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Pokémon Sun AND Pokémon Moon BECOME FASTEST-SELLING GAMES IN NINTENDO HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

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December 7, 2016

Pokémon Sun AND Pokémon Moon BECOME FASTEST-SELLING GAMES IN NINTENDO HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Nintendo 3DS games sold over 240,000 units in less than two weeks
7^th December, 2016 – After becoming the most pre-ordered video games in Nintendo Australia’s history, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon – the latest games in the wildly popular Pokémon franchise – have now become the fastest-selling games that Nintendo Australia has ever launched. In less than two weeks, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems sold a combined total of 240,000 units in Australia and New Zealand. That’s a 67 percent increase over Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire – the previous record holders for Nintendo’s fastest-selling games – during the same period when these games launched in 2014

All Pokémon-related software has sold over 280 million units* worldwide since launching with the Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version games in 1996. The Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version games are both available for download in the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Other notable launches in the Pokémon series include Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (15.64 million games sold globally life-to-date), Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (13.18 million games sold globally life-to-date).

In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Trainers-in-the-making head to the game’s new Alola Region – a series of tropical islands – to catch, battle and trade Pokémon. By discovering new Z-Moves, Pokémon can unleash powerful attacks in battle. The new Poké Ride feature allows certain Pokémon help people get to places they wouldn’t be able to reach by using human strength alone. In addition to three new partner Pokémon, players can catch a host of new Pokémon, as well as the unique regional variants of some familiar favourites.

For more information about Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, visit http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-au/pokemon/.

*Total for all Pokémon-related software: over 280 million units worldwide as of May 2016

Additional Links:
Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

Discotek Media Gives an Update on Their January 2017 Releases

K. Roberts

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December 7, 2016

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Discotek Media Gives an Update on Their January 2017 Releases

Discotek Media provided an update on many of their upcoming releases via social media last night. They have listed a new, full release schedule for January 2017 and have given two releases a new release window of February 2017. They stated that more February releases will be scheduled in the near future.

The Lupin the Third Series 2 Collection 1 DVD box will be released on January 10, 2017. The following titles will be released on January 31, 2017: Cosmo Warrior Zero DVD collection, Galaxy Railways on DVD, Yowamushi Pedal Grande Road DVD collection, Eat Man 98 DVD collection, Magic Knight Rayearth Blu-ray collection and Beelzebub part 2 DVD collection. The collection of Star Fleet and the School Days Blu-ray have been pushed back to February 2017 due to unforeseen circumstances.

The List of Madman Entertainment’s Anime Releases of December 7, 2016

K. Roberts

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December 7, 2016

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Madman Entertainment released parts and complete collections of 17 anime series and films in Australia today. These include:

Expelled from Paradise on DVD and Blu-ray. The film is presented with dual audio and English subtitles.
Inuyasha Complete Series on DVD and Blu-ray. Episodes 1-167 and Final Act episodes 1-26 are presented with dual audio and English subtitles. Extras include line art, Japanese promos, the textless opening and ending animation sequences and the original Japanese trailer and commercials.
Maria the Virgin Witch on DVD. All 12 episodes are featured with dual audio and English subtitles. Commentary tracks are included for episodes 1 and 12.
Mikagura School Suite on DVD. All 12 episodes are presented with dual audio and English subtitles. Extras include textless opening and ending animations, a promo video, a TV spot, DVD/Blu-ray promos and the U.S. trailer.
Mr. Osomatsu on DVD. 24 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles in this exclusive English-subtitled DVD release.
Mushi-Shi -Next Passage- (Season Two) on DVD. All 20 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The “Paths of Thorns & Bell Droplets” specials are included as extras.
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too (Season Two) on DVD. All 13 episodes are featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
Naruto Shippuden Collection 28 on DVD. Episodes 349-361 are included with dual audio and English subtitles.
Nisekoi (False Love) Season 2 on DVD. All 12 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The textless opening and ending animations are included as extras.
One Piece Collection 40 on DVD. Episodes 481-491 are featured with dual audio and English subtitles. Additionally, four One Piece Treasure Chest Collections are now available, which collectively cover Madman’s Collections 1-32.
Sailor Moon Volumes 7 and 8 on DVD. Episodes 36-41 and 42-46 respectively are featured with dual audio and English subtitles.
Shirobako Complete Series on DVD. All 24 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
Strike Witches: The Movie on DVD and Blu-ray. The film is featured with dual audio and English subtitles. Extras include the original theatrical promotional video, the DVD/Blu-ray promotional video and the U.S. trailer.
Sword Art Online: Extra Edition on DVD and Blu-ray. The special episode is presented with dual audio and English subtitles. Extras include the special animation “Sword Art Offline” with English subtitles and the Sword Art Online II trailer.
To-Love-Ru Darkness 2nd on DVD. All 14 episodes are featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace on DVD. All 12 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
Yowamushi Pedal Grande Road (Season 2) Part 1 on DVD. Episodes 1-12 are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles.

Aniplex of America Sets Theatrical Release Date for ‘S.A.O.: Ordinal Scale’

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December 7, 2016

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Aniplex of America Sets Theatrical Release Date for ‘S.A.O.: Ordinal Scale’

Aniplex of America has announced the theatrical release date for the nationwide U.S. screenings of the Sword Art Online film -Ordinal Scale-. The date has been set for March 9, 2017. Exact details on theater locations and tickets will be made available at a later date on the official U.S. webpage for the film, sao-movie.net/us. It will be distributed by Eleven Arts, and will be presented with its original Japanese audio and English subtitles.

Eleven Arts has previously helped release many Japanese films in North American theaters. A few of the anime films they have previously distributed include: Evangelion movies, Expelled from Paradise, The Last: Naruto the Movie and The Anthem of the Heart.

Persona 5’s Futaba Sakura English Intro Video

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December 7, 2016

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Persona 5’s Futaba Sakura English Intro Video

Atlus USA has resumed their English main character introductions for Persona 5 and this time around they are introducing the character Futaba Sakura and just like the past intros, this is accompanied an interview with her English voice actress Erica Lindbeck. Futaba is described as a genius 15 year-old girl with otherworldly calculation and programming skills.

Her interpersonal communication is extremely poor through, so she lives life as a shut-in with limited to no human interaction. However, she holds a strong interest in the Phantom Thieves and uses an unexpected method to contact them. You can check out both videos below and keep an eye out for Persona 5 when it is released in North America and Europe on April 4th.

Futaba Introduction

Erica Lindbeck Interview

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Launches Digitally on December 20

Travis Bruno

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December 7, 2016

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Launches Digitally on December 20

WayForward has announced that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is ready to go, or as they put it “Ret-2-Go!,” and that it will be released digitally for the PlayStation 4, PS Vita, PC through Steam, Xbox One, and Wii U on December 20th. It is worth noting that the company did say that they are still waiting on final confirmation from Nintendo about the Wii U version arriving on that date.

WayForward also stated that they are going to be distributing codes to backers starting next week and if you have backed the game to keep an eye on your registered email address for the code. The codes are set to activate on December 12th and will not be available before then but if your code still isn’t working by the 13th then you should contact the company for support.

XSEED Games, who is handling the retail release of the PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and Wii U versions of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero have not yet announced when they plan on releasing the physical edition to stores.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Physical Release Planned for March

Travis Bruno

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December 7, 2016

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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Physical Release Planned for March

Capcom surprised many with the surprise release of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 4 users and though Xbox One and PC users will need to wait until March to get the title digitally, an apparent retail release will also be happening that month.

A pair of listings have appeared on GameStop’s website listing Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 retail releases for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with the release costing $29.99 stating that they will only be available at GameStop. Currently Capcom has not officially confirmed these plans though we have reached out to the company for more information.

Forty Six Minutes of Akiba’s Beat Gameplay Footage Released

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December 7, 2016

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Forty Six Minutes of Akiba’s Beat Gameplay Footage Released

Acquire has released forty six minutes of direct gameplay footage from Akiba’s Beat that was previously recorded during a stream of the game that was held on October 12th. This footage comes as the company plans on holding another live stream tonight through NicoNico to celebrate the PlayStation 4 version of Akiba’s Beat being released in Japan next week.

You can check out the gameplay footage below while the game itself is set to be released in Japan on December 15th for the PlayStation 4 and eventually for the PS Vita and the Western release from XSEED Games arriving sometime in Q1 2017 for both platforms.

https://youtu.be/QGR77D0Uc5s

Overwatch Holiday Event Begins December 13

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December 7, 2016

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Overwatch Holiday Event Begins December 13

Blizzard announced through Twitter that they are planning on kicking off a new holiday event for Overwatch starting on December 13th. In Christmas card fashion the announcement came as a card saying “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we hope you’ll join us for some holiday cheer!”

You're invited! pic.twitter.com/MQZPZOW4Y1
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) December 6, 2016

Blizzard did not reveal any details about what to actually expect from this event though this marks the third major event for the game since it was released and similar to these past events there will likely be another batch of new Christmas themed unlockables, special loot boxes, and if the Halloween event is anything to go by, maybe even a new temporary game mode.

HADOUKEN!! Street Fighter tournament & free cereal at BINGEFEST

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December 7, 2016

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Festival Details

bingefest.sydneyoperahouse.com

9250 7777

What

Street Fighter Tournament at BINGEFEST

When
Sunday 18 December

Where

Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyer

Sydney Opera House

Tickets
Free

STREET FIGHTER TOURNAMENT
Every Street Fighter player knows it: HANDSOME FIGHTERS NEVER LOSE BATTLES…
Australia’s largest Street Fighter video game tournament comes to BINGEFEST, the Sydney Opera House’s new 24-hour festival on Sunday 18 December. The game masters of pro fighter collective OzHadou will set up their joysticks in the Joan Sutherland Northern Foyer, free to the public. Casual players can settle into open heats and enjoy a friendly match on PlayStation 4 consoles and Samsung Quantum dot SUHD TVs, and the final eight will spar on the big screen in a grand finale death match overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Register in the Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyer on Sunday 18 December from 9.00am – 4.00pm. Tournament starts 4.00pm.
SAMSUNG AND AIRBNB AT BINGEFEST
BINGEFEST Event Partner Airbnb will be handing out free cereal on Sunday from 5.30 – 7.00am after the Buffy Binge-a-thon in the Western Foyer, telling the story of how two designers seed-funded the company by selling novelty cereal boxes.
Sydney Opera House Principal Partner Samsung will also be on-site to celebrate the art of bingeing, pop culture, gaming and the internet with special guests.
For those who need to escape the heat and the ‘sonic boom’:

Insta-famous Redfern Convenience Store will be supplying snacks all night.
Artists Shia LaBeouf, Nastja Säde Rönkkö and Luke Turner present a new participatory performance artwork, which will take place over two successive nights, from midnight until 6am, and 10pm until 6am.
“The Writers’ Room” will be a rare behind-the-screen foray by some of the best brains creating great television around the world, featuring Josh Thomas (Please Like Me), Dan Harmon (Community / Rick and Morty), Celia Pacquola (Utopia, The Beautiful Lie) and Luke McGregor (Utopia, It’s A Date, Rosehaven).
“All The TV You Should Have Watched By Now” will give audiences the chance to get up-to-date recommendations on the best of television, presented by American pop culture experts and obsessives, The AV Club. The AV Club will also host a binge-watching night celebrating the 20th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the Buffy Binge-a-thon, exploring how Buffy changed television for the better.
Creator of Serial, the spin-off of pioneering podcast This American Life, Julie Snyder, will discuss “Binge-worthy Journalism.” The first season of Serial, hosted by Sarah Koenig, followed the story of Adnan Syed – who was found guilty of his ex-girlfriend’s murder in 2000 – through the twists and turns of trials and mistrials. Serial not only revolutionised episodic audio narrative forms and earned itself a Peabody Award in 2015, it has led to a retrial of what is now an infamous case.
Jad Abumrad is the co-creator and host of award-winning public radio program and podcast Radiolab, a show that celebrates curiosity, illuminates ideas, and blurs the boundaries between science, philosophy and human experience. At BINGEFEST, Abumrad – a composer and ‘certified genius’ according to the Macarthur Foundation – will discuss how the visceral, negative feeling of “Gut Churn” can help propel artists forward in their work.

BINGEFEST is the latest in a string of festivals that have helped map and shift our collective culture over the last decade, from Vivid LIVE, the Festival of Dangerous Ideas and GRAPHIC to All About Women.
For more infomation visit: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/bingefest