SEGA revealed a peculiar pre-order bonus for Sonic Lost World earlier this week. Players who reserve the Wii U version from Amazon will receive 25 extra lives.
Kind of odd, isn’t it?
SEGA has since commented on the unconventional pre-order bonus. Associate brand manager Aaron Webber told Kotaku, “The lives are not really the focus”, with the Deadly Six Edition content taking prominence. He added that paying for lives “will never be a thing in a Sonic game” and the bonus is “a way to let you have a bit more fun being reckless if you want to be.”
You can find all of Webber’s comments below.
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Daigasso Band Brothers P Shimobe Tool (Jam with the Band music creation tool) – FREE
@Simple DL Series: Vol. 17 – The Othello – 400 yen
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 DEMO – FREE
Spec Kan (retail title) – 5,480 yen (from 10/3)
Virtual Console
Atlantis no Nazo (Famicom) – 500 yen
Shining Force Gaiden I – Ensei Jashin no Kuni e (Game Gear) – 500 yen
Wii U
Downloadable Titles
Togabito no Senritsu – 1,000 yen
DLC
Pikmin 3 – Otakara o Atsumero! Stage 7-10 Set (Collect Treasure Pack) – 200 yen
Virtual Console
Gradius (Famicom) – 500 yen
Super Famicom Wars (Super Famicom) – 800 yen
Leaks for Pokemon X/Y have been popping up all over as of late, including evolutions for all three starter Pokemon. There’s a reason for that: some retailers have already started to sell the game much to Nintendo’s disappointment.
To say that Nintendo isn’t happy would be an understatement. One leaker, who obtained an early copy, claims that the company went out of its way to fly out a representative and track down the game shop where the product was sold.
“Nintendo flew a representative out this afternoon and went to the local game shop where I picked up X. The Nintendo rep had said heads were rolling at Nintendo because of the leaks. I gave up my copy of the game to try and help keep the local game shop out of trouble and to keep my friend from losing his job.”
A pair of Fairy-type Pokemon have been revealed for Pokemon X/Y today. Aromatisse and Slurpuff have both been introduced.
You can find screenshots of the new Pokemon above. Overviews of each are posted below.
Aromatisse
– Evolved form of Spritzee
– Can give off a variety of different smells
– Odor includes one so repugnant to its opponent that it can turn a battle in its favor
– Fragrance Pokemon
– Can use the Healer ability
– Height: 2′ 07″
– Weight: 34.2 lbs.
Slurpuff
– Evolved form of Swirlix
– Strong sense of smell
– It’s a hundred million times more sensitive than that of humans
– Can distinguish the faintest of odors
– Some Slurpuff work to assist pastry chefs
– Meringue Pokemon
– Can use Sweet Veil
– Height: 2′ 07″
– Weight: 11.0 lbs
The 2DS battery isn’t as strong as the one found inside the 3DS XL. Rather, the system lasts just about as long as the original 3DS.
That’s because the 2DS and 3DS possess the same battery. The 2DS comes with a 1300mAh battery, which is the the same size as the one included with the original 3DS model.
Nintendo has previously spoken about its big plans to promote Pokemon X/Y in the UK. The Big N had said of its advertising plans, “The Pokemon X and Y campaign is on the same level as our Animal Crossing campaign. It’s going to be huge”.
At least a portion of Nintendo’s marketing plans will tie into boyband Union J. The X-Factor UK participants will be working with Nintendo to promote Pokemon X/Y, it has been announced.
One of the band members said of the news:
“When we first heard that Pokémon X and Pokémon Y had been announced, we couldn’t have been more excited and we knew that we wanted to get involved in some way. The boys and I are all huge Pokémon fans and we know that the JCats will go crazy when we announce our special news.”
Hometown Story's official release date is… OCTOBER 22ND!
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) October 3, 2013
Natsume announced a North American launch date for Hometown Story today. The 3DS title is slated for October 22.
Earlier this week, Hometown Story was also given a December 12 release date for Japan. Rising Star Games will be bringing it to Europe next year.
Update: Added in the full Nintendo Download set.
Still waiting for Nintendo to issue this week’s Nintendo Download report, but we have a pretty good idea of what’s coming out today based on official listings. We’ll update this post if any additional titles are confirmed.
Wii U retail
Just Dance 2014 – $39.99 (available October 8)
Wii U download
TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition – $7.99
Wii U VC
Final Fight – $7.99
Final Fight 2 – $7.99
Final Fight 3 – $7.99
3DS retail
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure – $19.99
3DS download
Picross e3 – $5.99
Family Bowling 3D – $4.99
Halloween: Trick or Treat 2 – $7.99
Happy Circus – $3.99
3DS demo
Witch & Hero
eShop sales
Final Fight Promo – Starting today, buy Final Fight, Final Fight 2 or Final Fight 3 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and get 50 percent off the purchase of another fighting game, like Street Fighter II’ Turbo: Hyper Fighting and other selected games. This offer is good until 9 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Little Inferno – Burn flaming logs, screaming robots, credit cards, batteries, exploding fish, unstable nuclear devices and tiny galaxies in an adventure that takes place almost entirely in front of a fireplace. Starting Oct. 3, download Little Inferno in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U at 50 percent off until 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 9.
DSiWare
Jewel Quest 5 – The Sleepless Star – $7.99 / 800 points
