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The Heracross and Pinsir distribution for Pokemon X/Y is now up and running. Pokemon X players can get their hands on Heracross while Pinsir is available for those who own Y.

Also, as previously mentioned, GameStop will be distributing Mega Stones needed to Mega Evolve the two Pokemon starting on August 18.

Overviews of Heracross and Pinsir are posted below:

The Lv. 50 Pinsir has an Adamant Nature and knows X-Scissor, Earthquake, Stone Edge, and Return. It will have one of two Abilities: the defensive Hyper Cutter Ability or Mold Breaker.

The Lv. 50 Heracross has an Adamant Nature and knows Bullet Seed, Pin Missile, Close Combat, and Megahorn. Its Ability, Swarm or Guts, will change to Skill Link during Mega Evolution.

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Update: Now confirmed both in-store and online, and for both versions. You can pre-order the Wii U version here and 3DS version here.


This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. You can find it in full below:

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One Piece: Unlimited World Red players can get their hands on the latest downloadable content. The Nami School Pack is out now, as is the Bathrobe Pack.

Overviews of each can be found below. Screenshots are posted above.

NAMI SCHOOL PACK

  • Nami School Uniform
  • Plus one extra quest called “Love for Money”: defeat CP9’s strongest member, Rob Lucci, in the fastest way possible. Maybe a side trip during this quest will grant you tons of money?!

THE BATHROBE PACK

  • A new costume for Chopper; ONE PIECE: Strong World Bathrobe
  • Bubble Gathering Quest – Work as a chopper in the Fishman Island and gather as much bubbles and Soupy Fluid as possible.
  • Mountain Warfare Quest – The Snow Mountain will be the theatre for an epic and continuous fight against Wapol and Aokiji. Taking down the snowman might get you a special reward…

This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 120,682 / 2,093,992
2. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 – 81,584 / NEW
3. [3DS] Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – 46,494 / NEW
4. [PS3] Ultra Street Fighter IV – 42,327 / NEW
5. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 22,752 / 114,229
6. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 20,860 / 599,414
7. [PSV] Shin Hayarigami – 12,585 / NEW
8. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken – 8,435 / 127,842
9. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 7,355 / 1,234,622
10. [PS3] Shin Hayarigami – 5,746 / NEW
11. [PS3] GTA V New Price Version – 5,323 / 38,997
12. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,935 / 4,121,836
13. [3DS] Bravely Default: For the Sequel Ultimate Hits – 4,720 / NEW
14. [PSV] Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines – 4,548 / 123,884
15. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy – 4,326 / 84,588
16. [3DS] Gundam Tri Age SP – 4,112 / 37,043
17. [WIU] Dragon Quest X All-in-One Package – 3,945 / NEW
18. [PSV] Freedom Wars – 3,869 / NEW
19. [PSV] Lost Dimension – 3,868 / NEW
20. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 3,566 / 2,362,577

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

3DS LL – 33,172
Vita – 17,084
Wii U – 13,598
3DS – 7,873
PS3 – 6,486
PS4 – 5,470
Vita TV – 1,344
PSP – 301
Xbox 360 – 151

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

3DS LL – 31,740
Vita – 17,179
Wii U – 9,646
3DS – 7,019
PS3 – 6,605
PS4 – 5,695
Vita TV – 1,506
PSP – 464
Xbox 360 – 157

Plus, two weeks of Super Smash Bros. Character Sales on Nintendo eShop on over 25 games starring New Challengers and Veteran Fighters from the Super Smash Bros. roster

13th August 2014 – European Smash Bros. fans are set for a treat when the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Limited Edition Pack launches simultaneously with Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS on 3rd October. This package gives fans the chance to own a red Nintendo 3DS XL* system with a striking Super Smash Bros. motif emblazoned on the front, available whilst stocks last. This limited edition hardware comes with a pre-installed digital copy of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, so players can get straight into battle, right out of the box.

To celebrate the legacy of many popular fighters on the Super Smash Bros. roster, Nintendo also announces today that over the span of two weeks in August there will be Nintendo eShop discounts of up to 50% on more than 25 downloadable retail and Virtual Console titles on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS as well as Wii U.

Nintendo has revealed a special Super Smash Bros. 3DS Limited Edition Pack for Europe. The package contains a specially-designed 3DS system and a pre-installed copy of the new Smash Bros. game.

As tweeted by Nintendo just a few moments ago:


The Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS website has been updated with a bunch of new screenshots and details about solo play in the 3DS version, controls, and stages. Find the images above and look for the information below.

Classic

In Classic mode on the Nintendo 3DS, players choose different paths as they proceed along a map and fight against waiting CPU opponents.

There are many different kinds of matches, including one-on-one fights, team battles with CPU players both aiding and attacking you, matches where you must defeat opponents one after another or in groups, and even more.

When you win a match, you will receive a reward. Besides trophies and gold, you can also receive custom parts.

Meta Knight is returning for the new Smash Bros. games on Wii U and 3DS, Nintendo has revealed. The character was confirmed through an update on the official website just moments ago. Screenshots of Meta Knight in action can be found above.


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