Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 128 Comments

Fire Emblem Fates sold over 300,000 copies between all versions during its launch weekend, Nintendo has announced. It’s now the fastest-selling game in the history of the franchise in the United States.

Fire Emblem Fates managed to sell more than five times as many units as Fire Emblem Awakening. That game was the previous record holder in the United States during its first three days of availability.

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright was the top seller between both versions, though Conquest was “close behind.”

Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive VP of sales and marketing, said of today’s news:

“Both fans and critics are falling for Fire Emblem Fates, and the early sales numbers prove the game’s undeniable appeal. This strong momentum for Nintendo 3DS is only the beginning, as many more high-quality exclusive games are set to launch for the hand-held system over the next few months.”

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

Coverage surrounding Etrian Odyssey V has been a bit strange. While it was announced back in November 2014, Atlus didn’t say which platform the game would be on. We’ve also received relatively little news about the title since the original reveal.

Interestingly, Etrian Odyssey V has popped up on a new survey from Atlus. One question actually lists it as a 3DS title. Given the series’ history, that platform choice would definitely make sense.

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Update: Small extra tidbit, but today’s PR for the Pokemon Photo Booth app says the Pokemon Direct will have “big news.”

Today, Nintendo announced that a special Pokemon Direct will air this Friday. The company will have news about “the latest on Pokemon games.”

It’ll be streamed at the following times:

– 7 AM PT
– 10 AM ET
– 3 PM in the UK
– 4 PM in Europe

We’ll have a live stream for the Pokemon Direct before it begins – possibly a live blog as well. Note that the presentation will only last five minutes.

Source: Nintendo PR

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

Nintendo and Atlus have released a new update for Genei Ibun Roku #FE. Players can download version 1.1 starting today.

Perhaps as expected, this new update doesn’t appear to do a whole lot. Nintendo’s patch notes say some problems have been fixed so that the game can be played more comfortably.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Kemco confirmed earlier today that Infinite Dunamis will be launching on the Japanese 3DS eShop next week. Check out a trailer below.

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

Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on March 2. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Virtual Console

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations (GBA, 702 yen)
Kirby Mass Attack (DS, 950 yen)

3DS Download

Infinite Dunamis – 1,080 yen
Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard – 800 yen
Finding Ojipockle + – 600 yen

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A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the full lineup:

Dragon Ball Super: Goku and Vegeta – 200 yen
Osomatsu-san (x6) – 200 yen each
Itazura na Kiss – 200 yen
Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage! (x2) – 200 yen each

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments

A trio of new Zelda: Twilight Princess HD promo videos have landed on the Japanese Nintendo YouTube page. Each one can be seen below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Super Mario Maker is receiving yet another new costume. Players can soon get their hands on Barbara the Bat from the Band Brothers series.

The new Event Course has not actually gone live just yet, but it should be up Thursday evening (early Friday morning in Europe). You’ll be able to nab the costume after completing the level. For now, watch the official video for Barbara the Bat below.

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Nintendo released official videos for Sonic Advance 2, Onimusha Tactics, and Gai Flame on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

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