Toys “R” Us is holding a sale on toys-to-life products this week. All games, figures, and accessories are eligible for a buy 1, get 1 40% promotion. amiibo, Disney Infinity, and Skylanders items are eligible.

A complete listing of discounted products can be found here. The sale is valid through May 2.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [3DS] Style Savvy 3: Kira Kira Code (Nintendo) {2015.04.16} (¥5.076) – 55.179 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Dying Light (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2015.04.16} (¥8.208) – 25.530 / NEW
03./00. [3DS] Future Card Buddy Fight: Yuujou no Jounetsu Fight! (FuRyu) {2015.04.16} (¥5.378) – 16.630 / NEW
04./04. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 12.175 / 97.117 (+3%)
05./05. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.03.26} (¥8.424) – 6.926 / 137.211 (-36%)
06./02. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Tengoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.04.02} (¥7.690) – 6.542 / 143.154 (-58%)
07./08. [WIU] Mario Party 10 # (Nintendo) {2015.03.12} (¥5.616) – 5.991 / 118.433 (-33%)
08./03. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Tengoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.04.02} (¥8.716) – 5.798 / 129.581 (-60%)
09./06. [PS4] Bloodborne # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.26} (¥7.452) – 5.674 / 190.631 (-42%)
10./11. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi (Level 5) {2014.12.13} (¥4.968) – 5.659 / 2.586.851 (-22%)
11./07. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Lost Song # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.03.26} (¥6.664) – 5.532 / 177.145 (-39%)
12./15. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 5.483 / 2.598.884 (-9%)
13./09. [3DS] Xenoblade Chronicles 3D |new 3DS| (Nintendo) {2015.04.02} (¥3.996) – 5.330 / 71.167 (-40%)
14./10. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Korosensei Daihouimou!! (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.03.12} (¥6.145) – 5.196 / 49.827 (-39%)
15./01. [PS4] Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (From Software) {2015.04.09} (¥5.962) – 5.134 / 25.628 (-75%)
16./16. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2015 (Konami) {2015.03.26} (¥8.208) – 4.960 / 88.090 (-17%)
17./00. [PS4] Saints Row IV: Re-Elected (Spike Chunsoft) {2015.04.16} (¥6.264) – 4.776 / NEW
18./13. [PSV] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.03.26} (¥7.344) – 4.543 / 80.779 (-35%)
19./19. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 4.542 / 961.504 (-8%)
20./12. [3DS] Theatrhythm Dragon Quest (Square Enix) {2015.03.26} (¥6.264) – 4.079 / 104.044 (-43%)

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This week’s issue of Famitsu has one of the first reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles X. Among four editors, the RPG earned scores of 9, 9, 8, and 8.

It goes without saying that scores only tell part of the story. What did Famitsu actually say about the game? We now have a full translation of the Xenoblade Chronicles X verdict, so if you’d like to read up on the opinions of the different reviewers, read on below.

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Several Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay videos have come in thanks to YouTube user Dave Tsang. We’ve rounded them up below.

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Bandai Namco revealed a new playable character for Pokken Tournament during a stage show at NicoNico Chokaigi 2015 today. In a video shown to fans, Gengar was announced for the fighting title.

Check out the Gengar reveal trailer below.

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Nintendo is featuring Splatoon at NicoNico Chokaigi 2015, and a very lengthy stream was held on day one. You can find a recording of the event below.

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An event was held at Nintendo World store earlier today for Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition. Nintendo has since sent out a few photos, which can be found below.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Onica C. and son Daniel C., age 6, of New York City attend an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015, to play and learn about Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition. The two unique puzzle games combine match-three and RPG elements, and come in one package for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22. A free demo for Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition will be available on April 30, 2015.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Fox W., age 4, of New York City and Daniel O. from Nintendo of America have fun playing and learning about Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition at an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015. The two deep puzzle games combine elements of match-three and RPG games, and are coming in one package to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22, 2015.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Daniel O. of Nintendo of America and Dylan M., age 6, of Brooklyn, NY, lose themselves in the fun game play of Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition at an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015. The two immersive puzzle games combine elements of match-three and RPG games, and are coming in one package to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22, 2015. A free demo for Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition will be available on April 30, 2015.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Emily S., age 8, of New York, meets Mario at an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015. Attendees were delighted with a surprise visit by the Mario costumed character and played Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition, two surprisingly deep puzzle games that combine elements of match-three and RPG games, and that will come in one package to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22.

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Petite Games’ Micro Racers is no more, but the indie developer has a different project planned in its place. The studio today announced “Land it Rocket” for the Wii U eShop. Not much is known about it at the moment, but a first screenshot can be found above.

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Bravely Second has launched in Japan, and so have a couple of new 3DS themes. You can get a look at them in the video below.

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The Great Ace Attorney was among the lineup of games featured at NicoNico Chokaigi thanks to a pair of live streams. Videos containing new footage – including a couple of new characters – can be found below.

For those who are curious, here’s the lineup of voice actors who are now confirmed for The Great Ace Attorney:

Ryuunosuke: Hiro Shimono
Susato: Kana Hanazawa
Holmes: Shinji Kawada
Iris: Misaki Kuno
Asougi: Yuichi Nakamura
Baroque: Kenjiro Tsuda
Narrator: Takayuki Sugou

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