It’s been awhile since the last episode of Just a Chat, but we finally have a new discussion for you to listen to! There’s talk about NX, Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, and Splatoon. Have a listen below!

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Let’s Talk #27: Have you ever been to a convention or expo?

Last week, Comic-Con was held over in New York. That’s just one of several conventions/expos throughout the year. There’s obviously E3, though that one is admittedly difficult for most folks to get into. There’s also the San Diego Comic-Con earlier in the year, a couple of PAX shows, and IndieCade just to name a few. If we’re talking about conventions outside of the states, Gamescom, TGS, and Eurogamer Expo are some names that you guys may recognize.

So have any of you had the opportunity to attend a convention or expo? What was the experience like? Do you plan on attending anything in the future? Or maybe you’re just not interested in what’s out there at the moment? Sound off in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – October 2015

Sean Patterson

I’m still playing Bayonetta 2 a lot, but lately I have also been playig Freedom Planet since it released. Great game!

Also been playing my old Sega Game Gear again for some reason… I enjoy the hell out of it though. Sonic Drift 2 is hard as heck.

SnowChillWolf

I have been playing Mega Man Battle Network 2, I am about halfway through the game. I am also playing Mega Man Legends on the Vita, but switched to the PS3 version because my hands was cramping. Moreover, I am playing Metroid Fusion on my AGS -101 Gameboy Advance SP.

Rwokkefeller

I’m currently playing through the newly released Persona 4: Dancing All Night. The story is actually deep and meaningful, and the game as a whole feels like an actual sequel to Persona 4, which I didn’t really feel from the Arena games.

On the Nintendo side, I’ve been slowly working on Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3 and Senran Kagura 2, though I don’t know if I can break free from P4D long enough to dabble in these games again anytime soon XD

Mixi issued another batch of Monster Strike 3DS screenshots and art today showing the various monsters and battles. Look at the latest images from the game below.

Earlier this month, Mario Sports Mix came to the European Wii U eShop as a Wii download. Footage from the game is posted below.

Walmart is selling an interesting “bundle” based on Splatoon. For $58, You can pick up a copy of the game along with an Inkling Boy or Girl amiibo. Head on over here for Walmart’s listing.

MLG 2015 just wrapped up its Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament a short while ago. In the Grand Finals, Nairo defeated Zero after returning from the loser’s bracket. The results were 3-2 for the first match and 3-1 for the second.

This is the first defeat for Zero in a Smash Bros. Wii U tournament. Additionally, it ends his 56-tournament winning streak.

Here’s a look at the ending to the battle:

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Update: Bumped to the top. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has been price-matched on Amazon.

Best Buy has put a few Nintendo games on sale this week. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Wind Waker HD, Majora’s Mask 3D, and LBX: Little Battlers eXperience are all $10 off. If you’re interested, check out the sale page here.

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X remains at the top of the charts, and Dragon Quest XI is quite close behind.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 1 and October 7.

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Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director’s Cut was supposed to hit store shelves in September. Just a short while before its release, however, it was pushed back to October. Now the physical title has been delayed once again.

Toys “R” Us now lists a November 9 release date for Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director’s Cut. We should know pretty soon if that date will stick.

Thanks to Jared for the tip.

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

North America

Wii U

Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – Amazon, GameStop
Guitar Hero Live – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Just Dance: Disney Party 2 – Amazon
Just Dance 2016 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Amazon, GameStop
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Best Buy
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition – GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Terraria – Amazon
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden – Amazon (pre-order for Super Butoden 2 bonus), Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Amazon (save $5 with Prime), Best Buy, GameStop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack – Amazon, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets – Amazon, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Moco Moco Friends – Amazon
Yo-Kai Watch – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon (save $5 with Prime), Best Buy, GameStop
Stella Glow – Amazon, GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Zero Escape 3 – Amazon
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Console

Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL – GameStop (exclusive)
Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL with Tri Force Heroes – GameStop (exclusive)

Other

Super Mario Maker GamePad Protector – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Shovel Knight
Just Dance Disney Party 2
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Just Dance 2016
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Guitar Hero Live
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Devil’s Third
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9 Wii U

3DS

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Shovel Knight
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Moco Moco Friends
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Stella Glow
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Yo-kai Watch
The Legend of Legacy
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Project X Zone 2
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Fire Emblem Fates
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape 3

Europe

Wii U

Just Dance: Disney Party 2
Guitar Hero Live
Just Dance 2016
Shovel Knight
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
Xenoblade Chronicles X
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers

3DS

Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
Shovel Knight
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 – Fashion Forward
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Stella Glow

Consoles

Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon Premium Pack
New 3DS – New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward w/ exclusive cover plate

amiibo bundle

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash amiibo bundle

Note: based on feedback, we’ve swapped out “Europe” (Amazon Germany) for Amazon UK.