Super Smash Bros. originally started out as a game with Nintendo-only characters. However, over the past few entries, we’ve seen more and more third-party representatives.

Speaking with EDGE this month, Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai gave some insight into the process of working with third-parties and getting their characters into the game. Here’s what he shared on that front:

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Dragon Quest XII “still many years away”

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While Switch owners are still waiting on Dragon Quest XI, the RPG technically came out well over a year ago. That leaves some fans wondering when we’ll see the next true entry in the series. Creator Yuji Horii commented on that very subject during a panel at the computer entertainment developers conference CEDEC + KYUSHU 2018.

Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino moderated the panel, and asked Horii, “How is the 12th entry going?” That prompted Horii to say, “I actually already came up with the keywords, but I can’t say anything here. (Laughs.)”

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Lapis X Labyrinth getting a limited edition

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Usually when NIS America announces a game for the west, it’s accompanied by a limited edition. That’ll be the case for Lapis X Labyrinth, which was announced for North America and Europe earlier today.

Copies will include:

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order pre-orders open

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Nintendo surprised everyone at The Game Awards this week with the announcement of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. It’s a unique partnership that will land Switch a new exclusive.

Following up on the news, retailers are starting to take pre-orders. Amazon has it here while Best Buy has it here.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order launches in 2019.

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Huey Games putting Wreckout on Switch

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Today, Huey Games announced its next project. Wreckout, a competitive title about flinging a ball and knocking down your opponent’s shield, is due out next year.

Thus far we only have the following trailer to go on:

Wreckout launches for Switch in Q2 2019.

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Desert Child launch trailer

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Desert Child’s launch trailer, which debuted during the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, is now available. Check it out below.

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The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Episode 3 launches January 15

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The next chapter in The Walking Dead: The Final Season has finally emerged, with Skybound Games showing a trailer and release date during the Kinda Funny Games Showcase. Fans can look forward to episode 3 on January 15.

Here’s the new video:

The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 3 arrives 1/15/19. @SkyboundGames #KFGShowcase #StillNotBitten pic.twitter.com/LODpnqbEqT
— Kinda Funny (@KindaFunnyVids) December 8, 2018