A first proper look at the new Red with Pikachu figure
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Earlier this year, a new Red with Pikachu figure was announced by Kotobukiya and featured at Wonder Festival. At that time though, we only saw it in art form.
Red with Pikachu is on display at Mega Hobby Expo 2016 Spring, and now we have actual photos of the figure. You can see some images of it below. Still no word on a release date!
Yuji Horii looking to bring passwords back in Dragon Quest XI
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The Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Countdown Special was hosted a couple of days ago. There wasn’t too much on Dragon Quest XI, but series creator Yuji Horii did share something quite interesting about the RPG.
Horii mentioned that he wants to bring back the “Spell of Restoration” in Dragon Quest XI. This refers to the password system in the original games which allowed players to continue their progress. Since then, the save data system has taken its place, but Horii surprisingly said that he’d like to see it return. How it will be used in modern times is unknown, but Horii gave a cryptic remark which seemed to hint at utilizing both systems.
More: Dragon Quest XI, Square Enix, Yuji Horii
Toys-to-life sales in the UK are down 12% thus far in 2016
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In the UK, 2015 was a rather good year for the toys-to-market market. £129 million was generated from related games and figurines.
2016 is a different story, at least thus far. The toys-to-life market, comprised of Skylanders, Disney Infinity, amiibo, and LEGO Dimensions has seen a 12.1 percent dip in revenue year-over-year. Keep in mind that LEGO Dimensions had not yet shipped at this time last year. The decline can be partially attributed to retailers providing heavy discounts on toys-to-life products.
Nintendo partnering with CEOGaming, featuring Smash Bros. Melee and Wii U
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CEO2016 will be taking place in about a month from now. Nintendo has announced a partnership with the tournament, which will heavily feature Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Nintendo posted the following on Twitter a few minutes ago:
We're partnering with @CEOGaming on June 24-26 to bring you #SmashBros Melee & Smash Bros. for Wii U. For more info: https://t.co/yiuVxFZig0
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 27, 2016
CEOGaming 2016 will run between June 24 and June 26.
Good Smile’s new Link figure from Zelda: Skyward Sword releases in November
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Good Smile’s previously-announced 1/7 scale PVC Link figure from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword now has a release month. It’ll be available in November for 15,800 yen. Pre-orders open today, and will last until July 27, 2016 at 9 PM JST.
Here’s a good look at the figure:
Mega Man animated series – first image, details
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Update: Capcom-Unity has a tiny bit extra:
The new animated Mega Man series will follow Aki Light – a normal, upbeat, and above all optimistic young school-aged robot living in Silicon City. He soon learns that deep within his programming are secret protocols that allow him to transform – giving him nanocore armor, a Mega Buster, and the iconic helmet to turn him into a superhero – Mega Man!
Promising exciting new technologies and new robots, the series will follow the adventures and trials of Aki Light – a.k.a. Mega Man – as he faces off against threats to Silicon City, while trying to keep his superhero identity a secret and maintain a normal robot schoolkid life.
DHX Media and Dentsu Entertainment USA have reached a global deal to develop, co-produce, distribute and jointly manage licensing for the new Mega Man animated series. With today’s announcement, the first piece of promo material (above) has been revealed alongside details.
Here’s the official overview:
Aimed at kids 6 to 9, as well as their parents who grew up loving the videogames, the animated series will feature exciting new technologies and robots, as well as the introduction of Mega Man’s alter-ego, Aki Light, a normal, upbeat, schoolboy robot. When activated, his skin re-forms – in a flurry of computer code and visual pyrotechnics – into a suit of impenetrable nanocore armor, including the iconic Mega Buster arm cannon and helmet. Beloved characters, like Rush, will return – while new characters, like Mega Mini, will make their debut!
The new Mega Man animated series will debut next year to coincide with the series’ 30th anniversary.
Source: Dentsu Entertainment PR
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On anime receives first trailer and details
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Monster Hunter Stories received a big blowout today. On top of Capcom announcing things like a release date and amiibo, we have a trailer and plenty of details about the anime, Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On.
First, the video:
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On will start airing on October 8, every Sunday at 8:30 AM on Fuji TV. It’s also been 10 years since Fuji TV last has a new anime slot. As one would expect, it’s based on the new video game.
The main character is named Ryuto, who rides a Rathalos. He has childhood friends Cheval and Lilia, both of them riding on a Rathian.
More: anime, Capcom, Monster Hunter Stories, top
New Splatoon amiibo pre-orders live on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store has opened up pre-orders for the new Splatoon amiibo. You can place an order for each one here. That includes the Squid Sisters plus new colors for the Inkling Boy/Girl/Squid.
Ace Attorney novel cover, a couple more tidbits
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Last week, it was discovered that Ace Attorney will be receiving a novel in Japan. A few more tidbits have now emerged – along with the cover.
The novel is confirmed to have illustrations by Kikuyaro. Additionally, a summary mentions two decisive witnesses and Yugami/Blackquill as the opposing prosecutor.
The Ace Attorney novel will be released on June 15.
More: Ace Attorney, Capcom
Nintendo NY hosting Zelda extravaganza next month, 500 fans can play Zelda Wii U
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Between June 14 and June 19, 500 fans will be given the opportunity to play the new Zelda game on Wii U at Nintendo NY. Those who are interested will need to be involved with Super-Fan Signup Day on June 11. The first 500 eligible people in line when Nintendo NY opens at 9 AM ET will receive a wristband that they can exchange for a ticket, guaranteeing them a spot to play the game during selected times June 14 – June 19.
Fans will be invited to watch gameplay from the new Zelda title on June 14 at 12 PM ET, which will be live-streamed from Nintendo’s E3 booth. At 3 PM ET, the first of 500 participants will begin sampling the game for the first time.
On top of that, between June 15 and June 19, Nintendo experts will be on hand to provide guided game-play demonstrations on the big screen. The company says that some fans may have the chance to participate in guided demonstrations. The Legend of Zelda trivia will be hosted as well for a chance for fans to win fun prizes.
Head past the break for the full rundown on Nintendo NY’s Zelda plans.
