Special Edition Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire New 3DS units have been revealed for Japan. There will be two options to choose from: the black New 3DS with Groundon face plates or white New 3DS with Kyogre face plates. Each is priced at 19,000 yen, will be available on November 21, and is being sold exclusively at the Pokemon Center.

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True powers of Groudon and Kyogre revealed;
Mega Camerupt, Mega Sharpedo, and Mega Gallade make their debut in the Hoenn region

BELLEVUE, WA – September 12, 2014 – The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced today that fan favorite Rayquaza, an incredibly powerful Pokémon, will join fellow Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video games. This mysterious Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon is said to descend to the planet¹s surface when Groudon and Kyogre clash. Adding to its legend, Rayquaza is somehow related to the mystery of Mega Evolution. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire players will find out precisely how when the video games launch November 21, 2014, for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Fans can now watch Rayquaza in action, and other new scenes from the games, in a brand-new trailer at YouTube.com/Pokemon.

True Powers of Groudon and Kyogre
Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre intensify their power under Primal Reversion, each obtaining an Ability that only Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre can possess.

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The Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo, previously confirmed for Japan, has now been announced for the west as well.

Here’s what you should know:

Start your next Hoenn region adventure early with a special demo version of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This demo features gameplay that you won’t experience anywhere else. During the course of this adventure, you’ll be surprised to encounter familiar Pokémon that can now Mega Evolve! What’s more, you can bring this Pokémon into your full Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire game. You can even bring over the reward items that you obtained during your Special Demo Version adventure. Stay tuned for details on how to bring the Pokémon and items into your full game.

You can play the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version as many times as you like. Look for special scenarios that occur if you play every day.

Stay tuned for details on how to get a code that will enable you to download the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version from Nintendo eShop. Don’t miss this chance to start your adventure in Hoenn and discover Mega-Evolved Pokémon you’ve never seen before!

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PlatinumGames has posted a new Bayonetta 2 blog post covering the game’s enemy designs in more details.

First, check out a new wave of art below:

And be sure to read the full blog post here with lots of information.

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The official website for the Etrian Odyssey 2 Remake for 3DS has just been updated with several bits of new information.

Here’s the lowdown:

– A new trailer for the game will be revealed on September 18 at the TGS
– A playable version of the game will be available for attendees of TGS
– 8 new character NPCs on the website

Check out the gallery below for the NPC character art.

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Square Enix has published a bunch of Bravely Second details covering the Three Musketeers and more. You can find all of today’s information below.

The Orthodox Knights’ Three Musketeers

– Established with the charge of protecting and serving the faith
– Loyally existing side by side with the organization throughout its history
– The Three Musketeers lead the knights
– They have been long admired by the Knights they command
– Each of the Three Musketeers’ uniforms a coat of arms depicting a white lion set to an azure background, a symbol that marks the unique responsibilities that the trio bear

The Falcon of the Gale: Yuu Zeneorshia

– 16 year-old native of Guatelatio
– Yuu is the young leader of the Three Musketeers
– Goes by the nickname “The Falcon of the Gale”
– Protagonist of the game
– Years prior to the start of the game, he suddenly became the head of his family in spite of his age when the previous one suddenly died
– Spent four years studying aboard in Istantal
– Here he was an ace student
– Ended up joining the Knights soon after he returned home
– Before long, he rose to the position of the head of the head of the Three Musketeers
– During the signing of the peace accord between the Orthodoxy and the Duchy of Eternia, he was set to be Agnes’ bodyguard, but things don’t turn out to go so smoothly

The Wolf of Blazing Fire: Jean Angard

– Guatelatio native
– 16 years old
– Known as “The Wolf of Blazing Fire”
– Swordsman
– Grew up in a poor farming family
– He was the top dog in a gang of kids known all around the surrounding villages
– Had a knack for getting into major fights with aristocratic kids
– After his parents both passed away a few years back, he managed to gain recognition for his strength
– In turn managed to get a scholarship to study the art of sword fighting in Istantal
– While there he became close friends with Yuu and was so far ahead of the curve that he managed to keep skipping grades to the point where he even graduated before Yuu, at which point he returned to Guatelatio
– With the prospect of lasting peace between the Orthodoxy and the Duchy on the rise, he lands a position within the Knights as they’re reforming, thanks to an appointment system that doesn’t discriminate based on class
– Has nothing else going for him beyond his sheer skills with swords and his military successes
– Rises through the ranks until finally become a part of the Three Musketeers

The Rugged Python: Nikolai Nikolanikofu

– Originally from Guatelatio
– Nikolai is 34 years old
– Pastor in the Three Musketeers
– Known as “The Rugged Python”
– Was part of the Orthodoxy’s Knights for a long time
– Has memories of “The Agony of the White Knights”
– This was a period when the Knights were forced to break up as a result of Eternia’s overwhelming for at the time
– Even after the breakup, he remained with the Orthodoxy in his capacity as a pastor
– Worked tirelessly one day to bring the Knights back together, the fruits of those labors becoming apparent as the Orthodoxy and Eternia are approaching peace in their relationship
– He is responsible for getting talented people to join the Knights like Jean on the basis of merit
– Also occupied with remaining on good terms of the nobles, as well as administrating the Knights in general

The Brown Barrister: Amy Matchlock

– A Tomahawk Asterisk holder designed by abec
– Amy is a woman from a minority tribe that lives deep in the interior of Flowell
– Has the ability to communicate with the dead
– Wields an old-style gun that has a lance on the end of it depicting the likeness of her tribe’s guardian diety

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– Natural-born attacker that specializes in gun use in addition to all-out attacks and other offensive abilities
– Can use various support skills

Teach Me, Agnes

– As Yuu and company are out on an adventure to rescue Agnes, players are able to get in touch with her during her imprisonment via the bottom screen on the 3DS
– She’ll provide navigational advice on what to do next in the game
– This applies for the main questline and sub-scenarios

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The Niconico stream for Smash Bros. 3DS is about to begin. It should go live at 6 AM ET / 3 AM PT. We can’t embed it, but you can watch it over on the actual website here.

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