3DS game in hands in Japan, all characters unlocked I remember some ofvoigot all upset when we (okay, me) posted pictures of the final evolution of the newPokemonstarters. The unlockableSmash Bros.characters are probably an even bigger “spoiler,” then. So, hey, here’s a heads up fromyour pal, Steven. A lot of people in Japan got their hands on the game. Some people arestreaming it(some at insane volumes that blew out my headphones and my head, which still feels not so great)....

Some of you were very enthusiastic about Double Fine’sAmnesia Fortnight bundle, which is essentially the studio’s way of giving people the opportunity to check out playable builds of prototypes and also vote on potential projects they’d like to see move forward. The bundle itself has been sweetened with theinclusion of a new prototype,Brazen, for those who beat the average contribution amount. Now I’m feeling giddy! This is a four-person cooperative online action game led by Double Fine’s Brad Muir, who previously served as project lead onIron Brigade....

Butts. Booties. Cheeks.Letters to Arrallahas dumptrucks aplenty in its Steam Next Fest demo, available now, and it kind of must be played to be believed. InLetters to Arralla, you play as a turnip mailperson, delivering the mail to the residents of the island of Arralla. But you don’t stand out in any way as a cheeked-up vegetable. No, no, all of Arralla’s inhabitants are veggies or fruits with their asses hanging out....

Smash the System There’s a little over a month to go before the Japanese release of updated JRPG titlePersona 5 Royal. Publisher Atlus, never one to shy away from a trailer or two (or 70),has releasedthe anime adventure’s opening movie. The 100-second clip features our favourite Phantom Thieves and Goro Akechi as they stroll through Tokyo like giants, with each of them rocking some delightful winter wear. Over the course of the video Joker, Futaba, Lady Ann et al smash down some buildings, steal some hearts, and celebrate among a mass of glistening jewels....

The Guardian Hawk cometh Capcom have released a gameplay breakdown video of the newest character to hit the roster ofStreet Fighter V,the enigmatic Falke. The Guardian Hawk joins theSFVroster next week, the third character released in the fighting title’s current season. In the official video, Falke’s special attacks and (apparently) controversial Critical Art are all showcased. We also get to see her projectile nullifying V-Skill and some sample combos. Just like her pseudo-brother, Ed, Falke uses directional-free inputs for her specials, which makes her hit confirms extremely dangerous....

10 Steam keys up for grabs Destructoid has been given 10 codes for the awesome word puzzlerLetter Quest: Grimm’s Journeyto hand out to our clever readers! Letter Questreleased on Steam a little over a month ago, and its creative blending of Scrabble with RPG elements and adorable art style have garnered it an overwhelmingly positive response so far. Interested in trying it out?There’s a free demo, and the save file transfers over to the full game; what do you have to lose?...

Bro, be cool(er) Bandai Namco have released a lengthy four-minute video featuring gameplay of infamous Dragon Ball antagonist Cooler, who is headed into their fantasticDragon Ball FighterZas a DLC character next month. Rather than just a short flash trailer of Cooler’s moves, we actually get to see Frieza’s older, angrier brother participate inDBFZ’sstandard 3-vs-3 tag format. Cooler, who debuted in the 1991 movieCooler’s Revenge, dominates with the aid of his brutal specials, such as the Death Crusher and the Death Fall....

Featuring “the oddest threeway that has ever been in a videogame.” Dishonoredco-directors Raf Colantonio and Harvey Smith are serious guys who make serious games, but in the above video we see a different side of them. The three minute long, heavily edited walkthrough plays like an E3 walkthrough gone wrong: The two make up things about the game, spout nonsense, and disregard the elements that usually would be the focus. It’s pretty funny, especially when you imagine it’s really just the result of E3 and after parties wearing down on them on the final day....

It’s not like you were using it anyway If you’re using or have ever used theDiablo IIIAuction House, you might consider claiming your items and clearing out before it closes down for good on June 24. That’s less than a week away, so better get cracking. Weirdly enough, in the official email sent out to those with items still up for grabs, the end date of June 24 is different than that of the original end date of March 18....

RAT SHADOWS In 10 days’ time, Corvo continues his saga (with Emily!) in the coastal city of Karnaca whenDishonored 2launches. Whether or not you play as a peaceful or cruel protagonist is your choice. Just know that the game probably won’t assassinate your rig. Bethesda just announced minimum and recommended PC specs to playDishonored 2. Here’s what’s required to have a baseline experience: Minimum: The recommended specs are obviously a bit higher, but it’s still not an unreasonable amount to have you blinking across the map and summoning hordes of rats....

Tecmo Koei has confirmed thatDynasty Warriors NEXTwill be a PS Vita launch title in North America, arriving Stateside on February 22. Whether you typically like the series or not,NEXTlooks like a pretty good game for those wanting to check out all of the Vita’s gameplay features at once. It’ll require use of the touchscreen, touchpad, camera and gyroscope, built around a more traditional button-based input. So, you’ll get a nice tour of the system by playing it — provided it doesn’t suffer from interface overload....

Sony started off this generation with a bang, but Microsoft has made strides of its own I will never forget Sony’s opening salvo that one fateful E3: “this is how you share games on PS4.” Amid Microsoft’s Draconian DRM-fueled original Xbox One hellscape vision, Sony was the one came out of the gate like Michael the Archangel, giving the people what they want. But Microsoft, in part due to desperation, changed....

7 Entertainment responds with official comment Just like you can always count on aHumble Bundleto offer up some fantastic deals for ridiculously low prices, you can also count on someone to take advantage of a service to make a profit. It turns out that, viaGame Informer, several digital distribution sites owned by 7 Entertainment have been caught red-handed selling keys for games that were originally part of bundles for a significantly lower price than users would pay on Steam....