Internationally famous London Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus join
forces to present thrilling new video game music concert on July 13th, 2014

December 12th, 2013 – Fans of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series are set for a musical treat like no other as Symphonic Legends London, a concert dedicated to music from the much loved role-playing adventure series, will take place at London’s Barbican on July 13th, 2014.

Featuring music performed courtesy of Nintendo, Symphonic Legends London takes concertgoers on an unforgettable journey through some of The Legend of Zelda’s best-loved themes. With new and revised scores by renowned video game arrangers, Jonne Valtonen and Roger Wanamo, Symphonic Legends London squeezes every last musical drop of action, adventure, romance, heartbreak and heroics from soundtracks to games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The concert also features the world premiere of a brand new Overture of music from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, sending listeners’ imagination soaring to the skies and beyond.

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BloodRayne and Ghostbusters: The Video Game developer Terminal Reality appears to have closed its doors. Former staffer Jesse Sosa wrote a note on Facebook that the studio “seems to have finally shut down.”

No official announcements have been made regarding Terminal Reality’s closure. Based on Sosa’s comments though, things aren’t looking good.

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Ever since Bayonetta 2’s announcement, fans have been very vocal about the game’s Wii U exclusivity. Fans have continued to ask Platinum about bringing the game to other platforms despite the fact that Nintendo is responsible for publishing.

After hearing request after request, Platinum Games creative producer JP Kellams has said on Twitter that he’s tired of the port begging.

Kellams wrote:

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

RUSH – $1.99

Wii U VC

Double Dragon – $4.99

3DS Download

3D Ecco the Dolphin – $5.99
3D Galaxy Force II – $5.99
Jump Trials Supreme – $3.99
Life with Horses 3D – $29.99
My Style Studio: Hair Salon – $4.99

3DS VC

Double Dragon – $4.99

3DS Demos

Nano Assault EX
AeternoBlade

DSiWare

Orion’s Odyssey – $4.99 / 500 points

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Namco Bandai has gone live with a new teaser site, accessible here. Not much is known at present, but the countdown should expire in about six days. Stay tuned for additional details.

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Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:

Dismantle! Unite!! Yellow Devil!!!

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The first screenshots for Initial D Perfect Shift Online have surfaced. Additionally, we’ve translated several new details about SEGA’s free-to-play 3DS game, which you can find below.

– Fujiwara Takumi is leading the Legendary Shop
– Open-road racing game with manga-inspired visuals
– A racing game where the basic play is free
– Wage battle with various characters in “Initial D”
– Compete against the likes of Akagi and Akina
– Simple controls makes race battles very attractive
– Cars run automatically during races
– Instructions to “Shift Up” and “Shift Down” at strategic points in the course will appear on the screen
– By performing a shift change in good timing, you achieve a brilliant driving technique

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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
2. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
3. Super Mario Bros. 2
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Metroid
6. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
8. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
9. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
10. Dillon’s Rolling Western
11. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
12. Pokemon Dream Radar
13. Pokemon Y
14. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
15. Pokemon X
16. The Legend of Zelda
17. Mario Party: Island Tour
18. 3D Space Harrier
19. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
20. Gunman Clive

Videos

1. Pokemon – S15 Ep1
2. Mario Party: Island Tour Launch Trailer
3. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
4. National StreetPass Weekend
5. Pokemon – S15 Ep2
6. Pokemon – S15 Ep10
7. Mario Party: Island Tour Trailer
8. Pokemon – S15 Ep3
9. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog Trailer
10. Sonic Lost World Launch Trailer
11. Kirby 3DS Teaser Trailer
12. Pokemon – S15 Ep4
13. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Dungeon Trailer
14. Developer Direct @ E3 2013 – Super Smash Bros.
15. Pokemon – S15 Ep9
16. Bravely Default – Adventure Trailer
17. Pokemon – S15 Ep5
18. Pokemon – S15 Ep7
19. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Launch Trailer
20. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds The Running in NY Video

Source: 3DS eShop

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