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– Releasing 2/25 in Japan
– 5980 yen
– Neverland Company developing the game (many Lufia II devs involved)
– Rebirth of Lufia II
– Maxim is the main character, monster hunter
– Maxim’s friends are involved as well
– Journey to find out what the Wave Device is all about
– The Wave Device gives the one who uses it god-like powers
– Dungeons involve many puzzles
– Action-RPG gameplay
– Take control of Maxim directly in battle
– Can switch between characters (tap portrait on touch screen), execute combos

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Just to give you a small update on the story we posted yesterday…

“It’s official. One of the top-rated DSiWare games, Mighty Flip Champs, will be available the 27th of November is PAL Land. Enjoy it!” – WayForward Twitter

According to WayForward, the game should also be out in Australia on the same day.

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Thanks to Robert for the news tip!

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The latest software sales estimates in Japan from Famitsu have been released. Official Media Create numbers will be posted later this week. Also, we’ll be posting Famitsu hardware figures as soon as they are available.

1. [PSP] J-League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! 6: Pride of J
2. [PS3] Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
3. [DS] Tomodachi Collection
4. [WII] Wii Fit Plus
5. [DS] Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver
6. [PS3] Winning Eleven 2010
7. [WII] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
8. [DS] Inazuma Eleven 2 Fire/Blizzard
9. [DS] Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star
10. [WII] Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

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Want to have some fun while you shop? Nintendo is making it easier than ever for holiday consumers to sample the year’s most sought-after games on its Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ video game systems. Starting Nov. 23, the Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience will touch down in 35 shopping malls from coast to coast, offering free hands-on demos of some of Nintendo’s hottest games. Whether they’re seeking gifts for friends and family members or simply taking a break from the season’s hustle and bustle, attendees can enjoy an interactive glimpse into the rich variety of entertainment offered by Nintendo.

Using the Wii console’s popular motion controls, Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience participants can play activities like archery and basketball in Wii Sports Resort™, explore the four-person multiplayer excitement of New Super Mario Bros. ™ Wii, step onto the Wii Balance Board™ accessory to experience new activities and enhanced features in the fitness-themed Wii Fit™ Plus, and more. They can also pick up a Nintendo DSi system to sample hand-held games such as Style Savvy, which lets players manage their own virtual boutique, the puzzle-based Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box™ and the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks after its launch on Dec. 7.

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Remember, this is essentially EA’s take on a Zelda game. It’ll be releasing in Japan on February 25, 2010.

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Last week, Famitsu published an article on their website, which stated that a new Lufia game is in development. The only question was, which platform is the game being created for? Fortunately, Famitsu shared that information today. In the latest edition of their magazine, it was announced that the game will be heading to the DS. We’re waiting for some concrete gameplay details at the moment, but we’ll add them to this post very soon. In the meantime, you can check out the first scans of the title above

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Cammie Dunaway on the stalling sales of Wii…

“Let’s talk about the U.S., and let’s break it down into the separate platforms. So, speaking first about the Wii–what’s important to understand is that in 2008, we sold 10 million units of the Wii, which was a record for any console ever in history. And so it’s a high mark.

What’s also important to understand is that the pacing of our software this year was quite different than it was in 2008. In 2008, our big titles were released early in the year. And this year’s huge title, released a few weeks ago in October, Wii Fit Plus, is doing quite well. And then arguably, the largest title of the year, New Super Mario Bros. for the Wii, only releases Sunday [November 15]. So we believe that going into the holiday season, consumers will continue to look for the products they see as representing the best value and the most fun…”

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From the Makers of Hotel Dusk Comes AGAIN, an Intriguing Crime Mystery, and Everyone’s Favourite Monster Breeding Game, Monster Rancher DS!

Letchworth, Herts.—November 17, 2009—TECMO KOEI Europe and Japanese developer Cing have partnered to produce two new Nintendo DS titles, AGAIN™ and Monster Rancher® DS. Both titles are slated for a Spring 2010 release in Europe.

AGAIN

From the makers of Hotel Dusk comes the new crime mystery title, AGAIN. Featuring a captivating story full of suspense, unexpected surprises and unique visual presentation, Cing’s latest creation takes the text-adventure genre to a whole new level.

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