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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is currently on track to launch in June. Activision recently sent out a press release about a DLC pre-order bonus at GameStop (which won’t be available on Wii U/3DS), and noted that the upcoming game is “expected” out on June 24. Let’s hope that date sticks!

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Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop,
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon (back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy

3DS

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – GameStop
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon
Tomodachi Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Amazon, GameStop
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon, Best Buy

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Best Buy is selling 2DS systems (Electric Red and Crimson Blue) for $30 off. Normally priced at $130, you can pick up the handheld for only $100. This offer is valid through May 10.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.24} (¥6.664) – 145.029 / NEW <82,58%>
02./00. [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call # (Square Enix) {2014.04.24} (¥6.264) – 80.523 / NEW <55,72%>
03./01. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 43.136 / 798.046 (+24%)
04./05. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 15.654 / 320.489 (-17%)
05./02. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥8.715) – 12.240 / 186.396 (-61%)
06./00. [WIU] Famicom Remix 1+2 (Nintendo) {2014.04.24} (¥3.086) – 11.079 / NEW
07./00. [PSV] BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (Arc System Works) {2014.04.24} (¥6.264) – 10.709 / NEW
08./06. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥7.689) – 8.678 / 154.669 (-51%)
09./04. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 1-2-3 – Naruhodo Selection # (Capcom) {2014.04.17} (¥4.309) – 6.473 / 33.398 (-76%)
10./10. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
(Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 6.444 / 204.498 (-20%)
11./13. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 6.326 / 559.903 (+2%)
12./14. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 6.001 / 4.040.630 (+13%)
13./07. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters – Tokimeki Up! (Nintendo) {2014.04.17} (¥4.936) – 5.926 / 18.241 (-52%)
14./11. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.560) – 5.392 / 218.011 (-18%)
15./03. [PS4] Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Real Reborn # (Square Enix) {2014.04.14} (¥3.394) – 4.858 / 36.185 (-84%)
16./00. [PS3] Monster Hunter Frontier GG: Premium Package (Capcom) {2014.04.23} (¥6.264) – 4.689 / NEW
17./00. [3DS] MapleStory 3DS (Nexon) {2014.04.24} (¥4.752) – 4.203 / NEW
18./00. [PS3] Harem Tengoku da to Omottara Yandere Jigoku Datta (Nippon Ichi Software) {2014.04.24} (¥7.344) – 4.101 / NEW
19./00. [PS3] MuvLuv: Photon Flowers #
(5pb.) {2014.04.24} (¥6.264) – 4.090 / NEW
20./17. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U (Nintendo) {2014.04.03} (¥6.156) – 4.000 / 33.934 (-8%)

Day-one DLC has never been particularly well-received, in part because some publishers end up including the content in question in the final retail product. Consumers feel that if you’re going to do this, they shouldn’t have to fork over extra cash for DLC simply locked away on the disc/cartridge.

At least in the case of Mario Golf: World Tour, the game’s DLC seems to be offered through separate downloads. The game’s packs are fairly large in size which indicates that they weren’t included in the cartridge and aren’t simply “unlocked” when making a purchase.

Check out the European download sizes for Mario Golf: World Tour’s DLC packs below:

Three-Pack Set / Season Pass — 489 blocks
Mushroom Pack — 447 blocks
Free-Trial Course Pack — 138 blocks

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