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Is E3 Losing Importance?

By On April 25, 2013 · 3 Comments

How E3 is changing and why, for better or for worse.

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Holygrenade’s Resolutions of 2013

By On January 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The passing of another year offers us a chance at renewal, starting fresh, wiping the slate clean. And Holygrenade is off to the races. Here are some predictions for the gaming industry in 2013.

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The Wii U Advertising Problem

By On December 17, 2012 · 4 Comments

This Christmas, Nintendo has the bittersweet dilemma of following up on one of the most successful consoles ever. The Wii’s torrid popularity made the company even more of a household name, and lots of the beautiful green stuff to boot. But six years later, the Wii U faces much of the same scrutiny as [...]

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A Retrospective: The Profound Impact of Nintendo’s Wii

By On November 16, 2012 · 1 Comment

Nintendo’s most controversial machine will be eulogized profusely over the next week for its profound impact and surprising success, astounding fans and critics. The Wii shattered the boundaries of what was traditional for console audiences, tapping into and slowly conquering a broader consumer base. It marked the first time that gaming had the world’s [...]

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15 Interesting Facts About the Wii U

By On November 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

On November 18, Nintendo unleashes its strangely provocative, uncertainty-ridden Wii U to the world. Following the now trendy nature of the company’s consoles, the Wii U is completely unique; however, with that comes Nintendo’s less-than-stellar job of portraying that uniqueness. It will come to a head this Sunday — and here at Holygrenade, to [...]

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Life After Three: Where Assassin’s Creed Goes From Here

By On October 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Say the two words “Assassin” and “Creed” and out of every crowd of ten, at least three people will embrace memories of stealthily killing guards on rooftops, influencing history for the greater good, and ultimately, saving the world. (Not based on any scientific study.)

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Day #4: A New Direction for BioWare

By On September 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment

After plunging myself into five hard-working hours of Borderlands 2, this before recovering from a dentist’s visit, I checked IGN to come across some interesting headlines. Among them was this gem, saying BioWare’s co-founders have left the company, to this news piece further detailing what the future holds for Mass Effect.

The relevant [...]

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What Bayonetta 2 Exclusivity Means to Nintendo

By On September 14, 2012 · 9 Comments

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After being bombarded by Wii U news [...]

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Everything to Know About the North American Wii U Launch

By On September 13, 2012 · 2 Comments

It’s been a big day! Not even noon has past and news is already flying around wildly, specifically about Nintendo’s next machine and the beginning of an eighth console generation. At 10AM EST Nintendo held a conference laying out the price, release date and hints of the launch lineup.

Three points instantly stand out: [...]

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Bethesda Hesitant to Try Out the Wii U

By On September 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Wii U is quickly turning into an enigma. After Nintendo unsurely promoted its console at E3 to confusion, not even relaying prices or a release date, publishers still remain confident in the console-maker’s ability to innovate. Securing heavyweight studios like BioWare and Rocksteady to the brand, and finally embracing third-party support, other entities have yet [...]

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