First Darksiders confirmed for Wii U
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 39 Comments
GameFly recently listed the original Darksiders for Wii U. Nordic Games has now come forward, officially confirming the game for Nintendo’s console. Online features will be present, though that may only extend to Miiverse.
Darksiders will be released physically and digitally during Q4 2016 for €20 (probably $20). Nordic is also readying new merchandise for the franchise.
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LEGO Dimensions – Wave 7 expansion packs launch on November 18
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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.
More Dracula’s Legacy footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
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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Monster Hunter Stories – Tigrex clip
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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 listed for 3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
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.
Tumblestone boxart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 0 comments
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.
Select GameStop stores holding Pokemon GO lure events this weekend once again
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment
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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Project Sonic 2017 announced, coming to NX
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 136 Comments
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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LEGO Dimensions – Sonic debut trailer
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SEGA and Warner Bros. Interactive have released a trailer for Sonic’s appearance in LEGO Dimensions. Watch it below.
Pokemon Sun/Moon devs on gameplay changes / improvements, setting, Battle Royal, Pokemon GO, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 40 Comments
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.