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Out of left field, Microsoft announced today that in the next few months, we would be getting a definitive edition of the original Age of Empires game! 20 years ago, this real time strategy gem was released to many accolades, and now Microsoft is bringing it back with 4K support and much more. THis isn't simply a re-release, but instead a release with tons of new bells and whistles.

Nintendo continues to roll out huge announcements, and if we have learned anything this week so far, it is that big announcements don't necessarily need to be new IPs! One of the best Mario and Luigi games to have ever been released is coming back, new and improved, on the Nintendo 3DS. Get ready for Mario and Luigi: Superstar Sega + Bowser's Minions!

Mario Galaxy, Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D World...all fantastic Super Mario titles on console, but not what I wanted after Mario Sunshine. I wanted full, 3D Mario, with explorable worlds and more. We are getting it, and we are getting a lot of it. Based on what we've seen from the Nintendo Treehouse Live Let's Play, every Nintendo and Mario fan is in for a real treat, and potentially the best console Mario game to ever be released.

We are getting Metroid Prime 4 for the Nintendo Switch next year but this year we will be getting a reimagining of Metroid 2 from the original Gameboy. This title will be 3DS exclusive and be called Metroid: Samus Returns. We have more information about the title below, a trailer, and my impressions of the game! Metroid: Samus Returns will be coming to the 3DS on September 15, 2017. There will be a regular edition and a special edition that…

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the biggest game released for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U this year so far. And by now, you may think “Well, I’ve seen it all. I’m done.” But you are so wrong! Nintendo announced what we’ll be seeing from the Zelda DLC. And there will also be new Breath of the Wild amiibo too! The new Breath of the Wild DLC will come in two parts this year. The first, DLC…

Friday the 13th the game is a nostalgic throwback to the narratives of the Friday the 13th movie series set at Camp Crystal Lake that captures the essence of the movies and the genre. In this 1 v 7 multiplayer game, players play as one of the different versions of the killer, Jason Vorhees, from the Friday the 13th movies. Players can also opt to be one of up to camp counselors representing the classic horror movie tropes trying to evade and or injure Jason. The May 26, 2017 release was just in time for US Memorial Day weekend Holiday.

Every year along with Mother 3 and Animal Crossing, you always see people wanting another Metroid Prime game too. This year, people got their wish. Nintendo announced that they are working on Metroid Prime 4 for Nintendo Switch! Metroid 4 was announced during the Nintendo Spotlight video today. No footage was shown of the game. All we know is that it will be coming to the Switch. The Metroid Prime series has always been in the first person shooter/exploration genre…

If Nintendo launches anything with Yoshi included, I'm in 100%. Although this years announcement did not have the 'wow' factor from a few years back when they introduced Yarn Yoshi - one of my favorite E3 announcements ever - there was still plenty to be excited for with Yoshi's latest title!

As I write this, Nintendo is showing off more footage of Super Mario Odyssey. The game looks amazing. I will talk about what was shown via the Nintendo video spotlight and the footage that is being shown now via Treehouse Live. Super Mario Odyssey is being shown off a lot today. We got a trailer about it during the Spotlight and right now Nintendo is showing the game off more. The most surprising thing that has been shown so far?…

Sony brought back some Playstation favorites to the delight of the E3 crowd last night, but those announcements shouldn't overshadow the new IP Sony also launched out, including the fairly promising looking Detroit: Become Human. Although it was originally announced at E3 2016, a lot more was shown up this show, including a game play trailer. We think the game looks incredibly promising!