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– Exclusive direct control of Elza during combat
– Move him with the analogue stick
– Guard/evade with manual button presses
– Manual mode available, enable it to attack with button presses
– Switch to combat automatically when you’re near an enemy
– No battle screen transition
– Gathering Burst: When Elza blocks an incoming enemy attack in Gathering mode, he’ll do a “Burst Up,” build up this power to unleash a Gathering Burst attack when he comes out of Gathering mode (damages enemies and might reduce their speed)
– Cure: Elza can recover fallen allies by touching them in Gathering mode, party member will have temporary ability boosts
– Freeze time and enter “Command Mode”
– In Command Mode, can assess the situation and issue commands to allies, directing which magic you want them to use and where you want them to move
– Elza shown ordering Kanan to cast one of Holy, Return, or Heal magic in Famitsu scans
– Holy spell: Attack based off light, party defense strength increases when spread
– Heal spell: Recovery magic, HP and status effects cleared when used
– Return: Warp to a “Heal Circle” nearby
– Specify a spell’s precise position when selected
– Camera moves above the action when selecting a target
– Command Mode can be used on Elza
– Power Hit: Elza’s attack strength rises
– Wind: Attack enemies, also a spell to spread the Magic Circle effects
– Return: Go to a nearby “Heal Circle”
– If you use Command Mode, need to wait a short while to use it again

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The Best Video Game Value for the Holidays Just Got Even Better

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has everyone’s holiday shopping list covered with an array of great new products. These include Mario™-red, limited-edition Wii™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ system bundles that celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros.™ game on the NES™ and a new Wii Remote™ Plus controller that has Wii MotionPlus™ motion technology built right in. Nintendo already offers tremendous video game value, and these products will make it even easier for shoppers to find fun at a great price. All new products go on sale in North America on Nov. 7, and the limited-edition products will be available while supplies last.

“Whether shoppers want to add a cool new look to their gaming setup or expand their supply of controllers with an exciting game, Nintendo offers a great value for the holidays,” said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America’s director of Public Relations. “For anyone who is still on the fence about whether to join the world of video games, we’re offering many fun, easy, economical ways to get involved.”

The lineup of products launching Nov. 7 includes:

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– If you ignore stealth, the Siberia level can be difficult
– Nintendo’s Mario Club visited the dev studio numerous times to look at all accessibility/special controls
– Nintendo has provided a lot of support for the game
– Much focus testing has been going on at Eurocom
– 3 control types
– 5 sensitivities
– Custom for pointer aiming
– Engine has been evolved from Dead Space Extraction
– Tank is a prototype, not an old war relic
– Can shoot copters down
– Go to Barcelona dance club, will meet Valentin there
– Your contact is Agent Garcia
– References to Bond movies in the level
– Extended intro scene which has no shooting, Craig says “I owe you one” in Spanish
– Drinks invitations, facial scanning, lots of people dancing (good crowd effect there) and that Deadmau5 & Kaskade track being mixed in the bg
– Valentin scene, then the action comes with a surprise
– Proximity Mines in multiplayer come with one of the sniper layouts
– In melee mode, players can increase the length of your hands and arms
– No exact/remember levels from N64 game

Also worth noting, Activision has released a Facebook application/game for GoldenEye 007. You can check it out right here.

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Fallout New Vegas: 8/10
Civilization V: 7/10
Fable III: 8/10
Vanquish: 8/10
Prof. Layton and the Lost Future: 8/10
NBA Jam: 5/10
Sonic 4: Ep 1: 7/10
Medal of Honor: 6/10
Quantum Theory: 3/10
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011: 7/10
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: 7/10
Amnesia: The Dark Descent: 8/10
F1 2010: 8/10
Final Fantasy XIV: 4/10
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes: 6/10
EA Sports MMA: 7/10

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Although NPD no longer releases specific numbers, they have given us a list of the top selling games in 2010 thus far. Take a look:
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The most interesting part to me is the fact that Modern Warfare 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Fit Plus, and Just Dance were all release last year, and yet still are on the charts for this year. Pretty impressive performance, if I do say so myself!

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