Detective Pikachu

It's a Pokemon game unlike ever before because they're now taking on mystery solving games in this new adventure featuring a tough-talking, problem-solving, Pikachu. Wait...Talking...Pikachu? Oh, right. Anyway, say hello to Detective Pikachu (名探偵ピカチュウ), a bolt of brilliance.

Detective Pikachu

Ahem, sorry, am I interrupting you? Can I handle this, please? Thank you. Anyway, hey kids! You know who this is right? I may be Pikachu but I'm not. I AM DETECTIVE PIKACHU!

Let me tell you a little story about my adventure, just in case anyone's making a movie about me very soon (yes, really), I team up with a young man who called himself Tim Goodman, who spends the rest of his life searching for his father but there's more to it for Tim in search for his missing father. There are cases of rampaging Pokemon causing havoc around Rhyme City and that's why we're on the case here.

Tim got shocked when I am a Pikachu that can talk but you'll meet lots and lots of characters (and Pokemon) as we keep searching for mysteries, some of them hold possible answers to the cases and because, hey we do live in a mystery solving game, right? Because this is a mystery solving game, you'd better not rush to some conclusions just yet. You need to go around different places in search for clues and puzzles that will help you uncover cases. I know, this is how mystery solving games work, kids.

If you're stuck, don't worry because I had skits featuring me, myself, and I, where some of them are hints in case you are looking for a particular clue. I know that you're itching for clues but come on, pal, at least you spend lots of time getting to know about me. Still, you get the point.

Well, now that you got the whole idea on how my adventure's going to be, it would be the perfect time to flex your heads doing problem solving. No, not the math kind of problem solving, MY KIND OF PROBLEM SOLVING, right? I know it won't be an easy case for you and me but I'm sure we can handle them.

By the way, did you see my amiibo? It's the biggest you'll ever see and it's bigger than your basic Pikachu amiibo you kept in your silly toy box. If you scan me, I had all the possible hints you'll need as well as some cool skits with me. Now, don't do any puns, okay? ONLY I DO THE PUNS.

Thank you. So, there you are. Detective Pikachu can be downright tough-talking but he's quite reliable and in this mystery-solving game, it takes some knowledge to solve puzzles and uncover cases as long as you're not rushing over. Although time-consuming, this heart-warming Pokemon mystery game is fun for all ages and because, well he's right about it, with a film starring Detective Pikachu himself is coming soon, it would be the ideal time to be prepared with the game that is more on jokes, more on mystery, and a few plot twists in between. Better get your thinking caps and chairs ready cause this is going to be a busy day.

Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2 Hihou Densetsu Bambalaya Sword/Magnum

Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2 Hihou Densetsu Bambalaya Sword

Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2 Hihou Densetsu Bambalaya Magnum

The Yo-Kai Watch Busters are back with a brand new adventure that will make you dig deep in the Yo-Kai world's mythical treasures only the bravest of the brave Yo-Kai explorers can break themselves through and looks like you're going to need more than your guts to survive different dungeons in your quest to find and fight for your fortune.

Welcome to Yo-Kai Watch Busters 2 and in this hilariously new chapter to the Busters saga, the Yo-Kai Watch Busters team, facing financial uncertainties, have been summoned by renowned treasure hunter Indy J and his crew to set off on a journey at Karakuri Island to find hidden treasures for the Busters team to pay the rent! Be warned, throughout your treasure hunting missions, you will face off against different enemies, including rival treasure hunters trying to make your treasure hunting life more miserable.

An ancient prophecy foretold that the great and powerful Yo-kai Yodelsen will be awoken if the eight mystery legendary Yo-kais surrounding the island have appeared. That was the main topic just like you saw in the TV show but if you are ready to fulfill the prophecy and find the eight powerful treasure Yo-kais that could become the key to unleash Yodelsen, you got to be ready for everything because this could be a lengthy adventure that takes some wits, determination, and some laughs to uncover the ancient mystery. Sounds like our kind of work.

If you're a long-time Yo-Kai Watch viewer who enjoyed watching the show's Busters Treasure segment, here's your chance to live the adventure as T (Treasure) Jibanyan, T Komasan, Indy J, and the rest of the team as you will venture through different dungeons of this island, searching for hidden treasures while blasting your way past powerful baddies along the way. For Busters vets, playable Yo-kais are classified into four classes, the attacker for close-range, the ranger for long-range attacks, the healer for healing allies in a pinch, and the tank for defensive properties. Experimenting with different classes with different tribes can be somewhat challenging for a first-timer but as you are knowledgeable enough to deal with your favorite Yo-Kais, it shouldn't be a slouch, even when you're up against big bosses.

Keeping it true to the Busters tradition, you can play with up to four players cooperatively because if you are getting stuck, feel free to call a friend, a skilled one perhaps, and finish the dungeon job together.

As the adventure progresses, you can gain access to Treasure Gears that will make a big help to your adventure such as the Magnum for mid-range attacks, Chainsword for close-range attacks, and Sniper for long range attacks with a chance of critical hits. There are other Treasure Gears to unlock later on and with equipment like these, you can experiment different battle strategies for the best experience.

Because this game has two versions, Sword and Magnum features powerful legendary Yo-Kais exclusive in each version as well as the bosses to defeat, Yo-Kais to recruit, and the theme songs performed by King Cream Soda. Get this, if you play both Sword and Magnum versions at the same time, you will unlock a hidden Yo-Kai named T-USApyon. Make good use of your new recruit as you venture across different dungeons. There are so many special Yo-kais to recruit just by fulfilling special conditions outside the game but there too much to list, even the fact that this game features a special mission inspired from the Yo-kai Watch Shadowside film, in theaters now. Oh, and if you update your game on the first time you are playing Busters 2, you will receive a powerful S-rank Hyakkihime (Damona). She can make a great addition to your Busters team.

So, with almost everything you need to know about Busters 2 taken care of, it's time to set off to this new kind of adventure as one of your favorite Yo-kais. Solving puzzles, fighting enemies, finding hidden treasures, this is the Busters' kind of work and you are part of it.

Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun and Moon

Last year, the Pocket Monster (PokeMon) franchise celebrated their 20th anniversary with their newest installment, Pocket Monster Sun and Moon. In that game, players venture across the Alola Region capturing new Pokemon, battle, take on trials, uncover the legend of Solgaleo or Lunala, unleashing powerful Z-moves and face against the threats from the Ultra Beasts. If the original Sun and Moon games wasn't enough to whet your appetite for new Pokemon, here comes the definitive Alola adventure that will make you love the Alola Region more.

Welcome everyone to Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun and Moon, the definitive Sun and Moon experience that's got more ways to enjoy than the original. If by definitive, it really is because with all the past, present, and future collide, this will be the Pokemon game you will never forget.

Like most games, the adventure starts with a choosing and just like in the original, you can start with either Rowlet, Litten, or Popplio. With the Pokemon of your choice set, the adventure begins and as a trainer, you can explore the vast wonders of the Alola region; collect and battle Pokemon, take on trials, stand up to incoming threats, and uncover the hidden truth in this region. Since this is Ultra, we delve deeper to the secret of the legendary Prism PokeMon Necrozma.

No one really knows what Necrozma is all about until now and we are going to witness a transformation beyond the fabric of time as Necrozma's power cannibalizes either Solgaleo or Lunala to become Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma. But there's more to it than that because what happens when you engage Necrozma's Ultra Boost? You'll have to figure out for yourself.

With Solgaleo or Lunala's power, you can travel through Ultra Wormholes in search not just the fearsome Ultra Beasts, but also legendary Pokemon from past installments! With legendaries making a grand comeback and in addition of two new Ultra Beasts, this is going to be the most epic Pokemon adventure yet!

Be warned, with familiar baddies lurking around Alola, especially those from Team Skull and the Aether Foundation, you've been gunned down by those mysterious people known as the Ultra Recon Squad and worse, a rogue gallery of villains from past games have returned to form Team Rainbow Rocket and they're going to hunt you down unless you are prepared for the worst.

Like the original, Ultra Sun and Moon features Z-moves that can turn the tide of the battle. Players need a specific Z-Crystal, which can be obtained from clearing trials or other things, and specific Pokemon moves to trigger it. Most can deliver massive damage but when coupled with non-damaging moves, it triggers additional effects. In Ultra Sun and Moon, there are new Pokemon-exclusive Z-moves that can turn the tide of the battle such as Solgaleo's Searing Sunraze Smash, Lunala's Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom, Kommo-o's Clangorous Soulblaze, Mimikyu's Let's Snuggle Forever, and Lycanroc's Splintered Stormshards. Put these Z-moves to good use! Did you know that you can experience the full Z-Power action with the Z-Power Ring toy from Takara Tomy?

The Rotom Dex we are familiar with is now upgraded with new features such as the Roto Loto, which grants you one special powerup that can be proven useful on your adventures such as faster hatching, befriending, extra EXP, and more. Use it further and you will gain a new feature that lets your Pokemon use a Z-move a second time! Thanks Rotom Dex! And guess what? Takara Tomy made a Rotom Dex replica toy that works well in the Ultra Sun and Moon games.

By public demand, they're bringing back the shops where you can teach Pokemon outlandish moves that you can't get from either leveling up or by TM. Of course, you're going to need BP which you can earn from winning battles at the Battle Royal, Battle Tree, and the new Battle Agency. But if battling isn't your thing, why not earn BP by performing better in the brand new Mantine Surf minigame.

Oh, about that Battle Agency, it's a new place where they will provide a random set of Pokemon you will be using and all you have to do is win. Do well, you will get BP for purchasing outlandish items or moves for your Pokemon.

Did you know that you can get totem-sized Pokemon when you exchange Totem Stickers? If you collect Totem Stickers hidden throughout the Alola Region, you can exchange it for a totem -sized Pokemon of your choosing, and the choice differs from each version. For instance, Ultra Sun players can get a totem-size Lurantis while Ultra Moon players can get a totem-size Salazzle. Of course, they don't do special effects like how Totem Pokemon do but that sizing is worth the bragging rights.

If you're having a break, you can visit the new Alola Photo Club where you can take pictures of you and your favorite Pokemon so you can show it to the world.

For two decades, the Pokemon games became a household name known the world over and with the arrival of Ultra Sun and Moon, the best just got even better because with so many new stuff going on around, it makes you want to waste precious amounts of time living on the Alola Region for more. Are you ready?

Guess what? There are two special Pokemon up for grabs! 

Those who pre-ordered it will gain access to a special Rockruff that can be evolved to the brand new Dusk Forme Lycanroc. To evolve it, make sure it's 5:00PM Alola Time so if your not sure, talk to the barista at the nearest Pokemon Center. He knows what time it is on Alola time and if its 5:00PM, do hurry because you have an hour of dusk to evolve Rockruff into Dusk Forme Lycanroc.

Have you got the Pokemon Ga-ole card of Ash's Pikachu as a gift of watching "Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You!" last summer? Use the QR Scanner to scan its QR code and you will trigger a special quest, where you will have a chance to get the "I Choose You" version of Ash's Pikachu and as a bonus, a Pikashunium Z crystal where you can trigger Ash's Pikachu's Z-move, the 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Enjoy your new Alola story with these two special Pokemon!

Idol Time PriPara: Yume Allstar Live!

Idol Time PriPara: Yume All-Star Live!

The latest anime series, Idol Time PriPara, sees the hilarious adventures of Laala Manaka and Yui Yumekawa on the road to become the best idols in PriPara while dealing with new and familiar faces ever stepped into Paparajuku as well as vying for the top spot with the chance to be escorted by one of the WITH boys to the goddess known as Falala A Larm. As little girls can't get enough with the newest PriPara series, there's a new 3DS game based on the hit TV series that will make everyday Idol Time!

Yume Allstar Live features an all-original storyline inspired from the hit TV series as players get into the new kind of PriPara story with their favorite characters from the TV series such as Yui Yumekawa, Nino Nijiiro, Michiru Koda, Shuka Hanazono, even familiar faces like Laala Manaka, Mirei Minami, Sophy Hojo, and more! You'll never know who will ran into while trying to impress the Paparajuku crowd with a wide array of outfits to collect and win, songs to master, and more, aiming to be recognized by Falala herself!

Just like past PriPara games, players can customize their own character from the hair color, skin color, eye color, eyewear, and hairstyles, including those that were from the arcade games and the special 3DS-exclusive hairstyle. You can even use hairstyles and hair colors inspired from your favorite characters as well and mix it all up to create an idol you desired! After creating an idol, you can create your own outfits and represent the brand of your choosing, such as Yui's Fantasy Time, Nino's Neon Drop, Michiru's Melty Lily, Shuka's Rich Venus, Falala's Clock Garden, and many more. Once you're done, it's show time!

This game features over 30 PriPara hit songs to master, including new songs on this 3DS game. There are two live shows to master; a TV Live and a Runway Live. Both these lives have different phases and if you got what it takes to conquer PriPara, you need to master different songs in different live stages in the hopes of getting the chance to perform with the boys from WITH.

Like trading your TomoTicket with your mate, you can use the 3DS to communicate with another player and trade each others' personalized TomoTicket, just like you do it physically. You can even transfer your progress to the Arcade Game and have your very own PriTicket printed as well. How convenient is that?

LIMITED EDITION: For the ultimate Idol Time experience, there's the LIMITED EDITION Gorgeous Pack priced at 7,800 Yen with limited stocks only. With this, not only you get the main game but also eight different pins featuring Yui, Nino, Michiru, Shuka, Asahi, Shogo, Koyoi, and Falala, especially five special PriTickets featuring Falala A Larm herself! OH MY GORGEOUS!

Speaking of OH MY GORGEOUS like what Shuka said in the show, this game is the ultimate Idol Time experience for the little girls who want a piece of PriPara every day just like what they experienced on the TV show every Tuesday nights and on the arcade games on the weekends. With a new storyline, new ways to customize their idols, new songs to master, and the WITH chance, Yume Allstar Live is going to be the PriPara game good little girls will be rewarded for.

Better start playing, little girls. Yui Yumekawa's watching you and remember, Idol Time is Money!

Dai Gyakuten Saiban 2

Dai Gyakuten Saiban, a much ancient installment of CAPCOM's Gyakuten Saiban (Ace Attorney) legal battle video game franchise which tells about Ryuichi Naruhodo's great ancestor, Ryunosuke Naruhodo, in his youth during the 19th century era and with help of his allies such as Susato Mikotoba, the legendary Sherlock Holmes, and Iris Watson, the young Ryunosuke searches for clues, solving puzzles, and apprehend the real culprits behind 19th century Japan's wittiest crimes. Now, the tale of the young Ryunosuke Naruhodo returns in Dai Gyakuten Saiban 2 and in this installment, there are more stories to tell to 19th century Japan's favorite mystery solver.

Dai Gyakuten Saiban 2

Like every other Gyakuten Saiban installment, the brand new Dai Gyakuten Saiban 2 game is something you shouldn't be hurry about because with so much clues to look out for, fragments to piece, people to interact with, and some other stuff to deal with, solving cases wasn't as easy as it sounds and it takes a lot of time to uncover the real truth behind 19th century Japan's bizarre cases no one dared to find the truth. With familiar friends and foes returning back to make the young Ryunosuke's head roll, there are new characters that will keep his head rolling for more as he solves his way through new and intriguing episodes that will test your knowledge, your wits, and your right to OBJECTION!

Investigation matters in this game because every evidence you collect during your crime scene investigation matters as when you present it during trial, you'll never what will hit. It's either you, your rival defendant, the suspect, or everyone else. Of course, during trial, you have the right to deal with six possible suspects as each suspect holds a critical case that will either help you or hinder your judgment as you are piecing the cases that will lead you to the real truth. It takes patience but if you deal with your patience very well, you might be able to solve the case with ease or else you messed it up and this case will be jeopardized.

With a memorable cast of characters, new ways to solve cases, and more intriguing stories that will up the game's suspense, this sequel may not be worth the shot of being a great game for those who want to speed things up by for those who are really here for the story, it really is a great game to go along with the flow and since this is part of the franchise that yells "OBJECTION!" for 15 years, there's so much to consider Dai Gyakuten Saiban 2 your next favorite installment.

Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy

It's been ten years has passed since the blokes behind hit games like Yo-Kai Watch and Inazuma Eleven introduced us the mystery-solving adventures of Professor Layton and now, the legacy of Layton lives on in the eyes of his daughter named Katrielle Layton, starring in her maiden adventure in the heart of modern-day London in search for her father's whereabouts while solving cases that will lead her to The Millionaires' Conspiracy.

Layton's Mystery Journey:
Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy

Yes, the mystery-solving Layton franchise is now on its 10th anniversary since its 2007 release in the Nintendo DS and while this is more than just a birthday present to the much-loved mystery-solving franchise, the introduction of Katrielle Layton, the daughter of Professor Hershel Layton, needs no introduction aside from being the new protagonist of this franchise that will pick up where her father left off; that involves solving cases. Featuring a star-studded cast that lend their voices to new characters as well as the theme song by Kana Nishino, this is Layton at its finest.

From her talking dog pal, an unrequited suitor, and new and returning cast of characters waiting in the sidelines, every mystery is a moment for Kat and evoking the spirit of the Layton franchise, players will immerse themselves through series of puzzling challenges that will test their intelligence while venturing through the city of London in search for clues that will lead her to the truth she's been longing for. As you progress further, you can personalize Kat's outfits as well as her own room, giving you individuality to play Layton's Mystery Journey your way.

If you are a longtime fan of the Layton franchise, you should give this new installment a try. Even though the main character is now a female, the Layton bloodline lives on as with every puzzle, every challenge, and every clue you encounter, needless to say that this should be the most exquisite Layton game to date and what a way to celebrate 10 years of the Layton franchise with the arrival of Professor Layton's daughter, Katrielle, and her maiden voyage as a budding detective who solves mysteries in style.

Props to Level 5 for this new installment and with Katrielle Layton, looks like the immediate future of the franchise is very bright indeed and very stylish. This game is now available on the Nintendo 3DS or via download on the App Store and Google Play.

Yokai Watch 3 Sukiyaki

When the Yokai Watch 3 games, Sushi and Tempura, went on sale for the Nintendo 3DS a few months ago along with the new set of medals to further enhance their gaming pleasure, fans of Level 5's hit monster game continue their search for more troublemaking Yokais in an all new adventure and throughout the course of the game, fans even managed to add new Yokais to their entourage, including new favorites like K. Koma, K. Jirou, Tomnyan, and others. Now, a new and definitive third version, titled Yokai Watch 3 Sukiyaki, turns the latest installment up to eleven, leading it now to the upcoming third Yokai Watch film hitting theaters this Saturday.

Yokai Watch 3 Sukiyaki

Same gameplay as seen from the Sushi and Tempura games but Sukiyaki offers new and exciting features never before seen on the first two versions, delivering a definitive Yokai Watch 3 experience like no other, well the storyline is the same as the first two as Yokai Watch 3 centers on Keita (Nate) and Jibanyan going to America while Inaho and USApyon are staying in Japan in search for more troublemaking Yokais they can encounter. Two worlds, new Yokais, new adventures, what could possibly go wrong?!

Anyway, those who played either Sushi or Tempura know what this is but Sukiyaki has tons of new features. One of the new features is the new Yokai Busters T mode, where four players can team up and fight their way through different dungeon layouts in search for treasure while battling through tons of enemies, including powerful guardians that requires some cooperative strategy. Is your Yokai up enough for this new challenge? This new mode is standard on the Sukiyaki version but Sushi and Tempura users can get this new mode via DLC.

Exclusive on the Sukiyaki version is a brand new storyline inspired from the upcoming "Yokai Watch Soratobu Kujira to Double Sekai no Daibouken da Nyan!" movie. Watch how Koalanyan, one of the stars of the latest Yokai Watch film, switch dimensions and you will see the difference between animated Keita (Nate) and Jibanyan and their other dimensional selves, just like in the movie, while taking on a mysterious whale-like Yokai interfering their dimensions. There are new Yokais exclusive on the Sukiyaki version while promising over 600 Yokais to meet and join in your entourage, and a special Sukiyaki-exclusive quest with a special appearance by Fumi-chan (Katie)!

Download or physical, whichever you bought this game, you will receive one of two special Yokais for use in-game or with the Yokai Watch Dream toy. Those who bought it physical will get a ultra-powerful Kakusei Enma medal while those who bought it via download will add a special USAtofu in-game.

Believe it or not, you can carry over your Sushi or Tempura progress on the new Sukiyaki version of Yokai Watch 3 game but if you have a save data from the Yokai Sangokushi spin-off game, you will get special versions of Jibanyan, Whisper, Komasan, Komajirou, Fuyunyan (Hovernyan) and USApyon based from that spin-off game to the Sukiyaki game. Put these special Yokais to good use! You'll gonna need them (and their corny jokes, too).

So, welcome everyone to the most definitive version of your Yokai Watch 3 experience. With all the same stuff from the Sushi/Tempura versions while adding some Sukiyaki-exclusive content and the new Yokai Busters T mode for four-player fun, what could possibly go wrong?

Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal

Little girls who love Aikatsu Stars, rejoice because the life and times of your favorite characters from the hit TV series have finally arrived in the 3DS, featuring an original storyline, near-endless ways to personalize your characters, rhythm based action featuring songs heard from the show and the DATA CARDDASS game, and of course, DATA CARDDASS connectivity. It's Aikatsu Stars the way you really want at your own way.

Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal

Based from the hit TV series, Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal gives the little girls endless possibilities to get into the Aikatsu craze by any means necessary. There are so many ways to play this game as much as they enjoyed the breakthrough successor series from the world of Aikatsu.

Because this is the definitive Aikatsu Stars experience, players can select as ten of their favorite Aikatsu Stars characters; Yume Nijino, Rola Sakuraba, Koharu Nanakura, Ako Saotome, Mahiru Kasumi, Lily Shirogane, as well as S4 members Hime Shiratori, Tsubasa Kisaragi, Yozora Kasumi, and Yuzu Nikaido. Or if you want to be part of the Aikatsu Stars craze, you can create your own character. There are numerous combinations to choose from ranging from hairstyles, hair colors, eye colors, anything you want to customize to your liking. One more thing, if you had progress saved from the free-to-play demo, Aikatsu Stars! First Appeal, you can transfer it to the My Special Appeal game for some extra features to enjoy and for a pre-order bonus, some special customization items are offered, giving you more ways to personalize your own character.

Having satisfied with your character of your choosing, you're free to choose your outfits whatever you like. You can either choose any kind of outfits in-game or use the QR scanner to scan QR codes from your Aikatsu card you got from the DATA CARDDASS arcade game so you can use it on My Special Appeal.

Being a rhythm game, My Special Appeal acts like the DATA CARDDASS arcade game you often enjoyed on the shops. The outfits your characters wore as well as the accessories can truly affect the outcome of the game and the better you perform, you'll score more and you'll have chances to trigger a Fever Mini-Game. There are 11 songs, as heard from the TV show, to master and how you'll perform these songs, regardless of difficulty, is up to you. Don't worry about your performance because if you're happy with how your character performs in the song of your choosing, you can save it and watch it again.

Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal features "My Room" where players can customize their own room with decorations they acquired from progressing through the game, which is somewhat reminded you of Cinderella Girls Starlight Stage in so many ways. Decorate your room with your acquired items and watch your characters react. Another way to pass the time after that long struggle.

Thanks to its connectivity with the DATA CARDDASS Aikatsu Stars arcade game, you can access features from both games such as the My Page where you can keep track of your progress, using outfits in both games, and more. There's so much more you can do to enjoy your definitive Aikatsu Stars experience.

As the definitive Aikatsu Stars experience, My Special Appeal, brings the little girls more ways to enjoy Aikatsu Stars the way they like it as well as enjoying connectivity with the DATA CARDDASS game for a dual experience. If they really like watching the Aikatsu Stars TV show, they should better ask their mom and dad to buy this new game for their 3DS because with My Special Appeal, their love for Aikatsu Stars can be fully enjoyed to the comfort of their home, even on weekends.

Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon

The Pocket Monsters (PokéMon) franchise is now on its 20th anniversary since the launch of the first Red and Green games in Japan since 1996 and fans from around the world done many ways to honor the hit franchise's 20th anniversary as a whole. From the games, the TV show, the movies, spin-offs, and merchandising rights, fans have endless ways to honor PokéMon's 20th anniversary and here it is, the ultimate birthday present to the franchise we all know and love has arrived and the all-new PokéMon Sun and Moon games for the 3DS are here to usher us to the next generation of the hit franchise.

Pocket Monsters Sun

Pocket Monsters Moon

So, here we are, twenty years of PokéMon and it goes now as in this brand new installment, players are ready to step on the tropical Alola Region as they are ready to take on new trials, capture new PokéMon, battle the best trainers in the region, avert an imminent threat, and discover the secrets of the Alola Region. Because this is an all-new game with all new PokéMon in store for them, you are introduced with three brand new starters to begin your Alolan quest. First, there's the Grass-and-Flying-type Rowlet, then there's the Fire-type Litten, and finally, there's the Water-type Popplio.

As you progress further, you will encounter more and more new Pokemon around this new region such as Grubbin, Pikipek, Togedemaru, Yungoos, Stufful, Type: Null, and others. Also, keep an eye out of Alolan versions of familiar PokéMon such as Exeggutor, Meowth, Dugtrio, Sandshrew, Vulpix, and others. They may look similar to the ones you remember back when you are kids but they're different in terms of type and their new brand of firepower in store for them. Oh, and if you see an Alolan Grimer and Alolan Muk, please hide the kids. They might be having nightmares about them.

Firepower aside, Pokemon Sun and Moon welcomes players to a whole new way of unleashing devastating attacks to the opposition. Called Z-Moves, a Pokemon must have the same variety of Z-Crystal he/she equipped on the Z-Ring in order to unleash it. There are different kinds of Z-Crystals to collect (depending on the version). Some are applicable to the PokéMon's type (like for example: Bloom Doom for Grass-types, Inferno Overdrive for Fire-types, Hydro Vortex for Water-types, and Gigavolt Havoc for Electric-types) and some are signature Z-moves for a specific PokéMon (like for example: Decidueye's Sinister Arrow Raid, Incineroar's Malicious Moonsault, Primarima's Oceanic Operetta, and Pikachu's Catastropika). 

Did you know that Z-Power can add special effects on status moves? That's right because with a Z-Power and a status move mixed in with them, you'll be gaining an upper advantage on battles. One inate example will be the worthless Splash attack. At first, nothing happened, but if you mixed in with a specific Z-Crystal, the result will be a triple boost to the Attack stat. Looks like who gets the last laugh now, huh? There are so many status moves that can be mixed from a Z-Power. Try it out! Who knows what's in store with those status moves you're familiar with.

The storyline of Sun and Moon is what critics called it "sacrilege" because instead of the usual gym battles and league battles, the new games are focused on trials where players have to complete specific tasks in order to proceed and then battle against the island's Kahunas. Since the Alola Region is comprised with four islands, there are four Kahunas to take on if you're good enough. Defeat the Kahuna and you can proceed to the next island. Be warned though that these new kind of challenges are not going to be easy so stay sharp because there might be surprises in store for you. Later on, you will be encountering more challenges such as collecting Zygarde cells and cores in order to unleash the legendary Order PokéMon Zygarde with three different forms.

Somewhere in the Alola Region, there are powerful entities that pose a huge threat to both mankind and PokéMon. They are known as "Ultra Beasts" and their relentless firepower are second to none. Worse, your capturing methods against these beasts are useless. What holds the mystery of these Ultra Beasts lies on a mysterious organization called the "Aether Foundation" and this organization could be the key to uncover the Ultra Beasts and how to face off with these along with its brutal firepower.

If you need to take a break from the game, you can always check out the new Festival Plaza feature, which is unlockable after you progress through the game. The Festival Plaza feature allows players to trade, battle, do favors, go co-op, shop, and more. There are so many ways to enjoy in the Festival Plaza.

If you have captured PokéMon stored in the PC, don't worry because these PokéMon will not go to waste because of the brand new Poké Pelago feature. With this new feature, PokéMon stored in the PC can go exploring, play, and enjoy other activities. You can even get PokéMon as well. The more PokéMon on the PC you send to the Poké Pelago, the more facilities can be expanded and you will be able to do extra stuff such as finding rare items, raising PokéMon on the go, and more. Isn't science convenient?

Stuff you are familiar back from the Kalos quest of XY are back on Sun and Moon such as personalizing your trainer with various outfits and accessories. Personalization will make your trainer look unique as you show it to the others. The PokéMonAmie from XY has now been upgraded and it's now called PokéMon Refresh. In here, you can tidy up your PokéMon after a battle, heal status conditions, feed Poké Beans, and more, just to boost your PokéMon's friendliness. Simple as that.

There are different ways to search for PokéMon throughout the Alola Region. First, there's the Poké Finder feature on your Rotom PokéDex. Using Rotom PokéDex's camera, you can take photos of PokéMon you find. The better your shots, the better chances this feature will be upgraded such as the zoom in feature. Later, you will be able to use the brand new QR Scanner feature, which allows players to scan specific QR codes to meet new PokéMon.

In the past, trainers rely on using Hidden Machines to their PokéMon to do specific tasks, but here in Sun and Moon, there's a brand new Poké Ride feature which allows users to summon certain PokéMon to get through hard to reach areas by land, air, or sea. Convenient, isn't it? Beats HMs of the past by a long shot so feel free to summon them when you need it.

PokéMon Trainer battles usually comprised of Single, Double, or Triple battles, among many other ways to battle, but here in Sun and Moon, there's a new battle feature called Battle Royal and by far this new battle format will be the most unpredictable format ever because you never know who will strike first and telling the difference between a friend and a foe. But still, it's everyone's game so take some time to learn and master this difficult battle format by yourself or with your mates.

Also new in Sun and Moon is the brand new Hyper Training. In the past, PokéMon grew stronger by increasing their levels and their base stats but their stats are affected by the individual strengths. With Hyper Training, any PokéMon that reached the max level will be able to train their specific strengths beyond limits. All you need is a Bottle Cap and bring it to a specific someone who can train your PokéMon beyond limits with Hyper Training. Be warned though that results might not be typical to your averaged maxed-out PokéMon.

Since this new installment is comprised with two different versions, you can expect differences between the two games, Of course, the legendary Solgaleo is exclusive to Sun while the legendary Lunala is for Moon, apart from the 12-hour differences, there are PokéMon exclusive to each version, especially the Ultra Beasts you will encounter later on. One bizarre difference is how Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc and that's because in Pokemon Sun, Rockruff evolves to Lycanroc in its Midday Forme, while in Pokemon Moon, Rockruff evolves to Lycanroc, this time in Midnight Forme. So, because there are differences between the two versions, one major way to complete the Alola (and later National) Pokédex is by trading, either here or online via the GTS.

In honor of the launch of the two games, there are three special PokéMon in store for the fans. First, there's the pre-order bonus Munchlax which comes with a Snorilum Z crystal. Once evolved to Snorlax, you can unleash Snorlax's signature Z-move, Pulverizing Pancake. Second, there's the mythical PokéMon Magearna, the star from last summer's PokéMon The Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. If you're in Japan and if you got a special Magearna card for use in the PokéMon Ga-ole arcade game, use the QR Scanner (when unlocked post-game) on the card's QR code to get the mythical PokéMon. For international users, wait for further instructions on how to get Magearna via QR code. And lastly, there's Ash-Greninja from the recently concluded PokéMon The Series XYZ TV show. First played on the special demo, it can now be transferred to the main game. Ash's Greninja comes with a signature Battle Bond ability. When Greninja knocks out the enemy PokéMon, it transforms into Ash-Greninja and its Water Shuriken attack's becoming more powerful. Just be sure to have the cleared Special Demo data in your 3DS in order to do so.

Next year, the PokéMon Bank app will be upgraded and the PokéMon you worked so hard to train on XY and ORAS can now be transferred to Sun and Moon. Which means, its time to complete the National PokéDex once again! Who's up for the challenge? Well, don't rush though because while this is a new game, take your time to fill up the PokéDex while training them to be battle-ready.

So, I think that's all to say about the new installment and I didn't realized it was that long to tell you about Sun and Moon. Because this is the biggest birthday gift for the PokéMon franchise's 20th anniversary, this is more than enough to celebrate two decades of catching them all. From trading, battling, and sharing their favorite PokéMon moments, these moments have been the hallmark of the PokéMon franchise and with PokéMon Sun and Moon, a new chapter is about to be written to the history books as twenty years of PokéMon payed off to deliver a brand new experience for fans, veterans and newcomers alike.

Say Aloha to your next PokéMon adventure to the Alola Region. Everyone's waiting for you.

PriPara: Mezameyo! Megami no Dress Design

Kids, there's a brand new PriPara game in town and the latest installment based on the hit TV series delivers more ways to enjoy your PriPara experience at home or anywhere while taking advantage of its connectivity to the PriPara arcade game to get your very own tickets to collect and share with your friends.

PriPara: Mezameyo! Megami no Dress Design

The latest PriPara game, based on the hit TV series, PriPara: Mezameyo! Megami no Dress Design introduces new ways to play the game including the brand new Dress Design feature, as demonstrated from the latest episode of the show. In this game, you can indulge into its original storyline or getting to know your favorite trio groups from the TV series with a series of campaigns to choose from; SoLaMi Smile (Laala Manaka, Mirei Minami, and Sophy Hojo), Dressing Pafe (Sion Todo, Dorothy West, and Reona West), Gaarmageddon (Aroma Kurosu, Mikan Shiratama, and Gaaruru), Tricolore (Hibiki Shikyouin, Fuwari Midorikaze, and Falulu), TRIANGLE (Kanon, Pinon, and Junon) and the brand new trio Non Sugar (Non Manaka, Chiri Tsukikawa, and Pepper Taiyou).

Or, if you want to be part of the PriPara fun, you can create your own character. There are hundreds of combinations to choose from such as hairstyles, hair colors, eye colors, skin colors, eyewear and more. You can also use hairstyles inspired from your favorite characters for some uniqueness 

Now, let's talk about the brand new "Dress Design" feature. As seen on the latest PriPara episode, the new Dress Design feature allows players to customize their coordinates. Select a costume, select a color, select an accessory, represent a brand, and voila! You got your very own outfit designed by you!

In classic PriPara arcade-style gameplay, you can master up to thirty hit PriPara songs as well as new songs made specifically for this game. From the member appeal, dance, making drama, and the Cyalume Change phase, how you'll clear these phases on the songs is a difference between a hit and a miss and when you cleared a song by any means necessary, you'll earn coins to spend for items and likes. The bigger the likes, the better the ranking.. If you did very well, you can take on the Kami Idol Challenge to score more powerful outfits for your idols. Think you got what it takes to become the best among the rest?

Because this PriPara game features a special connectivity feature with the PriPara arcade game, you can access special features by linking your PriPara 3DS game to the PriPara arcade game. You can even print your very own tickets that you made from the 3DS game as well so you can collect or share with your friends. Parental supervision required.

For the ultimate PriPara fan, there is a limited edition Gorgeous Pack available for those who pre-ordered it for 7,800 Yen. Not only the game was inside, but also a special Laala Manaka figure, Kami Jewel 3 Cosette Team Tricolor set, and five special tickets featuring Laala and Jewlie.

With the brand new "dress design" feature and more ways to enjoy PriPara at the comfort of your living room or anywhere else as well as connectivity with the arcade game, this latest PriPara game is the definite experience for the little girls who just can't get enough of the PriPara craze. So, ready to go to Prism Stone and have the best PriPara day whenever you like? Laala and the gang's waiting for your call!

PriPara airs every Tuesday nights on TV Tokyo.

Gyakuten Saiban 6

All rise again, ladies and gentlemen. Capcom's hit courtroom game has hit its 15th anniversary this year and to commemorate this occasion, the brand new chapter of the Gyakuten Saiban (Ace Attorney) series has arrived. Take that!

Gyakuten Saiban 6

Gyakuten Saiban 6 (Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice) may be more than just a present for the franchise's 15th anniversary but this is by no means one of the most dramatic installments of Capcom's hit franchise. When I say dramatic, yes because some returning faces are appearing as well as new ones in this dramatic new storyline, which has been the hallmark of the franchise.

Returning faces, you say? Yes, apart from main characters such as Ryuichi Naruhodo (Phoenix Wright), Housuke Odoroki (Apollo Justice), and Kokone Kitsuki (Athena Cykes), and villains such as Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth) and Jun Yugami (Simon Blackquill), we can expect long-awaited return of supporting favorites such as Akane Houzuki (Ema Skye) and hers truly, Mayoi Ayasato (Maya Fey). Aside from returning favorites, there are new cast that will spice this new story up, including a priestess named Rayfa Padma Khura'in.

The story begins with Naruhodo venturing on the Khura'in Kingdom, the origin of the Kurain Channeling Technique that Mayoi tried to master. Naruhodo discovers that trials in Khura'in are different than his home country and instead of evidence or arguments, trials and verdicts are judged by visions conjured by seance trials by Rayfa, the Royal Priestess. Thanks to those bizarre trials, lawyers are no longer necessary and defendants are useless. As Ryuichi Naruhodo is known for turning things around during countless trials and tribulations, can he turn the seance trials around in the same way he did back home? Meanwhile, way back home, Housuke Odoroki tries to defend the honor of the law agency he and his mentor, Naruhodo, they've worked hard for, no matter the odds.

True to the franchise, storyline is the main topic of this game and how your decisions as a defense attorney will affect the outcome based on the evidences you've gathered and the testimonies you've heard. Taking advantage of the new 3D fingerprint identification that Akane (Ema) provided to you, seeing through lies in Odoroki's eyes, Psyche-lock that requires crucial evidence to unlock the truth, and the new multi-angle camera, gathering evidences shouldn't be a slouch for gamers but it's important not to rush in the investigation process. You need to search through the whole corners of the place to collect more evidence needed to uncover the killings.

And then the trial part is what makes this game as interesting as the previous installments. Again, you should never rush in this one because you have to review everything what the characters said before presenting the evidences and go "objection" over and over until the tension builds up. Remember, one small mistake will be devastating, leaving the trial to a complete disaster, so be careful. 

When tension builds up in the trial, you will be engaged to more ways to deal with the witnesses. As Ryuichi Naruhodo, you will be able to cooperate with Rayfa with her Divination Seance, which reveals the final moments of the victims before their brutal murder, allowing you to find the contradictions and discrepancies on this case. As Housuke Odoroki, you can cooperate with Kokone's Mood Matrix, as seen in the previous installment, to detect unexpected feelings the witnesses faced. There's so much stuff you can do to uncover the truth to put the masterminds behind bars and save the innocent who are accused for the cases.

Gyakuten Saiban 6, like the others, features new and thrilling episodes in this game. From Naruhodo's Khura'in arrival gone wrong, the magic show where Minuki (Trucy) was on it ended in disaster,  to the unfateful reunion between Naruhodo and Mayoi, and it all leads up to the biggest plot twist in this game; the one where the master and his nugget will face each other in the courtroom and that faceoff was none other than...well, can't tell who are those two but keep playing this game to find out.

HOLD IT! There are DLC contents coming in this game such as three extra costumes for Naruhodo, Odoroki, and Kokone and a new episode. In this special costume pack; Ryuichi Naruhodo wears a funky oriental-style shirt while Odoroki wears a school uniform and Kokone's in a maid outfit. It will be free to download until the 29th of June. On the 30th of June, a special episode will be available for free until the 20th of July. In this special episode; a character who appears in both Gyakuten Saiban (Ace Attorney) and Gyakuten Kenji (Ace Attorney Investigations) games is about to get married...and its initials start with the letter M. Could it be Naruhodo's arch-nemesis Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth)? Still, could be worse. With Masashi Yahari (Larry Butz) making his comeback, Naruhodo's wisecracking pal warned him about...time travel and the runaway bride who leapt through time. How would our favorite Ace Attorney crack this bizarre mystery?

So, there you have it. With new and returning faces, a fresh new batch of stories to uncover the truth, and new ways to collect crucial evidences, Gyakuten Saiban 6 takes a lot of patience for players to play this much-anticipated installment and delve deeper into the game's unique storyline that sets them apart from other murder mystery games, perhaps this is just one of the main reason why everybody loves the Gyakuten Saiban franchise not just the whole courtroom drama but the emotions it delivered.

Court is adjourned!

Disney Art Academy

Following 2014's Pokemon Art Academy, Nintendo's Art Academy series welcomes a new addition for aspiring illustrators; the wonderful world of Disney.

Disney Art Academy is an educational drawing lesson game available for the Nintendo 3DS and in here, aspiring illustrators and painters alike can take on lessons on how to draw your favorite characters from the wonderful world of Disney; from the iconic Mickey Mouse, Disney-Pixar hits like Toy Story and Inside Out, Disney Princesses like Cinderella, Snow White, and Frozen, Disney Villains like Jafar, Cruella De Vil, and Maleficent, and so much more.

Lessons in Disney Art Academy include simple portraits, angled portraits, full-faced portraits, full-bodied portraits, paintery, sketchy pencil drawings, and so much more; from beginner to advanced. Try learning different drawing techniques and put them to good use by drawing pre-prepared ones or do-it-yourself on free paint. You can save your work onto the 3DS' SD memory card or share it to the world via Miiverse. Since this is Disney Art Academy, sharing your best Disney drawings is a plus!

It's now available for 3,996 Yen.

Pokemon Rumble World

Pokemon Rumble World

It's the biggest and the most enjoyable Pokemon Rumble adventure ever and on this latest installment of the Pokemon Rumble games, YOU are the star of the story and so is everyone in the kingdom of Pokemons and as the hero of the story, you set off an adventure to foil the Magician's plot to take over the kingdom, while you collect toy Pokemons and use them to your advantage. Thanks to Streetpass and Spotpass, eveyone's Mii can join in the fun in the kingdom of Pokemon. Who knows how many Miis you'll encounter here.

Of course, Pokemon Rumble World (日本名：みんなのポケモンスクランブル) is available at the Nintendo eShop as a free download so why you may ask that there is now a physical packaged version of the said game? Simple, really. It's the full package of Pokemon Rumble World for those who haven't played it for the very first time and for the packaged version, you receive 3,000 Poke Diamonds (in-game premium currency that you can buy it on the eShop) for use to purchase upgrades and new balloons that can take you to different areas and collect many toy Pokemons for your own liking. In later parts of the game, you can use Poke Diamonds to purchase Mega Stones on selected Pokemons, learn new moves you've encountered to your Pokemon, and in rare cases, restore rusty Pokemon to make them usable.

In tradition of Pokemon Rumble games, it takes luck to collect certain toy Pokemons and when they reached the boss area, you just have to pray that you've made it wobbly enough to grab it or if you're lucky, you might see some sparkles on the boss toy Pokemon, meaning that it's a sign that you are going to grab it 100 percent. Simply collecting it isn't enough because as you keep playing, toy Pokemons (including ones you've already own) becoming more powerful so it's crucial that you can keep collecting and use it on tougher quests and battle royales.

There are 719 Pokemon to collect from Bulbasaur to Diancie as well as Pokemon with different forms such as Castform, Keldeo, Vivillon, Burmy, Gastrodon, and others. Just how many toy Pokemons can you collect, keep playing and find which is your favorite. If you think your toy Pokemon of your choosing is your favorite, you can show it to the world via Mii Settings on the Profile.

The packaged version of Pokemon Rumble World is available now for 3,700 Yen and apart from the full game, it comes loaded with 3,000 Poke Diamonds as well as other perks. Be the star in this game and have fun collecting as many toy Pokemons as you want!

Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon

Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon

The Pokemon Mystery Dungeon is back and it's bigger than ever imagine in this brand new installment called Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (日本名：ポケモン超不思議のダンジョン).

Like past installments, players have been given a chance to play as a Pokemon and as a Pokemon venturing to the world of Pokemon, you can take on quests, team up with other Pokemon, and save the world from impending destruction. It's been quite a childhood dream for most kids who want to live a dream as a Pokemon and step to the unknown with a little help from their fellow Pokemon pals.

Because this is SUPER, you can expect 720 Pokemon featured in the game from commoners, legends, to mythicals, even Mega-Evolved Pokemon spanning from six regions. At the start, you can choose two of the twenty starter Pokemons. One as yourself and the other one's your partner. You can choose as Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Riolu, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie. You can choose it for yourself or take on a random personality test to see which Pokemon fits you for your new adventure.

Your adventure begins at Serene Village as you woke up and unknowingly you became a Pokemon and then you met your partner Pokemon and became friends. Later on, you will notice some string of chaotic events in the Pokemon world, including an unknown phenomena where Pokemon turned into stone. You are tasked to find out what caused these string of events and put a stop to it to become the hero of the Pokemon world.

As you keep playing, you'll be able to befriend other Pokemon to turn the tides on endless dungeon variations because with every obstacles you'll face on every area, you'll always be prepared with the right Pokemon for the right opportunity. In the world of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, no two dungeon are the same so keep an eye for enemy Pokemon and traps you'll encounter and make sure you have adequate amount of moves and items at your dispersal in order to complete your journey.

If you find out that your next journey is tougher to go on it alone, remember, you're not alone because thanks to connectivity features, journeying never been so...cooperative. First, you can help out your friend to rescue you when all of your playable Pokemon are fainted in the dungeon. Send them your code or use the IR feature on your 3DS to call out another explorer to find you. If a player reached your call, you'll be able to continue your journey and keep your hard-earned items. Also, you can use StreetPass to pass another Super Mystery Dungeon player and use one of their helper Pokemon to help you. Be in mind that your helper Pokemon you used from other players are non-playable.

With so many fun features, Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon is a sure fire way to keep your Pokemon fantasies alive and kicking and this turn-based RPG never fails to excite Pokemon fans, new and returning, young and old, whoever are they. However, even though this is the biggest Pokemon Mystery Dungeon adventure yet, expect bigger things to come.

Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Pocket Monsters Alpha Sapphire

Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby

The eagerly anticipated and latest installments in the Pocket Monsters (Pokemon) franchise has arrived and wow, it's been over a decade since the original Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire versions launched on the Game Boy Advance since Fall 2002 (2003 for world markets). With the brand new remakes made for the 3DS (from the old 3DS, 2DS, and new 3DS), it's good to say welcome back to the Advanced Generation as we return to the familiar setting of the Hoenn region.

Hang on, they made another remake of a once familiar generation?

Yes. In fact, this is the third time the boffins from Nintendo remade a Pokemon generation since...well, you know, FRLG on the Game Boy Advance and HGSS on the Nintendo DS. Let me give you a quick recap. The first time a Pokemon game made a remake was Fire Red and Leaf Green. These GBA games, launched in 2004, were remakes of the first ever Pokemon games first launched on the Japanese market in 1996 then in 1998 for the global audience. Heart Gold and Soul Silver were the second Pokemon remakes when it was launched on the DS in 2009 (2010 for global markets) and they were remakes of 1999's Gold and Silver Game Boy Color games. Those remakes only happens every decade when they Nintendo made new and exciting handheld consoles as well as Pokemon games. Science is amazing, right?

So, do we expect new stuff like any other remake?

Like any other remakes, we can expect new and exciting things on these remakes and because it runs on the same mechanics from last year's Pocket Monsters XY, expect familiar features such as Super Training, Pokemon-Amie, Player Search System, and many others. Also, Mega Evolution is now part of the new Hoenn life now. After meeting certain conditions, you can get the Mega Ring and mega evolve certain Pokemon holding the corresponding Mega Stone. Also, you can now sneak in this game because there's this part where when you see a Pokemon poked its tail, you'll have to sneak your way to get it because...who knows? It might be a Pokemon with insane abilities that might be found useful for you.

We can expect new Mega-Evolved Pokemon in the Hoenn region, right?

Of course. Throughout this game, you can find Mega Stones throughout this region. Here, you can meet mega-evolved versions of Pokemon like Sceptile, Blaziken, Swampert, Sharpedo, Camerupt, Gallade, Beedrill, Pidgeot, Audino, Lopunny, Salamence, Slowbro, Glalie, Steelix, Altaria, Metagross, and Sableye. Legendary Pokemon like Latias, Latios, and Rayquaza now have Mega Evolutions and true to their cover arts, Groudon and Kyogre are showing their true selves with their Primal Reversions, transforming them into Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, each with their own devastating offensive powers even a rookie would launch it.

Does it have Pokemon contests like the original Ruby and Sapphire versions?

Yes. For the first time, Pokemon contests are back in ORAS and rather than battling, you can wow the crowd with your Pokemon's moves. That's right. You are back on being a coordinator and who knew being a trainer and a coordinator can be a difficult task to do? It's hard doing both but a true ace trainer never gives up on both. Besides, you can also join the Pokemon contest fun using your 3DS camera. Try impress your friends with this one. This is really one of ORAS' party pieces but the true party piece in ORAS is...wait for it...Pikachu cosplays!

Wait, Pikachu cosplays?!

Yes. Throughout this game you can get your own special Pikachu that can cosplay although the tail is a bit way different. Time to tell a little story why Pikachu's tail is different from each gender. A male Pikachu, like the one in the TV series, shaped like a thunderbolt and its tip of the tail is squarish and normal. A female Pikachu has a heart shaped tip on its tail. The Cosplay Pikachu is the same as a female Pikachu only this time there's a black heart at the tip of its tail so you'll know that's the Pikachu that can cosplay. Cosplay Pikachu has five cosplays and each cosplay has an exclusive move for that outfit. How you will manage this special Pikachu rests in your hands.

There are differences in each versions, right?

Like most games, the Pokemon you'll encounter and the story will be facing is different in each versions. Yes, we all know Groudon is only for the Omega Ruby and Kyogre is only for the Alpha Sapphire but there are some different in each version and, while we're not sure, mega stones. Like for instance, Pokemon exclusive to the Omega Ruby are Mawile, and Zangoose while Sableye and Seviper appear only in Alpha Sapphire. If you want them to be recorded on your PokeDex, trade with a buddy via Link Trade or if you don't have a mate nearby, trade with other people online via GTS or Wonder Trade. Isn't science great?

Is it compatible with XY?

Of course! You can Link Trade Pokemon not only in ORAS but also with XY as well. It's a fun way to complete the National PokeDex except for some Pokemons obtained in special events such as the Jewel Pokemon Diancie. It's Pokemon Bank applicable so your Pokemon you've worked really hard in X or Y can be transferrable on OR or AS. Kids, ask your parent or guardian before using Pokemon Bank because it's a paid subscription service.

Do we expect Braille?

Actually, this is the one thing we're going to expect in this remake because throughout this game, you will encounter hidden messages written in Braille and if you can't understand the Braille alphabet, do some research. If you can uncover the hidden message, you can stand a chance to catch legendary Pokemon such as Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. Because we're in the remake, Regigigas, the colossal Pokemon, is here and if you got all three, be sure to locate this colossal Pokemon. Be warned that you can expect a massive resistance upon encountering Regigigas. If you missed one on Diamond and Pearl half a decade ago, here's your chance.

So many legends in one place, what a spectacle.

Throughout the game, you might have a chance of getting the Eon Flute, which can summon Latias or Latios, allowing you to go on a free flight through the Hoenn region. As you fly through Hoenn, you can expect wild Pokemon soaring through the skies and as a heads up, expect Mirage Spots through the region as well. Mirage Spots feature legendary and mythical Pokemon from the past installments and if you're new here, this is like binge-watching for catch-up purposes. What an awesome view. Only this remake gives you the chance to catch every legendary Pokemon discovered to date but they vary depending on the version you're playing.

I heard that you can make your own secret bases...

Now this is just one of the party pieces in ORAS and that's building your own secret base. If one of your Pokemon learned Secret Power, you can use it in odd looking objects, be it rock or tree, called Secret Spot. Once you found your own Secret Spot, looks like it's time to make your own Secret Base. Come to think of it like a flash makeover on your room but this is Secret Spot we're talking about. You can also recruit one of your mates as your own Secret Pal and you can challenge them in battles whenever you like, form teams, and play Capture the Flag. It's all in the name of having fun.

Your verdict?

All I can say is that with these latest installments, Pokemon OR/AS really is a must have for the holiday season. With everything you expect from the original Ruby and Sapphire versions as well as newer stuff like Mega Evolution, Mirage Spots, new ways to encounter Pokemon, online features, Pikachu cosplays, the new Delta Episode, and so much more, this is probably one of the best Pokemon games I have ever played by a long mile. Think you can top against the ace trainers here? Looking forward to seeing you all. Dismissed.

Castlevania - Lords of Shadow - Sadama no Makyou (Mirror of Fate)

Now, let's start with this. It's Castlevania - Lords of Shadow - because ever since it was launched in late 2010, Konami decided not to use the "Akumajou Dracula" name and adapt the Castlevania title to a global scale. In its first outing, the first Lords of Shadow pits Gabriel Belmont in his quest to avenge Marie's death in a battle beyond good and evil. With the upcoming second installment in the works, Lords of Shadow gets its own 3DS game for the first time...

Castlevania - Lords of Shadow -
Sadama no Makyou (Mirror of Fate)

It's called Sadama no Makyou or Mirror of Fate and judging by this 3DS game, it really brings players the new Castlevania adventure for the first time on this hand held console. Even though it's still exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS, the new portable Castlevania adventure really redefines the classic side-scrolling action that adorned classic Castlevania games for generations. As a matter of fact, the classic Castlevania experience is now reborn with some cool gimmicks to spice it up.

Set 25 years before the original Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate features one of Gabriel's descendants named Trevor, who is a knight of the Brotherhood of Light who is on the quest to avenge his mother's death at the hands of his own father who has now returned to take up residence in a mysterious castle. Dracula, a powerful vampire, declared war upon the Brotherhood and this makes it the ultimate showdown between Father and Son. Well, you get that idea but anyway...

You're one of the Brotherhood now and you can be either as one of your favorite Castlevania heroes such as Trevor Belmont, the iconic Simon Belmont, and Alucard, the son of Dracula, and fight your way against numerous monsters memorable to Castlevania fans many. From zombies, skeletons, giant bats, gargoyles, even the nastiest foes sucu as the Executioner, the Daemon Lord, the Night Watchman, and others.

Castlevania Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate really is a classic redefined because thanks to such side-scrolling action memorable to most Castlevania fans but don't be fooled by such crisp, smooth action because as you progressed further, this game keeps getting harder and harder and harder until you face bosses that requries 120% of your skill to beat them. Even with the might of the Battle Cross, an array of subweapons, and some powerful magics to make it up for some brute force, you'd still need an effective strategy to fight all your way against a horde of monsters.

There are other things to do as well. First of all, aside from fighting hordes of monsters in a mysterious castle, there are so many obstacles to come through. There are lifts to jump, wall to wall jump, pushing crates, and some puzzle-solving scenarios that takes a smart adventurer to master through those obstacles. Do it wrong and you'll gonna have to start over but as the saying goes, practice makes perfect.

So, Mirror of Fate, the first ever Castlevania adventure available exclusively on the 3DS, it maybe the most challenging Castlevania adventure of the series but with the choice of your favorite Castlevania heroes such as Trevor, Simon, and Alucard, and a battle against hordes of monsters plus so-called epic boss battles, it really is a Castlevania with a twist and with an innovative side-scrolling action which dates back from classic installments, it sure is a gimmick for the fans many but for everyday gaming, it is a bit "meh" for me.

The game will cost you 4,980 Yen, both retail or digital download via Nintendo e-Shop, but by the moment you're done with this game no matter the result is, and when you finished it with flying colors, you'll need your own.

METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D

METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D

As 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of the Metal Gear franchise, the story that started it all returns and for the first time, it's on the Nintendo 3DS.

METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D has the same old stuff you've experienced from the hit 2004 PS2 game (or also from the MGS HD Edition from the PS3 and XBoX 360 if you're playing one), but it has been redefined for the 3DS. The story that started it all goes stereoscopic. So what you should expect. At first, it does feel the same but it you flicker the 3D Depth Slider, you will see that most of your favorite Snake Eater memories come to life in stunning, glasses-free 3D. It's like you're in part of the Operation Snake Eater as "Naked Snake", a soldier who's on a mission to stop a nuclear attack and overall, eliminate The Boss, who defected to the Soviet Union.

Unlike the original which you can pause the game to initiate Survival Viewer, Snake Eater 3D offers some easy access for the players. The top part of your 3DS is showing your gameplay while the bottom part of your 3DS served as your Survival Viewer. You can check the map, change weapons, check the food and animals you've captured, change camouflage and facepaint, and also heal injuries with a series of medicines. The user can also initiate FPS view, TPS view, or Auto Aim feature, for some effective strategies in the battlefield.

The new feature you can find on the Snake Eater 3D is using your photos as camouflage! Use the camera feature on your 3DS to take photos and use them as a camouflage, which sounds original but I wonder that if those worked as cover against your enemies. As remember, camouflage is highly essential in stealth mission.

For an added surprise, Yoshi from the Super Mario series appears on MGS SE 3D! Instead of a Kerotan that once you shoot it, triggers a Kerotan sound, there are several Yoshis around this game. Shoot them all and you'll be rewarded with a Stealth Camouflage at the end. Be warned, finding hidden Yoshis are gonna be tough.

New Love Plus

NEW LOVE PLUS

When I've arrived home, everything look promising. That is my Valentine's Day gift. Ah, there's a note. It's from Konami. It says "Dear ********, hope you enjoy taking this to the max. P.S., it was developed at the most advanced hand held console." Oh, gosh. This wasn't what I had in mind, but since I was here, and they're payed for, I have no choice but to get on with it.

Well, it's certainly good. Same as Love Plus but it features new features developed for the Nintendo 3DS. This is NEW LOVE PLUS!

NEW LOVE PLUS is a beefed up version of the hit 2009 Nintendo DS dating sim game and it's now been coupled with new features to have players enjoy taking this to the max. You could expect enhanced graphics compared to the original 2009 Nintendo DS Love Plus game, then you can take advantage of the 3DS' gyro sensor to peek around your favorite gal (Rinko Kobayakawa, Manaka Takane, and Nene Anegasaki), take a picture (Photo Travel works fine), secure your gal with the new lock feature, bring your gal to life with the augmented reality feature and a flick of a 3D Depth Slider, and more. It's good in that.

It's actually better than good and I have to admit that this is one of the best 3DS dating sims you can buy and NEW LOVE PLUS is brilliant...at home but on public places, feels like it's ruined because most people think you're obsessed with it, finding your nearest date spots all over Japan. It's not just ruined, it's expensively ruined because it costs 6,980 Japanese Yen for the game alone but you may need about 33,850 Yen for the complete bundle that features the Nintendo 3DS (specially marked), Love Plus Art Book Complete Box, New Love Plus Original Soundtrack, a poster of your gal of choice (Rinko, Manaka, and Nene), 3D Clear File, and pins.

Need for Speed: The RUN

Need for Speed: The RUN

Prepare for the biggest cross-country race from San Francisco to New York that will leave your hearts shattered, sending your minds in spiral, and it will leave you in excessive daydreaming about this greatest battle of your life.

Need for Speed: The RUN, takes players on the role of Jack Rourke, a man who is taking on The RUN, a cross-country race from San Francisco to New York with no rules, no speed limits, zero allies! Be warned. Cops and villains want you dead and the reason why you're taking the risk is because you want to correct the biggest mistake you have done.

This game is all about survival of the fastest. You are Jack's competitive edge and you must take out your rivals in this cross-country bloodbath from The Golden Gate Bridge to The Empire State Building, surviving against the villains who want you dead, the cops who are chasing you, and of course the forces of nature. How far can you survive in this 3000 miles of hell?

The biggest stars of NFS: The RUN are the cars themselves. A half-a-century of cars is all you need if you want to get through New York with a selection of tuners, muscles, and exotics from Europe, America, and Asia. Drift through tight curves with the Toyota AE86, get through straight corners with the Boss 302 Mustang, or go all out with the Bugatti Veyron. There are a selection of cars you want to shove it down your rivals throat either on Story Mode, Challenge Series, or online!

With NFS Autolog, every second counts and Autolog monitors your every progress and see if you are the fastest person who made it from San Francisco to New York. Happily though, you can take photos, challenge against your rivals based on your skill, and show everyone who's boss.

Want to unlock all the cars and challenges but being lazy enough to progress through The RUN? Don't worry though that the Time Savers Pack is coming! The Time Savers Pack is a DLC that allows you to unlock most of the stuff that can be earned through the normal game progression. Maybe here's your chance to try out the Pagani Huayra you're dreaming about?

Don't forget that two Sports Illustrated swimsuit models Irina Shayk and Chrissy Teigen are making special appearances on The RUN because hot cars and women do really have a one-two combo.

NFS The Run stars Sean Faris from The Vampire Diaries as Jack Rourke and Christina Hendricks from Mad Men and Drive as Sam Harper.

LIMITED EDITION:

Want to have the edge to get through New York? NFS The RUN Limited Edition gives you access to the latest vehicles such as the ferocious Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and for the first time, you can try out the all new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S (Type 991)! Exclusive on the PS3 version, you can take advantage of the hottest cars such as the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Hennessey Venom GT, Gumpert Apollo Sports, Lamborghini Countach QV5000, Koenigsegg Agera R, Lexus LFA, and the Porsche Carrera GT. This is as explosive as the trailer Michael Bay made it...

Call of Duty MW3

Call of Duty MW3

MW3 (Modern Warfare 3) is all about having fun in the battlefield and this latest installment is a war-scarred playground for the Veterans and Noobs alike. Get it? Fun for vets and n00bs alike!

MW3 spans an globe-trotting warfare from North America to Europe, using the skills you have learned from the past Call Of Duty videogames to blow away the competition. MW3's Spec Ops is back with new challenges and new surprises in order to win credits to buy weapons and parts to customize your favorite weapons from handguns, sub-machine guns, assault rifles, heavy firearms, and more. Also, you can gain experience to gain access to new weapons, air support, and more. There's also a new Survival Mode where you can pit your battle skills to the test against the toughest battlegrounds in MW3 history. Yes, this is how proven if you're a vet or n00b to this game.

Multiplayer plays a big role in the Call Of Duty series and here in MW3, it progresses even further thanks to its new killstreaks, new multiplayer modes, and different ways to play multiplayer challenges by your own rules.

What's new is the Weapon Proficiency and your weapon will grow into something powerful if you use it consistently. This is great for various battles solo or multiplayer.

The MW3 game brings Call of Duty to a whole new level and we are sure that this game succeed more just like last year's blockbuster, Black Ops. What we're hoping for that there will be DLC made for MW3 soon in order to bring maximum fun. You would probably go bonkers to play MW3 and that what's why you should.