Another Pokemon game will be added to the North American Wii U Virtual Console this week. As listed on Nintendo’s website, Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is slated for tomorrow.

Nintendo’s page has the following overview:

“In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, you once again play as a Pokémon Ranger, working to help people, Pokémon and nature in a new area called the Almia region. Starting out as a student Ranger, you quickly earn the title of a full-fledged Pokémon Ranger. As you succeed in more and more missions, you will aspire to become the highest Ranger rank: Top Ranger. Along the way you meet and capture all kinds of different Pokémon.”

Pricing for Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is set at $9.99.

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The Fall Part 2: Unbound arrives on Wii U in Q1 2017

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Over The Moon brought The Fall to Wii U two years ago. The second part of the trilogy, Unbound, is now confirmed for launch on Wii U in Q1 2017.

According to Nintendo Life, The Fall Part 2: Unbound begins right from the conclusion of the first game. There will once again be Metroidvania-style exploration, with ARID needing to meet and control different robot bodies that have unique personalities and quirks.

Here’s a teaser:

Over The Moon is hoping to bring in new players by discounting the first game. Expect a discount of 80-90 percent sometime this month.

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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (8/10/16)

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A few new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on August 10. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Virtual Console

Zelda: Spirit Tracks – 950 yen

Wii Download for Wii U

New Super Mario Bros. Wii – 2,700 yen
Kirby’s Epic Yarn – 2,700 yen

New 3DS Virtual Console

Final Fight (Super Famicom, 823 yen)
Panel de Pon (Super Famicom, 823 yen)
Street Fighter Zero 2 (Super Famicom, 823 yen)

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Japanese Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs Wii U VC trailers

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Nintendo released official videos for Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

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Plenty of Fishies out in Europe and Australia on August 11

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Plenty of Fishies was added to the North American Wii U eShop way back in December 2014. In Europe and Australia, it’s finally due out later this month. Nitrolic Games confirmed through Miiverse that the title will be out on August 11.

Here’s the Miiverse post with the news:

View post in Miiverse.

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Famitsu review scores (8/2/16)

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Tales of Berseria (PS4/PS3) – 9/9/8/9
Ratchet & Clank (PS4) – 8/8/9/9
Collar x Malice (PSV) – 9/8/8/8
Hoshi Ori Yume Mirai Converted Edition (PSV) – 8/8/8/7
RevErsi Quest (XBO) – 7/7/7/8
Hiyoko Mamire (3DS) – 7/7/8/7
Super Robo Mouse (Wii U) – 6/5//6/6

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Lots of Aqua Moto Racing Utopia footage

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Zordix will launch Aqua Moto Racing Utopia on Wii U later this summer. You’ll find a bunch of footage from the game below.

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Mortar Melon hitting the European Wii U eShop on August 11

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Mortar Melon now has a release date in Europe. On the eShop, the game will release on August 11 for €5.00.

Here’s an overview:

“Drag the mortar, aim, and fling the melon to collect the fruit! Whizzing through the air you’ll fly across the world, tapping and dragging your environment to release the juicy goods! Look out for pointy objects or you’ll explode on impact, sending melony chunks and pips flying! It’s a crazy, fruity, physics machine.”

Mortar Melon previously launched in North America last August.

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