We know it might be difficult to drag yourself away from the amazing new releases that came out this month. Playing through titles like Halo 4, Assassin’s Creed 3, or Hitman: Absolution might have distracted you long enough that you missed a few articles on GamesRadar.com. Never fear. We’ve got you covered. Check out what you might have missed in this week’s Weekly Replay.
The Top 7… Companies that deserve their own fighting game (opens in new tab). In honor of the release of the PlayStation mascot free-for-all fighter, PlayStation: All Stars Battle Royale, we imagine what other companies’ characters should start their own melee.
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What would happen if Mario died? (opens in new tab) See what would happen to the Mushroom Kingdom if it’s hero never returned.
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What can we really expect from the next console generation? (opens in new tab) Wondering what games in the next generation consoles will be like. Well, this is what we are expecting.
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Halo 4 vs. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (opens in new tab). Find out which of this year’s biggest shooters comes out on top.
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How to beat XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Impossible Ironman mode (opens in new tab). XCOM’s toughest difficulty mode might seem impossible to complete, but with a little bit of the developer’s help, we show you the way.
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The strangest Nintendo cameos of all time (opens in new tab). Nintendo characters pop up in some odd places. Find out where right here.
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And here are some other fantastic articles from our friends around the internet:
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11 famous Xbox 360 locations recreated in Minecraft
Best Xbox 360 games: Christmas 2012 buyer’s guide
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Far Cry 3 guide: 10 essential tips for conquering Rook island
Assassin’s Creed 3: Ending explained
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Metal Gear Rising had finished script, bosses and levels ditched when Platinum took over
Assassin’s Creed 4’s next location – what YOU voted for
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Minecraft Renders azeroth and PC Gamer Server
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3D Mario and Zelda Wii U release dates to be announced in near future