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E3 may be over, but we’re still seeing footage and interviews pour out of the show. Eurogamer now has its own interview up with Yooka-Laylee art director Steve Mayles and composer Grant Kirkhope, along with footage. See their video below.

There’s one more Nintendo-related game that will be on display at BitSummit 2016 next month. From Berzerk Studio comes Just Shapes & Beats, “a trippy couch-coop musical bullet-hell”.

The developer posted the following trailer on YouTube:

There’s no word yet on a release window for Just Shapes & Beats. We’ll let you know when we hear more.

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Update (6/28): RCMADIAX sent out some screenshots of BrickRace. It’s also likely being made for New 3DS only due to the engine behind it (Unity).

Original (6/26): RCMADIAX has generally been associated with Wii U, but the indie developer is starting to expand its horizons. The studio has announced BrickRace, an upcoming game for New 3DS. It’ll be available later this year.

Here’s the news from RCMADIAX’s Twitter:

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If you’re in North America, you can now download a demo for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD. SEGA is giving fans a taste of the game before it launches in a couple of weeks. 2,039 blocks (254.875MB) of space are needed for the download.

The 7th Dragon III Code: VFD demo “provides players with a streamlined pre-made group with a character cap of level 10”. Best of all, demo saves transfer over to the main game. Doing so allows you to “refund all the skill points and customize the group any way you want.” It also appears that there’s some sort of reward for transferring saves.

7th Dragon III Code: VFD releases on July 12.

Source: SEGA PR

Empire has a few extra tidbits about the new Tetris movie. It’ll be the first film in what is a planned trilogy, as was previously rumored.

Larry Kasanoff, who’s working to bring Tetris to theaters, spoke about the decision to create three movies with Empire. He stated that it was needed “purely because the story we conceived is so big. This isn’t us splitting the last one of our eight movies in two to wring blood out of the stone. It’s just a big story.”

Kasanoff also said:

“We want the story to be a surprise, but it’s a big science-fiction movie. I came up with the idea as I was thinking about Tetris and the theme of creating order out of chaos.

We’re not going to have blocks with feet running around the movie, but it’s great that people think so. It sets the bar rather low!

I guarantee you it’s not what you think. No-one has come remotely close to figuring out what we’re doing.”

Casting for the Tetris movie is “well underway”. Some shooting will take place in China.

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In Europe, Sudoku & Permudoku will be available on July 7. That’s based on a listing from the eShop, which also has a €0.99 price point. Sudoku & Permudoku is already out in North America having arrived last month.

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A bit of extra information about Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal has leaked out of Famitsu following the game’s announcement earlier today. Confirmed songs include “Aikatsu Step,” “Start Line,” “Episode Solo,” “Miracle Force Magic,” “Mirai Transit,” “Dancing Days,” “August Marina,” and more. A release is planned for winter.

Bandai Namco will be getting things started early with Aikatsu Stars! First Appeal. This free-to-play eShop title will arrive in Japan on July 20. “Aikatsu Step” is the only included song, but those who purchase “3DS Music Tickets” through Data Cardass cabinets can play extra tunes like “Heart Skip,” “Dokimeki Raran,” “Summer Tears Diary,” “Popcorn Dreaming,” and more.

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With LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens launching today, Warner Bros. has prepared one final character vignette. Today’s video highlights Han Solo, the captain of the legendary Millennium Falcon, and Chewbacca, his loyal friend/co-pilot. Actor Harrison Ford also provided voice work just for the game.

Here’s the new video:

Nintendo has a whole bunch of plans lined up for Hyper Japan Festival 2016. Along with playable games, a number of activities are in store.

Yo-kai Watch, Monster Hunter Generations, Dragon Quest VII, Fire Emblem, and Pokemon will all be represented in some form or another. Here’s the full rundown of events straight from Nintendo:

In a true celebration of the Japanese phenomenon YO-KAI WATCH® Nintendo will be inviting visitors to step into Springdale, offering them a fully immersive experience and the chance to get involved with a host of YO-KAI WATCH® themed activities. Starting today, Nintendo UK is hosting a unique Fan Art Contest, challenging you to share your artistic interpretation of your favourite Yo-kai in a bid to win a one-off YO-KAI WATCH® prize bundle and have your art prominently showcased on the Nintendo booth at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2016 for all visitors to admire. For more details on how to get involved, Click here.

During HYPER JAPAN Festival 2016, you will have the chance to wander the town of Springdale, take part in the iconic YO-KAI WATCH® dance with Jibanyan in front of a green screen with the opportunity for you to share your creation directly to your social channels*, as well as take part in a Yo-kai Stamp Quest, a mission whereby the first 300 people each day to spot ten hidden Yo-kai located around Springdale on the Nintendo booth (and receive a stamp for each Yo-kai they spot, as well as a stamp for playing the game on the booth) will be rewarded with a YO-KAI WATCH® Medal Mystery Bag*! Everyone that completes the Yo-kai Stamp Quest will also have the opportunity to enter into a prize draw raffle for a chance to win a host of special YO-KAI WATCH® goodies.

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Tumblestone will launch for Wii U on July 12, The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild has announced. You’ll be able to purchase the game for $24.99.

Here’s an overview:

Tumblestone is the first original action-puzzle game of the past fifteen years – completely reinventing the genre into a deep and cerebral puzzle solving experience. Diverging from the staid match-3 formula of Bejeweled, Tumblestone strips out all the random gem flipping junk, and elevates the genre with unique puzzles and intense multiplayer gameplay in the spirit of Tetris Attack and Dr. Mario. This isn’t a game for people who want to lull themselves to sleep, no, Tumblestone is for gamers who love old-school puzzle games!

Brought to life with beautiful hand-painted artwork, Tumblestone offers several deep and exciting game modes for both single-player and competitive multiplayer. Help the Sausage King make friends and discover what happened to the Tumblecrown in the 40-hour story campaign featuring twelve worlds, each with a unique twist on the core mechanic. Test your mettle with up to four players in local and online multiplayer, or take on the world with ranked matchmaking and leaderboards. Indulge in multiple arcade modes, including fast-paced Heartbeat mode, brainy Infinipuzzle mode, and relaxing Marathon mode.

And a couple of trailers:

Source: Tumblestone PR