CityVille spin-off coming to iPhone, iPad
(Facebook)

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CityVille is coming to the iPhone, but not in the way that you think. Instead of a mobile port of the most popular game on Facebook, Zynga has announced that an iOS spin-off called CityVille Hometown will be released soon as a completely separate game.

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Trailers: Bastion

post from The Escapist : Latest News on 15 June 2011 11:30:00 PM. © The Escapist : Latest News

Fight monsters, explore, and rebuild the world in Bastion.

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Up-close stealth shots of the Wii U console

post from Destructoid on 15 June 2011 11:05:30 PM. © Destructoid

Up-close stealth shots of the Wii U console screenshot

Nintendo had super-serious laser beam eyes aimed at anyone that tried to take pictures of the Wii U console. Controller? There's plenty of shots. It's the console that we were all trying to get a better look at.

There was one type of person that could evade the laser eyes: Japanese folk. I was introduced to a developer through a friend and he was able to sneak some pretty good Wii U shots. He showed them to me and I wanted them. These shots from Japanese site Inside Games give an even better look.

The Wii U machine probably isn't final, but here's a good look at what Nintendo had for E3 anyway. You get a really clear view of the sides and back. As expected, it's very Wii-y. There's vents and some strange tabs on the sides. The shot that my new friend showed me partially obscured what is clearly an HDMI port 'round back. It also features ports that look a lot like the ones on the Wii.

I think this system is a bit boring looking. I'm sure Nintendo would say that it's all about the controller.

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New Destructoid Episode: Duke Nukem, Catherine,
and Wii U

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Hey gang, long time no typing. In the wake of E3, I am suffering from what the experts are referring to as "nerd flu," but which is more likely a hybrid of the T-Virus, Captain Trips, and the Legacy Virus. In spite of Kinect being the most sterile way of playing games (you don't touch anything!) I still managed to become gross.

On today's show, I am forced to address the issue that is Duke Nukem Forever's totally abysmal review scores. Then, some screens for H.G. Wells' The War of The Worlds, and the big reveal of who's doing the narration. Details on the pre-order bonuses for Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon. Tara talks about the Wii U, which is a device fills me with a mix of boredom and rage. There's some noise about EA's new PC gaming platform, Origin, which will probably ruffle some feathers. Finally, I decided to embarrass myself with idiotic statements regarding Catherine, which is coming stateside in about six weeks.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to drink Nyquil and watch cartoons because cartoons have anti-oxidants in them.

(And by anti-oxidants, I mean Popeye.)

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Live Show: Parasite Eve II continues on Backlog!

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Live Show: Parasite Eve II continues on Backlog! screenshot

_{[Backlog is the ongoing quest to rid Conrad Zimmerman's collection of unfinished games. As voted on by the Destructoid community, Conrad plays each game from start to finish live on Destructoid's Justin.tv channel every weeknight at 8pm Pacific]}

Man, I really must not have played much of Parasite Eve II all those years ago when I bought it. I remember absolutely nothing about being in this crappy ghost town in the middle of the Mojave. But now that she's out of the mom jeans and into a pair of hot pants (which the PS3's smoothing has turned into an obscenely short mini-skirt) Aya's ready to gun down mutant scorpions and whatever the hell those horses have turned into.

Come and join me as I delve further into this antiquated action-adventure. There will be even more hideous mutations (made all the more ugly by their age) and probably more porno music to come as Backlog continues its playthrough of Parasite Eve II. I'm hanging out right now with the goons in our live chat over on Destructoid's Justin.tv channel!

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Captain America table being added to Marvel
Pinball

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Captain America table being added to Marvel Pinball screenshot

Zen Studios has announced that it's adding Captain America to its Marvel Pinball roster. The table is inspired by Ed Brubaker's Captain American 65th Anniversary Special, and will have you knocking a silver ball around. You know, pinball.

But in all seriousness, I'm psyched about this; the table is looking great. Zen has done a stellar job with its table designs for both Marvel Pinball and its Pinball FX game for Xbox Live Arcade. Can't wait to have Conrad Zimmerman trample my scores on this new one…

It's out June 28 for PlayStation Network's Marvel Pinball, and June 29 for Xbox Live Arcade's Pinball FX 2. Now if we could just get Mr. Destructoid on a table... wouldn't that be something?

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Trailers: Dance Central 2

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Play with a friend with new two-player mode in this sequel to Dance Central.

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Skarlet joins the fight in Mortal Kombat next
week

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The once-mythical Skarlet, borne of a glitch and left in limbo for more than a decade, will be a playable character in Mortal Kombat when she arrives as downloadable content on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade on June 21st. Here's a trailer featuring her backstory and showing off some of her blood-based attacks.

I had a chance to play about with Skarlet a bit at E3. She has great air defense working in her favor and manages to feel different enough from the other ladies. You can grab her for $4.99 or 400 MS points when she releases next week alongside a second content pack with a pair of classic character skins for Cyrax and Sektor.

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Angry Birds surpasses 250 million downloads

Angry Birds surpasses 250 million downloads screenshot

Those among us who have decided to hate Angry Birds for arbitrary reasons can enjoy another opportunity to "weep for the industry" today, as Rovio's smash mobile game has surpassed 250 million downloads.

The studio is currently working on a new game called Wine and Dine, as well as an egg-themed cookbook. It's also planning to launch Angry Birds Magic, a new platform that can unlock location-based content via any mobile phone.

The Rovio train just keeps on riding. Commence your weeping.

With 250 Million Downloads Angry Birds Moves Into Magic, Cookbooks, And More [TechCrunch]

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NinjaBee brings city building to PSN with Akimi
Village

NinjaBee brings city building to PSN with Akimi Village screenshot

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I hadn't heard of Akimi Village prior to today, but it's instantly recognizable. You see, I played (and loved) A Kingdom for Keflings and its follow-up, A World of Keflings.

Akimi Village is now available on the PlayStation Network (June 22 in Europe), and at first glance, it appears to essentially be more of the same city building and resource management of the Keflings titles. Minus the Xbox Avatars, of course. Since this is a different audience, sure, why not?

This game has a new purification mechanic, so I guess that's something. It's $9.99 -- if it plays anything like the aforementioned titles, it'll be worth considering. And yes, guys, these games are all made by the same people.

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