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Genei Ibun Roku #FE is one game we just spoke about not having off-TV play. On the other side of the spectrum, however, Yooka-Laylee should support the feature.

Playtonic told one fan on Twitter last week:

Off-TV play is one of the Wii U’s better features, so it’s always nice when it can be included!

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Artifact Checking is an extra chapter available for Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations. For a look at the DLC, watch the video below.

Various outlets have been putting up new footage of LEGO Marvel’s Avengers today. Check out a pair of videos below.

A listing for Genei Ibun Roku #FE on Nintendo’s Japanese website confirms a few details about the title.

First, while the GamePad is naturally compatible, off-TV play will not be supported. Players can also choose to use the Wii U Pro Controller.

DLC will be a feature in Genei Ibun Roku #FE, and this can be accessed on the main menu by selecting “Shop”. There will be additional costumes as expected, but there will also be more quests offered to strengthen characters.

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The Washington Post caught up with Nintendo of America’s Scott Moffitt, the executive vice president of sales and marketing, to talk about the 3DS among other topics. He discussed the system’s performance, supporting it given the company’s commitment to mobile, and more.

According to Moffitt, thus far in 2015, “sales of the family of Nintendo 3DS hardware in America are actually ahead of last year’s pace.” He also proclaimed that the “3DS is here to stay” in light of discussion about handhelds and their continued relevance to the market with casual gaming on smartphones on the rise.

Below are his full comments:

“Nintendo 3DS is here to stay. Let me throw out a number that might surprise you. So far, on a global basis, Nintendo 3DS has sold more hardware than PS4 and Xbox One—combined. Most people find this shocking.

Obviously we don’t deny the impact of smart devices on the gaming market. But it’s a mistake to consider this a zero-sum game. Clearly gaming on smart devices and gaming on Nintendo 3DS can happily coexist, to the benefit of all gamers. The fact is, playing games on two very different hardware platforms means options for two very different kinds of game play. The inclusion of multiple control buttons on Nintendo 3DS allows a much deeper and more sophisticated type of play.”

Head on over to The Washington Post for additional comments from Moffitt, including thoughts about online multiplayer/social features.

Warner Bros. Interactive shared a new trailer for LEGO Marvel’s Avengers today which introduces players to the expansive streets of open world New York City and hub environments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to freely roam and explore.

The eight (8) open world and free roam locations are as follows:

New York City
Asgard
Barton Farm
Malibu
S.H.I.E.L.D. Base Exterior
Sokovia
South Africa
Washington, D.C.

Check out today’s new video below.

Update: Here’s another video with even more gameplay:

Footage of SteamWorld Heist is now starting to come in. Take a look at a video below containing extensive gameplay.

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Genei Ibun Roku #FE, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Monster Strike, and Shin Megami Tensei IV Final. Scans of each title can be found in the gallery below.

Nintendo and Mercedes-Benz have teamed up once again. Following their collaboration for Mario Kart 8, Mercedes-Benz has now made an Event Course – arriving today – that comes with a costume showing Mario in the driver’s seat. Players can download the Mercedes-Benz Jump’n’Drive course at no extra cost.

Head past the break to read up on today’s full announcement.

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During the November Nintendo Direct, it was announced that a Smash Bros. presentation would be held sometime this month. Nintendo has now shared a date for the broadcast. You’ll be able to watch the presentation on December 15 at the following times:

– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe

Masahiro Sakurai will be in charge of the proceedings. He’ll talk about Cloud, but we should be hearing about the Fighter Ballot as well.