Pokken Tournament trademark registered in Europe, mentions NFC functionality
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News | 24 Comments
A trademark for Pokken Tournament was registered in Europe 2 days ago. It’s not clear from the trademark itself whether this for the arcade version or a possible Wii U port, but the former seems more likely. The trademark holder is the Pokemon Company, not Nintendo, who usually register the trademarks for the Pokemon games.
Also, the trademark mentions the following:
Near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled devices, namely, key chain tags, key chains, key fobs, key tags, key rings and key holders, and figurines, to facilitate the transmission and recording and exchange of video game content.
You might be inclined to think that this refers to amiibo, but in Japan, Pokken arcade machines also have NFC functionality with something called BANA Passport, a card where users can store saved game data and transfer them from one arcade machine to another.
Either way, we’ll have to wait until an official announcement from Nintendo until we know for sure. We will keep you posted.
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Super Robot Wars BX: New trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Bandai Namco has published another trailer for Super Robot Wars BX. Check it out below:
Super Robot Wars BX is out now in Japan.
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Super Mario Maker video: Scrolling speeds
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Nintendo of Japan has uploaded another Super Mario Maker video. This one shows off the different auto-scrolling speeds you can set your levels to, as well as the adjustable time limit. Check it out below:
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A look at the Olimar costume in Super Mario Maker
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Wii U | 2 Comments
Another day, another amiibo costume in Super Mario Maker. Check out Olimar in the image above.
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Media Create software sales (8/3 – 8/9) – Top 50
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # <ETC> (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 181.377 / 703.933 (-65%)
02./02. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad <ACT> (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 84.939 / 1.202.789 (-21%)
03./04. [WIU] Splatoon <ACT> (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 35.620 / 519.034 (+26%)
04./05. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ <ACT> (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076) – 18.852 / 392.837 (+31%)
05./00. [PSV] Luminous Arc: Infinity <SLG> (Marvelous) {2015.08.06} (¥7.344) – 16.217 / NEW <70,59%>
06./10. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition <ADV> (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 8.100 / 280.140 (-5%)
07./08. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright / Conquest <SLG> (Nintendo) {2015.06.25} (¥5.076) – 7.916 / 396.710 (-28%)
08./13. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # <RCE> (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 7.256 / 1.088.732 (+4%)
09./16. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # <ETC> (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 6.098 / 4.019.151 (+1%)
10./03. [PSV] IA/VT: Colorful # <ACT> (Marvelous) {2015.07.30} (¥5.184) – 5.902 / 44.783 (-85%)
11./07. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4: Sumeragi # <ACT> (Capcom) {2015.07.23} (¥6.469) – 5.839 / 76.757 (-51%)
12./00. [PSV] Gal Gun: Double Peace # <ACT> (Alchemist) {2015.08.06} (¥7.344) – 5.792 / NEW
13./00. [PS4] Gal Gun: Double Peace # <ACT> (Alchemist) {2015.08.06} (¥8.424) – 5.020 / NEW
14./12. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World # <ACT> (Nintendo) {2015.07.16} (¥6.156) – 4.913 / 54.980 (-36%)
15./11. [PSV] Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥6.145) – 4.879 / 79.302 (-35%)
16./15. [3DS] Great Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Naruhodou Ryuunosuke no Bouken # <ADV> (Capcom) {2015.07.09} (¥6.264) – 4.554 / 179.804 (-25%)
17./00. [3DS] Nobunaga’s Ambition 2 # <SLG> (Koei Tecmo) {2015.08.06} (¥5.184) – 4.552 / NEW
18./22. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 4.486 / 2.677.443 (-1%)
19./23. [3DS] Super Run For Money Tousouchuu Atsumare! Saikyou no Tousou Monotachi <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥5.119) – 3.729 / 33.289 (-13%)
20./00. [3DS] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 2 <SLG> (Koei Tecmo) {2015.08.06} (¥5.184) – 3.433 / NEW
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Rumor: MercurySteam pitched a Metroid prototype to Nintendo
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 32 Comments
Liam Robertson of Unseen64 fame has once again uncovered something interesting. In a video published on Nintendo Life, he reveals that Spanish developer Mercury Steam, who worked on the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow games, started working on a first-person Metroid game for both Wii U and 3DS. Samus was the main character, but you were also able to play as seven other bounty hunters. Supposedly they pitched this prototype to Nintendo but were turned down. The current state of the project is unknown, though Liam believes that they stripped the Metroid IP from the project and instead turned it into a new IP.
Obviously none of this is 100% confirmed, but Liam Robertson has a pretty good track record when it comes to uncovered info about cancelled games.
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The Great Ace Attorney character popularity poll
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
The Great Ace Attorney has been out in Japan for a couple of weeks now. Recently, an official character poll was conducted where fans could vote on their favorites. Capcom has now published the results – the most popular character is Kazuma Asougi, a close friend of main character Naruhodou Ryuunosuke, who himself only came in fourth. Second place is claimed by Sherlock Holmes and Barok Van Zieks, the rival prosecutor of this game, placed third. Check out the full results in the gallery below.
There is still no word on a Western release date for this game. Hopefully we’ll hear about it soon.
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Video: Final Fantasy Explorers English version gameplay
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Check out some off-screen footage of the English version of Final Fantasy Explorers with direct feed audio:
More off-screen FAST Racing Neo gameplay
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
NintenDaan has uploaded an extensive look at FAST Racing Neo, showing off a good deal of gameplay. Check it out below:
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Latest CoroCoro scans show off Mega Evolution in Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
In addition to showing off a mysterious new Pokemon, the latest issue of CoroCoro also has some new info regarding Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon. In this game, you can break through dungeon walls with Mega Evolution, allowing you to create new paths.
Another new feature are items called Lapis. They are items that give you temporary boosts while you’re in a dungeon, but disappear when you leave the dungeon.
Higher quality scans will likely pop up sometime this week. We will keep you posted.