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Located under the same map as the original Uncharted world is the new Uncharted 2: Nepalese Village. A gorgeous place and, once you are loaded in, you are given a piece of a mask to start your treasure hunt to unlock one of three mini-games in this new area. Also… Continue Reading »

One of the best things about Japan are the unexpected gadgets that find life there. You know what I’m talking about, the cute, tiny things whose sole reason for existance seems to be that they’re utterly adorable. These kinds of treats typically don’t fufill any necessary need, but they do… Continue Reading »

One of the best reasons to join Club Nintendo has been declared “Sold Out.” The Game & Watch Collection is a Club Nintendo exclusive DS game that collects and improves upon three classic 1982 Game & Watch handheld games: Oil Panic, Donkey Kong and Green House... Continue Reading »

In an Halloween-style event along with a new personal space has been released that will transform all that enter into zombies. In much the same fashion as the Hamster invasion earlier this year, Home residents are divided in a virtual protest. A new in-world space is loaded with activities, mini-games… Continue Reading »

About a year ago, Gamertell’s Important Importables talked about Japanese mascots who’ve gotten their own video games. One of the mascots was Domo, the Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) network mascot - a big brown, friendly monster whose mouth is perpetually open and says only, “Domo.” Last year, Domo was the… Continue Reading »

McFarlane Toys (aka Spawn.com) has announced yet another wave in the continuing series of Halo-themed action figures. This latest 6-inch figure batch, available in stores this month (October 2009) includes “The Rookie” figure from Halo 3: ODST (released September 22, 2009, for Xbox 360) as well as new weapons and… Continue Reading »

The Zhu Zhu Pets already have a confirmed spot in Toys ‘R Us’ 2009 Hot Holiday Toy List. Most major news outlets have run stories on what’s being considered the most popular holiday toy. If you walk past the toy section in your local Walmart, you’ll see empty shelves and… Continue Reading »

Everybody’s Golf space just opened, this golf themed lounge area for Hot Shots Golf game fans comes to us from Japan, visitors to the space can participate in an in-world survey to unlock a reward item for their personal space. Since the announcement of a major Home overhaul at the… Continue Reading »

Los Angeles Lakers’ star and 2009 NBA Finals’ MVP Kobe Bryant is the cover boy for Take-Two’s NBA 2K10. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, he makes a pretty effective pitchman as well. Bryant told the LA Times this latest incarnation of digital basketball is so realistic… Continue Reading »

Wondering where to stop the next time you’re vacationing in Japan? Perhaps a trip to a Pokemon Center is in order. Even if you aren’t a fan of the series, which has become one of Nintendo’s most popular handheld franchises, it’s still a place worth checking out, if only for… Continue Reading »