Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water – Limited Edition revealed, demo coming (EU)
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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water has been dated for Europe, where it’s known as “Project Zero” Maiden of Black Water”. Nintendo announced that the game is launching on October 30.
Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water – Limited Edition will be made available at retail. This features a copy of the game, a double-sided poster, an art book, four Spirit Photographs, and a SteelBook cover.
Additionally, the title will be receiving a trial/demo version at launch. It comes with the prologue and first two chapters.
Europe: Nintendo reveals key 2015 launch dates and editions as Gamescom 2015 kicks off
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With Mario, Zelda, Xenoblade, Star Fox and more, Cologne plays host to Nintendo’s biggest games coming in 2015
5th August, 2015 – Nintendo has opened a booth full of current and coming-soon titles for its Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems at gamescom – the world’s largest annual trade fair for video games, held in Cologne, Germany. With several days of fun events ahead, Nintendo kicks off the show with a string of launch dates and newly revealed special editions for some key 2015 titles.
Super Mario Maker for Wii U is the star of the show at Nintendo’s booth in Hall 9.1 A10/B10 as we gear up for the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Attendees will be able to play and create unique 2D courses, or take part in daily Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U contests throughout the show. The first 111 Mario fans can get a Mario goodie bag if they come dressed as Mario and bring a Mario amiibo on Thursday 6th August at 12:00 CEST.
LEGO Dimensions gets “Adventure Worlds”, trailer
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Warner Bros. Interactive has announced a new element included in LEGO Dimensions. Players will find something known as “Adventure Worlds” in the game.
Adventure Worlds offer something different than the story stages with open-world environments. There are 14 in total, all of which are unlocked by any of that respective property’s characters. DC Comics, Lord of the Rings, and The LEGO Movie can be unlocked with the Starter Pack thanks to Batman, Gandalf, and Wildstyle. It’s possible to unlock other environments with characters from LEGO Dimensions Level Packs, Team Packs, and Fun Packs.
A first trailer showing LEGO Dimensions’ Adventure Worlds can be found below.
First Skylanders SuperChargers Racing screenshots and details
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On Wii U, Activision is making Skylanders SuperChargers. It’s the next core entry in the Skylanders series with gameplay that is similar to the other versions.
Activision has something different in store for Skylanders on 3DS and Wii. Today, the publisher properly unveiled “Skylanders SuperChargers Racing”. This is a dedicated racing combat game with new tracks, power-ups, boosts, hazards, and more. In the 3DS version, players can experience 4-player online and local races.
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing include Bowser and his Sky vehicle, Clown Cruiser. These can also be used on Wii U. By twisting the figure’s base, the figure becomes an amiibo.
Source: Activision PR
Banjo-Kazooie originally featured Dinger the Dog as a companion
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Banjo-Kazooie originally featured a very different partner. As revealed by former Rare staffer Gregg Mayles, Dinger the Dog was planned as Banjo’s partner during the game’s early days.
Before Kazooie, #earlyBanjo had Dinger the Dog as a companion, modelled by @WinkySteve. Woof! pic.twitter.com/8HSZdLhNsI
— Gregg Mayles (@Ghoulyboy) August 4, 2015
Steve Mayles, who was also working at Rare during Banjo-Kazooie’s development, mentioned that Dinger’s origins go back to the SNES. For those who are unaware, the studio was creating “Project Dream” for the SNES before it eventually became Banjo-Kazooie on the N64.
He was actually in #snesdream first! Concept by @Kevbayliss '96 ish https://t.co/honJwr3LBJ
— Steve Mayles (@WinkySteve) August 4, 2015
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Update: Another video – 14 minutes of footage from Splatoon’s 2.0.0 update
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Update: Here’s another video:
IGN has managed to get its hands on Splatoon’s August update well ahead of its launch tomorrow evening. Check out 14 minutes of footage below.
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First look at the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) outfit in Splatoon
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The first image of Splatoon’s Ika Musume (Squid Girl) outfit has come in through Japanese magazines. You can get a look at it above.
Additionally, there’s information available about the different pieces of gear. Here’s the rundown:
Ika Musume hat
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Opening Gambit
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 1600
Ika Musume dress
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Damage Up
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 2000
Ika Musume shoes
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Swim Speed Up
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 1700
This new costume is coming to Japan once the new update releases this week. It has yet to be announced if it will be made available in the west.
New Bloodstained character revealed
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New information about Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was revealed during Microsoft’s Gamescom 2015 media briefing. Creator Koji Igarashi took to the stage to provide a first look at a new character.
At the moment, the new character (pictured above) does not have a name. We know that he’s a demon hunter, and he fought the demons that first come to Earth during an attack that occurred ten years before the game begins. Igarashi confirmed that he’s a dual-sword wielding hero. Additionally, the character uses Japanese ofuda spells to fight enemies.
Ika Musume (Squid Girl) costume to be added to Splatoon in Japan with this week’s update
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Update: We now have a first look at the costume. See this post.
Back in June, it was revealed that Splatoon would be getting a costume based on the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) manga. It’s finally been confirmed that the new outfit will be added in Japan following this week’s big update.
According to leaks from the latest issue of Famitsu, there are three components to the Ika Musume costume in Splatoon: hood, dress/sleeveless, and shoes. It sounds like there will be a male equivalent as well.
It’s still unknown if Nintendo will be adding the Ika Musume costume here in the west. We should be finding out pretty soon at least!
Freedom Planet’s Wii U launch rescheduled to August 13
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Freedom Planet was originally going to land on the Wii U eShop today. The game suffered a delay, but it sounds like it was a very minor one as it’s now rescheduled for release next week.
Developer Stevie DiDuro announced on Twitter that Freedom Planet is coming to Wii U on August 13. That’s next Thursday, so the title was only pushed back a few days.
Mark your calendars – Freedom Planet's new release date for Wii U is August 13th.
— Stevie DiDuro (@galaxytrail) August 3, 2015
