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A “favorite” item will soon be available once again on Club Nintendo. Nintendo of America wrote on its Twitter account, “One of your favorite #ClubNintendo rewards is about to return. Guess what it is?”

The 3DS Game Card Case is the only reward not in stock on Club Nintendo, so I assume that’s what Nintendo is teasing.

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A couple of signs have hinted at an upcoming LEGO Lord of the Rings game announcement.

UK retailer ShopTo listed the title, though it has since been pulled. You can find a cached version of the page here.

Review versions of upcoming LEGO Lord of the Rings toys have made their way to some members of the media, and there’s apparently some packaging confirming a video game made by series developer Traveller’s Tales.

The LEGO Lord of the Rings title will arrive in October if ShopTo’s listing is accurate.

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Masahiro Sakurai along with the staff at Project Sora managed to successfully revive the once-dormant franchise, Kid Icarus. Uprising has been selling well around the world, and let’s not forget that it’s an incredible game.

Even with the game’s warm reception, Sakurai told IGN that he has no plans for a sequel.

He explained:

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Nintendo isn’t the only company not attending Gamescom 2012. SEGA will be a no-show, too.

SEGA said it “was simply a commercial decision” in explaining its absence.

The company said in a statement:

“Sega has made the decision not to attend Gamescom this year. Gamescom 2011 was a very successful show for us and continues to be the most important European event in the calendar.

“Unfortunately the release timing of our 2012 AAA titles and new projects don’t work with the mid- August scheduling of the show. The decision will not mean that Sega will never attend Gamescom in the future, this was simply a commercial decision made for 2012.”

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Activision Blizzard’s first quarter 2012 financial report is in, and it isn’t too shabby. They have announced “better-than-expected” results.

The company’s net revenues were $1.17 billion. Last year, this figure was at $1.45 billion. Net revenues from digital channels have taken up 27% of Activision Blizzard’s total revenues for the quarter ending March 31, 2012.

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It won’t be much longer before the next Tales game is unveiled. That’s because Namco Bandai is gearing up for a reveal at the Tales of Festival.

While the latest issue of Jump has technically announced the new Tales game, the magazine only confirmed that it’s a completely original project. It features a new world that acts as the next generation of the franchise.

The Tales of Festival will take place at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on June 2 and June 3.

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Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura has basically been a weekly guest in Famitsu as of late. He spoke with the magazine once again this week.

We’re aware that Nomura said a couple of things in particular. He’s working on an unannounced title that is more of a lighter offering compared to his other games. He also joked about Kingdom Hearts III being a major curve ball.

More information from the interview will surely appear over the next few days.

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The first E3 2012 lineup is in.

Majesco Entertainment’s showing consists of just two games this year. The company will be bringing NBA Baller Beats (Kinect) to the show as well as the next entry in the Zumba Fitness franchise.

Majesco says that the new Zumba Fitness game will be “an exhilarating new experience.” It launches this fall. Platforms haven’t been confirmed, but the IP has previously landed on the Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Not the most exciting E3 lineup, but this is a sign that the expo is fast approaching!

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Yet another interview from iDÉAME 2012. n-Space’s Roberto García Lago talks Heroes of Ruin, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D, what it’s like working with Square Enix, Wii U, and more. There was also an indication that n-Space will make more games for the 3DS if Heroes of Ruin sells well.

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Kingdom Hearts hasn’t been on a console in a long time. Square Enix has been making portable spinoffs for a number of years, though this might be changing soon.

In an interview with Game Informer, Tetsuya Nomura expressed interest in returning to consoles. While answering a question about a possible PlayStation Vita title, Nomura said, “I also feel that it’s about time that Kingdom Hearts should go back to being on a console.”

Nomura was later asked about HD versions of Kingdom Hearts I and II. Regarding this, he told the magazine:

“I do have an interest in HD versions, and I’m currently researching them. If it is possible, I would like to do something about the series being spread over so many different consoles, too. I am thinking a lot about the future.”

Last but not least, Nomura wasn’t able to confirm if the next Kingdom Hearts title will be KHIII, but he did say that fans “may be able to find a hint if you play through Dream Drop Distance to the very end.”

According to Nomura:

“I’m not able to disclose any information on what’s coming next or any other future plans, but you may be able to find a hint if you play through Dream Drop Distance to the very end.”

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