Kirby: Planet Robobot 3DS theme out now in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Accompanying the Japanese launch of Kirby: Planet Robobot is a new theme based on the 3DS. It can be had for 200 yen, much like Nintendo’s other themes.
Here’s a look at it in action:
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Nintendo Download (4/28/16, North America) – Xenoblade, Mini Mario, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
The Deer God – $4.99
Lost Reavers – free
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – free
Wii Download for Wii U
Xenoblade Chronicles – $19.99
3DS Retail
Disney Art Academy – Pre-Purchase – To help you start playing as soon as possible, if you pre-purchase the game in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, it will pre-load the game to your system. That means you’ll be able to play after a small game update when it launches on May 13. Be one of the first to play! Game playable in 2D only.
SEGA 3D Classics Collection – $29.99
3DS Download
ASH – $3.99
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge – free
3DS Themes
Star Fox Zero : Space Battle
Shovel Knight Campfire Dream
Plague Knight’s Theme
eShop Sales
Wii U / 3DS
– Gardenscapes (Nintendo 3DS), Jones on Fire (Wii U) and more games from JoinDots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
Wii U
– Journey of a Special Average Balloon and Outside of the Realm from Eli Brewer are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
– The Letter is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
– Explody Bomb and Hold Your Fire: A Game About Responsibility from Alkterios Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 19.
– SDK Paint is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 11.
3DS
– To celebrate the developer’s 10th anniversary, Swords & Soldiers 3D, Tappingo and more games from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
– Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan, Etrian Mystery Dungeon and more games from ATLUS are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 9.
– Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 5.
– Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $8 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 25.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Media Create software sales (4/18/16 – 4/24/16) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood #
02./00. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood #
03./01. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
04./00. [PSV] Bullet Girls 2
05./00. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack
06./02. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
07./00. [PS4] Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 4: Deluxe Package
08./00. [WIU] Star Fox Zero
09./03. [PS4] Dark Souls III
10./00. [3DS] Terraria
11./00. [PSV] Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 4: Deluxe Package
12./00. [PSV] Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Teito Genwaku Toukidan #
13./00. [PS4] Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition
14./06. [WIU] Splatoon #
15./07. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
16./09. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
17./00. [PS4] UEFA EURO 2016: Winning Eleven 2016
18./00. [PSV] Kamigami no Asobi InFinite #
19./05. [3DS] Disney Art Academy
20./04. [PS4] Far Cry Primal
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Star Fox Guard version 20160428 out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Star Fox Guard has received a new update. After downloading the patch, your game should be bumped up to version 20160428. Nintendo has adjusted the values for calculating the number of bots/rank in the squad.
Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 announced for North America, kicks off May 5
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
A second wave of Fire Emblem Fates downloadable content is coming to North America starting next week, Nintendo has announced. Players can get their hands on DLC from Map Pack 2 starting May 5.
Nintendo has provided the following overview of the upcoming DLC:
Unlike the contents of Map Pack 1, the stages included in Map Pack 2 tell an ongoing story. Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Players must devise a strategy using a fresh team to reap the rewards, but only if all units survive.
Here’s the full schedule:
May 5-June 9 – Map Pack 2 ($7.99)
May 5 – I: In Endless Dreams (49 cents)
May 12 – II: Realms Collide ($1.99)
May 19 – III: The Changing Tide ($1.99)
May 26 – IV: Light’s Sacrifice ($1.99)
June 2 – V: Endless Dawn ($1.99)
June 9 – End: Lost in the Waves ($1.99)
And some screenshots:
Note that even players who have purchased I: In Endless Dreams can still pick up Map Pack 2 to receive a discount when compared to buying the subsequent maps individually. Map Pack 2 content is priced at more than $10 when purchased individually.
As a bonus, those who already own Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright or Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest can download Another Gift from Anna for free on May 5.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Ace Attorney 6 screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments
Capcom has sent out a handful of new Ace Attorney 6 screenshots. Find today’s images in the gallery below.
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Kimishima on Nintendo selling majority interest in the Seattle Mariners
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo’s investors briefing as stated by president Tatsumi Kimishima…
This concludes today’s presentation.
Finally, about three hours ago, at Safeco Field which is the home for the MLB’s Seattle Mariners, Mr. Howard Lincoln, who is the CEO of the team and a board member of Nintendo of America Inc., announced the planned sale of its majority interest in the Seattle Mariners to other members of the team’s current ownership group. An agreement has been reached that Nintendo of America will retain a 10% stake in the team, while the remainder of its holdings will be sold to other members of First Avenue Entertainment LLLP, namely, to other existing minority owners of the team. First Avenue Entertainment LLLP is the limited partnership that owns the Seattle Mariners, and a majority interest in ROOT Sports NW. Closing the transaction is subject to the finalization of legal contracts and approval from Major League Baseball which is expected in August of this year. We will then close the sale and Mr. Lincoln will resign as the Mariners CEO.
Kimishima on changes in Nintendo’s corporate governance system
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This information comes from Nintendo’s investors briefing as stated by president Tatsumi Kimishima…
Now I would like to explain about the changes in Nintendo’s corporate governance system as resolved in the meeting of the Board of Directors held yesterday. We resolved to transition to a system with an audit and supervisory committee, and to introduce an executive officer system.
The intent of this transition is to create an audit and supervisory committee with a majority of external directors to strengthen the auditing and oversight over the Board of Directors and enhance our corporate governance.
As for the timing of this transition, we will transition once we have the necessary changes to the company statutes approved at the general meeting of shareholders for the 76th fiscal term, to be held this year on June 29th.
The purpose of introducing an executive officer system is to separate business decision-making and oversight from business execution, and to delegate authority for executing business.
This clarifies the responsibility for business execution and enables us to create a flexible management system that can respond quickly and effectively to sudden changes in our business environment.
Kimishima says Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing on mobile will expand My Nintendo
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This information comes from Nintendo’s investors briefing as stated by president Tatsumi Kimishima…
Along with Miitomo, we also began service on our new membership program, My Nintendo. Consumers can obtain a dedicated Nintendo Account to use the My Nintendo services.
For example, consumers receive Platinum Points for playing Miitomo, and can exchange these points for services related to many of Nintendo’s games, such as in-game items or tickets for use in Miitomo or discount coupons for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games.
Since the launch of global service for Miitomo, the number of My Nintendo users has also been increasing steadily.
We expect that the launch of new applications using the Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing IPs will expand our membership even more.
Over 75% of users outside of Japan are currently using Miitomo
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This information comes from Nintendo’s investors briefing as stated by president Tatsumi Kimishima…
As for Miitomo, our first priority was to bring more consumers around the world in contact with Nintendo entertainment. Items are available as in-game purchases for consumers who want to deepen their experience, but we have designed Miitomo so that it is possible to have plenty of fun enjoying this new mode of communication even without making in-game purchases.
As a result, users are enjoying Miitomo across the globe, with over 75% of users outside of Japan at present.
We expect this percentage to rise even higher in the future as we consider service expansions to South America and Asia.
We believe this shows that Nintendo has made real progress in advancing our smart device business on a global scale.
We will follow Miitomo by releasing new applications using the Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing IPs globally, and our plan has not changed in terms of releasing around five titles by March 2017.
