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Dev: Upcoming Cartoon Network game isn't 'shovelware'

Due out in May of 2011 is Crave Entertainment's 3DS title Cartoon Network Punchtime Explosion. There is a good possibility that due to the game's affiliation with Cartoon Network many gamers will instantly consider the game to be just another shovelware title. That's not the case according to Richard Robledo, the game's Senior Producer.

Enigma_20995198d ago

Your problem is that it's affiliated with Cartoon Network... which has basically become "shovelware" itself.

femshep5198d ago

is it gonna be terrible and forgotten about like every other cartoon network game

SactoGamer5198d ago

I have played it and actually found it to be a rather good game (at first glance), though you're probably right about it being forgotton.

GuruStarr785198d ago

@femshep:

There are other cartoon network games?

Zydake5198d ago

There was a racing game i believe back in the GBA

and wow I just went to wiki it and got a list http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Emilio_Estevez5198d ago

Would any dev be open to calling their game shovelware? Prolly not.

kesvalk5198d ago

of course not, it will be way lower than shovelware, it will be "cartoonware"

Zydake5198d ago

Looks good Cartoon Network usually doesn't release games that goes to PS3 and to me looks like a mix of characters of old and new in a SSBB style gameplay. I'll look into it just for the old characters like Old speedracer and those 2 stupid dogs.

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Unadvertised price drops on select 3DS games at Best Buy

Great news for those of you who just got a shiny new 3DSXL and are looking to expand your 3DS library. Several 3DS games have gotten price reductions/clearanced out at Best Buy and for those of you who can get to your local store to search for the titles this evening you can still take advantage of the B2G1 sales on all 3DS games. These games were all marked at a local store, did not appear to be a manager special and required no override at the register when purchasing them. That said, as is often the case for price drops like these, prices may vary depending based on different stores. These prices will likely be IN STORE ONLY.

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New Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL Trailer Revealed

Celebrating the successful launch of their home console beat-‘em-up title, Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL, O-Games has revealed a brand new trailer for the videogame. Featuring Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo and Ben 10 in action, amongst many other classic Cartoon Network characters, the brand new trailer is available right here at Electronic Theatre.

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Timmer4765d ago

Samurai Jack would be overpowered, simply being too awesome for the other characters.

mathsman4765d ago

He's not actually too bad. The whole thing is pretty well balanced, but there are too many of the Jigglypuff style characters that take a long time to learn.

ceballos77mx4765d ago (Edited 4765d ago )

Wheres the all the SSBM clone hate that the ps game is getting.

Powersuit Dexter would kick everyones ass.

mathsman4765d ago

I think the difference is that All-Stars refuses to admit it's a SSBM clone, whereas Punch Time out rightly says it - even on it's own website!

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In-depth Review: Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL - Electronic Theatre

Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL follows the rules established by Super Smash Bros. Melee to the letter. Every character shares the same command template, though their strengths, weaknesses, range and speed vary greatly. Every character has a jump extending move available after the double jump, though it’s usefulness is a measurementElectronic Theatre Image taken into account when learning that specific character. For those inclined, there’s a degree of familiarity that can only be learnt with many hours of invested play. Just like Super Smash Bros. Melee, those who give Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL enough time will find an engaging, strategic fighter experience.

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