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Two new Disney Infinity 2.0 characters have leaked ahead of an upcoming reveal.

Aladdin and Jasmine are both being added to the game, based on a now-removed trailer uploaded on YouTube. A snapshot from the video is posted above.

It sounds like we’ll officially hear about Aladdin and Jasmine’s inclusion in Disney Infinity 2.0 tomorrow based on the following tweet from executive producer John Vignocchi:

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Disney Interactive posted a $58 million loss last year. For this financial year, however, the company experienced a turnaround with $29 million in earnings.

Disney Infinity helped improve Disney Interactive’s fortunes. Free-to-play mobile releases like Disney Tsum Tsum and Frozen Free Fall also proved successful.

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This week’s issue of Famitsu has a new report on Bayonetta 2. In it, the magazine primarily details Umbran Elegances and accessories, both of which are back for PlatinumGames’ sequel.

Bayonetta 2 allows players to obtain weapons and accessories from Rodin’s shop similar to the first game. “Rakshasa” and “Kafka” are two of the weapons that can be used with Umbran Elegance.

Rakshasa is a sword, and imprisoned within is a demon who has been purified. By flowing the power of Rakshasa into the wielder, one can easily swing the sword with dance-like movements.

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Prima has shared the final cover art for Hyrule Warriors as well as details about what’s included inside.

The guide will be loaded with ame strategies, maps, and special content. Over 70 pages of art is featured, as well as interviews with the development team.

A full overview of the Hyrule Warriors guide is posted below. You can pre-order it here.

Working alongside Nintendo, Prima is crafting a beautiful hardcover Hyrule Warriors guide that is overflowing with game strategies, maps, and special content. Wrapped in the game’s cover art, featuring Link, Zelda, and Lana surrounded by enemies, the Hyrule Warriors strategy guide will take players through all game modes and levels, breaking down everything one needs to complete the game 100%.

As the perfect companion to this epic title, the guide will grant players access to detailed labeled maps and effective strategies for all game modes and levels. Items and collectables lists will assist gamers in finding all hidden chests, while weapons information can be used to build the ultimate arsenal.

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It’s official: all major regions are getting the Mario Kart 8 Mercedes-Benz DLC on August 27. It had previously been confirmed for that date in Japan and Europe, but a new tweet confirms that it will be arriving in North America on the same day.

The DLC will be accompanied by a significant update for Mario Kart 8 – details here.

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Gamescom, just like E3, has its own set of awards. You can find this year’s nominees below – winners will be announced on August 15.

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This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. You can find it in full below:

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One Piece: Unlimited World Red players can get their hands on the latest downloadable content. The Zoro Casual Pack is out now, as is the Dark Justice Pack.

Overviews of each can be found below. Screenshots are posted above.

ZORO CASUAL PACK

• One extra costume for Zoro
• Plus one extra quest called “Punk Hazard Reborn”

DARK JUSTICE PACK

• A new costume for Luffy; ONE PIECE: Strong World Suit
• Men in Suits Quest: fight against plenty of highly trained Marines!
• Fight for Dark Justice Quest: finish the stage in the fastest way possible and take down Rob Lucci! This difficult quest will allow players to use powerful Words and well-trained Characters.

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This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 143,777 / 1,973,310
2. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 33,192 / 91,477
3. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 18,067 / 578,554
4. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken – 8,849 / 119,407
5. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 8,569 / 1,227,267
6. [PSV] Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines – 7,871 / 119,336
7. [3DS] Happiness Charge Precure! Kawarun Collection – 6,712 / NEW
8. [3DS] SoniPro – 6,086 / NEW
9. [3DS] Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya – 5,532 / NEW
10. [PS3] Atellier Shallie – 5,258 / 56,434
11. [PS3] GTA New Price Version – 4,988 / 33,673
12. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,900 / 4,116,901
13. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy – 4,858 / 80,262
14. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 4,662 / 3,320,858
15. [PSV] Tokyo Shinseiroku: Operation Abyss – 4,403 / 19,645
16. [PSV] Corpse Party: Blood Drive – 4,304 / 17,992
17. [3DS] Gundam Tri Age SP – 4,297 / 32,931
18. [PSV] Freedom Wars – 4,027 / 271,798
19. [PSV] Child of Light Special Edition – 3,893 / NEW
20. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 3,364 / 2,359,011

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