1-UP Studio played a role in the creation of Super Mario 3D World. It’s unclear how the company contributed, but they were involved with development in some capacity. 1-UP Studio also worked on Super Mario 3D Land when it was formerly known as Brownie Brown.

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Spike TV has put up its full schedule for VGX 2013. Nintendo’s reveal will be taking place within the first hour, as Reggie Fils-Aime “takes the stage for a demo.”

You can find the full VGX schedule here. It’s a three hour show with no commercials, so expect a ton of gaming news and awards. We’ll be posting a stream later today.

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Another round of songs have been added to the Wii Karaoke U database in Europe. Users can now sing their hearts out to the following tunes:

Affair of the Heart Rick Springfield
Alison Elvis Costello
All These Things That I’ve Done The Killers
Bridge over Troubled Water Simon & Garfunkel
Candyman Christina Aguilera
Creeque Alley The Mamas & The Papas
Cruz Christina Aguilera
Days Go by Keith Urban
Doo Wop (That Thing) Lauryn Hill
Eleanor Put Your Boots on Franz Ferdinand
God Put a Smile Upon Your Face Coldplay
The Great Southern Trendkill Pantera
How Much Is That Doggie In the Window Children’s Chorus
Human The Killers
I Got Trouble Christina Aguilera
I Hear Music Billie Holiday
I Love the Nightlife Alicia Bridges
It’s Raining Men Geri Halliwell
Jump Girls Aloud
Just Another Day Oingo Boingo
Kiss of Life Sade
Let’s Face the Music and Dance Robbie Williams
The Love You Save The Jackson 5
Lucid Dreams Franz Ferdinand
Mean Taylor Swift
Mine Taylor Swift
Moses Coldplay
Mr. Brightside The Killers
Mustang Sally Andrew Strong
My Hometown Bruce Springsteen
The Name Game Children’s Chorus
Nothing Could Come between Us Theory of a Deadman
Please Send Me Someone to Love Sade
Pump Up the Jam Technotronic
She’s the One Robbie Williams
Show Me How You Burlesque Christina Aguilera
Somebody Told Me The Killers
Sparks Fly Taylor Swift
Stars and Midnight Blue Enya
State of Grace Taylor Swift
Superwoman Alicia Keys
That’s How Strong My Love Is Alicia Keys
Thoroughly Modern Millie Children’s Chorus
The Thrill Is Gone B.B. King feat. Tracy Chapman
Torn Natalie Imbruglia
Up in Flames Coldplay
Violet Hill Coldplay
When You Walk in the Room Status Quo
Wildest Moments Jessie Ware
Your Song Ellie Goulding

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Double Dragon should be making its way to the Wii U Virtual Console soon. A listing on the eShop has appeared with a December 12 release, though that date isn’t 100% confirmed. Double Dragon will cost $5 when it’s made available.

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The videos above come from Digital Foundry’s latest technical investigation focusing on Super Mario 3D World. As shown in the footage, 3D World offers a rock solid 60 frames per second and “clean visuals”. You can check out Digital Foundry’s full piece here.

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Sanuk Games has a new Bomberman-like game in the works for the Wii U, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, mobile platforms, and possibly 3DS. The studio has shared the following information thus far:

– Tentatively known as Bombing Bastards, name may change
– Made with Unity
– Coming to consoles first
– Includes a solo adventure with “scripted” enemies
– Local mode supports up to 4 players
– 8 players online
– Cartoon-styled graphics
– Will be around $5
– No release date yet

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Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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