This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Dragon Quest VIII (3DS) – 9/9/8/8
Octodad (PS4) – 8/8/8/9
Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen (PS4/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Genkai Tokki Moero Crystal (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul (PS4/PS3) – 8/7/7/8
Teikoku Kaigun Koi Bojou Meiji Yokosuka Koushinkyoku (PSV) – 6/7/6/7
The latest issue of Game Informer shares a preview of Xenoblade Chronicles X. In the article, we learn about a couple of noteworthy details for the western release.
Game Informer confirms that all character DLC will be included in the overseas edition at no extra cost. Additionally, Lin Lee is 15 years-old in the game. In the Japanese version, Lin is 13 years-old.
Xenoblade Chronicles X is due out in the west on December 4.
The weekly Famitsu previews just confirmed that SEGA’s upcoming 3DS game 7th Dragon III code: VFD is getting both a demo and DLC.
The demo will be available on September 30th and will allow you to play through the first chapter of the game. DLC will also be made available for the game at some point after its launch.
We will have more concrete info once we have the full issue of Famitsu later this week.
A Western release date for 7th Dragon III code: VFD has not yet been announced.
Level-5 have announced that Yo-Kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version will be released in Japan on December 5th.
You will be able to purchase either the regular edition with just the game for 4,662 yen or the Wii Remote Plus Set, which comes with a Wii Remote Plus, for 7,236 yen. Both version of the game will include a Captain Bully Song Medal, which can be scanned via the Wii U GamePad.
Following the announcement of the various new Zygarde forms and Ash-Greninja, a trailer has now been published for the new season of the Pokemon anime, called Pocket Monsters XY & Z, where they will be seen for the first time. At the moment we don’t know how and when these Pokemon will appear in any of the games, but it’s likely just a matter of time. The Pokemon series’ 20th anniversary is next year and a new mainline Pokemon game would not exactly be a huge surprise.
Another couple of Monster Hunter X trailers are in. Below, you’ll find full videos focusing on the Bow and Heavy Bowgun.
SEGA said in a statement today that Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will no longer ship this year. The game was announced in June, but there has been little news since.
Originally, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice was on track to launch this holiday.
SEGA wrote the following on its blog today:
The team at SEGA has decided to delay the release date of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, which we announced for Nintendo 3DS earlier this year. In order to make sure the game has the time and polish needed, we’re moving it out into 2016. No exact window from us, just yet – it’ll be ready when it’s ready!
In the grand scheme of things, while the downside is that you won’t be playing the game this year, the upside is that what you’ll play next year, and what fans will continue to play for years after they pick up the game, will be a stronger, more enjoyable experience.
We think that’s important, not just for this one game, but for all future Sonic titles.
Someone has managed to get their hands on an early copy of Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon and has posted extensive gameplay. You’ll find 30 minutes of footage in the video below.
Update: The Smash Bros. website confirms that the stage will cost $2.49 for each version, or $3.49 as a bundle.
Nintendo has revealed a brand new stage coming to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. The game is getting a level based on Super Mario Maker, the company revealed tonight.
While battling it out, players will see the “hand” create the stage at the beginning of the fight. It will also fix any broken blocks. Additionally, each time you play, the layout changes.
Here’s the official trailer:
The Super Mario Maker stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS will be available on September 30.
