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Tantalus Media is starting work on a “AAA next-gen title” sometime this month. The news comes from a job posting added to the studio’s website just a few weeks ago. While the listing doesn’t offer much in the way of details, Wii or Wii U development experience is mentioned as a desirable trait.

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Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Alongside its traditional weekly offers, GameStop is hosting a few extra sales for this weekend only. There are a few items here that were introduced in Wednesday’s circular, though you may find an extra discount or two that peaks your interest.

Here’s this weekend’s ad in full:

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Reviews aggregator Metacritic has shared some stats about the titles released in 2013.

PS4 topped all consoles with an average metascore of 73.4 percent. Wii U was next with 72.6 percent, followed by PS3 at 70.1 percent, PC at 69.1 percent, Xbox One at 67.7 percent, and Xbox 360 at 66.9 percent.

Grand Theft Auto V was the highest-rated game of 2013 thanks to a metascore of 97 percent. The Last of Us (95 percent), BioShock Infinite (94 percent), Super Mario 3D World (94 percent) and Fire Emblem: Awakening (92 percent) were also in the top five.

You can check out Metacritic’s full report here for additional stats and information.

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Amazon has a couple of deals worth bringing to your attention. First up, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is available for $34.99, or $25 off. You can also purchase Mario and Luigi: Dream Team for $28.49, or $11.50 off.

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This retailer almost got things right! The Wii Mini is being advertised in the picture above for €99, but it’s surrounded by a prominent bin for the Mario/Luigi Wii U bundle. At least the sign does accurately label the console as “Wii Mini”!

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Nintendo Teams up with Celebrity Trainer Kathy Kaehler for the “Wii Fit U Challenge”

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– It’s a new year. Why not start it off with a new “U”? On Jan. 10, the retail version of Wii Fit U for Wii U hits stores, just in time to help people get started on their New Year’s resolutions to be more active and get fit. But Wii Fit U doesn’t require heavy equipment or expensive gym memberships. With Wii Fit U, users can get active by navigating a luge course, spraying a water hose, bouncing on a giant trampoline and even grabbing the new Fit Meter to continue their workouts on the go. Fitness doesn’t get any more fun than this.

“Wii Fit U makes fitness fun. It’s as simple as that,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Wii Fit U is a great option for busy moms and families who want to stay active in the comfort of their own homes – which is perfect during the cold winter months.”

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Kadokawa director Hirokazu Hamamura, who is also Enterbrain president and former editor-in-chief of Famitsu, commented on Wii U’s chances to be resurrected in an interview with Mainichi Shinbun.

Hamamura noted that Nintendo may have a shot to turn things around with “killer content”. He did, however, explain that producing many games for both Wii U and 3DS is a difficult task.

Hamamura’s comments in full:

Associating the growth of smartphones and the slump of the Wii U is difficult. Two years ago the handheld 3DS was called a failure, and then it bounced back. Of course they are in competition to keep a hold on the users’ time. It can be boosted if killer content is released. However developing a lot of games for both the Wii U and the 3DS is difficult… That’s a fact.

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Warner Bros. has confirmed new story DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins. Based on the teaser image posted above, the common consensus is that Mr. Freeze will be involved in some fashion.

No word yet on when the DLC will arrive. Just a vague 2014 window has been provided as of now.

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So this is a bit of an interesting chart. Chart-Track, ERA and The Official Charts Company has provided a listing of the top 20 entertainment products of 2013 – that includes both video games and movies.

Here it is in full:

1. Grand Theft Auto V (Video Game) – Rockstar – 3,670,234
2. Skyfall (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 2,959,969
3. FIFA 14 (Video Game) – EA – 2,656,763
4. The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey (Video) – Warner Home Video – 2,065,152
5. Call Of Duty: Ghosts (Video Game) – Activision Blizzard – 1,991,994
6. Les Miserables (Video) – Universal Pictures – 1,497,737
7. Despicable Me 2 (Video) – Universal Pictures – 1,449,311
8. The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn Part 2 (Video) – Entertainment One – 1,190,139
9. Now That’s What I Call Music 86 (Music) – Sony Music/Universal Music – 1,159,595
10. Now That’s What I Call Music 85 (Music) – Sony Music/Universal Music – 968,238
11. Monsters University (Video) – Walt Disney Studios – 968,129
12. Star Trek – Into Darkness (Video) – Paramount – 909,331
13. Django Unchained (Video) – Sony Pictures – 885,311
14. Life Of Pi (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 858,834
15. Battlefield 4 (Video Game) – Electronic Arts – 838,869
16. Man Of Steel (Video) – Warner Home Video – 828,027
17. Despicable Me (Video) – Universal Pictures – 821,070
18. Iron Man 3 (Video) – Walt Disney Studios – 816,922
19. Taken 2 (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 804,396
20. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Video Game) – Ubisoft – 776,888

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