Super Mario Run is hosting the Loads of Coins event once again. During the event, players will receive 1.5 times the amount of coins normally dished out when winning at Toad Rally.

The event lasts until August 3.

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Gust issued a new wave of details and screenshots for Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists today. This time around, we have content about exploration with the legendary alchemists. We’ve rounded everything up below, courtesy of Gematsu.

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Lunar Great Wall Studios shared a new behind the scenes video for Another Sight today, showing gameplay for the first time. CEO and founder Marco Ponte as well as creative director Andrea Basilio explore the themes behind the game and highlight the influences that have brought it to life. Check it out below.

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Limited Run Games has opened pre-orders for the new physical version of Thumper. You can choose to go with the standard release or the collector’s edition.

The latter comes with the following:

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Earlier today, we heard that the trio of new Octoling amiibo are launching November 9 in Japan. Nintendo has also confirmed the same date for Europe as well.

No word yet on North America at this time. A November 9 release is likely happening stateside as well, however.

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Our next good look at Warriors Orochi 4 isn’t too far away. Koei Tecmo has announced a new live stream for August 5, which will take place at the following times:

– 5 AM PT
– 8 AM ET
– 1 PM in the UK
– 2 PM in Europe

Koei Tecmo intends to show a new playable character with gameplay along with new deified actions. You can watch the stream in the embed below.

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Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee are throwing in a new wrinkle to Gyms. Before you can challenge one, you’ll need to clear requirements presented at the entrance. The games will have a variety of requirements, including certain Pokemon types, levels, and plenty more.

One example is with Pewter Gym. Before you can challenge Brock, you’ll be asked to present either a Grass-type or Water-type Pokemon.

It seems that the Gym Guide will be ensuring that you meet the proper requirements. In the past, they were known for providing hints and tips for battling the Gym or its leader.

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2018 is just a little over halfway done. With that in mind, Nintendo today revealed the best-selling games on the Japanese eShop this year so far.

We have two sets of data. The first chart combines retail and digital titles, while the second focuses exclusively on eShop games.

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Eurogamer spoke with Sonic Mania director Christian Whitehead as part of a feature exploring the creation of the game. One interesting topic brought up is what actually makes a Sonic game.

Whitehead shared the following on that front:

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Entergram has gone live with a five-minute Japanese trailer for the visual novel Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou. View it below.

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