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They aren’t there yet A lot of players have asked me how to get the Pokemon Bank app to work withSunandMoon, but here’s the rub — it doesn’t! Nintendo hasn’t added in the functionality yet, and just like the Virtual Console editions ofPokemon Red, Blue,andYellow, it’s slated to be added at a later date. That date, according to Nintendo, is “early 2017,” specifically with a target of January. That also includes the National ‘Dex rollout forSunandMoon(now referred to colloquially as “SuMo” or “S&M”)....

If you’re a fan of fast-paced fighting games, then RobloxPunch Ballis a game you don’t want to miss with tons of free goodies available via codes. ThesePunch Ballcodes reward coins that can be used to upgrade abilities and unlock new items, such as gloves and explosions. All Working Codes for Punch Ball (Active) Here are some of the currently activePunch Ballcodes that you can redeem for free coins: How to redeem codes in Punch Ball To redeem codes inPunch Ball, follow these simple steps: To ensure that the code works correctly, please make sure to enter it exactly as it is listed....

‘A lot of people want to do stuff with Banjo’ It doesn’t seem to matter what Rare is working on these days. (For the record, currently, it’sKinect Sports Rivals.) If it’s not one of the studio’s beloved properties, there’s going to be pushback from fans who have been waiting years for their return. There’s a desire to work on these franchises internally as well, creative director Simon Woodroffe tellsOXM. “We’ve got an idea for [Perfect Dark],” he said....

Get equipped with Question Beam Retroid is recording our sixth episode tonight, and for this one we’ll be taking a look back at theMega Man/Rockmanfranchise. There have been nearly 100 games tied to Mega Man, so there’s a lot to cover! Fortunately, I’ll be joined by some experts: bothJonathan Holmesand special guestTony Ponce, all the way from Japan. One of our community managers will also join in, and he has extensive experience with Capcom’s offerings....

With 2K’s new California-based studio 2K Marin confirmed to be working on a sequel toBioShock, just what are those folks at 2K Boston up to? If a rumor from the latest issue of theOfficial Xbox Magazineis to be believed, Ken Levine and company are working on a next-gen version ofX-COM, the popular space-themed series that started on the PC in the early 90s. This rumor is nothing new — the gossip mongeringSurfer Girlhas hinted at the title in the past, and other rumblings throughout the industry have suggested this as well....

This shonen will never die All Square Enix needs to do is play the first bit of the One Winged Angel theme and they’ve already hooked thousands of Sephiroth fans. For his next trick he’ll appear inMobius Final Fantasy, theme and all, until March 31. Basically all you need to do is select a specific encounter and you’ll be temporarily changed into a playable Sephiroth. The game is also getting a new job, the “Flower Girl of Midgar,” a clear Aerith/Aeris reference....

Developer League of Geeks has revealed its Grand Strategy gameSolium Infernumwill be released on February 14. In Solium Infernum, players attempt to ascend the Dark Throne of Hell via strategy, intrigue, and betrayal.Solium Infernumis a reimaging of the cult-classic strategy game from 2009. We also got a look at exactly just how we’ll be able to achieve that goal in a gameplay trailer. A bit of betrayal InSolium Inferum, players choose one of eight great Archfiends of Hell as they outwit and outmaneuver their opponents to claim the Infernal Throne....

Super Street Fighter IV, which hits stores next week, already ships with a slew of upgraded online features. But it doesn’t stop there — at Captivate, producer Yoshinori Ono and Capcom revealed a fifth new online mode, “Tournament Mode.” As the name implies, this mode will allow you to host your own tournament with either four or eight players on Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network. While the game will automatically determine the bracket, the host can freely edit and re-order it at any time for the best, most balanced matches....

Higher than expected sales? That calls for shots, bro! Earlier today, Ubisoft released somedetails about its earningsin the last financial quarter of 2012. Surprising no one, the publisher revealedAssassin’s Creed IIIsold a proverbial bucket load: 12 million units across digital and physical retailers, a rise of 70% over the previous installment in the series,Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. What was surprising wasFar Cry 3shifting 4.5 million units which Ubisoft described as “higher than expected....

Publisher apologizes for Atelier Ayesha localization All future titles in Gust’sAtelierseries will feature dual audio, Tecmo Koei has announced. “We want to say sorry for the incidents ofAtelier Ayesha; also a big thank you for letting us know your feeling regarding the voicing issue,” the publisher relayedvia Twitter. “We have told and pushed the Gust development team. We’ll keep making sure all their games to include dual audio options from now on....

Peanut butter swilling, Rambo cosplaying Elephant Tembo the Badass Elephant,the newest game fromPokemondeveloper Game Freak, is a bit of a departure from what you might expect of the studio. Centered around Tembo, an elephant who seems to have taken a lot of his fashion cues from Rambo, you are challenged to smash your way through environments killing super villain-esque soldiers, rescuing human hostages and stuffing your face with peanuts. The first thing to note aboutTembo the Badass Elephantis how instantly charming it’s presentation was....

Following theintroductory videothat James “Angry Video Game Nerd” Rolfe uploaded the other day, here comes the epic showdown: Super Nintendo vs. Sega Genesis! Which is the undisputed champion? Obviously, there is no winner. Instead, James breaks down the pros and cons of each console and offers his picks in each category, although he concedes that your mileage may vary. For example, I’m totally by his side on the music issue. The SNES may have had greater sound capabilities, but the raw crunchiness of the Genesis’ FM synth audio was totally amazing in its own way....

I will admit, I haven’t played as muchJoe Dangeras I’d like. It’s sitting there on my PS3 hard drive, waiting for when I figure out how to stop time and play all of the games in my backlog. Still, with what little I have played, I know I like it, so it was nice to see Hamza write up several Destructoid Originals on what will be the last game in the series....