Zero Time Dilemma still on track for launch, but pre-order watches delayed a few weeks
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Aksys Games held a promotion for Zero Time Dilemma that was planned to provide fans with a special watch if they pre-ordered at Amazon or GameStop. Unfortunately, we’re now hearing that they were damaged in transit.
So what does that mean? Aksys says that consumers will still receive the game, though watches won’t be available until a few weeks later. The publisher hopes to make it up to fans by providing a currently unspecified bonus.
Aksys posted on Twitter a little while ago:
ZTD preorder bonus game/watch bundles were damaged in transit. The watches were sent back to the factory, but game units are on time.
— Aksys Games (@aksysgames) June 24, 2016
If you preordered ZTD w/ watch, you'll get the game, but the watches will be a few weeks behind. You WILL STILL GET YOUR WATCH.
— Aksys Games (@aksysgames) June 24, 2016
You'll get your bonus watch, and a bonus for the bonus being late. We're going to make this right. @Aksys_Danny can field all questions.
— Aksys Games (@aksysgames) June 24, 2016
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE accolades trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 8 Comments
Believe it or not, Nintendo has published a third trailer for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE to highlight the RPG’s critical reception. Watch the video below.
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Monster Hunter Generations, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice to be featured at Anime Expo 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Capcom will be stopping by Anime Expo 2016 early next month. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice and Monster Hunter Generations are both being represented at the event, as both will have playable demos.
Additionally, Capcom is lining up panels, cosplay gatherings, and more. Here’s the lowdown on what’s planned:
Level-5 on Yo-kai Watch sales and potential for big success overseas
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments
The first Yo-kai Watch game did alright when it arrived in North America last year. However, it’s not quite the same sensation as it is in Japan currently.
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino noted in an interview with The Verge that the series is on the same path as when it debuted in Japan a few years ago. Much like in the states, Yo-kai Watch only sold adequately. It was when the second entry released that the franchise really picked up steam, and Hino thinks something similar could happen overseas.
According to Hino:
“We have to understand that it takes time. But then at the same time we have to work as hard as we can to shorten the time as much as possible.”
“I think we’re following the same kind of sales trend as Japan. Meaning that our first game in Japan had OK sales, but it only became a huge phenomenon when we released the second game. I think our launch here in the US is kind of the ideal sales that we had expected.”
“For the markets where it takes more time, we have to change the messaging, trying to push the aspects that are more familiar to those markets. Not just push the game as-is, but pick the unique aspect that will be familiar.”
“We do believe that Yo-kai Watch can be as big of a social phenomenon [in the West] as it is in Japan.”
More: Akihiro Hino, interview, Level-5, sales, top, Yo-kai Watch
Nintendo Minute – “Rhythm of E3 2016”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta look back at E3 2016 and take a look at Rhythm Heaven Megamix. Watch the episode below.
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Update: South Africa, Mexico as well – Miitomo coming to Switzerland on June 30
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 25 Comments
Update 2 (6/24): Bumped to the top. Miitomo lands in South Africa on May 30, too.
Update: Now confirmed that Mexico will have Miitomo on the same day.
Original (6/23): Miitomo isn’t out worldwide, but the app is starting to reach new countries. In Switzerland, Nintendo has announced that the download will be made available starting on June 30. We’ll have to wait and see if/when other territories will gain access to Miitomo.
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European Metroid Prime: Federation Force boxart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 13 Comments
The European boxart is in for Metroid Prime: Federation Force – see above. It uses the same design as Japan for the most part.
To compare, here’s the North American version:
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 – 3DS theme, opening stage footage
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As we previously mentioned, Inti Creates held another live stream for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 today. We now have footage showing the game’s opening stage plus a look at the 3DS theme included with the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack. Check it out below.
Aonuma, Miyamoto, Trinen on Zelda: BotW – towns, clothing, missions, story
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 24 Comments
IGN is back with another feature on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The site has more commentary from producer Eiji Aonuma, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Bill Trinen on the game. Topics include towns, Link’s clothing (including the blue tunic), missions, and story.
Head past the break for the rundown of Aonuma, Miyamoto, and Trinen’s comments on these aspects. The rest can be found here.
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – drama track CD, 3DS theme
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Inti Creates held another live stream for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 on Niconico earlier today. During the broadcast, more was shared on Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 as well as Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, which will include the sequel and the original game.
A limited edition version of Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack will come with a drama CD. Here’s a summary from Skybane:
This [drama CD tells] a tale that happens a bit before the story of “Armed Blue Gunvolt”. It’s a prelude to the Japan invasion by the Multi-National Psychics Union “Eden” and its 7th Wave (Sevens) Psychics.
The country’s defenders, “Sumeragi”, fight hard battles against Eden, which seeks the destruction of the national defensive barrier – will Sumeragi be able to halt Eden’s advance? And the 3rd faction “Feather” gets involved as well…
Along with the drama CD, Inti Creates will include a download code for a new 3DS theme, pictured above. It’s named “Azure Thunderclap Gunvolt Striker Pack” and has a theme based on the package illustration plus the featured song “Concurrent World (Parallel World)” by Morpho. Those who purchase the standard version of Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack will be able to download the theme as well.
