In the video game scene, Clancy co-founded Red Storm Entertainment in 1996 and left his imprint on several titles. Ubisoft purchased the company, but his name was still carried on several high-profile IPs including Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and Rainbow Six. Clancy will also be lending his name to next year’s The Division.

Ubisoft has published a statement in response to today’s sad news. The full note reads:

SEGA announces new animated series for Sonic

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SEGA has announced a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog CG animated series tentatively known as “Sonic Boom”. The show is set to debut on Cartoon Network in the US and CANAL J and GULLI in France, with additional territories to follow.

SEGA of America and Genao Productions are both working on the TV show. An initial batch of 52 eleven-minute episodes have been ordered.

Sonic Boom will make its debut in Fall 2014. An official overview can be found below.

Nintendo’s NYCC 2013 lineup – Aonuma hosting a speaking session

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Nintendo has announced its lineup for this year’s New York Comic-Con. Playable titles include Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Bayonetta 2, Pokemon X/Y, Zelda: Link Between Worlds, and more.

Nintendo has also confirmed that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma will be hosting a “speaking session” and other activities. On October 13, attendees can participate in competitive tournaments, artist demonstrations, and giveaways as part of “Kid’s Day”.

You can find the official announcement with more details below.

SEGA of America hit by small number of layoffs

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GamesBeat has received confirmation from SEGA that the company has laid off an unspecified amount of employees.

A statement provided to the site reads:

“As the gaming industry continues to evolve, companies must adapt and adjust in order to compete and succeed in an ever-changing environment. As a result of this, Sega of America has recently undergone a restructure that will enable the company to focus efficiently on developing new and existing content across digital platforms as well as continuing to focus on key brands for packaged goods.”

It’s unclear just how many staffers were affected. However, GamesBeat’s says that the “number is small.”

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Nintendo kicks off Japanese Club Nintendo promotion for opportunity to receive older first-party 3DS game

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Nintendo has just started a new promotion in Japan that can net Club Nintendo members an older first-party 3DS game.

Those who purchase a pair of 3DS titles and register them on the site between September 1 and January 13, 2014 will receive a download code at no extra cost. Players can obtain codes for the following:

Fire Emblem: Awakening
Mario Tennis Open
Kid Icarus: Uprising
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Brain Age: Concentration Training
The 3D Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna
Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone
Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends
Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever& New Friends& New Friends
Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
Culdcept
Pocket Soccer League: Calcobit
Pilotwings Resort
Starfox 64 3D

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Ubisoft Quebec looking to add 500 staffers by 2020

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Ubisoft today announced plans to increase the scope of its Quebec studio by 500 jobs, increasing the division’s total staff count to more than 3,500. If all goes well, all new employees will be brought in by 2020.

Ubisoft Quebec’s expansion will be a $373-million investment. The studio is expected to be working on new console and mobile titles in the future.

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Shu Takumi “would love to see” Ace Attorney and Ghost Trick crossover

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Shu Takumi is largely known for the Ace Attorney series. But Takumi also created Ghost Trick, an under-appreciated DS (and iOS) game that came out just a few years ago.

Capcom has already given Ace Attorney the crossover treatment in Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Could a mingling of the Ace Attorney and Ghost Trick IPs also happen one day? While nothing is confirmed, Takumi “would love to see” it happen.

Takumi talked about the possibility in this month’s issue of ONM. Here’s the full exchange between the two:

ONM: Could you imagine an Ace Attorney/Ghost Trick crossover? Any deaths that we couldn’t prevent by way of possession could then go to trial in a courtroom…
Takumi: …or Phoenix Wright could be killed and Sissel could prosecute his killer in court! Whatever form it might take, a crossover between these games is something I would love to see happen.

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

Off-screen Mario Kart Arcade GP DX footage – Pac-Man gameplay

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Mario Kart 7 lightning trophy hits Club Nintendo Europe

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Over the past year or so, Nintendo has made a few Mario Kart 7 trophies available on Club Nintendo. Another one has now been added to the mix: lightning.

For 5,000 points, you can add the trophy to your collection, which measures roughly 10 x 7 cm. Each trophy is individually numbered and comes in two parts: base and insignia.

You can order the lightning trophy here.