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LBX: Little Battlers eXperience will launch in Europe on September 4th. Nintendo just announced that free add-on content for the game will released via SpotPass on a weekly basis until June 2016. This free content includes LBX cards, quests and capsule toys. In addition, some LBX models will only be available via connecting to a Nintendo Zone.

A similar free DLC program for the North American version of the game has not yet been announced, though it seems likely. We will keep you updated.

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Update: Physical release merely “being considered”, not final yet – Yooka-Laylee is getting a physical release; being published by Team17

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments

Update: Even though the MCV article heavily implies it, Playtonic have just released a statement on their website that there are currently no plans for a physical release. According to statements in the MCV article, it is however “being considered”. Sorry about the confusion! We will keep you updated.

Talking to MCV, Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic revealed that Team17 will be working closely with them and will assist them in getting the game released on both digital and physical storefronts. Team17 is perhaps best known for creating the Worms series. Currently, Playtonic is targeting an October 2016 release date.

Talking about the partnership, Playtonic studio boss Gavin Price said the following:

“Team17 has significant experience in making the most of releasing a game.”
“Personally I feel it would be a great shame if after our great Kickstarter success, we delivered on our promise of a great game and then it underperformed sales-wise because we didn’t have the knowledge, or made a mistake in the way we released or marketed the game.
“Thanks to our Kickstarter backers, we’re on a really positive trajectory and Team17 is acting like a booster for us on top of that by handling non-game dev tasks.”

Talking about releasing the game on Nintendo platforms specifically, Price reassured the team’s commitment to a Wii U release, despite rumours that Nintendo’s next system might be fairly close to release.

“Nintendo is not saying that much, it’s all still very secretive – I wish I knew more. But there’s nothing said that impacts any of our current plans. There’s still plenty to look forward to with the Wii U, right now I don’t foresee anything impacting us delivering that version.”

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Listen to the new song included in Splatoon’s August update

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments

Splatoon’s first big content update is coming on August 6th. Alongside new game modes, weapons and more, a new song will also be added to the game. Briefly heard during the trailer for the update, Nintendo have now published a longer version. The song is called “Hooked” and it’s performed (in-universe) by the band Hightide Era.

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SIMPLE DL Series Vol. 39 trailer

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 0 comments

D3Publisher continues with its SIMPLE DL series with a trailer for Vol. 39, which will be released on the Japanese eShop tomorrow. Check out the trailer below:

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Big Splatoon update dropping on August 6th

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Update: The Urchin Underpass map will be “under construction” from August 3rd till August 5th and won’t be available for online matches during that time. Sounds like the map will be tweaked a bit.

The big Splatoon content update is being released on August 6th. It will contain tag team matches, private lobbies, more gear & weapons and more.

Stay tuned for more details.

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First 3rd party New 3DS cover plate being released in Japan

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 6 Comments

The Game & Watch themed cover plate seen above is being released in Japan soon. It’s notable for being the first 3rd party cover plate with an actual design (not counting some clear / transparent ones). However, at 2,970 yen it will also be a bit more expensive than most other cover plates since it comes with a working clock, alarm, timer and thermometer.

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Pokemon Shuffle news: Prize distribution issues, new passcode

Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

The Mega Blaziken event in Pokemon Shuffle ended a couple of hours ago. However, it seems like there were some slight issues regarding the distribution of the prizes. Any players who checked in today before 6:11 UTC didn’t receive any prizes for the event. It is recommended that you check in again tomorrow after 6:00 UTC – you should receive your prizes then.

Since it’s the start of a new week, Wobbuffet’s “Try ’em Items” stage has been updated. You can now also use a Disruption Delay for free in that stage.

Finally, a new passcode has been issued in Japan for a free Mega Start item. The code, which works in all regions, is 07072405.

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