LEGO Dimensions is set to be a bit different for its second year on shelves, with the new expansion packs focusing on their source material, rather than the overarching LEGO Dimensions story. Interviewed by Eurogamer, producer Mark Warburton discussed the shift, saying:

We wanted to try something different [with Story Packs] and tell the story of those movies. This year is going to be a great barometer of what the appetite is out there, to see if people like our story or want something else. We’ll see if the preference is that they want to play the whole Ghostbusters movie or Fantastic Beasts movie.

Warburton also discussed two exclusive figures. He emphasized that the Supergirl figure, which is currently only available when buying the PS4 Starter Pack, is a timed exclusive, meaning that she could find her way to different sets in the future. He also commented on high markup price on the Green Arrow figure, which is exclusive as a giveaway at demo events and thus can only be reliably obtained through sites like eBay, saying “We never saw that coming.”
He also reiterated previously known information about the game. Touching on Star Wars and Marvel, Warburton stated that they each had their own LEGO games and thus are on a different track than Dimensions. He also reminded that there are more packs coming throughout the year, like the recently revealed LEGO Batman sets and the unrevealed Powerpuff Girls, and also that the game is still on track for its current three-year plan.
Definitely check out the rest of the article for his full statements.

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Monster Hunter Stories commercials hit Japan

Posted 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS | 0 comments

With Monster Hunter Stories releasing soon in Japan, Capcom is working at marketing the 3DS title with commercials. You can watch the two commercials below to see the excitement:

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Nintendo comments on the Paper Mario: Color Splash pre-load situation

Posted 8 years ago by Brian in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Some North American Wii U owners were able to nab the digital version of Paper Mario: Color Splash a few days ago. Nintendo made it available for pre-load, but that was actually the game in its entirety. An update is always required to begin playing pre-loaded titles on launch day, so something did not go as planned here. Color Splash was soon pulled after reports spread on various websites.

Nintendo has since commented on the situation, as Kotaku obtained a statement from the big N. It basically confirms what we already knew: a mistake was made.

The full statement reads:

“For a brief period of time, Paper Mario: Color Splash was inadvertently made available to the public via Nintendo eShop on Wii U, and a small number of consumers were able to purchase and download the game. Access to the digital version of the game is no longer available. The digital version of the game will be available for download in Nintendo eShop on Wii U, and consumers can purchase the physical version at retailers nationwide, when Paper Mario: Color Splash launches on Oct. 7.??”

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Famitsu’s most wanted games (9/25/16)

Posted 8 years ago by Brian in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Pokemon Sun/Moon, Dragon Quest XI, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild are all up a spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 8 and September 14.

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Listen to four music tracks in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Posted 8 years ago by Brian in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

As part of the latest Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter update, the team is sharing four tracks that will be included in the game. Each is composed by Michiru Yamane, who is well known for her work on the Castlevania series.

You can listen to the different tracks after the break. Each one also comes with a bit of commentary from Yamane. The team has a tentative plan in mind for when each one will be played, though things may shift around after all stage tracks are finalized.

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Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (9/25/16)

Posted 8 years ago by Brian in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Miitomo has been updated with new content once again. Players can nab some new items in the latest Miitomo Drop stage, “Art is life! Art Museum #2”.

Available items include:

– Modern art installation hat
– Cubism dress
– Modern art high-tops

Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.

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LEGO Dimensions – Battle Arena footage

Posted 8 years ago by Brian in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Lots of new content is heading to LEGO Dimensions very soon, including four-player Battle Arenas. IGN shows some gameplay of that in the video below.

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Dragon Quest X localization looking unlikely, but could be reconsidered with enough fan requests

Posted 8 years ago by Brian in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 130 Comments

Nintendo streamed the Dragon Quest VII developer discussion at PAX from a couple of weeks ago, but the online audience was only treated to some of what was shown. We know that a bit of Dragon Quest VIII footage debuted at the event, and fans were able to ask Square Enix’s Noriyoshi Fujimoto some questions.

One person wanted to find out if we’ll ever be getting Dragon Quest X in the west. According to a fan attending the event, Fujimoto responded by saying that translating an MMO is a daunting task, and it would be difficult to bring over the game from a business standpoint. However, he did say that if there’s enough fan outcry similar to that of what happened with Dragon Quest VII, Square Enix could look into it.

Square Enix has already made Dragon Quest X for Wii U, 3DS, and Wii. An NX version is also planned.

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Pre-order updates (9/25/16)

Posted 8 years ago by Brian in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

United States

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU.

Wii U

Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
SteamWorld Collection – Amazon, GameStop (new)
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators Dark Edition Starter Pack – GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (pre-order for Launch Edition) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Amazon, GameStop (new)
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack – Amazon (exclusive)
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Dragon Ball Fusions (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop (new) Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)

Systems

New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy

Books

Super Mario Adventures – Amazon
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 – Amazon
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages – Amazon
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon

Other

Pikachu Premium Gold Protector for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-ring – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Crystal 9 Pack – Amazon