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Lack of Local Multiplayer
Cubed3's Critical Hit series takes a long, hard look at the lack of local multiplayer options in the gaming world today.
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Cubed3 Awards 2014 Winners – Staff Vote
The results for the Cubed3 Awards are in, this time the Cubed3 Team have their say.
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8 Examples of Mario Kart 8’s Broken Item Balancing
Something seems amiss with the item balancing in Mario Kart 8, but is it a problem?
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15 Ways Nintendo Can Bounce Back After Under-performing Wii U, 3DS
Here are just fifteen things Nintendo could and definitely need to do when it comes to improving both the Wii U and 3DS.
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Cubed3 Awards 2013 – Game of the Year and Staff Choices
The votes are in and you've decided which games were your favourite in 2013 across various different categories.
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Where is Nintendo in the UK – What is Wii U?
Nintendo have been pushing the Wii U in the UK this year, but has the initiatives been enough? Critical Hit investigates.
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10 Reasons why the Nintendo 3DS is Still Relevant and can Co-Exist with Mobile Gaming
Nintendo 3DS is still relevant and can work alongside touch devices/mobiles in providing rich, gaming experiences.
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Microsoft to Soil Gaming with Xbox One: Used Games, Indies and Connectivity
What affects can Microsoft's decisions with Xbox One have on the wider industry and future of gaming? Critical Hit evaluates what we know.
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Nintendo’s E3 Plans: Foolish Mistake or Brave New Approach?
There'll be no Nintendo E3 press presentation this year, but is it all doom and gloom? We talk E3 plans in the latest Critical Hit.
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In-App and Freemium Games – Is anyone to blame?
In-game purchases can cost unaware parents tens, hundreds of hard earned cash. Is anyone really to blame though for the new revenue model?
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The Perils and Potential of Always Online Consoles
Is there room for video games consoles that would require an "always-on" internet connection in order to play? Critical Hit retaliates.
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Where is the Wii U Marketing? Nintendo’s Confusing Approach
With the Wii U on the market for four months, what has Nintendo done to promote the new home console? It's been confusing, at best.
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Do Developers Need to Innovate on Nintendo’s Wii U?
Is the fact that developers are turning away from Nintendo's Wii U so early in its lifespan justified?
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Could Sony Fizzle Out Used Games Market?
Could a patent from sony take on the used video game market? It would be "eliminated reliably" if it comes into effect.
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Cubed3’s Initial Thoughts on Nintendo’s Wii U
The team at Cubed3 shares some varied initial thoughts on the Wii U.
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Wii Mini: Nintendo’s Masterstroke or an Own Goal?
Cubed3 analyses Nintendo's decision to release the Wii Mini in the latest issue of Critical Hit.
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Wii U Launch Plans – Longevity or Lacklustre?
This week Nintendo revealed the final release dates, pricing and launch line-up for the Wii U. Just what did the Cubed3 team think?
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Wii U GamePad Controller: Creative Contours or Flawed Form Factor?
Last week Cubed3 spent three days in the company of Nintendo, sampling the company's latest tech: The Wii U GamePad.
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Did Nintendo Impress or Disappoint at E3 with Wii U?
The Cubed3 Team share thoughts on how Nintendo did this year, plus expectations and desires for the future of Wii U and 3DS.
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Cubed3’s Top Twenty Wii Games
After much debate, C3 staff members past and present came up with a collective list of their top twenty favourite Wii games.
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Five Years of Nintendo Wii
8th December 2011 marks five years since Wii went on sale in Europe. Cubed3 staff discuss their favourite memories of the system.
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Nintendo DS’ Hidden Gems
With Nintendo 3DS gearing up to push the DS out of the market, Cubed3 looks at some of the dual-screen's hidden gems.
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Advancing Animal Crossing
Ross Marrs speaks about the ways that Animal Crossing should advance in the latest issue of Critical Hit.
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Give Remakes A Rest
Ross Marrs has a grumble about remakes in his new feature, Critical Hit.
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Nintendo 3DS, Is the Hype Justified?
Cubed3 attended Nintendos 3DS conference in Amsterdam recently, but did it help build the hype or wipe some of it out?
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Cubed3’s Nintendo Game of the Decade
In celebration of the New Year, the team at Cubed3 takes a look at their favourite Nintendo Game of the Decade.
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New Play Control! – What GameCube Games Should Return on Wii?
With Nintendo's 'New Play Control!' series already hitting Japan and Europe, C3 took a closer look at other GC classics to resurrect.