New places to build, new things to ink

An update to Cube Creator 3D is now available on the 3DS eShop.

The v1.1 update has added two new environments and a host of new enemies as a result, plus new music and texture painting abilities. For those who wish to reach new heights, ladder functionality has also been added. Also, various performance tweaks and the ability to choose worlds in the game's Survival mode, including user created ones are included.

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Usually North America gets more love on the Wii U end of things, so this week's a little strange in that the 3DS has a couple of big ones on the way. One's actually arrived, as it turns out - Etrian Odyssey Untold 2 launched on Tuesday, and Zach loved it like it was a top-heavy dinosaur. If you prefer... Read more...

Oddworld is still coming to Wii U.

Beloved remake Oddworld: New and Tasty was announced for Wii U over two years ago. Today, Oddworld Inhabitants released the first eight screenshots of the Wii U version. This confirms that the game is still coming to Wii U after quietly missing last year’s release on other platforms.

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And yes true believers, Stan Lee is playable in this game.

Miss Marvel and Squirrel Girl will take over the Wii U this January.

To coincide with Gamescom, WB announced today that the next licensed LEGO game based on the Avengers will launch January 26 in North America and January 29 in Europe. A silver Centurion Iron Man mini-figure will be available as a preorder bonus at GameStop in North America.

Remember: If someone asks you if you are a god, you say YES.

LEGO Dimensions will show you how we do things downtown this fall, as the Ghostbusters will be joining the lineup.

The playsets for the Ghostbusters are focused on the classic movies, as Slimer, the ECTO-1, and LEGO-lookalikes of the classic four Ghostbusters will be usable in the game. You'll... Read more...

The ESRB outs a long awaited sequel, while word of puzzling art comes from the developer.

Tomorrow's downloads will feature a couple of Virtual Console games for the Wii U and another round of 3DS puzzle fun.

The Wii U Virtual Console releases were leaked via ESRB ratings, as it appears Capcom's 2003 strategy game Onimusha Tactics will be joined by Golden Sun: The Lost Age. The 2003 sequel to the GBA launch RPG featured a link system or passwords to carry content over from the original game.

Not Survival Instinct, but the other Walking Dead game.

A listing for "The Walking Dead Combo Pack" has appeared on the website for British game retailer GAME which appears to indicate the award-winning series from Telltale may finally come to the Wii U.

The package is listed as "GOTY Season 1 And Season 2", indicating that it would contain all of the... Read more...

There will be a Mega Man title on store shelves next year.

The release date for the Nintendo 3DS version of the Mega Man Legacy Collection has been changed to an early 2016 release. It was previously announced as a digital only winter release. A physical copy is now in the works, also with an early 2016 date. Capcom hasn’t stated whether the two will launch together. This will be the first Mega Man title available in stores since 2010’s Mega Man Zero Collection for the Nintendo DS

That retro bundle isn't just a Gamestop offer.

Nintendo has sent a press release to confirm the release dates for several Amiibo, and the wave is getting broken up a bit.

The next round of Amiibo will launch day and date with Super Mario Maker, and will include the 8-bit Mario Anniversary Amiibo, Zero Suit Samus, Captain Olimar, Ganondorf,... Read more...

Get your multi-coloured Link on this fall.

The next Legend of Zelda adventure will drop on 3DS this fall in Europe.

In a press release for Gamescom, the release date for Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes was confirmed as 23 October for Europe and 24 October for Australia/New Zealand. The game also has a playable demo on the Gamescom floor.

You have created a great expansion and proved the justice of our chemistry. Now go and rest, our heroes!

The release date for the first Shovel Knight expansion will be announced soon, as the pack has finished development.

Yacht Club Games announced on Twitter this morning that development of Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows wrapped the night before:

A late night well spent! Development on Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows is now complete. Time for some rest... pic.twitter.com/dw9Xj2ljq6

The worst kept secret on Kickstarter is finally out in the open.

Comcept will be making official the delay of Mighty No. 9 during Gamescom, according to a post on the backer forums.

As reposted at NeoGAF, the delay will be announced during the show to the general public, and will be for all platforms and distribution methods. At this time, the game is aiming for a Q1 2016 release.

Perfect timing for a horror game.

Project Zero: Maiden of the Black Water, aka Fatal Frame, has a release date and some new information for Australia and Europe.

The game will release on 30 October in Europe and 31 October in Australia, and will have a limited edition as the only version offered for sale in stores. The package will contain a double-sided poster, four "Spirit Photos", a steelbook and an art book.

This news hit like a runaway Skell.

Xenoblade Chronicles X will feature two bundles and a special offer for Europe.

Upon the game's 4 December release, there will be two limited edition bundles available. A game bundle that includes a steelbook, two posters (world map and cover art) and an artbook will be available for existing Wii U owners. For those who would be jumping in new, a console bundle will be available that includes the world map poster and the artbook.

We have confirmation of the rumored old school Amiibo package.

@Amiibonews on Twitter has confirmed that GameStop will be offering a 3-pack Amiibo bundle featuring Duck Hunt, Mr. Game & Watch, and R.O.B. figures. This bundle will be available in limited quantities for a $5-down minimum instead of the Web-in-Store process used for Wave 4. Doors will open early at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 8th for pre-orders.

The Japanese release notes show big changes are headed to us this week.

The Japanese release notes for Splatoon's 2.0 update have been released and a lot is going to be changing on Wednesday evening (US time). Although only in Japanese at press time, a well-fleshed translation is available on the Splatoon Reddit page.

The big addition is friend matching, and the notes... Read more...

Check out that Banjo-Kazooie album cover!

To celebrate their upcoming release of Rare Replay, an Xbox One collection of 30 classic games, game developer Rare is teaming up with iam8bit to release vinyl soundtracks of some of their classic games. The game soundtracks included thus far include Battletoads, Banjo-Kazooie and Perfect Dark, all three of which were originally on Nintendo consoles and are still fondly remembered by fans today.

Game Informer corroborating earlier reports of a disc delay.

Following the changing of release dates for Mighty No 9 to a 2016 placeholder, we have new information regarding a probable delay of the Kickstarter-backed game.

Game Informer has reported that their retail sources have confirmed publisher Deep Silver has reported the game's delay. As a reminder, Game Informer is a publication of GameStop.

It's a throwdown by the campfire.

The next brawl for Splatfest glory and snails will come next weekend.

The 24 hour contest will decide the best thing to roast over a campfire, as Team Marshmallow (Callie) faces off against Team Hot Dog (Marie). The contest begins at appoximately midnight ET on August 8 (9 p.m. Pacific time on August 7) and will run for the traditional 24 hours.

Rumors of a "Retro Three Pack" have begun to swirl.

Those who want to get R.O.B, Mr. Game and Watch or the Duck Hunt Duo from GameStop should make ready for an early start next Saturday.

According to sources posted to Reddit, GameStop stores will be holding the preorder event for the remaining Wave 5 Amiibo (Zero Suit Samus, Ganondorf, R.O.B, Mr.... Read more...