Shin’en on why it decided to pursue DLC with FAST Racing Neo
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
Shin’en launched FAST Racing Neo on the Wii U eShop last year. Several months later, it’s not only receiving a retail version, but also brand new downloadable content.
Martin Sauter from Shin’en explained to Nintendo World Report at Gamescom last week why the studio ended up pursuing DLC. He said:
“I said from the start we would love to support FAST Racing NEO in the future. We were discussing it in the office, and it was totally clear that when the game came out and the reception was good that we’d keep working on that. We started fixing issues, adding minimaps, adding stuff we found, it was pretty clear we wanted to go with DLC, make something because the demand was so heated. We were asked if there were new tracks coming, Nintendo approached us and asked “Is there interest in a physical release”.”
FAST Racing Neo’s DLC will encompass 8 new tracks, 10 new vehicles, and 18 new audio tracks.
More: DLC, FAST Racing Neo, indie, Martin Sauter, Shin'en
BrickRace footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
BrickRace, RCMADIAX’s latest game, landed on the 3DS eShop last week as a New 3DS title. Have a look at a few minutes of footage below.
Pre-orders open for the first volume of the Zelda: Twilight Princess manga
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
We recently learned that VIZ Media would be handling the English version of the Zelda: Twilight Princess manga. Amazon has now opened pre-orders for the first volume here (Amazon Canada here).
VIZ had previously confirmed plans to have Twilight Princess’ initial volume ready in March, but Amazon seems to offer a more specific date of March 7. We also have a price point: $10.
First Puyo Puyo Chronicle footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos | 1 Comment
During SEGA’s regular live show hosted on Niconico earlier today, the company debuted the first footage from Puyo Puyo Chronicle. View a recording below.
More: Japan, Puyo Puyo Chronicle, SEGA
All Kamen Riders: Rider Revolution coming to 3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Bandai Namco is making “All Kamen Riders: Rider Revolution” for 3DS, according to the latest issue of Famitsu. It will be a side-scrolling action title with historical Kamen Riders appearing.
Confirmed Kamen Riders so far:
– 1-go
– Amazon
– Super 1
– Kuuga
– Ouja
– Fourze
– Meteor
– Gaim
– Drive
– Mach
– Chaser
– Ghost
– Specter
– EX-Aid
All Kamen Riders: Rider Revolution is 70 percent complete. The game will launch this winter in Japan.
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Rescue V Episode 2
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments
Nintendo just released the second video in a multi-part series about a squad of toads helping Mario in Paper Mario: Color Splash. We have today’s clip below.
FM Music Pack now available in Gotta Protectors
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
Gotta Protectors players can now obtain some new DLC for the game. Just recently, Ancient released the FM Music Pack.
Here’s what’s included:
FM Music Pack include New 20 Maps, new difficlulity named Hell+, new images in result and class change system in game.(ofcause FM music too)
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
[class change system]…You can change another class in game.Push L or R on castle to open window.Push X button to change next class!!
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
Ancient also shared a couple of secret features in Gotta Protectors:
And secret feuture …Step in result scene while holding R,X and Y buttons…You can re-watch events(include secret events).
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
one more secret feuture…start game with holding L button in top menu, to be disable screen shake by thunder magic.
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
More: Ancient, DLC, Gotta Protectors
3DS eShop charts (8/22/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Pokemon Red
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Pokemon Blue
6. Mega Man X
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
8. Pokemon Omega Ruby
9. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
10. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
11. Monster Hunter Generations
12. Pokemon X
13. Pokemon Y
14. Super Mario World
15. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
16. Super Mario 3D Land
17. Metroid Prime: Federation Force
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
20. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Videos
1. Disney Art Academy – Overview Trailer
2. Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
3. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
4. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
5. Guess that Character Challenge – Nintendo Minute
6. Mega Man X Trailer
7. More Pokemon & Meet Team Skull – Pokemon Sun/Moon
8. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
9. Kirby: Planet Robobot Accolades Trailer
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
11. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
12. Pokemon Red Trailer
13. Photos with Mario Trailer
14. Mario Kart 7 Video
15. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
16. Pokemon Bank Trailer
17. Super Mario 3D Land Video
18. Super Mario Bros. 3 Trailer
19. Super Mario World Trailer
20. Pokemon Blue Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
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VVVVVV brought back to the 3DS eShop, currently on sale as well
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 4 Comments
VVVVVV was taken down from the 3DS eShop back in May. Unfortunately, due to a homebrew exploit, it was removed.
But just like Citizens of Earth and SmileBASIC, VVVVVV is now back on the eShop. Better yet, the game is on sale. You can purchase VVVVVV for just $4.75, down from the original $7.99 asking price.
Toys-to-life sales shift from amiibo and Skylanders to LEGO Dimensions and Disney Infinity in the U.S.
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
According to the NPD Group, spending on gaming-related accessories – including toys-to-life figures – is experiencing a five percent dip year-over-year. That amount came in at $117.1 million last month in the United States. While sales of amiibo and Skylanders have fallen, LEGO Dimensions is up, as is Disney Infinity.
NPD analyst Sam Naji says there was “a 34 percentage point shift in dollar share” from Skylanders and amiibo to Disney Infinity and LEGO Dimensions. “Although total spend for interactive gaming toys declined by 3 percent compared to last year, consumers spent an additional 55 percent on Disney Infinity accessories and $3 million on Lego Dimensions, which launched in September 2015,” Naji said.
Disney Infinity’s bump can almost certainly be distributed to retailer discounts on toys following the cancellation of the series. With amiibo, new releases have slowed, though things may pick up when the new Mario line launches in November.
