Super Star Soldier is the next TurboGrafx-16 game releasing on the North American Wii U Virtual Console. According to Nintendo’s website, it’s due out tomorrow.

We have the following overview:

“Super Star Soldier is a classic, vertically scrolling shooting game. The Special Attack Squad, led by the Mother Brain, has launched an all-out invasion of the Earth. Take your small-scale fighter, the Neo Caesar, with its arsenal of 4 regular weapons and 2 special weapons, and send them back where they belong!”

Super Star Soldier will cost $5.99.

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NBA Playgrounds, first made known during Nintendo’s Nindies Showcase in February, is arriving on Switch very soon. Saber Interactive intends to have the game ready next month. It’ll cost 20 on the eShop.

NBA Playgrounds has been officially licensed by the NBA. It’s intended to be an arcade-esque experience in line with NBA Street and NBA Jam. Active and retired players are included, as the trailer below shows Allen Iverson going up against the likes of Steph Curry and George Hill.

NBA Playgrounds has every single NBA team. Additionally, the “roster of current and retired” players can be leveled-up. Playgrounds will come with “hundreds of over-the-top dunks and moves.” Single-player local multiplayer, and “against the world” online are in as well.

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch says NBA Playgrounds is accessible, but still has “a lot of depth for hardcore pros who’ve mastered their game.”

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Capcom is publishing Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers in Europe. When it comes to actual distribution though, Nintendo will be in charge.

Nintendo and Capcom have been working together in a similar fashion for many years. Nintendo handled the distribution of games like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D.

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Following today’s official announcement of Cars 3: Driven to Win, we have additional assets for the game. First up is the Switch and Wii U boxart attached above. Below are some screenshots from the game.

Cars 3: Driven to Win is out on June 13. Pre-orders are open at Amazon and GameStop.

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Square Enix has released four new screenshots for Dragon Quest XI, which will release this year in Japan. Check them out below:

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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Dragon Quest XI, Pro Yakyuu Famista Climax, and Fire Emblem Echoes. Scans of all games can be found below.

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ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is taking inspiration from the original game in many ways. This includes memorable characters, of which there are nearly triple the number of Earthlings in this entry. Hit up the gallery below for a look at the following:

– Clipboard Volunteer, Standaroundus Takeyermoneyum
– Cosplay Nerds, Embarracus Awkwardicus
– Internet Troll, Trollus Internetus Transformium
– Riot Guard, Rideus Riotus
– Barbarian UFO, Flying Saucerus Barbarus
– Deadly Ice Cream Truck, Driverus Deadlius
– Football Player, Hut Hut Hutium Footballus
– Gandhi Ji, Homo Gandhius Safeus
– King Tut, Tutius Egypticus
– Mad Inventor, Crazius Labcoatium
– Shady Character, Shadius Tradius
– Spanish Inquisitor, Inquisitorium Tortureum Lotsa
– Texting Person, Textingus Idiotus

Polygon has more on ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove and how it’s staying true to the original here. It includes commentary from co-creator Greg Johnson.

ToeJam & Earl: Back is tentatively planned for launch before the holidays.

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Update: Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop is officially set for May 16 in North America, with the digital release happening on May 18.

Original: Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop was originally supposed to head west this month, but it’s now on track for May instead.

Rising Star Games said today that the 3DS game will release in Europe on May 25. It will be sold both physically and digitally.

As for North America, it’s looking like the final date is May 16. Retailers like Amazon are now putting up listings with that timeframe.

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Best Buy is listing three new unknown amiibo on its website. Each one is simply labeled as “Nintendo – Amiibo Figure”. Details are sparse at the moment, but their listings may provide additional insight.

All of these amiibo are apparently from the Zelda line or at least related in some fashion based on what’s stated under “Compatible Game Series”. They line up well with rumors about new Zelda figures – specifically 30th anniversary Link amiibo based on Majora’s Mask, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword.

If these amiibo are already showing up on Best Buy, perhaps Nintendo will be making an announcement soon. You can check out the original listings here, here, and here.

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Warner Bros. shared first details about Cars 3: Driven to Win, which is being created by Disney Infinity developer Avalanche Software.

Here’s the full overview:

“Picking up after the final big race in the film, Cars 3: Driven to Win extends the storyline of Cars 3 with all-new action packed adventures and takes players through a high-speed competition that is filled with both familiar and new faces. Players will be able to join Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez as they prepare to take on rival racer Jackson Storm. The game features more than 20 customization playable characters including popular heroes from the Cars franchise and next generation racers. Players can also select their favourite race environments from a series of iconic settings from the film, such as Radiator Springs and Florida International Speedway, with over 20 unique tracks to choose from across 13 different locations.

Cars 3: Driven to Win is a game that empowers players to master their driving skills for the ultimate competitive racing experience. With six thrilling modes for gamers to learn and advance their abilities, players can progress their character through training and tests of racing proficiency that unlock new modes, tracks, characters and more. Players can hone a wide variety of skills and abilities including Drifting, Turbo, Two-wheel Driving, Driving Backwards and Side-Bash. Each unique mode and ability allows players to explore the deeper gameplay mechanics and earn rewards for their expertise. Cars 3: Driven to Win provides an exhilarating, action-packed experience where training and skill give players an edge in a racing experience that anyone can win.”

Cars 3: Driven to Win will also let players experience the game “with their friends or on their own to perfect the various racing styles and modes available to them.” A local split-screen cooperative mode is included so that players can compete or team up with others.

Cars 3: Driven to Win launches on Switch and Wii U on June 13. View the first trailer below.

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