Weekly Recap: New 3DS XL Announced And 5 More Fantastic Stories

Nintendo dropped a few more bombs this week in the form of the New 3DS XL, it's the extra large version of the Nintendo 3DS. The company also unveiled digital Wii U versions of Metroid Prime Trilogy as well as Super Mario Galaxy 2. If you already own the Wii versions of those games then you're all set; no need to re-buy the digital versions.

In addition to the Nintendo Direct, there was also a list of some of the best games for the PS3 and PS4 from 2014. News about GTA V being delayed for PC surfaced, but there's a free game made available for those who pre-order. There's also news that Microsoft beat out Sony in both November and December with the Xbox One; they're even going to continue this newfound success by maintaining the price-cut just a bit longer. These stories and more in this January 17th, 2015 edition of the Gaming Blend Weekly Recap.

The Best 2014 PS3 And PS4 Games...

According to PlayStation games, of course. Check out what made the top list. Blizzard's upcoming team-based shooter, Overwatch, may need a name change and here's why. Just another day in the life of a carbonite liquor sign all told through the lens of a GTA V player. System requirements have been announced for Resident Evil Revelations. Hackers have made it difficult for designers who made a North Korean parody game. Metal Gear Solid V's first-person mod for PC is actually quite cool, but it comes with a few hiccups. The first trailer for the upcoming Sons of Anarchy game has been released and it's not impressive. And Elite Dangerous developers are staffing up to finish some of the highly anticipated features.

Why Am I Still Playing Destiny?

That's a very good question and it's one explored by Gaming Blend's Ryan Winslett. Looking forward to The Last of Us 2? Well, it's on ice. Here's a few reasons why Mario Kart 64 is still the best. You can now change your name in Minecraft, and here's how you do it. Bungie is bringing back Destiny Iron Banner event and here are some of the rewards. Sony is handing out some free multiplayer to compensate for some of the bad characters who DDoS'd the PSN. If you were privileged enough to hear about it, Razer had a sale on their goods for up to 50% off. H1Z1 has landed on Steam's Early Access platform but it won't go live until January 20th. And here is absolutely everything you didn't know about the Sega Dreamcast.

GTA V Gets Delayed On PC

Looks like gamers were right; Rockstar has delayed GTA V for PC. Microsoft has announced Forza Motorsport 6 for the Xbox One. Always working fast... Turn 10 Studios.Ubisoft has released some new DLC for Far Cry 4. The beta for Heroes of the Storm has gone live. You can currently pre-load Evolve for the Xbox One, and 2K has detailed the DLC for the game. Can you guess these classic weapons from these classic video games? And Sony has answered Microsoft's price-drop call by adding in a free game with the PS4.

New Nintendo 3DS XL Announced

Looks like Nintendo has a brand new portable device inbound for diehard mobile gamers, but there's a slight catch. NetherRealm Studios released the latest trailer for Mortal Kombat X featuring Kitana and Kung Lao and you won't want to miss it. Sony has some big things in store for the PlayStation Network, which is why it was down for maintenance this week. Maxis and EA have announced that Mac users will be getting The Sims 4 in February. Classic franchises on the rebound for Xbox One? Well, you better believe it. During Nintendo's Direct they announced a number of new games, including Pokemon Shuffle and Hoopa.

Xbox One Price Cut

Microsoft managed to tackle November and December in striking fashion but they want to keep the momentum, so the price cut is back for the Xbox One. Uncharted 4 might actually run at 1080p and 60fps... but it's not confirmed yet. Australia is on a ban-happy spree, with Hotline Miami 2 being refused classification. Parents tried naming these Super Smash Bros. characters and failed miserably. Check out the latest trailer for Harvest Moon: Story of Seasons. The newest raid for World of Warcraft has just received a release date. And check out The Simpsons being turned into Minecraft characters with these new screenshots.

Watch Dogs 2 And What You Need To Know

Here are some small snippets and details about what Ubisoft has in store for Watch Dogs 2. Blizzard celebrates its players with a really awesome gift, check it out here. Rockstar Games is dropping a free game in with pre-orders of GTA V... that's right, a free game. Find out what the game is right here. Cassie Cage from Mortal Kombat X may have been based on this UFC fighter. Players who bought into H1Z1 are complaining up and down the block about the airdrops in H1Z1 as they've labeled it as a pay-to-win game. You can check out the new hard mode set to arrive for Destiny's Crota's End, and here are the top 20 selling games for the PS4 in 2014.