With video game sales declining in the US, the Wii U will breathe fresh air in a market that some would say is suffering from a stagnating console generation. The system signals the beginning of a new cycle with brand new hardware, games, and the possibility for lots of sales.

Naturally, the prospects of a new console launch would entice retailers – especially GameStop. The retailer has expressed great excitement about the release of Wii U.

GameStop President Tony Bartel said:

“We’re very excited about the Wii U launch. We’re looking forward to that release, we’re looking forward to taking pre-orders. What we’re really excited about is it’s really the first part of the next console launch.”

Source

Nintendo Download (8/23, Europe)

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3DS Demo

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

3DS VC

Donkey Kong Jr. – £4.50
NES Open Tournament Golf – £3.60

DSiWare

Rummikub – £7.20 / 800 points

Wii VC

2020 Super Baseball – 900 points

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC – £0.90 each

The Royal City of Rabanastre / Town Ward Upper Stratum (FF12 – FMS)
Crystal Cave (FF03 – FMS)
Ragnarok (FF11 – BMS)
Challenge (FF10 – BMS)

Nintendo Video

Nintendo Video Sports Highlights – fourth/fifth clips

Source: Nintendo PR

Sakurai on next Smash Bros.: “It’s fun making new skills for new characters”

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Masahiro Sakurai delivered a speech at this year’s CEDEC developers conference today. The session, called “Why Do You Make Games?”, lacked Smash Bros. news for the most part. Although, Sakurai did share one small nugget.

Famitsu transcribed the following quote from Sakurai:

“It’s fun making new skills for new characters.”

Well then… Geno confirmed for the next Smash Bros,! Ah, just kidding.

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First Star Beast art, details

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