The main reason I even own a controller for my PC is because there are dozens of Steam games I own that are either unplayable (Super Meat Boy, for example) or just not that fun (every other platformer, among plenty others) without one.

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As both developers and game journalists explain, the small and more flexible nature of indie teams lets them delve into game concepts, art and sound that major developers typically avoid -- you probably wouldn't get Bastion, Fez or Super Meat Boy out of a company focused mostly on hitting its quarterly revenue targets.

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The story is simple and fun: a 15-year-old American boy is a super spy in London.

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Virtual Console for Wii U: A spring system update will add Virtual Console software to the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. The service will launch right after the spring update and will include a selection of NES and Super NES games, with Game Boy Advance games to be added in the future.

ENGADGET: Nintendo Wii U to get Virtual Console service this spring

Brit award-winning Miss Stone is best known for hits including Super Duper Love and Fell In Love With A Boy, plus her album The Soul Sessions.

BBC: Joss Stone accused 'had never heard of singer'

The Brit award-winning singer is best known for hits including Super Duper Love and Fell In Love With A Boy, plus her album The Soul Sessions.

BBC: Joss Stone 'unaware of murder plot until arrests'

The Devon-based Brit award-winning singer is best known for hits including Super Duper Love and Fell In Love With A Boy, plus her albums The Soul Sessions.

BBC: Joss Stone murder plot: Accused pair 'had sword'