTube Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition hits North America tomorrow (or this evening on the 3DS eShop, for the truly dedicated), and one of the Mario touches developer Gungho Online has added is secret goals: basically, hidden exits on certain stages that lead to entire new stages players would otherwise miss — a mechanic you might remember from a little game called Super Mario World. Above, we show you how to access World 1-5 through World 1-4's secret exit, plus explain the somewhat unintuitive strategy required to open it up. Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition launches May 22 on 3DS for $29.99.

Minimap May 21, 2015: Let's talk about the news, Optimus

By Dave Tach on May 21, 2015 05.21.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Bloodborne will get an expansion, Sony confirms Need for Speed gets a reboot with eponymous game this fall Witcher 3 team on downgrade accusations: 'Maybe we shouldn't have shown that trailer' Witcher 3 PC version gets stability, graphics patch; console version inbound Rockstar parent company sues BBC over upcoming GTA drama The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman is working on the Transformers movies now Techland's Hellraid sent back to drawing board, didn't meet expectations PlayStation's E3 press...

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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker review: total package

By Philip Kollar on May 20, 2015 05.20.15

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is one of the most inspired and successful blending of multiple genres that I've ever seen come out of Japan. As a developer, Atlus' strength is largely in fairly traditional turn-based role-playing games, and Record Breaker definitely takes advantage of that. But that's only the bottom-most layer of gameplay. The turn-based battles are wrapped in a cloak of strategy gameplay, which is then clothed in a heavy narrative coat of choice-based visual novel stylings. What's especially impressive about Devil Survivor 2 is not just how it draws on these various, disparate styles of gameplay. Rather, I was thrilled by the way it ties them so tightly together and finds ways for each to interact with each other in a way that feels natural. ...

Minimap May 20: Let's talk about the news, Bowser

By Dave Tach on May 20, 2015 05.20.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Somebody in Osama bin Laden's compound played video games Electronic Arts' former games head Frank Gibeau leaves after more than 20 years Dimension Drive is back on Kickstarter after being heartbreakingly trolled Want a white Xbox One and four Halo games? Microsoft is selling a limited edition bundle Xbox One gets its official over-the-air tuner today, available in a $99.99 bundle The Polybius Conspiracy wants to explore a legendary alien mind-controlling arcade game Nintendo makes the perfect hire T...

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Minimap May 19: Let's talk about the news, Lando

By Dave Tach on May 19, 2015 05.19.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Sega pulls more than a dozen games from iTunes App Store, Google Play Grand Theft Auto 5 shipments approach 52 million units Sony's 'ambitious' new studio is focusing on virtual reality with Project Morpheus Nintendo World Championships coming to eight Best Buys from New York to California Lando Calrissian is in perfect hibernation, waiting to return to Star Wars THE BEST OF THE REST Chroma Squad review: faux faux Power Rangers 'Big indie' Kickstarters are killing actual indies Talking tactics and...

Nintendo World Championships coming to eight Best Buys from New York to California

By Samit Sarkar on May 19, 2015 05.19.15

The road to the Nintendo World Championships 2015 will begin with qualifiers on May 30 at eight Best Buy stores across the U.S., Nintendo announced today. Qualifiers will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. You'll want to get to the store early — a Best Buy representative told Polygon that registration begins at 9 a.m., and the field of entrants is capped at 750 players per store on a first-come, first-served basis. Here's the list of locations, in order from east to west: 5001 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, New York 10760 NW 17th St. Miami, Florida 900 E. Golf Road Schaumburg, Illinois 12905 Elm Creek Blvd. N Maple Grove, Minnesota 9378 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 3675 Pacific Coast Highway Torrance, California 1717 Harrison St. San Francisco, California 2214 S....

Minimap May 18, 2015: Let's talk about the news, Duke

By Dave Tach on May 18, 2015 05.18.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour through the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Twenty years ago, Sega rushed out the Saturn, dooming its console business Twin Peaks' third season is officially back on with David Lynch directing Konami cheers Nevada law allowing skill-based gambling machines The company that made STALKER is back with their next game, Cossacks 3 Mass Effect lead Casey Hudson joins Microsoft to work on Xbox and HoloLens Rising Tide is Civilization: Beyond Earth's expansion, due this fall Lawsuit settlement offers sneak peek at reworked Duke Nukem game THE...

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Bloodborne
- Platforms: PS4
- Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Developer: From Software
- Release Date: 2015-03-24
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Destiny
- Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3
- Publisher: Activision
- Developer: Bungie
- Release Date: 2014-09-09
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Mortal Kombat X
- Platforms: PS4, PS3, Win, Xbox One, 360
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Developer: NetherRealm Studios
- Release Date: 2015-04-14
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
- Platforms: Win, PS4, Xbox One
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- Developer: MachineGames
- Release Date: 2015-05-05

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Minimap May 15: Let's talk about the news, Mr. Burns

By Dave Tach on May 15, 2015 05.15.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Del Toro surprised by Konami's 'scorched earth approach' to P.T., cancellation of Silent Hills Xbox One outsells PS4 in April as Mortal Kombat X tops game sales Destiny patch 1.2 released, Bungie warns about legendary engram issue Destiny developers roll out Connection Recovery to reduce kicks to orbit Diablo 3 stricken with a 'cowpocalypse' in honor of its third anniversary Stretchmo is Nintendo's newest free-to-play experiment for 3DS Splatoon freeplay returns one more time to the Wii U The voice of...

Xbox One outsells PS4 in April as Mortal Kombat X tops game sales

By Colin Campbell on May 14, 2015 05.14.15

Xbox One outsold PlayStation 4 in the U.S. during April, according to NPD's monthly industry report on game and console sales. The top-selling packaged game was Mortal Kombat X. As is tradition, the two leading console makers released statements about their respective performances. NPD does not release actual sales numbers to the public, selling those to interested parties. "As the best-selling console in the U.S. in April, fans set record April sales and engagement for Xbox One last month," said Xbox marketer Mike Nichols. "Xbox One console sales in the U.S. increased 63 percent in April 2015 compared to April 2014 and Xbox Live comparisons showed the number of active global users (Xbox One and Xbox 360) grew 24 percent." Sony released a statement thanking fans for their support,...

Stretchmo is Nintendo's newest free-to-play experiment for 3DS

By Michael McWhertor on May 14, 2015 05.14.15

Nintendo released a new game in the Pushmo series today, Stretchmo for Nintendo 3DS. The follow-up to Pushmo, Crashmo and Pushmo World, Stretchmo is being sold in the 3DS eShop with a different pricing model. It's free to try, and players can purchase additional puzzles for a fee. Developed by Intelligent Systems, Stretchmo adds a new spin to the Pushmo puzzle series by adding a new mechanic; as Mallo, players push and pull blocks, and can now stretch certain blocks to extend each side, as they try to reach the goal flag. The first few levels of Stretchmo are free to play, and these early levels serve as a brief tutorial for the rest of the game. The other puzzles are sold piecemeal or in bundles. After completing the tutorial levels, players have the option to purchase the following...

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Minimap May 14: Let's talk about the news, Mario

By Dave Tach on May 14, 2015 05.14.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Nintendo: Silver Mario amiibo hits May 29 for $12.99 Ratchet & Clank for PlayStation 4 now coming spring 2016 Twitch is reducing the delay in streaming games, but it may not be for everyone Fox is making another X-Men spinoff movie based on The New Mutants H1Z1 players are afraid of the dark Xbox One E3 plans unveiled, includes public 'FanFest' Microsoft bans Gears of War leakers from Xbox Live, renders their Xbox Ones 'unusable' Telltale's The Walking Dead won't hit Season 3 in 2015, but expect...

Minimap May 13: Let's talk about the news, Rocky

By Dave Tach on May 13, 2015 05.13.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Nintendo World Championships return at E3 Castlevania spiritual successor just topped $1.75M on Kickstarter, only one stretch goal left Report: Marvel wants Selma director for Black Panther or Captain Marvel CSI: Cyber dives into the world of online gaming gun-running schemes with teens Destiny update issue under investigation by Bungie as House of Wolves looms Ratchet & Clank movie cast includes Paul Giamatti, Rosario Dawson, Sylvester Stallone THE BEST OF THE REST How a drinking game was saved by...

Nintendo World Championships return at E3 (update)

By Brian Crecente on May 13, 2015 05.13.15

Nintendo detailed its latest plans for E3 in a video released on YouTube today, which includes the return of the Nintendo World Championships. "For the first time in 25 years, some of Nintendo's biggest fans will get to go head-to-head in a gaming showdown for the ages," according to Nintendo's E3 site. "Join a worldwide audience by watching the live stream on Sunday, June 14." "Whether you're tuning in online or joining us at the show, we want to include fans of all ages this E3 with an innovative and nostalgic focus on fun," Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's President and Chief Operating Officer, added in a prepared statement. "I'm especially eager to bring back the Nintendo World Championships and to crown the 2015 Nintendo World Champion." Qualifying rounds for the Nintendo...

Dragon Quest 8 is coming to Nintendo 3DS, at least in Japan

By Dave Tach on May 13, 2015 05.13.15

Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King is headed to Nintendo 3DS in Japan August 8, according to the game's official site. Gematsu's translated report says that the 3DS version will include a new scenario, new party members, voiceover, StreetPass support and music by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Developed by Level-5 and originally released in 2004 for PlayStation 2, publisher Square Enix also brought Dragon Quest 8 to Android and iOS last May for $19.99. We've contacted Square Enix about a western release for Dragon Quest 8 and will provide more information as it becomes available.

Minimap May 12: Let's talk about the news, Thor

By Dave Tach on May 12, 2015 05.12.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Batman now has a sniper-rifle that causes guns to explode Game of Thrones continues to break piracy records despite HBO's best efforts Assassin's Creed Syndicate launching Oct. 23, set in Victorian London Assassin's Creed Syndicate has no multiplayer Tom Clancy's The Division delayed into next year Just Dance will be Ubisoft's only previous-gen game moving forward What is Dishonored Definitive Edition? Avengers: Age of Ultron's most confusing scene and the gun that almost killed it, explained THE...

Nintendo to unveil E3 plans tomorrow, May 13

By Samit Sarkar on May 12, 2015 05.12.15

Nintendo will reveal how it's handling E3 2015 tomorrow, May 13, at noon ET, Nintendo of America announced today on Twitter. Along with the announcement, the company posted a photo of a tall figure — presumably Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America — wearing a pink hooded tracksuit at the gym, and asked, "Who's training for E3?" You can see the tweet below. For the past two years, Nintendo has eschewed hosting a traditional press briefing at E3 in favor of more focused events. In 2013, the company held a press event in which it allowed members of the media to get hands-on time with its games lineup. Last year, the company went online with the Nintendo Digital Event, a livestreamed video program similar to its regular Nintendo Direct presentations. Along with that show,...

May 8, 2015: Let’s talk about the news, Doctor

By Dave Tach on May 11, 2015 05.11.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Five Nights at Freddy's creator gets a subpoena to find out who ripped off his game George Lucas' new Star Wars trilogy was about teens, but Lucasfilm said nope Ubisoft brings in another studio to help make Tom Clancy's The Division Ex-BioShock dev's game The Black Glove shelved 'for now' Portal, Doctor Who, The Simpsons and more confirmed for Lego Dimensions Bloodstained hits Kickstarter from former Castlevania Producer Koji Igarashi Happy 10 year anniversary Leeeeeeeeeeeeroy Jenkins!!! THE BEST OF...

Press Start: Death and resurrection for comics, games and Schwarzenegger

By Dave Tach on May 10, 2015 05.10.15

When we looked back at the big stories from last week, we found a weird sense of coherency — and it all involves death and resurrection. The side that supports life includes SimCity creator Will Wright and his quest to build his next game … which isn't really a game. The cult favorite director Swery is also giving his latest game new life, as D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die heads to PC. Plus, the Assassin's Creed franchise will be reborn in London. But life implies death, and there was plenty of that, too. Marvel started killing dozens of comic books in Secret Wars. MachineGames released Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, which is a game about killing nazi zombies. And speaking of the undead, we published a review of Maggie, some surprisingly subversive Schwarzenegger cinema. It's not like we...

Minimap for May 8, 2015: Let's talk about the news, Kermit

By Dave Tach on May 08, 2015 05.08.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Green Man Gaming and CD Projekt Red in a public spat over sale of The Witcher 3 codes How two games helped resurrect Wii U sales Nintendo ships 10.5M amiibo worldwide, still not sure how to fix supply problem Nintendo's membership service to span Wii U, 3DS, NX, PC and smart devices Nintendo promises to release about five phone games by March 2017, any IP possible Avengers: Infinity War will be filmed entirely in IMAX, written by Captain America team Agent Carter renewed and the Muppet Show picked up in...

May 7, 2015: Let’s talk about the news, Cap

By Dave Tach on May 07, 2015 05.07.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Nintendo is profitable again Nintendo to get new rides and attractions at Universal Theme Parks Heroes of Newerth gets a new owner and developer for its fifth anniversary Destiny registered players increases to 20M, while average play time drops DayZ's creator on Kickstarter, self-funding new games, and not hiring himself Zynga laying off 18 percent of its workforce in effort to cut $100M Who's in Captain America: Civil War? Just about every Avenger THE BEST OF THE REST Will Wright's next game...

Nintendo is profitable again

By Dave Tach on May 07, 2015 05.07.15

Nintendo's consolidated financial results (PDF link) for fiscal year 2015 shows a profitable company, reversing a trend of losses that dates back to 2012. Today, Nintendo disclosed net sales of $4.61 billion (5.49 billion yen) and an operating income of $207.83 million for the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2015. Thanks to the profit, Nintendo decided to pay a year-end dividend (PDF link) to stockholders. In part, Nintendo's financial success is due to "depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar at the end of the period compared to the exchange rate at the end of the previous fiscal year," according to today's document. According to the company, 75.4 percent of its sales came from outside of Japan. Today's results reverse the corse of a disappointing few financial years for...

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