A mysterious force is swapping and merging nine Cartoon Network universes together, forcing unlikely partnerships and dastardly new alliances of evil. Dexter and the forces of good must piece together the inter-dimensional puzzle which is pulling the universes together before it is too late.

Published by Deep Silver, the casts of some of Cartoon Network's most iconic shows including Dexter, The Powerpuff Girls, Grim, Mojo Jojo and 12 others come to life. Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion is the network's first-ever all-star brawler set to make its debut on the Nintendo 3DS.



To celebrate the 3DS release of Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion on May 18, Digital Spy is giving 5 readers the chance to win a copy of the game on Nintendo 3DS.

To be in with a chance of winning, answer the question below by clicking on the correct option.

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion on Nintendo 3DS features how many playable characters?
a) 16
b) 18
c) 20

This competition is open for one week and closes on May 25.

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Diablo 3 saw a worldwide release on PC and Mac earlier this week, ending a lengthy 12-year return of one of Blizzard's most acclaimed franchises, finishing the story established in the previous games and adding all-new features.

Digital Spy wants to know what you think of the game so far. How far are you into the adventure? How does it compare to the previous Diablo games? What character classes and skills have you chosen? And are you still suffering from connection issues, lag or the dreaded Error 37?

> Diablo 3: Blizzard apologises for server issues, admits mistakes
> Diablo 3 live blog: What do we make of the new dungeon crawler?

After what feels like an eternity in the making, we've now got our hands on Diablo 3 as it finally receives a worldwide release.

As well as continuing the story established in previous games, the dungeon-crawler offers stacks of new features, including an online auction house, increased interaction with NPCs through Followers and Artisans, and a post-game Hardcore mode for a ton of new items and equipment to discover.

Whether you've somehow already managed to get a retail copy, or are buying directly from Battle.net, you'll be able to start playing when the servers go live at 11pm GMT today.

We're liveblogging our thoughts on the game's opening segments until 2am - from creating our first character to sampling the first few quests - and we'd love for you to join us by commenting below.

A big release week beckons as three huge franchises get anticipated sequels, and there's something for everyone, from a downloadable platformer to a time-sinking dungeon crawler.

Diablo III

Release date: May 15 (worldwide)
Platforms: PC

Blizzard's long-awaited role-playing game finally sees the light of day. Set 20 years after the events of the last game, it offers stacks of new features, including an online auction house, increased interaction with NPCs through Followers and Artisans, and a post-game Hardcore mode for a ton of new items and equipment to discover.

> BlizzCon 2012 cancelled by Blizzard

First Released: PC (1992)
Now Available On: iOS, PSN, Xbox Live, PC (browser-based)

The first-person shooter (FPS) genre has come a long way over the last two decades. There's an entire generation of gamers out there who think it all started with Doom, but the game that kick-started the contemporary run-and-gun movement came several years earlier in the shape of id Software's Wolfenstein 3D.

In late 1991, designers John Carmack, Tom Hall and John Romero began working on a project that would shape an entire genre for years to come. The trio had previously collaborated on a game called Catacomb 3-D, and its pseudo 3D engine was used as the basis for their next venture.

Wolfenstein 3D was a staggeringly ambitious project. While the three lead developers were no strangers to the third dimension, their previous projects, such as Hovertank 3D and the aforementioned Catacomb 3-D were rendered in 16-colour EGA. Their new game was a mould-breaker, making the jump to the 256-colour VGA palette and incorporating digital sound.

The end result turned out to be the blueprint that all great FPS titles would be based on for generations. It was run-and-gun gameplay at its finest, set against a blistering soundtrack. Taking control of an American agent behind enemy lines named William 'B.J.' Blazkowicz, players gunned down Nazi soldiers, sought out secret passages, plundered treasure, and fought some memorable bosses.

Wolfenstein 3D was an episodic affair, with nine levels in each. The object was to navigate each stage's maze-like corridors in search of the elevator to the next area. Along the way, the player encountered Nazi soldiers of various rank, guard dogs and other foes.

Despite the historic setting, there were fantasy elements to the game. Hitler's diabolical plans involved rearing an army of mutant soldiers, packing serious firepower. The Fuhrer himself made an appearance as the final boss of the original trilogy, albeit decked in a robotic suit packing four mini-guns. There was nothing more satisfying that gunning down the most evil man in history and watching him crumble into a pile of blood and guts.

id's masterpiece didn't just popularise the FPS genre, it also pioneered the shareware business model as a viable means of distributing software. Publisher Apogee gave away the first episode free to whet customers' appetites and convince them to purchase the full trilogy. The strategy was later used for other FPS classics such as Doom, Rise of the Triad and Duke Nukem 3D.

Wolfenstein 3D should also be credited for starting the level editing craze that gained serious traction when the likes of Doom arrived on the market. Level editors began to circulate shortly after the game's launch, and id released its source code in 1995. Users have created countless DIY stages over the years, a practice that has continued to this day.

Although Wolfenstein 3D's seamless blend of arcade action and adventure-esque maze negotiation was a big hit with fans and critics alike, the game was met with some opposition. It was immediately banned in Germany for its depiction of Nazi symbolism and Adolf Hitler, and was censored heavily when it made its way to the SNES.

Nintendo of America demanded that all Nazi references were removed from the game, blood replaced with sweat, and the guard dog replaced with giant mutant rats due to animal cruelty concerns. id later pointed out the irony in condoning the killing of computerised humans and rats, while looking out for the welfare of digital dogs.

The SNES edition wasn't the only port of the game. Wolfenstein 3D was converted for various platforms, including the Atari Jaguar, 3DO and Amiga. The core game was also expanded on with the release of a prequel trilogy dubbed 'The Nocturnal Missions', a novel way of getting more mileage from a title before the days of DLC.

Although subsequent FPS releases from id made Wolfenstein 3D look primitive, its legacy remained strong, and it continued to find its way to new platforms. In recent years, it has arrived on Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, and iOS devices.

To mark the game's 20th anniversary this month, it was reissued as a free-to-play browser title on the Bethesda website. It may look rough around the edges two decades on, but this piece of video gaming history is a must-play for any self-respecting FPS fan.

Do you have any fond memories of Wolfenstein 3D? Post a comment below.

Prototype 2 is the follow-up to Radical Entertainment's widely acclaimed open-world action game Prototype, and takes the supreme carnage of the original to a whole new level.

As the game's unrelenting new protagonist Sgt. James Heller, cut a bloody swathe through the wastelands of post-viral New York Zero with unparalleled destruction, building up a vast genetic arsenal of deadly biological weapons and abilities. Hunt, kill and consume your way toward the ultimate goal - to gain revenge... and kill Alex Mercer.



To celebrate the April 24, 2012 release of Prototype 2 on Xbox 360, Digital Spy has five copies of the action-adventure epic to give away.

To be in with a chance of winning, perform the following steps:

Step One: Follow our Twitter account @digitalspygames
Step Two: Retweet the following:

This competition is now closed.

This competition will run for one week, ending on May 18, 2012. Entrants must be 18 or older.

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Watch the trailer for Prototype 2 below:

The Game of Thrones game, an action role-playing title set alongside the events of the first book, is set to arrive next month on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

You can learn about its story, combat system and locations through our recent preview, gameplay trailers and the game's official YouTube channel.



You're bound to have one or two more questions, though, which is we want you to ask Cyanide Studio anything you like about the game.

Want to know more about the game's two original characters? How Westeros has been recreated? The specifics of combat? Or what it was like to work with George R.R. Martin on the project?

Propose your questions through the comments below. We'll send the best ones to Cyanide next week and post them on the site shortly after.

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The continued popularity behind PC indie hit Minecraft lies in its ability to let its users do and create almost anything. To celebrate the release of the Xbox 360 Edition out today, we look at some of the best videos from the community, from full-scale creations to impressive technical feats.

> Read our review of 'Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition'

Guy accidently sets fire to his own home

Probably the most famous Minecraft video, this brilliantly summarises the possible dangers of the game. It sees a user proudly show off a house he painstakingly created, before he accidently burns it down within moments thanks to a misplaced fireplace.



16-bit computer created in Minecraft

One of the more mind-boggling elements is that you can build basic computers within Minecraft itself by creating redstone circuits. This video shows how a field is turned into a calculator. While more recent videos have created computers with more advanced features, this one best presents how it works.



Game of Thrones recreated in Minecraft

George R.R. Martin's fantasy world will be receiving its own game next month, but until then players can check out a recreation of Westeros, including Winterfell and a jaw-dropping King's Landing.



The Simpsons intro in Minecraft

While Game of Thrones has a fine opening, few television shows have matched the brilliance of The Simpsons. This video comes complete with all of Springfield's landmarks and blocky versions of Bart Simpson and company.



Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time recreated in Minecraft

Remaking World 1-1 from Super Mario Bros is too straightforward for the Minecraft community, who instead opt for Nintendo's most acclaimed game of all time, down to even the smallest details.



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Microsoft's Arcade Next promotion draws to a close this week with an Xbox 360 port of indie success story Minecraft, while the PS3 gets an exclusive shooter.

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

Release date: May 9 (worldwide)
Platforms: Xbox Live Arcade

The indie smash hit that has players destroying and building structures in a pixelated sandbox environment closes out the Arcade Next promotion. The port is designed to be more approachable than the PC edition, complete with split-screen multiplayer, a tutorial and an in-game wiki.

> Minecraft won't use Kinect at launch, updates to match PC version


Starhawk

Release date: May 11 (Europe), May 8 (North America)
Platforms: PS3

Starhawk is a futuristic follow-up to 2007's online shooter Warhawk. Players can battle on foot or in both land and air vehicles in 32-player online matches. Buildings, turrets and reinforcements can also be airdropped from orbit to add new tactical options.

> Read our hands-on preview with Starhawk


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