This week’s ESRB updates are as follows:

Harley Pasternak’s Hollywood Workout (Wii) – E
Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure (3DS) – E

The Android title BlockShift popped up on Google Play a few days ago, and it wasn’t long before the game received a great deal of attention for its similarities to Pushmo.

Developer Stephen Walther has since commented on his game, speaking about its similarities to Nintendo’s eShop release, his regrets, and more.

Take a look at what Walther had to say below.

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This month’s Nintendo Gamer review scores are as follows:

99Seconds (DSiWare) 77%
Escape The Virus: Swarm Survival (DSiWare) – 64%
Freaky Forms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive! (3DS) – 65%
Goooooal Europa 2012 (DSiWare) – 10%
Marvel Pinball 3D (3DS eShop) 72%
New Art Academy (3DS) – 85%
New Super Mario Bros 2 (3DS) – 80%
Pokemon Black/White 2 (DS) – 89%
Sparkle Snapshots 3D (3DS eShop) – 73%
Wario Land II (3DS VC) – 90%
Zombie Slayer Diox (3DS eShop) – 35%

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

In addition to Crucible mode, THQ has confirmed that Darksiders II will offer a New Game+ mode. This carries over users’ skills and equipment from their original playthrough.

Source: THQ PR

Namco Bandai’s Naruto SD: Powerful Shippuden is now open to business. Check out the official page here for an already-released trailer, screenshots, and more.

Naruto SD: Powerful Shippuden launches in Japan this winter.

Thanks to 4Him for the tip.

Namco Bandai’s Gamescom 2012 lineup has arrived. In total, seven games will be playable.

The company’s complete listing of titles can be found below.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2
One Piece: Pirate Warriors
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Tales of Graces f
Tank! Tank! Tank!
Star Trek

Source: Namco Bandai PR

Nintendo of Europe has produced a “3DS eShop Heros” trailer highlight some of its games on the digital store. Take a look below:

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Players experiencing Dragon Quest X should be aware of one very important tidbit. Square Enix’s FAQ section for the game says that users may lose their character data if they do not log in for online play for over three months.

When you think about it, this decision does make sense. It would be a bit pointless keeping that sort of data on the servers if it isn’t being accessed. By removing the character information for active players, it may help the servers’ workload.

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Darksiders II has a “Crucible” mode which provides players with arena challenges. This can be unlocked after “Death has been deemed worthy”.

More details along with footage can be seen in the video above.

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Marvelous is going all-out for Senran Kagura’s re-release, which will be included on Senran Kagura Burst’s cart.

We previously heard that the updated game would feature visual and gameplay modifications along with 3D visuals for locker room sections. Marvelous has since detailed the specifics concerning these changes:

– Parameters for characters and bosses have been fine tuned
– New techniques such as mid-air ninja arts
– Revised enemy patterns (especially mission 2-11)
– Attack frame animations were modified
– More voice acting
– Background music and facial expressions for certain event scenes have been adjusted
– Added costumes from Kagura Burst
– Can skip the story the second time you go through the game

Senran Kagura Burst hits Japan on August 30.

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