Square Enix has created three Theatrhythm games. We’ve seen two based on Final Fantasy, and the Japanese-only entry for Dragon Quest. If recent comments from Square Enix’s Ichiro Hazama are anything to go by, the series won’t be stopping there.

Hazama commented about the future of Theatrhythm in this month’s issue of Nintendo Dream. He spoke about wanting to keep the franchise going in his New Year’s greeting, in which he mentioned:

“This is Hazama from Square Enix. Last year at this place, I said ‘we’ll keep continuing Theatrhythm from hereafter too!’. Well then, I wonder how about next year[‘s continuity]. Personally, I still want to continue, and everyday I have been devising various plans. I’m full with a feeling to do something to make it happen, so I’ll be glad if you can wait with anticipation. With that being said, please keep supporting [the series] as usual from hereafter too!”

I’d personally be up for a Nier-only Theatrhythm, but that’s probably unlikely to happen. Something like Theatrhythm Kingdom Hearts might be more realistic!

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A couple of days ago, Drill Dozer saw release on the European Wii U Virtual Console. More footage of the GBA game is posted below.

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Lionel City Builder 3D: Rise of the Rails from Big John Games now has a release date. In North America, the game will be available on January 14. This has been a long time coming, as we first heard about it in August 2014.

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The Play Nintendo YouTube account is continuing its “Super Play Time” video series. Check out the fourth episode below, which again focuses on Splatoon.

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XSEED prepared new screenshots from Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale for its second localization blog. Find them in the gallery below. And speaking of the blog, you can read it in full right here.

XSEED noted thagt that the plan is to have Popo ready around the same time as the European version. If the publisher is still sticking with its winter window, it should be ready no later than the middle/end of March.

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Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam can now be pre-loaded on the North American 3DS eShop. It’s possible to purchase the game and download most of the data ahead of release. Then on launch day, you’ll only need to apply a small update.

Another digital option is to pre-order through Nintendo’s website. A code will be sent to your email address for redemption on the eShop.

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Aksys Games has been publishing a few games on the 3DS eShop as of late. Family Fishing came out in November, followed by Radiohammer in December.

The latest game from the company, Slice It!, is now confirmed for next week. You’ll be able to pick it up starting on January 14.

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Medabots Girl Mission was announced this week and is already confirmed for its Japanese launch in March. Meanwhile, Medabots 9 just came out last month. You can get an extensive look at the game below.

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Genei Ibun Roku #FE just launched in Japan a couple of weeks ago. Famitsu reviewed the RPG a bit before release, giving it an “8”, “9”, “9”, and “8” from four different editors.

Since it’s going to be awhile before Genei Ibun Roku #FE heads west, we’ve translated Famitsu’s full review to give you an idea about its reception in Japan thus far – at least from one publication. Continue on below to read it in full.

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The 16th annual Game Developers Choice Awards will be held in March. Today, the nominees across a number of different categories were announced.

Two Nintendo games in particular received nominations: Splatoon and Super Mario Maker. Neither one is up for Game of the Year, but are being considered for the likes of “Innovation Award”, “Best Design”, and “Best Visual Art”. Head past the break for the full listing of nominees.

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