Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Launch Worldwide on Oct. 12 for Nintendo 3DS
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The Next Generation of Pokémon Introduces an Amazing New Adventure, Powerful Mega Evolutions and a Spectacular New World to Explore
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fans around the world are about to experience a major evolution to the Pokémon series of video games. On Oct. 12, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the newest installments in the world-famous series, are launching for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, including the new Nintendo 2DS system, which also launches on Oct. 12. In the games, players can discover new Pokémon, interact with them like never before, connect with Trainers around the world and explore an entirely new region that is brought to life with stunning new visuals.
“More than 15 years after its initial debut, Pokémon remains one of the strongest franchises in video games,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “With Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the series has evolved in a breathtaking way. It’s time to once again catch ’em all!”
Sonic Lost World Wii U/3DS screenshots
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A little bit of Sonic Lost World 3DS footage
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Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy screenshots
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Mario/Luigi Wiimote pre-orders open, plus Tales of the Abyss discount
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During last week’s Nintendo Direct, a pair of special Wii Remote Plus products were announced. Mario and Luigi will both receiving specially-designed controllers next month.
Pre-orders for both Wiimotes are now open. You can reserve the Mario version here or Luigi version here
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In other news, I came across a discount for Tales of the Abyss while browsing on Amazon today. The 3DS RPG is currently 50% off. It’s actually one of my personal favorite titles on the system, so I’d recommend it. It’s not for everyone, though!
Mario Party: Island Tour details
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NintendoWorldReport has published a new preview for Mario Party: Island Tour based on a recent press demo. You can find details rounded up below.
General
– Four mini-games playable in the press demo
– Everyone travels individually (ditches group travel from Mario Party 9)
– Banzai Bill board: climb up a mountain
– Roll the die and you can then risk making progress on the board or hide out in cave
– Whenever somebody rolls a Banzai Bill, it fires across one of the board’s horizontal ledges, knocking back everybody in its path
– Jiggle the die around on the touch screen and fling it onto the top screen to roll
Buzz a Fuzzy
– 4 players compete to fire arrows at a series of Fuzzies slowly moving around
– All players aim in the same area
– If you wait too long, another player could have stolen your Fuzzy chain
– Earn a point for each Fuzzy you hit
– 3 rounds where each players fires one arrow
– Hold the system up and move it to aim
– Fire by pulling back on the Circle Pad and then let go to fire
Slip Not
– Control your character while riding a raft down a winding, watery path
– Uses the 3DS gyroscope as you turn like a steering wheel
Ka-Goomba
– Uses the AR Cards
– First shoot at augmented-reality Goombas as they appear near the card
– Aim by moving the 3DS
– Regular Goombas are worth 1 point, Gold Goombas are worth 3
– Boss fight has you fighting a Whomp
– Earn last minute points by being the first to hit the Whomp’s weak spot on its back
Choicest Voice
– Uses the 3DS mic
– A random Mario character is selected and a clip of their voice plays
– Need to match the voice as closely as possible
– Judges within the game choose the best match
– The game only rates by the amplitude envelope
October 2013 downloadable rewards now available on Club Nintendo
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Visit this page to order a downloadable game.
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds light/dark world house comparison
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How does Link’s house in Zelda: A Link Between Worlds differ in the light and dark worlds? See for yourself below!

World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014 3DS boxart
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PES 2014 (World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014) 3DS isn’t coming out overseas, but Konami is releasing the game in Japan. Here’s a look a the game’s boxart:

UK software sales (Week ending 10/5) – Wii U/3DS charts
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The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
2. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
3. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
4. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
5. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. Disney Infinity – Disney Interactive
7. Pikmin 3 – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2014 – Ubisoft
9. ZombiU – Ubisoft
10. LEGO City: Undercover – Nintendo
3DS
1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
2. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
3. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. FIFA 14 – EA
8. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
9. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track