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Well folks… there goes any hope of a sequel to to The World Ends with You – at least for now. Square Enix’s teaser site has updated, confirming the iOS version (and that’s all).

We’ve posted some screenshots of The World Ends With You – Solo Remix below so that you can see how it stacks up to the DS version. There’s more information on the official site.

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We finally have an update on the fan-made Super Mario Galaxy 2.5.

Along with a new trailer, the folks behind the project have released a playable demo. As long as you have the Galaxy 2 disc, Wii Homebrew, and Riivolution application, you’ll be able to test out the trial. There’s more information at the YouTube link.

Thanks to Andrew Reilley for the tip.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jaydel B. (right) plays Mario Tennis Open on the Nintendo 3DS system while attending Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in Flushing, N.Y., on Aug. 25, 2012. Mario Tennis Open offers fast-paced tennis matches that allow players to take on the role of fan-favorite characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Bowser, or play as their own personalized Mii character.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Meribell T. (right) plays Mario Tennis Open on the Nintendo 3DS system alongside her brother, George T. (left) during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in Flushing, N.Y., on Aug. 25, 2012. Available now at retailers across the U.S., Mario Tennis Open offers a fun flurry of action-packed tennis-themed challenges that can be played anytime, anywhere.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America,(from left to right) Eberechi C. and Chinweike U. play Mario Tennis Open on the Nintendo 3DS system while attending Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in Flushing, N.Y., on Aug. 25, 2012. Mario Tennis Open offers fast-paced tennis matches that allow players to take on the role of fan-favorite characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Bowser, or play as their own personalized Mii character.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Luigi greets consumers and invites them to play Mario Tennis Open on the Nintendo 3DS system during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in Flushing, N.Y., on Aug. 25, 2012. Mario Tennis Open invites players to step onto the court with Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom pals for fun, fast-paced singles and doubles tennis matches.

Source: Nintendo PR

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You can find details about the soundtrack here.

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Take a look at the full listing of nominees for the Golden Joystick Awards 2012 below. Voting can be done here.

Top Gaming Moment
1. Mass Effect 3 – Tuchanka Choice
2. Resident Evil: Revelations – Two Ships!
3. Sonic Generations – City Escape
4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – ‘Turbulence’
5. Gears of War 3 – ‘Score a Point for the Cougars’
6. Journey – The Ending
7. Asura’s Wrath – Asura vs. Wyzen
8. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Sand Sea
9. Batman: Arkham City – The Ending
10. Uncharted 3 – ‘Sink or Swim’
11. Max Payne 3 – Hoboken Graveyard Shootout
12. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Throat of the World
13. The Darkness 2 – Alternate Ending
14. Battlefield 3 – ‘Going Hunting’
15. Dark Souls – Beating Ornstein & Smough
16. The Witcher 2: AoK – Bathhouse Bonk
17. Dragon’s Dogma – Griffon Battle
18. Sniper Elite V2 – Assassinating Hitler
19. Spec Ops: The Line – White Phosphorus

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Fans at PAX Prime Conference in Seattle Aim to Honor Pink Video Game Icon with New Record for Most People Blowing a Chewing Gum Bubble Simultaneously

PAX Prime Conference 2012
–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo:

WHAT:

Fans of Nintendo’s classic Kirby™ character will come together for a new Guinness World Records® attempt for the most people blowing a chewing gum bubble simultaneously. At the PAX Prime conference on Sept. 1, these consumers will not only attempt to break the standing record of 304 participants but will also get the chance to win fun prizes, including Kirby’s Dream Collection: Special Edition. The event will help to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Kirby franchise and celebrate the upcoming Sept. 16 launch of Kirby’s Dream Collection: Special Edition for Wii.

For two decades, the unique-looking pink hero known as Kirby has been inhaling his way through Dream Land and into the hearts of video game fans everywhere. While he may be pink, round and adorable, he’s also a ferocious warrior who defeats his enemies by inhaling objects and spitting them back out with incredible force, making him one of the most recognizable and beloved game characters in the world.

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Early next year, AmiAmi will release a series of Mario and Zelda figures.

Classic Mario, Tanooki Mario, New Super Mario Bros. Mario, Classic Link, Wind Waker Link, and Skyward Sword Link will be available in January 2013 for 730 each. The figures are roughly 2.3 inches tall.

Check out the gallery above for photos.

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Nintendo has a strong grip on the Japanese sales market. A new report from Media Create claims that the Big N currently maintains a 70% share on all software and hardware sales in the country. The sales tracker says this is Nintendo’s highest percentage in the pat five years.

The 3DS XL, Wii, and DSi sales have collectively maintained a 75% share of all hardware sales in Japan over the past year. Sony is the next closest leader at 23%.

Last week, 69.74% of Japanese software sales accounted for Nintendo platforms. Dragon Quest X and New Super Mario Bros. 2 are two big titles that contributed to the figure. To compare, Sony’s share came in at 29.18%.

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Earth Seeker developer Crafts & Meister has started a countdown that will end on August 30.

Will it be a new announcement? Or something completely different?

You can keep track of the countdown here.

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Square Enix accidentally revealed its surprises for The World Ends With You today.

A listing taken by Japanese blogs reveals that an iOS port is in the works. This will have arranged tracks from Kingdom Hearts 3D.

Also planned is a brand new soundtrack that will be available on October 1 for 1,890 yen. Square Enix will be including music from the iOS version, tracks from Kingdom Hearts 3D, and brand new pieces.

It’s not entirely clear if there are any additional announcements to be made, but I’d say there is now a much smaller chance of a sequel.

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