Disney has decided to close the LucasArts games publishing division. Roughly 150 staffers will now need to look for new jobs, and upcoming projects such as the highly-anticipated Star Wars 1313 as well as Star Wars: First Assault have been canned.

A LucasArts company statement reads:

“After evaluating our position in the games market, we’ve decided to shift LucasArts from an internal development to a licensing model, minimizing the company’s risk while achieving a broader portfolio of quality Star Wars games. As a result of this change, we’ve had layoffs across the organization. We are incredibly appreciative and proud of the talented teams who have been developing our new titles.”

LucasArts seems to be an incredibly disappointing casualty from Disney’s new acquisition of Lucasfilm. Disney made the purchase on October 30 of last year.

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Nintendo hosting some kind of all-day 3DS event in a couple of weeks

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This is interesting. Nintendo will be holding an all-day 3DS event for the media in just two weeks, according to IGN editor Rich George.

George tweeted a few minutes ago:

A couple weeks from now, Nintendo is hosting an all-day 3DS event of some sort. Curious..
— Rich (@RichIGN) April 3, 2013

Nintendo actually doesn’t have much 3DS software in the pipeline for North America for the second half of 2013. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins is coming out this month, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is coming in May, and Animal Crossing is due in June. Beyond this, it’s unclear what else is in store. Maybe there will be an announcement or two? Or perhaps this is a chance to highlight more 3DS eShop games?

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Media Create hardware sales (3/25 – 3/31)

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

3DS LL – 38,442
Vita – 31,795
3DS – 28,538
Wii U – 22,829
PS3 – 19,069
PSP – 12,594
Wii – 1,858
Xbox 360 – 598

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Vita – 41,073
3DS LL – 40,924
3DS – 35,629
PS3 – 22,942
PSP – 12,690
Wii U – 11,398
Wii – 1,720
Xbox 360 – 610

Injustice: Gods Among Us footage

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Shibata apologizes for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate shortages in Europe

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate has been difficult to find in European shops. There is, fortunately, more stock on the way.

Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata took to Twitter and apologized for the shortages, and noted that more stock will be available for the Wii U version next week and 3DS in mid-April. In the meantime, consumers can opt to purchase the game digitally through the eShop.

[Shibata] I’d like to apologise for the current stock shortage due to high demand of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate at retail. (1/3)
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 3, 2013

[Shibata] New #MH3U stock will hopefully be available in shops next week for Wii U and mid April for Nintendo 3DS. (2/3)
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 3, 2013

[Shibata] Both versions of #MH3U are also available on Nintendo eShop. Again, I sincerely apologise for causing any inconvenience. (3/3)
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 3, 2013

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate infographic covers connectivity

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Earlier today, Nintendo UK published a new Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate infographic covering the game’s connectivity. You can find it below.

See the connectivity options in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate in this infographic #MH3U ow.ly/i/1OsbF
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 3, 2013

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Pandora’s Tower dated for North America

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As promised, Pandora’s Tower will finally be releasing in North America this month. Today, XSEED confirmed an exact launch date for the game. You’ll be able to get your hands on the title on April 16.

Source: XSEED PR