Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 110 Comments

Linkle is making her debut in Hyrule Warriors Legends. However, it’s possible that we’ll see the character in future Zelda games.

Speaking with IGN, series producer Eiji Aonuma said: “I’m sure we will keep her in mind when thinking about future titles.”

Aonuma also said that he was able to share input about Linkle during the development of Hyrule Warriors Legends:

“I had a chance to give feedback on Linkle during development, but the satisfying action of using a crossbow, which we developed for the spinoff title Link’s Crossbow Training, was implemented this time completely by Koei Tecmo. It may feel a little different from other titles in the franchise, but she doesn’t feel out of place at all in the world of the Zelda games.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nostatic Software is bringing another game to Europe next week. Ascent of Kings is due out via the Wii U eShop on December 17. Pricing is set at €1.99.

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Best Buy will be holding another gaming sale for Nintendo titles this weekend. Starting on Sunday, consumers can purchase one Wii U/3DS game and get another at 40 percent off. This only applies to releases published by Nintendo.

There are a couple of other notable offers starting on Sunday as well. All eShop cards will be 10 percent off, and the New 3DS XL will be discounted to $175.

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GameCenter CX will be seeing a new episode based on Super Mario Maker this Saturday. Shinya Arino, the show’s host, will go through levels submitted by players for roughly two hours.

You can watch the episode live via the YouTube embed below (it’ll also be shown live on Fuji TV One). Chances are that an archive will be made available soon after as well.

As for when it’s airing, check on the broadcast at the following times:

– 5 AM PT
– 8 AM ET
– 1 PM in the UK
– 2 PM in Europe

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment

The USK recently revealed that Steel Empire is heading to the European 3DS eShop. Teyon has now made the news official by giving the title a December 17 release date today.

Steel Empire will be priced at €15.99 for launch. Teyon is also reducing its cost in North America to $15.99 between December 24 and January 7.

Other Teyon games going on sale during the period include:

– Zombie Defense – $3.99 / €3.99 (was $7.99 / €7.99)
– Excave – $2.49 / €2.49 (was $4.99 / €4.99)
– Iron Combat: War in the Air – $3.49 / €3.49 (was $6.99 / €6.99)
– Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D -$2.49 / €2.49 (was $4.99 / €4.99)
– Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D -$2.49 / €2.49 (was $4.99 / €4.99)
– Crazy Chicken: Pirates 3D -$0.99 / €0.99 (was $1.99 / €1.99)
– Skater Cat -$2.49 / €2.49 (was $4.99 / €4.99)
– Cube Tactics -$2.49 / €2.49 (was $4.99 / €4.99)
– Governor of Poker -$2.49 / €2.49 (was $4.99 / €4.99)
– Groove Heaven -$1.99 / €1.99 (was $3.99 / €3.99)
– Banana Bliss -$1.99 / €1.99 (was $3.99 / €3.99)
– Outdoors Unleashed: Africa 3D -$1.49 (was $2.99) – North America only
– Robot Rescue 3D -$1.49 / €1.49 (was $2.99 / €2.99)
– Chat-A-Lot – $3.99 / €3.99 (was $7.99 / €7.99)

Source: Teyon PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments

Next month, Square Enix will host a Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Project Presentation in Japan. We’ll be hearing about the latest games from series creator Yuji Horii and Ryutaro Ichimura, who is supervising the 30th anniversary project.

Fans can watch the presentation as it happens on Niconico. It will take place on the following days/times:

– 9 PM PT on January 12
– 12 AM ET on January 13
– 5 AM in the UK on January 13
– 6 AM in Europe on January 13
– 2 PM in Japan on January 13

We know that Dragon Quest XI is targeted for 2016 in Japan, so hopefully we’ll be hearing more about it. Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 will likely have a presence as well.

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XSEED is handling Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale in North America. In PAL regions, it looks like that responsibility will fall with Marvelous.

A rating has popped up in the Australia ratings database for Return to PopoloCrois, and Marvelous is listed as the game’s publisher. We haven’t seen an official announcement yet, but this should mean that the title will be heading to Europe and Australia next year in addition to North America.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition is available once again through Amazon. If you’re looking for a copy, you can place an order here. Get an order in while you can!

Thanks to TY3 for the tip.

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 2 Comments

Image & Form has prepared a launch trailer for SteamWorld Heist. You can view it below.

In other news, Image & Form has revealed that a free update is in the works, and is planned for release in January. It’ll add support for French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian language options as well as other “fun game stuff”.

Source: Image & Form PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Angelique Retour (PSV/PSP) – 10/8/10/9
Jojo no Kimyou na Bouken Eyes of Heaven (PS4/PS3) – 9/8/8/9
Monster Strike (3DS) – 8/9/8/8
Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky (PS4/PSV) – 8/8/8/9
Star Wars Battlefront (PS4/XBO) – 8/8/8/9
Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Grand Kingdom (PS4/PSV) – 8/7/8/8
Miracle Girls Festival (PSV) – 8/8/8/7
Superbeat: Xonic (PSV) – 8/8/7/8
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma: The Dish of Friendship and Bonds (3DS) – 8/7/7/7
MeiQ no Chika ni Shisu (PSV) – 8/7/7/7
Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version (Wii U) – 7/7/7/7
Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku (PSV) – 7/7/7/7
Believer (PSV) – 7/7/7/7
Melty Moment (PSV) – 7/7/6/7
Owari No Seraph Unmei no Hajimari (PSV) – 6/7/6/6

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