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Playtonic delivered the surprising news today that Yooka-Laylee’s Wii U version has been scrapped. In its place though, the team appears to be refocusing its Nintendo efforts entirely on Switch.

GamesIndustry spoke with Playtonic studio head Gavin Price to inquire further about the delay. He was asked if the recent news about Wii U production affected the decision, to which he denied.

Price explained:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 5 Comments

Butch Hartman, the creator of Fairly OddParents, has his own YouTube show in which he draws fan-requested characters in the cartoon show’s style. In his newest video, Nintendo is heavily featured. Hartman created his own takes on the Splatoon squid, Link, Pikachu, and Mario. Sonic was also thrown in since he’s often associated with Nintendo these days. We have the video below.

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Pokemon GO can be downloaded in most countries, but there’s one big territory still without access: India. However, on Wednesday, that will be changing.

Niantic is partnering with Reliance Jio on Pokemon GO’s arrival in India. Thousands of Reliance Digital Stores and select other partner premises will be PokeStops or Gyms. JioChat will also add an exclusive Pokemon GO channel so that players can socialize with others and level-up faster.

Niantic founder John Hanke said today:

“We are delighted to partner with Jio to launch Pokémon GO in India. It’s exciting to see Pokémon fans in India step out and explore their neighbourhoods in search of Pokémon and Jio’s disruptive high speed 4G LTE Network will be an excellent way to experience the game.”

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Johnny Dynamite made it to North America way back in May 2015. Europe will finally be receiving the digital 3DS game this week. Perhaps the wait will be worth it, as the PAL version will come with an update.

When Johnny Dynamite arrives on the European 3DS eShop on Thursday, players will have access to a new game intro and ending sequence along with six additional levels. Developer Twofivesix implemented some “minor” bug fixes as well. The update will be labeled as version 1.1 – which isn’t out yet in North America by the way.

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Nintendo of Europe has come out with another new trailer for Dragon Quest VIII showing the RPG’s various features. View it below.

For those who missed it, Dragon Quest VIII trailers introducing Morrie and Red can be found here.

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Rime appears to be in development for Switch, based on a new classification in Brazil.

The puzzle-adventure title garnered a great deal of attention when it was originally announced for the PlayStation 4 back in 2013. At the time, Sony owned the IP. But earlier this year, developer Tequila Works reacquired it, and moved forward with new publishers Grey Box and Six Foot.

Rime is currently planned for 2017, and looks to be a multiplatform title judging by its Brazilian classification.

Here are the two trailers we have so far:

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Final Fantasy XV (PS4/XBO) – 9/10/9/10
Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki (3DS) – 10/9/9/9
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6: Gentou Rondo (PSV) – 9/8/9/9
SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Ken ga Kimi: Momoyo Tsuzuri (PSV) – 9/8/8/7
Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!! (3DS) – 8/8/8/7
Brave Dungeon (3DS) – 7/8/8/8
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter (PS4) – 8/7/8/7
Osomatsu-san Matsu Matsuri! (3DS) – 8/7/8/7
Ace of Seafood (Wii U) – 7/7/7/8
Blue Moon (Wii U) – 7/7/7/8
Here They Lie (PS4) – 7/7/7/8
Re:Birthday Song: Koi o Utau Shinigami – Another Record (PSV) – 8/7/7/7
Hatsuru Kotonaki Mirai Yori (PSV) – 7/7/7/8
Adventure Story of the Goold Old Days (PS4/PSV) – 7/7/6/7

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Cleffa and Igglybuff are Pokemon GO’s newest creatures that hatch out of 2km eggs. Pichu and Togepi are relegated to 5km eggs. On top of that, three other new Pokemon are in Pokemon GO.

Elekid, Magby, and Smoochum appear to be the final new additions – for now. These ones hatch out of 10km eggs.

Niantic will be adding more Pokemon from generation 2 over the next few months, but specifics are currently unknown.

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We have several months to go until Free Comic Book Day 2017, yet VIZ Media is already confirming its involvement. Moreover, the publisher is planning something special for Zelda fans.

VIZ Media will make a special book available containing excerpts from the manga adaptations of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. It will span 32 pages.

Free Comic Book Day 2017 will take place on May 6, 2017. You’ll be able to pick up the Zelda special from participating comic book stores.

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Nintendo updated the Super Mario Run stickers for iMessage within the past week. These new ones are pictured above in the top row, and can be used now. The Super Mario Run stickers are now at version 1.1.

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