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Today, Gamesbymo launched a Kickstarter for a new game known as “A.N.N.E”.

The Metroidvania-esque platformer could make its way to the Wii U eShop if a stretch goal is reached. Gamesbymo is seeking $180,000 in funding, which is quite significant, but perhaps possible with enough support.

There’s an overview of A.N.N.E. in the video above. You can find more information on the Kickstarter page here.

Update: Our guess was correct, somewhat. Rogers has now clarified:

The ever-reliable Emily Rogers has tweeted a couple of interesting notes regarding future features for the eShop and Virtual Console. Rogers wouldn’t say much, but did tease that “There may come a time in the future when owning both a Wii U and 3DS will become beneficial.”

Perhaps Nintendo could be working on a cross-buy option for Virtual Console titles? As in, if you buy one VC game on the Wii U, you’d get its counterpart for free (or at a reduced price) on the 3DS and vice versa? Just a guess!

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CVG published an article earlier today talking about how the positive performance of the 3DS as of late may be a sign of better things to come for the Wii U. Towards the end of the piece, Rob Crossley teases something… interesting for the console.

He wrote:

“Which brings me to the Wii U. Regulars at CVG might be aware that I talk down the console’s chances in the most definitive language possible whenever asked. Well, from the things I’m hearing, there’s a chance I’ll soon be added to the reject bin of crazy talking twitter twonks pretty soon.

“Hopefully, if we obtain further details from our sources, we’ll be in a position to explain more to you soon. But, for now, put it this way: In the past two years there have been moments of disquiet regarding the 3DS and – like an instant magic trick – Nintendo has put an end to this with sudden reveals of significant games that went on to become star performers at Christmas.”

Hmm… what could Crossley be talking about here? You have my attention, CVG!

Thanks to Paul S.T.L for the tip.

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Ubisoft has changed Splinter Cell: Blacklist’s official boxart. The game’s official Twitter account shared the new image on its Twitter account on Friday. Take a look:

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Thanks to the launch of Fire Emblem: Awakening and other recent releases, the 3DS has seen a significant boost in the UK. Sales of the handheld are up 49% over the previous week.

Awakening itself was extremely successful in its debut week. The game reached the third spot on the UK charts, according to data provided by Chart-Track.

Nintendo made a special Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS XL bundle available to consumers in the UK last week. 31% of 3DS sales came from this product.

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The 3DS XL has had its fair share of Pokemon-themed systems in Japan. The country already received the Pikachu design as well as a Charizard handheld.

Nintendo and the Pokemon Company aren’t stopping there. Japan will be getting yet another specially-designed 3DS XL systems on May 15, and rumors suggest that Eevee could be featured this time around. The new handheld design will be available to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Pokemon Center outlets.

Consumers will be given the opportunity to purchase the new system if they enter and win a lottery, as was the case with the Charizard 3DS XL.

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Starting tomorrow, Nintendo will be kicking off a new “So Many Games!” promotion across the UK. Consumers can register three select 3DS titles on Club Nintendo and then receive a select game from the range for free.

Products eligible for the promotion are as follows:

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Nintendo 3DS version)
Luigi’s Mansion 2
Fire Emblem: Awakening
LEGO CITY Undercover: The Chase Begins
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Keep in mind that it’s possible to obtain a download code for the games you’ve already registered for the promotion and then pass it along to a friend.

Club Nintendo users must be at least 16 years-old to participate. Download code requests must be made by July 31, and products need to be registered by June 30. Codes must be redeemed before December 31.

You can find more information about the “So Many Games!” promotion here.

Source: Nintendo PR

Individual formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
–		1			INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		2			INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		3			FIRE EMBLEM: AWAKENING	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
1		4			BIOSHOCK INFINITE	XB360	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
2		5			DEFIANCE	XB360	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS
3		6			TOMB RAIDER	XB360	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
5		7			LUIGI’S MANSION 2	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
6		8			TOMB RAIDER	PS3	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
4		9			FIFA 13	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
7		10			BIOSHOCK INFINITE	PS3	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
8		11			GEARS OF WAR: JUDGMENT	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
12		12			CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
13		13			GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
9		14			FIFA 13	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
17		15			TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		16			HALO 4	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
11		17			SIMCITY	PC	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
22		18			THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
19		19			FAR CRY 3	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
16		20			DEFIANCE	PS3	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS
26		21			TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
14		22			JUST DANCE 4	WII	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15		23			ASSASSIN’S CREED III	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
28		24			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2013	PC	SEGA	SEGA
20		25			CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	PS3	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
24		26			FAR CRY 3	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
34		27			SKYLANDERS GIANTS	WII	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
25		28			GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
27		29			FORZA HORIZON	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
32		30			SNIPER: GHOST WARRIOR 2	XB360	CITY INTERACTIVE	CITY INTERACTIVE
–		31			KINECT DISNEYLAND ADVENTURES	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
18		32			ASSASSIN’S CREED III	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
30		33			GRAND THEFT AUTO IV	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
38		34			THE SIMS 3: UNIVERSITY LIFE	PC	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		35			WWE ’13	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
21		36			THE SIMS 3	PC	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
40		37			SLEEPING DOGS	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
36		38			HITMAN ABSOLUTION	XB360	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
–		39			METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE	PS3	KONAMI	KONAMI
–		40			BORDERLANDS 2	XB360	2K GAMES	TAKE 2

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LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
–		1			INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US	NETHERREALM STUDIOS	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
1		2			BIOSHOCK INFINITE	IRRATIONAL GAMES	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
–		3			FIRE EMBLEM: AWAKENING	INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
2		4			TOMB RAIDER	CRYSTAL DYNAMICS	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
4		5			DEFIANCE	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS	TRION WORLDS
3		6			FIFA 13	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		7			CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II	TREYARCH	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
5		8			LUIGI’S MANSION 2	NEXT LEVEL GAMES	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
12		9			TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14	TIBURON ENTERTAINMENT	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		10			FAR CRY 3	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
14		11			THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM	BETHESDA	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
9		12			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
7		13			ASSASSIN’S CREED III	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15		14			SKYLANDERS GIANTS	TOYS FOR BOB	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
8		15			GEARS OF WAR: JUDGMENT	EPIC GAMES/PEOPLE CAN FLY	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
20		16			SNIPER: GHOST WARRIOR 2	CITY INTERACTIVE	CITY INTERACTIVE	CITY INTERACTIVE
11		17			NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED	CRITERION GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
22		18			GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION	SCEA SANTA MONICA	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
17		19			SONIC & ALL STARS RACING TRANSFORMED	SUMO DIGITAL	SEGA	SEGA
24		20			SLEEPING DOGS	UNITED FRONT GAMES	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
13		21			LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
16		22			HALO 4	343 INDUSTRIES	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
26		23			HITMAN ABSOLUTION	IO INTERACTIVE	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
18		24			JUST DANCE 4	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
19		25			SIMCITY	MAXIS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
23		26			GRAND THEFT AUTO IV	ROCKSTAR NORTH	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
25		27			GRAND THEFT AUTO EPISODES – LIBERTY CITY	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
33		28			WWE ’13	YUKE’S	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	TAKE 2
29		29			ARMY OF TWO: THE DEVIL’S CARTEL	VISCERAL GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		30			BORDERLANDS 2	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	2K GAMES	TAKE 2
21		31			CRYSIS 3	CRYTEK	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
31		32			DISHONORED	ARKANE STUDIOS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
–		33			METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE	PLATINUMGAMES	KONAMI	KONAMI
36		34			RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY	ROCKSTAR SAN DIEGO	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
–		35			DIRT SHOWDOWN	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS
35		36			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2013	SPORTS INTERACTIVE	SEGA	SEGA
32		37			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
30		38			DEAD ISLAND GOTY EDITION	TECHLAND	DEEP SILVER	KOCH MEDIA
27		39			THE SIMS 3	THE SIMS STUDIO	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
39		40			FORZA HORIZON	PLAYGROUND GAMES	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT

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