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Humans are involved, but it's not what you think.

WayForward Technologies is remaking the arcade classic on Wii and 3DS with 3D environments and new features. No longer limited by an invisible ceiling like in the original, players can run all around the enclosed arenas with the nunchuk while aiming the Wii remote and blasting away with the B button. Thus far in the game's development, the only other move is a stomp (done with A or C) and the D-Pad is for changing weapons. Whether there will be a jump to aid in dodging or exploration/adventure elements is still undecided at this point. I saw very few mushrooms and destructible barriers; hopefully they'll be added in the next several months of development.

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EA and BioWare have set the date that will close out the trilogy.

Today, EA announced the release date of the third Mass Effect title. The game will launch on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on March 6, 2012. The shooter-RPG will tell the story of the Reapers who have launched an invasion on the entire galaxy, leaving a wake of destruction. The galaxy is on the verge of destruction and only Commander Shepard can save it.

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Last year? Deforestation. This year, Ubisoft has decked out the LA Convention Center again.

The banner is just as massive as last year's giant Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood banner, but this year, only two Assassins appear.

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A game with a unique mechanic that could be great with some adjustments.

I really wanted to like Brink. A sci-fi game set in a dystopian future with guns, parkour-like movement and over-the-top characters? Where do I sign?! But sadly, it seems that Splash Damage was unable to make their game live up to the hype. Twice.

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