After logging 100 hours in 2 weeks, Tom explores what sustains his crippling addiction to New Leaf and suggests why it can be important to break the Bell-farming rut.

Combine the style of 3D Land with the multiplayer of New Super Mario Bros. and then dream for the exploration of Galaxy.

The staff mind-melded and came up with our collective five favorite games of 2013 to date.

After playing Wii Party U with friends, I think I get why it's being made.

It burns bright, but how does it hold up over time?

See what we'll be playing this summer, and what we hope to revisit!

Lots of Pokémon items this week including the Pikachu 3DS XL.

Final Fantasy VI, Secret of Mana and Mario Tennis (GBC) all arrive on the same day!

We sat down to talk about G.Rev's latest shmup: Kokuga

We spoke with the producer of Sonic Lost World about level design, pancakes, and Smash Bros.  

We asked you about E3, and you responded. Now it's our turn.

You've got qualified questions, we've got educated guesses.

A bunch of Sonic's Game Gear escapades are on 3DS now. What is the deal with them?

A lengthy tale in which one staffer recalls the journey of conquest, joy, and hardship that was E3 2013.

A Famicom Konami fighter, sumo, Super Mario Kart and revitalized Japanese classics permeate the eShop this week.

Zack was not included in the planning for the NWR E3 Awards, so this happened.

Find out about Wada's new game - Hometown Story - and how it differs from Harvest Moon.

We spoke with The Wonderful 101 (and Viewtiful Joe/Bayonetta) Director about game design, Twitter, and Star Fox.

We picked out our seven favorite games. See what rocked our E3s.

A picture is a worth a thousand words in this week's Staff Sez.