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Power Up Gaming takes a look at the history of the Mortal Kombat franchise, which is still going strong over 20 years since the release of the arcade original.

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Defunct Games takes a look back in time to see what critics thought of Battletoads on the Nintendo Entertainment System back in 1991. Were critics into this 8-bit beat-em-up when it first came out, or did the Turbo Tunnel get the best of them? Defunct Games dig through old issues of GamePro, CVG, Nintendo Power and Electronic Gaming Monthly for the answers.

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The recently released Shovel Knight from Yacht Club Games has made quite a splash in the gaming community thanks to its 8-bit inspirations and solid challenge, and soon you'll be able to immerse yourself in the world of Shovel Knight and the Order of No Quarter beyond just playing the video game. As YCG's Nick Wozniak explained on Episode 138 of the Power Button podcast, the company has big plans for Shovel Knight merchandise.

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There's no denying the likeness between Behold Studios' Chroma Squad and the popular Power Rangers franchise, but does the similarity border on copyright infringement? Saban, the LA-based company who own the rights to Power Rangers in the West, think so. Chroma Squad is a management game about customizing your own team of sentai heroes, and sending them into tactical, turn-based, televised ba...

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Help your children learn more about various science concepts with the PBS KIDS series Wild Kratts

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Nyko Technologie today announced the Power Pak for PlayStation 4, a snap-on rechargeable battery pack that doubles the standard battery capacity of the DualShock 4 controller.

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Gaming accessories manufacturer Nyko has announced that its snap-on rechargeable Power Pak battery is now available for the PS4's DualShock 4 controllers. The battery pack connects via the controller's micro USB port and claims to double the standard battery capacity of the DualShock.

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The battery pack connects via the controller's micro USB port and claims to double the standard battery capacity of the DualShock. "Its lightweight and does not impede gameplay or ergonomics, enabling users to extend their gaming sessions," a Nyko rep promises. The Power Pak is designed to add extra power while the controller's in use, but it is also compatible with Nyko's Charge Base, a dock that can store and charge two PS4 controllers when not in use. It's available in video game accessories stories for a recommended retail price of $20.