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Great news for fans of the classic Dragon’s Lair games, as game publisher Destineer has announced today that it is teaming up with Digital Leisure to develop Dragon’s Lair Trilogy, bringing the three classic arcade adventures together on one disc for the first time ever on a console platform. Dragon’s Lair, Dragon’s Lair 2: Time Warp, and Space Ace were all created by legendary American animator Don Bluth, and are undeniably a part of gaming history.

Dragon’s Lair made its debut in 1983, and features brave knight, Dirk the Daring, who is on a quest to rescue Princess Daphne from the clutches of an evil dragon. The player controls the actions of Dirk on his journey through a dark wizard’s castle, filled with monsters and obstacles. Space Ace came straight after Dragon’s Lair, and featured hero Ace, who was attempting to stop evil Commander Borf taking over the world.

Finally, Dragon’s Lair 2 saw the return of Dirk the Daring, once again out to rescue Princess Daphne from the clutches of evil wizard Mordroc, but this time having to travel throught time to get her back.

All three games are completely authentic, and feature the original gameplay modes, remastered animation, standard and widescreen editions, all-new move guides for beginners, and Watch Mode, in which you can watch all of the animation without having to play the game.

The Dragon’s Lair Trilogy will be available for Wii this fall, for an SRP of $29.99.

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It was back in October, that we interviewed Tommy Tallarico (co-creator, co-host of Video Games Live) for our Nintendo Fuse Podcast. He revealed to us that they were doing a PBS Special, and ever since that day I have been super excited to finally watch it on TV. Well folks, the wait is finally over! The Video Games Live PBS Special is airing TONIGHT! If you want to know when it’s airing in your area, check your TV Guide as it differs depending on where you live.

What can you expect tonight? Having seen Video Games Live twice, I can tell you that hearing video game music played live by an orchestra with the video and lights alongside it is simply stunning. There’s nothing else like it. Tonight, you can experience the music of the Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Halo, Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, God of War, Civilization, Chrono Cross, StarCraft and Guitar Hero franchises, including a musical journey through classic gaming. If you can’t watch it tonight, it will re-air throughout the month of August. Plus, you can order the CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray exclusively through PBS, or at retail locations after November 1st. The CD features 16 musical performances, and the DVD/Blu-Ray includes more than three hours of bonus material, including additional and extended music segments, composer and game developer interviews, exclusive game trailers, “making the game” documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage and composer commentary.

There’s no excuse… if the Video Games Live PBS Special is airing in your area tonight, then you just have to watch it. This is the chance to see music from video games finally being appreciated and the chance to hear your favorite music like never before. So watch it tonight and let us know what you thought! And in the meantime, enjoy a clip of the special posted above!

Want the names and images of all the currently revealed 5th gen Pokemon from the upcoming Pokemon Black and White versions in one convenient place? Well, this is the post to check out! As every new Pokemon is revealed, I will update this post with the latest info, so bookmark this and keep checking back for the most recent news. So far, 38 new 5th generation Pokemon have been revealed… bringing the total number of Pokemon from 493 to 531. I’ve also decided to include certain rumors just in case they turn out to be true. Hit the jump for the full list!

Latest update: Added three new Pokemon (Shikijika, Miruhoggu, and a swan Pokemon)!

#494: Tsutarja

US Name: ???
JP Name: Tsutarja
Type: Grass
Note: This is the Grass Starter Pokemon
Note: Pre-evolution of #495

#495: ???

US Name: ???
JP Name: ???
Type: ???
Note: Evolution of Tsutarja

#497: Pokabu

US Name: ???
JP Name: Pokabu
Type: Fire
Note: This is the Fire Starter Pokemon

#500: Mijumaru

US Name: ???
JP Name: Mijumaru
Type: Water
Note: This is the Water Starter Pokemon
Note: Pre-evolution of #501

#501: ???

US Name: ???
JP Name: ???
Type: ???
Note: Evolution of Mijumaru

#???: Zorua

US Name: ???
JP Name: Zorua
Type: Dark
Note: Appears in the 13th Pokemon movie, “The Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark”
Note: Can only be obtained by trading an event Celebi to Pokemon Black or White versions

#???: Zoroark

US Name: Zoroark
JP Name: Zoroark
Type: Dark
Note: Appears in the 13th Pokemon movie, “The Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark”
Note: Can only be obtained by trading an event shiny Legendary Beast to Pokemon Black or White versions

#???: Reshiram

US Name: Reshiram
JP Name: Reshiram
Type: Dragon/Fire
Note: This is a Legendary Pokemon
Note: Appears on the cover of Pokemon Black version

#???: Zekrom

US Name: Zekrom
JP Name: Zekrom
Type: Dragon/Electric
Note: This is a Legendary Pokemon
Note: Appears on the cover of Pokemon White version

#???: Chillarmy

US Name: ???
JP Name: Chillarmy
Type: Normal

#???: Munna

US Name: ???
JP Name: Munna
Type: Psychic
Note: Pre-evolution of Musharna

#???: Musharna

US Name: ???
JP Name: Musharna
Type: Psychic
Note: Evolution of Munna

#???: Gear

US Name: ???
JP Name: Gear
Type: Steel

#???: Mamepato

US Name: ???
JP Name: Mamepato
Type: Normal/Flying
Note: This Pokemon might be the pre-evolution of Hatooboo

#???: Hatooboo

US Name: ???
JP Name: Hatooboo
Type: ???
Note: This Pokemon might be the evolution of Mamepato

#???: Hihidaruma

US Name: ???
JP Name: Hihidaruma
Type: Fire

#???: Shimama

US Name: ???
JP Name: Shimama
Type: Electric

#???: Meguroko

US Name: ???
JP Name: Meguroko
Type: Ground/Dark

#???: Moguryuu

US Name: ???
JP Name: Moguryuu
Type: ???
Note: Pre-evolution of Doryuuzu

#???: Doryuuzu

US Name: ???
JP Name: Doryuuzu
Type: ???
Note: Evolution of Moguryuu

#???: Onokkusu
*no image revealed*
US Name: ???
JP Name: Onokkusu
Type: ???
Note: It is speculated that Onokkusu is the pre-evolution of Ononokusu, based on its name

#???: Ononokusu

US Name: ???
JP Name: Ononokusu
Type: ???
Note: It is speculated that Ononokusu is the evolution of Onokkusu, based on its name

#???: Desukan

US Name: ???
JP Name: Desukan
Type: ???

#???: Denchura

US Name: ???
JP Name: Denchura
Type: ???

#???: Rankurusu

US Name: ???
JP Name: Rankurusu
Type: Psychic
Note: Only available in Pokemon White version

#???: Gigaiasu

US Name: ???
JP Name: Gigaiasu
Type: ???

#???: Gochiruzeru

US Name: ???
JP Name: Gochiruzeru
Type: Psychic
Note: Only available in Pokemon Black version

#???: Kibago

US Name: ???
JP Name: Kibago
Type: Dragon

#???: Koromori

US Name: ???
JP Name: Koromori
Type: Psychic/Flying

#???: ???

US Name: ???
JP Name: ???
Type: ???

#???: Minezumi

US Name: ???
JP Name: Minezumi
Type: Normal
Note: Pre-evolution of Miruhoggu

#???: Miruhoggu

US Name: ???
JP Name: Miruhoggu
Type: ???
Note: Evolution of Minezumi

#???: Victini

US Name: ???
JP Name: Victini
Type: ???
Note: Victini is shown in the teaser for the 14th Pokemon movie
Note: It is #000 in the Isshu Pokedex and is a Phantom/Mirage Pokemon (like Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Manaphy, and Shaymin in the past)
Note: Can only be obtained with the Liberty Ticket, which will be distributed in Japan to Pokemon Black and White via Wi-Fi, DS Download Stations, and Nintendo Zones from September 18th to October 18th

#???: Wargle

US Name: ???
JP Name: Wargle
Type: Normal/Flying

#???: Mamanbo

US Name: ???
JP Name: Mamanbo
Type: ???
Note: It is speculated that Mamanbo is the pre-evolution of Luvdisc, based on its look

#???: Burokko
*no image revealed*
US Name: ???
JP Name: Burokko
Type: ???
Note: The name “Burokko” could be derived from the word for broccoli, and it’s possible this is the name of the green monkey Pokemon whose toy picture is shown earlier in this post

#???: Shikijika

US Name: ???
JP Name: Shikijika
Type: ???

#???: ???

US Name: ???
JP Name: ???
Type: ???

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UNVERIFIED RUMORS (could very likely be fake!):

Originated from 2ch, posted on the Japanese blog “blue skY”, with translations from PokeBeach:
– Isshu Dex has 150 Pokemon, with the total number of Pokemon being 647. Note: The math doesn’t add up, but if the numbers are slightly off, the important part is that it could mean that only new Pokemon will be found in the Isshu region
– Isshu Dex #146 = Grass type
– Isshu Dex #147 = Poison type
– Isshu Dex #148 = Ground type
– Isshu Dex #149 = Dragon/Fire type (Reshiram?)
– Isshu Dex #150 = Dragon/Electric type (Zekrom?)
– National Dex #637 = Ice/Fighting type
– National Dex #638 = Fire/Dark type
– National Dex #639 = Ground/Bug type
– National Dex #640 = Poison/Dragon type
– National Dex #641 = Steel type
– National Dex #642 = Water type
– National Dex #643 = Fire type
– National Dex #644 = Dragon/Ice type (3rd Legendary Dragon?)
– National Dex #645 = Normal/Ghost type
– National Dex #646 = Dragon type
– National Dex #647 = Dark/Psychic type
– New war-like bipedal turtle Pokemon named “Yogame”
– New angel-like Pokemon named “Kanpaneri”
– New “guard dog” Pokemon named “Soraion”
– New Pokemon named “Daneira”
– New fat cow Pokemon named “Ushikatsu”
– New evil-looking insect Pokemon named Supaddosu

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I will continue to update this post with the latest news and rumors as they come.

Sources: Serebii (news and images), PokeBeach (news and images), Bulbapedia (images)