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Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion release date confirmed

Dreamrift's side-scrolling spin-off coming in November.

Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion has been given a firm release date, with the side-scrolling spin-off due out on November 18, the same date as its console brethren Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.

The 3DS game is a spiritual successor to the popular Mega Drive title The Castle of Illusion. It's being developed by Dreamrift, the outfit behind the well-received Henry Hatsworth game for the Nintendo DS.

The news came through Nintendo's 3DS software showcase, where it's running through first and third-party highlights for the handheld over the coming year.