I started another inflammatory article earlier today about game reviews, but part of the way through I decided to stop because I need to take a break from being all angry about the blogging industry and start promoting fun discussions. So instead I’m working on this article that I haven’t come up with a topic for yet, but I’m sure it will come to me as a write this. I’m thinking maybe something about music in games, but that’s been done before. How about something more abstract, like “Best unexpectedly fantastic video game”? Eh, nah. I would talk too much about Fragile. Maybe “Best game featuring food”? No, that’s just stupid.

Oh, here we go. Let’s do “Favorite Gimmicks in Gaming”.

Another off-screen Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai video

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Iwata Asks: The Last Story (part 3)

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The third volume of Iwata Asks: The Last Story has been translated on Nintendo of Europe’s website. AQ Interactive’s Takuya Matsumoto was brought in for the chat, and as you’ll see below, he had a tremendous impact on the game.

Head past the break for a comprehensive summary of the interview. The full discussion can be found here.

Pokémon x Nobunaga’s Ambition footage

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Game Informer review scores – April 2012

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There’s just one Nintendo-specific review score in the latest issue of Game Informer. Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D received a 7.75 / 10 in the magazine’s April issue.

If you’d like to view the full list of scores, head on over to our sister site.

Kid Icarus: Uprising anime – Thanatos Rising part 2

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Media Create software sales (2/27 – 3/4) – Top 50

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01./00. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors # (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.03.01} (¥8.190) – 655.774 / NEW <92,07%>
02./00. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2012.03.01} (¥4.800) – 43.155 / NEW
03./02. [3DS] Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin (Marvelous AQL) {2012.02.23} (¥5.040) – 27.378 / 108.509 (-66%)
04./00. [PSP] Great Battle Full Blast # (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.03.01} (¥6.280) – 24.289 / NEW
05./15. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (Square Enix) {2012.02.16} (¥6.090) – 21.540 / 99.532 (+100%)
06./08. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 18.945 / 1.546.212 (-9%)
07./03. [PS3] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm Generation (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.02.23} (¥7.330) – 17.917 / 83.675 (-73%)
08./07. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) – 16.142 / 1.386.318 (-25%)
09./09. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G # (Capcom) {2011.12.10} (¥5.800) – 15.836 / 1.283.511 (-11%)
10./01. [PSP] Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave # (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.02.23} (¥6.280) – 12.358 / 97.668 (-86%)
11./00. [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles (FuRyu) {2012.03.01} (¥5.229) – 12.228 / NEW
12./05. [PS3] Asura’s Wrath (Capcom) {2012.02.23} (¥6.990) – 7.795 / 38.103 (-74%)
13./13. [3DS] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom) {2012.01.26} (¥5.990) – 7.444 / 251.560 (-39%)
14./11. [PS3] Binary Domain (Sega) {2012.02.16} (¥8.390) – 6.775 / 95.364 (-55%)
15./00. [PS3] UFC Undisputed 3 (Konami) {2012.03.01} (¥7.329) – 6.198 / NEW
16./21. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo) {2011.10.13} (¥5.800) – 6.043 / 555.149 (-7%)
17./18. [PSP] Samurai Warriors 3 Z Special (Koei Tecmo) {2012.02.16} (¥6.090) – 5.224 / 30.527 (-36%)
18./25. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best) (Capcom) {2011.09.22} (¥2.990) – 5.156 / 207.523 (-3%)
19./04. [PSP] I Don’t Have Many Friends Portable # (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.02.23} (¥6.800) – 5.142 / 62.111 (-91%)
20./22. [PS3] Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2012.02.02} (¥4.980) – 4.922 / 53.096 (-18%)

Fire Emblem: Awakening scan, character art

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Hayashida talks DLC for Mario, Wii U, using leftover Galaxy 2 ideas for Galaxy 3 unlikely, more

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GamesRadar has published a massive interview with Super Mario 3D Land director Koichi Hayashida.

Hayashida did share a few nuggets about the 3D platformer, such as how Statue Mario barely made it into the game and how the team considered implementing a time limit on Fire Mario as was the case for the Galaxy games.

Speaking of Super Mario Galaxy, Hayashida basically said that it’s unlikely we’ll see a third game in the “series”. He doesn’t see a realistic scenario in which the staff would use leftover ideas from Galaxy 2 for a possible Galaxy 3 title.

Hayashida also confirmed that downloadable content is a possibility for Mario, discussed his thoughts about Wii U, and more.

Head past the break for all of Hayashida’s remarks!