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Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is coming to the 3DS later this year. In addition, WayForward has just revealed a second brand new entry in the franchise slated for Wii U, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 36, and PC.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will be the first original series addition to appear on home consoles. The game is already a sure thing – WayForward just needs some help from fans to provide even more game content.

The studio is looking to raise $400,000 within the next month. Stretch goals include a “Risky Mode” at $500,000, various bonus chapters, and costume swap at $700,000.

Here’s the official Shantae: Half-Genie Hero story overview:

In our story, Shantae is roused from a deep sleep, suddenly alert. She plunges into the moonlit forest in search of answers. In nearby Scuttle Town she discovers a mysterious trapdoor, and beyond that, a luminous subterranean cavern. A familiar voice calls out, drawing Shantae to a beautiful fountain. Touching its waters she is immediately spirited away to the fabled Genie Realm. At her feet a magical seal swells as some powerful evil seeks escape. The chamber trembles with a deep, bellowing roar and everything goes white. Shantae sits upright, back in her bed. Was it just a dream? Or a vision of things to come?

Shantae fans should know what to expect with Half-Genie Hero. There will be plenty of hair-whipping, belly dancing, platforming, exploring, boss fights, and more.

You can find the official Kickstarter page here.

Just like North America and Europe, Nintendo intends to release the new limited edition Pokemon-themed 3DS XL systems in Australia. The two variations will be available on September 27. Pricing is set at $249.99.

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Mighty No. 9 has reached its third goal on Kickstarter after Keiji Inafune and his company Comcept launched the campaign launched less than a week ago.

Players will now be treated to a New Game Plus and Turbo Mode thanks to the $1.5 million in funding raised thus far. Mac and Linux versions were guaranteed at $1.35 million.

A yet-to-be-announced stretch goal awaits Mighty No. 9 at $1.75 million. That will be followed by a making-of documentary at $2 million, another unannounced stretch goal at $2.2 million, and Wii U, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 versions at $2.5 million.

You can find the official Mighty No. 9 Kickstarter here.

It’s yet another slow week for Nintendo deals at GameStop. But hey, if you pre-order LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, you’ll be given a keychain.

Here’s this week’s full ad:

AiRace Speed will be hitting the 3DS eShop this summer, QubicGames announced today. Pricing will be set at $4.99 / €4,99 / £4.49.

AiRace Speed is the third entry in the series with two games having been released on DSiWare previously. Players pilot jets on high-speed tracks with tunnels, halls and hidden shortcuts.

3DS users can expect the following features:

Take the challenge – fly extreme speeds across 18 adrenaline-fueled tracks
Stunning environments packed with challenging obstacles, tunnels, shortcuts and more
Take control of one of 5 high-speed futuristic jets powered with advanced technology
High-performance graphics and immersive 3D effects that put you in the middle of the action
Compete against fellow competitors around the world in online leaderboards
Fantastic replay value with special achievements to be unlocked
Third game of the successful and highly rated AiRace series

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Nintendo sneakily showed a new Pokemon during the Pokemon Direct that aired earlier today. It was only in the video for a split second – literally one frame.

Take a look below:

So… who’s that Pokemon?!

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Following today’s Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Bank received a release date in two major territories.

Europe will be getting the app on December 27. It’ll be coming out two days earlier in Japan, December 25.

Pokemon Bank will have an annual fee of 500 yen. Through January 31, players will be able to participate in a free 30-day trial period.