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Iwata throws down at GDC, but does Nintendo really need to be worried about the new market?

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen some words exchanged between Nintendo and mobile developers. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise; Nintendo is feeling a bit threatened by the new gaming market that has sprung up underneath its feet. Dominating the space since the Gameboy was released over two decades ago, Nintendo has had little or extremely weak competition. With a cell phone in almost everyone’s pocket, the mobile market is growing in popularity and viability with each passing day. Given the extremely low price of games (many are free), Nintendo’s recently released 3DS could be threatened by this competing software – especially after its owners have experienced a $5-$10 price hike from the previous generation. The question is this: does the quickly growing mobile market pose a threat to Nintendo?

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Another fantastic title from the unique minds at Double Fine.

Marking their second downloadable title for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, Double Fine’s Stacking provides a one-of-kind, full-fledged experience. Similar in some ways to Take Two’s Space Station Silicon Valley on the N64, players take on the quest of a Matroyshka doll that can stack into other dolls of increasing size. Through this unique mechanic, players can explore the landscape, solve puzzles in a variety of ways, and complete a menagerie of other tasks. This unique gameplay makes for one of the best titles in Double Fine’s catalog and a solid purchase for anyone looking for something unique.

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Boom-Shaka-Laka! This arcade classic gets a second shot.

EA Sports has just announced that it is working on a sequel to their very popular reboot of NBA Jam. This time the only difference is that it’s only available through download. NBA Jam: On Fire Edition brings back the high flying dunks this October for both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

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