Nintendo’s overseas launch plans for Wii U will be revealed starting at 10:00 AM ET tomorrow. Before that though, Japan will receive its own pertinent information.

A unique broadcast will be streamed for Japanese consumers at 3:00 AM ET. Wii U’s price, release date, and other details will be shared in the video.

So if you’re crazy like us, wake up at 3:00 AM ET tomorrow for a full day of Wii U news!

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A few more Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney tidbits

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As the title implies, Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney makes use of two protagonists and two differing gameplay elements.

In the court room, you’ll play as Phoenix Wright. The game also has a town to explore. In these segments, the action will shift to Professor Layton and sidekick Luke.

Famitsu says that the two characters will explore Labyrinth City Nazo, and you’ll be able to converse with townsfolk. These areas make use of a 3D visuals and a graphical style similar to that of Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask.

Other news from Famitsu:

– Bones is working on animation
– Bones previously worked on Eureka Seven and Soul Eater
– There is a “W Protagonist System” in which you’ll need to solve crimes

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Wrecking Crew hitting the Japanese eShop next week

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Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible II will be hitting the Japanese eShop as a Famicom download on September 19 for 500 yen. Screenshots of the game can be found above.

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More playable Mario characters were considered for New Super Mario Bros. U

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You’ll be able to play as five characters in New Super Mario Bros. U: Mario, Luigi, blue and yellow Toads, or a Mii. Other well-known members from the Mario universe have been left out.

In Game Informer’s latest issue, Nintendo EAD’s Takashi Tezuka told the magazine that the team did actually consider other playable characters.

Tezuka was quizzed about Nintendo’s decision to go with two Toads once again. He was additionally asked if Peach or a villain like Wario was considered.

Tezuka responded:

“We did consider that when we looked at which characters we would use. We really came down on the side of using Mii characters rather than some of the characters you had mentioned. Through the technology of HD, you’re going to see more expression and emotion on the Mii character faces. Of course, we’re going to continue making Mario games, so you can maybe look forward to some of the things you were asking about in the future.”

Short Samurai Warriors: Chronicle 2nd trailer

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A look at Satoru Shibata’s Nintendo Direct Swapnote

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Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney scans

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Project X Zone scans

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Latest Project X Zone character confirmations

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Famitsu has been announcing characters for Project X Zone on a regular basis. This week’s issue has even more confirmations.

Rival Schools’ Batsu Ichimonji, Tekken’s Alisa Bosconovitch, and End of Eternity’s Vashyron will be playable. Yumeria’s Neneko and Neito will be included as well.

As far as rival characters go, Street Fighter IV’s Juri, Darkstalkers’ Jedah Dohma, Tekken’s Heihachi Mishima, and Sakura Wars’ Aya-me have been confirmed.

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