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This week’s issue of Famitsu has revealed a new River City Ransom game from Arc System Works. The company is developing “Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki”, according to the magazine.

Here’s what we know thus far:

– Out on May 28
– Takes place several years after the NES game Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zenin Shugo
– Up to four characters can be in a party
– These include Kunimasa (Kunio / Alex in River City Ransom), Tsurumatsu (Kaoru Sonokawa / Harry in River City Ransom), and two henchman
– Can now wield a sword thanks to the game’s new “Katana Action” element
– The sword is powerful but uses energy each time you swing it
– If you use up all your energy and your stamina is depleted, you won’t be able to restore it
– Story Mode, Mission Mode, and Battle Royale Mode
– Up to 4 players can play together in Battle Royale mode

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What’s shown above could end up being one of the rarest New 3DS cover plates. Shonen Jump will be holding a contest, in which the Super Mario x One Piece cover plate can be won. It’s based on the amiibo support in One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X.

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Another Japanese 3DS theme for Theatrhythm Dragon Quest has been revealed. It will be available as an early purchase bonus.

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By purchasing the retail version, Theatrhythm Dragon Quest owners will find a card that lets them download the theme. Quantities will be limited. It’s also possible to obtain the theme on the eShop, but codes will only be provided through April 30.

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Nintendo is bringing out a new set of Pokemon cards in Japan next month. For 500 yen a pack, consumers can pick up a card set based on Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. While Both get the same Joker cards, they have their own unique Pokemon based on which version you pick up.

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Thanks to the official website, we have several character details for Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden. Read on below for some information about Goku and other characters in the game.

Goku

– Moves include x20 Kaio-ken Kamehameha and the Spirit Bomb
– Overall balanced character with nice reach with his attacks
– His speed helps him pull off combos in mid-air with ease

Vegeta

– Special attacks include his Final Flash and Galick Gun
– Uses speed and tricky movements
– Various combos as well

Teen Gohan

– Has excellent reach with his powerful dash attacks
– Can also use his Masenko attack and more
– Doesn’t sound like a combo-heavy character like Goku and Vegeta
– Has some surprising and powerful mid-ranged attacks that he can use to his advantage

Trunks (Future/Super)

– Attacks include Buster Flash and Buster Cannon
– Specializes at mid-ranged attacks like Gohan
– Aso has attacks that can help instantly close the distance between him and his opponents

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Bandai Namco released the first screenshots from Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden. View them (and the game’s logo) in the gallery above. Access the teaser site here.

Theatrhythm Dragon Quest will feature over 60 tracks, according to producer Ichiro Hazama.

Hazama and composer Koichi Sugiyama were interviewed in a Japanese magazine recently. During the discussion, Hazama said that there will be roughly 5-6 tracks per game, given that there are ten entries in the Dragon Quest series.

Hazama also teased downloadable content for Theatrhythm Dragon Quest. The team will be listening to user feedback following the game’s launch to determine which songs to release, he said.

In case you’re wondering, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy has more than 70 songs from 13 games while Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call features 221 tracks.

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