The Recap – 08/28/13 ‘Nintendo ditches 3D and Guild Wars 2 turns 1 year old!’

Welcome to another Recap episode where we go over the day's biggest headlines, making sure that you're caught up in all things video games.

Nintendo 2DS announced, removes the 3DS' third-dimension

The 2DS ditches the clamshell design of the DS and 3DS models, opting for a slate-like look. The system is still able to be put to sleep using a slider that replicates closing the clamshell on the 3DS. WiFi can also be turned off, though it's done via controls int eh software rather than with a physical switch.

Rayman Legends launch trailer will make you feel alive

Ubisoft released a launch trailer for the upcoming Rayman Legends. Featuring the game's four heroes bouncing, running and kicking their way through platforming bliss, all to the catchy track "I'm Alive" by Michael Franti and Spearhead, this is one of the most effective launch trailers ever.

ArenaNet celebrates Guild Wars 2's first year with infographic

Guild Wars 2 officially turns one today and to celebrate the year-anniversary of its launch, ArenaNet has released a heartfelt blog post along with a detailed infographic with some pretty interesting numbers.

Xbox One's Cloud Power made simple with infographic

Microsoft has spent a lot of time convincing consumers of the Xbox One's cloud power. And after all the explanation, no one really has a firm grasp of what it does exactly, even after Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment took a stab at it. So the company has decided to simplify things with a detailed infographic that highlights the key benefits — at least with a few of its first-party titles.

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