Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games have confirmed that the LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 videogame will be available in North America beginning November 11 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the Wii™ system, the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems, and Windows PC.
LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 continues the saga of the Boy Who Lived in this spell-binding adventure for wizards and Muggles alike. This time, players are transported through the final three books and final four films – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – to experience Harry’s last years at Hogwarts™ and battle Lord Voldemort™ in the ultimate fight of good vs. evil. The creative LEGO prowess unites with the expansive world of Harry Potter™ once again to deliver an exciting and rewarding gameplay experience. The game features lessons, spell-casting, dueling and much more for players of all ages to enjoy.

Source: Warner Bros. Interactive PR

Kirby Mass Attack seeing supply issues?

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Earlier today I strolled into Best Buy eagerly hoping that I would be able to purchase Kirby Mass Attack. What I was told definitely surprised me, to say the least. An employee I spoke with said that the store received two copies. Yes, just two, and they were both taken by the time I made it to the store.

It’s surprising because a) Kirby is a fairly important IP/Nintendo character and b) the location of this Best Buy is in a moderately populated area.

Looking online, I noticed that it’s backordered on BestBuy.com and is out of stock Target.com. Walmart.com isn’t even listing the game. It’s possible that the last couple of retailers simply haven’t received copies yet and will instead change their status later this week. I could also check GameStop (as much as I dislike the store) and see how much (if any) product they have.

It might be too soon to start claiming that there are supply issues for Mass Attack (hence the question mark in the title!). However, the fact that my local Best Buy received such a small amount of copies and is backordered online has me a bit concerned…

Natsume’s Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns launches today for DS

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The Latest Title In The Harvest Moon Series Is Also Available At Natsume’s New Online Retail Store
Burlingame, CA. – SEPTEMBER 20, 2011- Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns has launched for the
Nintendo DS. The game is now available at retail for an MSRP of
$29.99 and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
“We are thrilled that Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns is now available for the Nintendo DS,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “We’re sure die-hard fans of the series and newcomers alike will love the latest title in the Harvest Moon series!”

Why Kirby Mass Attack wasn’t made for 3DS

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This information comes from Kirby Mass Attack director Mari Shirakawa…

“As you know, this is a game in which players are able to directly touch the stage in the lower screen. Of course, that type of control would also be possible on the 3DS, but the game would not end up taking advantage of the three-dimensionality of the upper 3DS screen, which is a defining characteristic of the 3DS hardware. So if we made this game for the 3DS, I think we would be asked, ‘Why did you make this game for the 3DS?’ I think that given the characteristics of Kirby Mass Attack, it’s only natural that it was developed for the DS.”

I can understand this reasoning. And, to be honest, it might be for the best that Mass Attack was made for DS. Now both 3DS and DS owners can experience the title!

Source

Kirby Mass Attack – Kirby Snack Attack Truck video

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Nintendo Download (9/22, Europe)

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3DS Download

3D Classics TwinBee – €5

DSiWare

Anonymous Notes Chapter 2 – From The Abyss €2/200 Points
Cut The Rope – €5/500 Points

WiiWare

101-in-1 Explosive Megamix – 700 Wii Points

NGamer anticipation ratings

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – 5
Rayman Origins – 3
Resident Evil: Revelations – 5
Ace Combat 3D – 3
WWE ’12 – 2
Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure – 3
Sonic Generations – 4
Heroes of Ruin – 4
Need for Speed The Run – 2
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D – 4
The Adventures of Tintin – 3
Tekken 3D Prime Edition – 3
Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle – 2
Get Up and Dance – 1

Thanks to joclo for the tip!

ESRB updates (9/19)

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (DS) – E
Kirby Mass Attack (DS) – E
Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii) – E
Jaws Ultimate Predator (3DS) – M
Disney/Pixar Cars 2 (3DS) – E
Gremlins Gizmo (DS) – E
Need for Speed The Run (Wii/3DS) – E10+
Centipede Infestation (Wii/3DS) – E10+
Beyblade: Metal Masters (DS) – E

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 proves there’s strength in monsters

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New Game for Nintendo DS Systems Lets Players Collect, Connect and Customize Hundreds of Monsters from the DRAGON QUEST Universe
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 19, 2011 – Now there’s a powerful new way to interact with the wild variety of monsters from the fan-favorite DRAGON QUEST® video game series. Launching today for the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2 unleashes an epic adventure in which players can recruit, train and battle with imaginative monsters of all shapes and sizes. Better yet, players can create their own customized monsters by synthesizing two different ones and blending their unique traits and capabilities. With the built-in wireless features of Nintendo DS systems, it’s also simple and fun for users to connect with each other – locally and around the world – to share game data and engage in memorable monster battles together.
In Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, players take on the role of a Monster Scout who has crash-landed on a mysterious island. To rescue missing passengers and members of the airship crew, they must assemble a strong team of monsters and fend off enemies in strategic turn-based battles. The game includes more than 300 monsters that can be recruited for battle and synthesized with other monsters to create new, more powerful ones. With more than 240 skill trees to choose from, players can customize their teams to prepare for all kinds of enemy encounters. Some monsters – including the iconic Slime – return from previous installments in the DRAGON QUEST series, while others are new.