Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

At San Diego Comic-Con 2016 today, Warner Bros. announced that six collectable expansion packs are launching for LEGO Dimensions on November 18.

Wave 7 includes the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack, Sonic The Hedgehog Level Pack, and more. All of the LEGO minifigures included in wave 6-9 expansion packs feature special, golden Toy Tags which unlock a Battle Arena within the Adventure World of the corresponding entertainment brand.

Battle Arenas provide players with the “first-to-LEGO videogames competitive split-screen local gameplay for up to four players. Each Battle Arena has four gameplay modes and comes with its own traps, special powers and interactive environments that make every battle arena unique.”

Find the lowdown on all of the new LEGO Dimensions packs slated for November below.

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More footage is in for Dracula’s Legacy, one of the new Wii U eShop releases in Europe this past week. Here’s some more gameplay:

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Capcom put out yet another Monster Hunter Stories clip today focusing on a particular creature. View a video for Tigrex below.

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Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers is planned for 3DS in addition to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, according to an Amazon UK listing. Maximum Games will be publishing.

The Amazon page for Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers indicates that the game is a side-scrolling action brawler comprised of 24 levels. You’ll be able to play as six characters from the Cartoon Network universe, “with 8 different play styles for endless combinations”. The description also mentions that powers can be combined to defeat enemies. In terms of features, it’ll sport 4-player local multiplayer (drop-in, drop-out) as well as “unlimited amount of achievements, trophies, hidden room and objects to collect.”

When an official announcement about Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers is made, we’ll let you know.

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Thanks to Amazon, we have a look at the final boxart for Tumblestone. Get a look at it above.

Tumblestone is currently available on the Wii U eShop. The physical version arrives on August 30 in North America.

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GameStop is looking to capitalize on Pokemon GO success once more. Just like last week, select locations will be hosting lure events on Saturday and Sunday. Stores will be dropping lures every two hours between 10 AM and 8 PM. Find a GameStop nearby through the link here.

Pokemon GO has done quite well for GameStop. CEO Paul Raines said stores that were either PokeStops or Gyms resulted in a big sales spike last weekend.

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SEGA just wrapped up a party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. At the event, the series’ next 3D game was finally announced. Sonic Team is developing Project Sonic 2017.

Here’s the first trailer:

The YouTube trailer teaser, “When things look their darkest, even heroes need a helping hand.” Project Sonic 2017 appears to feature both Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic, similar to that of Sonic Generations.

Project Sonic 2017 launches Holiday 2017. It should receive a proper title before then.

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SEGA and Warner Bros. Interactive have released a trailer for Sonic’s appearance in LEGO Dimensions. Watch it below.

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Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon are still a few months away, but Famitsu reached out to director Shigeru Ohmori and producer Junichi Masuda for an interview. There were a lot of juicy tidbits here, with topics including gameplay changes / improvements, the setting, Battle Royal, potential linkage with Pokemon GO, and more.

We’ve prepared a lengthy summary of the four-page interview. Head past the break to read it in full.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario RPG
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. The Swapper
4. Super Mario 64
5. Super Mario 3D World
6. Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut
7. Super Mario World
8. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Super Mario Bros. 3
10. Super Mario Maker
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Thomas Was Alone
13. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
14. OlliOlli
15. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
16. Paper Mario
17. Terraria
18. The Legend of Zelda
19. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
20. Nova-111

Videos

1. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
2. Super Mario RPG Trailer
3. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
6. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
7. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens New Adventures Trailer
8. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
9. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Gameplay Trailer
10. Terraria Trailer
11. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
12. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
14. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
15. Dr. Luigi Trailer
16. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
17. Jotun: Valhalla Edition E3 2016 Trailer
18. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
19. Tumblestone Nindies@Night PAX Trailer
20. Super Mario 64 Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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