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Gamers certainly aren't strangers to memorabilia, doubly so for figurines, but this Professor Layton statue from NCSX has one thing going for it those others don't: you can actually afford it. We're used to seeing those high-dollar Samus statues and Capcom's ridiculously-priced (and ridiculously nice!) Street Fighter series, so when we caught wind of this $30 Professor Layton companion, we knew we had to post it up. So ... yeah, that's what this is. What? You were expecting more? OK, here's a riddle: What's 120 words, loves you and thinks you're the sexiest person on the planet? Head past the break for the answer! [Via Go Nintendo]

FIFA 10 -- the Madden of Europa -- had the most successful "all formats" launch since Grand Theft Auto IV in the UK, according to Chart Track. First week sales of the footie fiesta grew by nearly 48 percent over its predecessor's opening week a year ago. This was the highest-selling launch of a FIFA game ever, with the Xbox 360 generating 48 percent of sales, PS3 46 percent, and the remaining formats making up six percent.Professor Layton and Pandora's Box (the Diabolical Box in the States) held onto the number two spot from last week, while Halo 3: ODST sales dropped 75 percent to the third spot, after holding last week's crown. Source -- FIFA 10 scores BIG (Chart Track) Source -- All formats chart (Chart Track)

It appears that Professor Layton is in Boston today, working the streets to promote his latest adventure, The Diabolical Box. Those who track down the professor will receive a "fun Nintendo gift," as well as entry into a draw for five Nintendo DSi systems. Check out the official rules for all the details.The latest clue at 11AM EST states: "Professor Layton is wandering on a cobblestone promenade similar to the one in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box and watching a street performer." That means the professor is very likely right outside of Quincy Market. If you get a lock on Layton, holla back. Also, send us pics! The professor will hop on a flight and be in Seattle tomorrow.

Despite being absent from the August NPD figures, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box managed to be somewhat of a success in the US. Gamasutra obtained some data from NPD that shows the game sold 65,700 copies in the month of August, which isn't all that bad considering the game went on sale August 24. On the flip side, the figure can also be seen as a failure for Nintendo, based on how much money the company sank into the marketing machine trying to get ladies interested. Regardless, we're hoping the game fares better in September, because we'd like to actually play the other Layton games.

Can husband and wife work together long enough to solve the mysteries of the diabolical box?

Looking to try your hand at some of the puzzles in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box before the game hits store shelves? You can do that at the link below, because the official site for Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box has finally opened up their puzzle demo section! Test out the puzzle demo [...]

A portion of a G4 review… The Pros * Ridiculous amounts of brain-twisting puzzles * Compelling murder mystery = always fun * Lengthy and challenging adventure * Great style and design The Cons * Some recycled puzzles * Puzzle [...]

The official North American site for Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box has been updated. There are now a couple more puzzle videos to check out, as well as some minor gameplay details. There’s also a listing that will keep track of DLC puzzles when they do get distributed. Click over and [...]

An environment so immersive, you may get lost.

Live--and play--out of your luggage.

Enter a luxurious cruise ship on rails in this cinematic.

The official website for Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box has opened up. It doesn’t have a ton of stuff, but you can check out some old screens and footage from E3. There’s also a set of wallpapers for you to grab in order to tide yourself over until the game’s release! Site here [...]