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The Pokémon Company International, in cooperation with GameStop, today announced the debut of MegaStop, displays stocked with a variety of official Pokémon merchandise at select retail locations nationwide.
Trainers who purchase Pokémon merchandise at MegaStops will receive a special code that enters them into a contest for a chance to win various prizes. Prizes include digital booster packs redeemable in Pokémon TCG Online, one of 50 limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL featuring Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, and the VIP grand prize – a trip for four to Hawaii!

Update: All gone!


GameStop currently has the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U in stock, though it won’t ship until next week. Orders will be sent out on December 15. Hopefully this is a sign that the adapter is becoming more readily available!

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Xenoblade Chronicles X director Tetsuya Takahashi returned to the game’s Japanese Twitter account today and introduced another two designers.

First up is Yasushi Suzuki, who is leading the way on enemy mechs:

“Returning to the original subject, today I’ll present Mr. Yasushi Suzuki. His skills are top-notch, be it for character, mecha or landscapes design. I’d meant to work with him one day and this wish has finally come true with this project.”

“For this project, he’s mainly in charge of enemy mechs. The huge mech that appears in the last cut of the previously released [promotional video] (E3 2013) was also designed by him!”

For those wondering, Yasushi Suzuki worked as character and effects designer on Sin & Punishment for the N64, and as art director on Sin & Punishment: Star Successor.

The second designer introduced is Raita Kazama. Here’s what Takahashi said about him:

“Next up is Mr. Raita Kazama. I believe some people already know him, as he’s also drawn beautiful images for the previous Xenoblade.”

“For this project, I’ve mainly asked him to design the alien NPCs and the primitive lifeforms inhabiting the planet. Despite being an illustrator with a delicate touch, he himself is the macho bodybuilder type, lol.”

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Mario Maker

IGN has published a short interview with Koji Kondo, who is heavily involved with the music-side of Mario Maker. Check out his comments below.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Mario stopped by a Best Buy to bring holiday shoppers a preview of some of his favorite games on December 7, 2014 in Culver City, California. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to give players the opportunity to try select Nintendo games before they buy them, including Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Noah (L), Jonah and Emma of the popular YouTube channel KittiesMama wave to fans waiting in line to play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games at a Best Buy in Culver City, California, on December 7, 2014. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, kids play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS at a Best Buy on December 7, 2014 in Culver City, California. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Mario, Noah (L), Emma and Jonah of the popular YouTube channel KittiesMama took photos and signed autographs for fans as they stood in line to play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games at a Best Buy in Culver City, California, on December 7, 2014. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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Today’s Splatoon image provides a look at one of the weapons in the game. Check out the art piece above, and some information below.

We received a sketch from one of our researchers.
A giant weapon, created by the Octopus Army Corps, awaits you deep inside their underground base. It appears to use the Battery Catfish as its power source. In order to rescue the poor thing[s] from this fate, you have no choice but to take down the weapon while withstanding its powerful attacks.

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This week’s European downloads are as follows:

Wii U

– Zen Pinball 2: South Park Pinball (unlock, Add-on Content) – €4.99/£3.99

– Zen Pinball 2: Core Collection ( Add-on Content) – €9.99/£7.99

– Zen Pinball 2: Venom Table (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.39

– Tested with robots! – €10.00/£9.00

– Pokemon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire (VC) – €6.99/£6.79

 

Special Offers

– Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade – €4.85/£4.49 (Ends February 2, regular price €6.99/£5.99)

– Barbie Dreamhouse Party – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– BLOK DROP U – €0.99/£0.79 (Ends January 7, regular price €1.49/£1.29)

– Color Zen – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)

– Color Zen Kids – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)

– Monster High 13 Wishes – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)

– Resident Evil Revelations – €14.99/£11.99 (Ends December 18, regular price €49.99/£39.99)

– Ben 10 Omniverse 2 – £19.99 (Permanent, was £24.99)

– Rise of the Guardians – €19.99/£19.99 (Permanent, was €44.99/£35.99)

 

3DS

-Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy – €29.99/£24.99

– Hello Kitty Happy Happy Family – €34.99/£29.99 (Demo also available)

– My Life on a Farm 3D – €29.99/£24.99

– I Love My Little Boy – €24.99/£19.99 (Demo also available)

– I Love My Little Girl – €24.99/£19.99 (Demo also available)

– Battleminer – €7.99/£5.99

– Fairune – €2.99/£2.39

– My First Songs 2 – €4.99/£4.49

– Pyramids 2 – €4.99/£3.96

– Rune Factory 4 – €29.99/£24.99

-Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Navigation: Theodore (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.69 (Available December 12)

– Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Navigation: Elizabeth (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.69 (Available December 12)

– Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Navigation: Margaret (Add-on Content) – €2.99/£2.69 (Available December 12)

 

3DS Themes

– ACNL K.K. Slider at Club LOL (available December 12) – €1.99/£1.79

– Mario Characters (Blue or Green Camouflage available December 12) – €1.99/£1.79

-Polka Dots (Yellow & White) (available December 12) – €0.99/£0.89

 

Special Offers

– 10-in-1: Arcade Collection – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends January 8, regular price €1.99/£1.79)

– AeternoBlade  – €5.99/£5.40 (Ends January 1, regular price €14.99/£13.50)

– Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade – €4.85/£4.49 (Ends February 2, regular price €6.49/£5.99)

– Barbie Dreamhouse Party  – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– Barbie Groom and Glam Pups – €10.00/£8.99 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– Bubble Pop World  – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)

– Carps & Dragons  – €2.99/£2.49 (Ends January 12, regular price €4.99/£4.49)

– Color Zen  – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)

– Color Zen Kids  – €2.24/£2.24 (Ends February 2, regular price €2.99/£2.99)

– Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars  – €19.99/£17.99 (December 25, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– Crazy Kangaroo  – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends January 8, regular price €1.99/£1.89)

– Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey  – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)

– Monster High 13 Wishes  – €15.00/£13.50 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze – €5.00/£4.49 (Ends January 30, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– Monster Shooter – €1.99/£1.60 (Ends January 8, regular price €4.00/£3.20)

– My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.74/£3.35 (Ends February 2, regular price €4.99/£4.49)

– Parking Star 3D – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends January 1, regular price €2.99/£2.49)

– Pick-A-Gem – €1.49/£1.29 (Ends January 8, regular price €2.99/£2.69)

– PIX3D  – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends January 8, regular price €3.99/£3.59)

– Quell Reflect- €2.99/£2.69 (Ends January 12, regular price €3.99/£3.49)

– Rage of the Gladiator  – €3.49/£3.09 (Ends January 8, regular price €6.99/£6.29)

– Resident Evil Revelations – €9.99/£8.49 (Ends December 18, regular price €29.99/£24.99)

– Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D – €3.99/£3.59 (Ends December 18, regular price €9.99/£8.99)

– SpeedX 3D – €1.49/£1.29 (Ends January 8, regular price €2.99/£2.69)

– SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition- €0.99/£0.89 (Ends January 8, regular price €1.99/£1.79)

– Witch & Hero  – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends January 1, regular price €4.00/£3.60)

– Ben 10 Omniverse 2  – £14.99 (Permanent, was £19.99)

 


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