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Eurogamer has put up a new piece detailing the origins of Professor Layton. The site spoke with Level-5 CEO and president Akihiro Hino, who also briefly touched on the series’ future.

Head past the break for the rundown of what Hino shared. You can also find comments from Professor Layton’s voice actor here.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO The Hobbit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon (back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts – Amazon (new), GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy

3DS

Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle Best Buy (new)
Cut The Rope: Triple Treat – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World – Amazon, GameStop
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends – Best Buy
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO The Hobbit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon (save $10), GameStop, Best Buy
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy
Kirby Triple Deluxe – Amazon, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon, Best Buy

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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A pair of first-party 3DS titles are on sale at both Amazon and Best Buy. You can pick up Mario Kart 7 (Amazon, Best Buy) and Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Amazon, Best Buy) for $5 off each.

Also worth mentioning, Amazon has the Wii Fit U bundle available for $64.59. This comes with the game, Balance Board, and Fit Meter.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PSV] Soul Sacrifice ? (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.03.06} (¥4.980) – 48.786 / NEW <58,88%>
02./06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 36.018 / 532.472 (-4%)
03./05. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi # (Square Enix) {2014.02.06} (¥5.490) – 31.157 / 718.865 (-42%)
04./01. [3DS] Harvest Moon: Linking The New World (Marvelous AQL) {2014.02.27} (¥5.040) – 29.514 / 160.296 (-77%)
05./00. [PS3] Ar Nosurge: Umareizuru Hoshi e Inoru Uta # (Gust) {2014.03.06} (¥7.140) – 27.037 / NEW
06./03. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 22.210 / 80.538 (-62%)
07./04. [PS3] Yakuza: Ishin! (Sega) {2014.02.22} (¥8.600) – 19.808 / 212.113 (-63%)
08./02. [PS4] Knack # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.02.22} (¥5.145) – 17.272 / 393.348 (-74%)
09./10. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 14.108 / 489.610 (-20%)
10./14. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 10.708 / 3.984.832 (-14%)
11./12. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 10.508 / 1.399.320 (-27%)
12./13. [PS4] Battlefield 4 (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) – 9.830 / 47.746 (-25%)
13./08. [PS4] Yakuza: Ishin! (Sega) {2014.02.22} (¥8.600) – 9.265 / 114.271 (-59%)
14./21. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2013.10.10} (¥7.770) – 7.312 / 728.899
15./17. [WIU] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo) {2014.02.13} (¥5.985) – 7.181 / 67.284 (-29%)
16./09. [PSV] Deception IV: Blood Ties # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.02.27} (¥6.090) – 6.101 / 25.422 (-68%)
17./23. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.01.30} (¥7.980) – 5.882 / 333.928 (-16%)
18./07. [PS3] Deception IV: Blood Ties # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.02.27} (¥7.140) – 5.874 / 29.127 (-75%)
19./16. [3DS] Kuroko’s Basketball: Miracle Victory (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.02.20} (¥5.980) – 5.752 / 61.811 (-45%)
20./19. [PS4] Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Square Enix) {2014.02.22} (¥4.800) – 5.327 / 25.851 (-37%)

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Square Enix has announced Romancing SaGa DLC for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call. Romancing SaGa 3’s “Four Demon Nobles Battle 1” (battle music) and Romancing SaGa’s “Horrible Shadow” (field music) will be offered.

It’s currently unclear how much the DLC will cost. Square Enix has also yet to say when exactly these extra songs will be made available.

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ONM has put up its full interview with Zelda series producer and Zelda: A Link Between Worlds composer Ryo Nagamatsu. Between the two, there’s talk about the need to innovate with the franchise, how A Link Between Worlds has created a new direction for potential Zelda games which make use of the top-down view, and more.

Head past the break for comments from Aonuma and Nagamatsu. You can find even more quotes on ONM here.

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A second Pokemon Battle Trozei-themed 3DS XL has been revealed for Japan. The one above will be distributed as part of a CoroCoro promotion. Fans can send in an entry by April 14, and CoroCoro will choose five winners through a lottery.

You can find information about the first Pokemon Battle Trozei here.

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