Well f*ck.

Okay, so I admit it. I completely and utterly admit that I was unequivocally wrong about Xenoblade Chronicles. If you missed my rant a few weeks ago, I went on a binge talking about how there’s a good reason why games like this never sell in America, so we should stop whining and get over it. One of my points was that (despite rave Famitsu scores) the games would end up getting mediocre reviews upon arrival in the west, and fade away into obscurity some months later as “those games that everyone wanted and no one bought.”

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An official release date for Aliens: Infestation was confirmed at PAX today. The title will ship on October 11 in the US and September 30 in Europe.

If you’re looking for a well-crafted, retro experience, Aliens: Infestation is the game for you. WayForward knows how to make excellent 2D adventures, so I’m sure this title will live up to expectations.

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Videos

Nintendo Week 8/25
Star Fox 64 3D TV Spot
Jerry Rice & Nitus Teaser Video
Disney Universe Announcement Trailer
Shinobi Announcement Trailer
Michael Jackson The Experience 3DS Trailer
Solatorobo Trailer
Disney Universe Wall-E Trailer
Jerry Rice & Nitus Webisode 1
Disney Universe E3 Trailer
Let’s Create! Pottery Trailer
Magical Whip Trailer
Calculator Info Video

Have you purchased Go! Go! Kokopolo yet? Hopefully you’ve at least considered it, as it’s already become of DSiWare’s hidden gems.

For fans of the game out there, there’s good news. TANUKII, the developer behind the title, is already thinking about creating a 3DS enhanced port:

“Yep, I really wanna develop a 3DS enhanced port (with all new levels though, not a straight port – a sequel more like). It’s certainly something in the pipeline…I think a few new characters are waiting to be introduce into the world of Kokopolo too!”

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Almost a year after its release, Disney Editions will be releasing an art book for Epic Mickey in October. The 160-page book, titled The Art of Epic Mickey, “will journey through the beautifully dark and twisted world known as Cartoon Wasteland touching on the creative process behind developing this once-in-a-lifetime vision.” It goes on sale on October 4.

Here’s Amazon’s official description of the product:

“The Art of Epic Mickey will be a 160-page hardcover landscape coffee table book. It will be written by Epic Mickey co-writer Austin Grossman and will feature a forward by Game Director and New York Times contributor, Warren Spector. The book will journey through the beautifully dark and twisted world known as Cartoon Wasteland touching on the creative process behind developing this once-in-a-lifetime vision. It will include, sketches, concept art, final frames, and stills from the actual game, plus, never-before-used art with quotes from the team that envisioned this epic tale. The physical world of the game is born directly from Disneyland, and accordingly, the book will spotlight the artistic influence that Disneyland, with its iconic qualities and rides, had on the creators of Epic Mickey.”

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01./03. [WII] Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo) {2011.07.21} (¥5.800) – 48.190 / 374.489 (-24%)
02./01. [PSP] Monster Hunter Diary: Pokapoka Felyne G (Capcom) {2011.08.10} (¥3.990) – 40.997 / 139.265 (-58%)
03./04. [NDS] Kirby Mass Attack (Nintendo) {2011.08.04} (¥3.800) – 35.235 / 162.323 (-32%)
04./00. [PS3] Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 # (Compile Heart) {2011.08.18} (¥7.329) – 32.751 / NEW
05./02. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble Blast (Pokemon Co.) {2011.08.11} (¥4.800) – 32.144 / 118.437 (-63%)
06./00. [PSP] Growlanser IV: Over Reloaded (Atlus Co.) {2011.08.18} (¥6.279) – 21.896 / NEW
07./06. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} (¥4.800) – 21.465 / 335.540 (-32%)
08./09. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} (¥5.800) – 20.969 / 502.326 (+2%)
09./07. [PSP] J-League Pro Soccer Club! 7: Euro + (Sega) {2011.08.04} (¥6.279) – 17.727 / 149.040 (-41%)
10./08. [PSP] Toriko: Gourmet Survival (Bandai Namco) {2011.08.04} (¥5.229) – 17.521 / 108.550 (-38%)
11./05. [PSP] Uta no Prince-Sama: Repeat (Broccoli) {2011.08.11} (¥5.040) – 16.311 / 48.491 (-49%)
12./13. [PSP] Taiko Drum Master Portable DX (Bandai Namco) {2011.07.14} (¥5.229) – 12.107 / 179.027 (-15%)
13./00. [PSP] Amnesia # (Idea Factory) {2011.08.18} (¥6.090) – 11.841 / NEW
14./12. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26} (¥4.800) – 11.690 / 283.562 (-23%)
15./00. [PSP] Bunmei Haruka: Aoiza Ibunroku (FuRyu) {2011.08.18} (¥6.090) – 11.462 / NEW
16./10. [WII] Epic Mickey (Nintendo) {2011.08.04} (¥5.800) – 10.970 / 53.763 (-29%)
17./11. [NDS] All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation (Bandai Namco) {2011.08.04} (¥5.040) – 10.035 / 77.913 (-34%)
18./16. [PSP] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2011 (Konami) {2011.07.14} (¥5.250) – 10.016 / 151.910 (-8%)
19./17. [WII] Inazuma Eleven Strikers (Level 5) {2011.07.16} (¥5.980) – 9.891 / 162.565 (-7%)
20./19. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} (¥4.800) – 9.413 / 5.286.915 (-7%)

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Hurricane Irene has already been tearing up the East Coast, but now it’s making its way to the Northeastern states. Unfortunately, its track is approaching my region, and I’m expecting it to hit pretty hard here. That means 50-75 mile-per-hour winds (with gusts up to 80 miles-per-hour) and tons of rain. My main concerns are power outages and trees crashing down on the house (there are a few trees right outside that seem like they could fall over with a decent amount of force…)

So if you don’t see any updates (or very minimal updates) today, you can thank old Ireney for that. It’s very possible that a power outage will affect the area, and if that happens, I have no idea when it’ll return. If something does happen, I’ll do my best to post on the site to give you all a heads or or I’ll somehow inform Austin about the situation so he can provide an update.

Anyways, good luck to all of the East Coast residents out there. Stay safe!

Max Factory is creating a couple of figurines for Metroid: Other M. One figurine, which shows Samus in her Power Suit, will be sold for ¥3,000-4000. The other is a 1/8th scale static PVC figure of the galactic bounty hunter.

Both items will arrive sometime next year.

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