Zelda: Tri Force Heroes demo to be distributed on the North American 3DS eShop tomorrow
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo recently sent out demo codes for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes via email. This same demo will now be widely available on the North American 3DS eShop tomorrow.
Players will be able to give the game a via through local play and online co-op. For the latter mode, it’ll be open at the following times:
10/30: 3 PM – 5 PM PT
10/31: 3 PM – 5 PM PT
11/1: 3 PM – 5 PM PT
The Zelda: Tri Force Heroes demo features three costumes: Hero’s Tunic, Kokiri Clothes, and Legendary Dress.
Rumor: Retro’s next game is something the company pitched, possibly an original IP
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 28 Comments
Retro Studios has worked on three Metroid games and two Donkey Kong Country titles. Could their next project be something entirely original? That’s what the latest speculation is pointing to.
Liam Robertson, who is known for digging up information about cancelled games as well as ones still in production, recently appeared on Gamnesia’s Nintendo podcast with some insight. According to him, Retro Studios tends to have three chances to pitch a project to Nintendo. If the concept isn’t greenlit after this, they’ll be assigned a project that NCL deems more likely to sell well.
Robertson went on to state in the podcast that Retro’s new game is something that they did indeed pitch. Pitches were submitted to Nintendo throughout 2014, one of which was eventually accepted by Nintendo.
Robertson ended with the following about Retro possibly working on an original IP:
“… And you were saying, ‘could it be an original property?’ I think, actually, the time is now for Retro to do an original property. They’ve done two established Nintendo franchises, they’ve done Metroid and Donkey Kong, and I think now is the time to let them take hold of the reins a bit more for themselves and do that. And I think if it is something that they pitched themselves, then that does make it more likely that they pitched something original.”
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Reminder: Nintendo’s investor briefing later today
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Nintendo is just a few hours away from its latest investor briefing. If you’ve been on the site before, you should probably know what to expect.
Over the past couple of years, these meetings haven’t really been the place for major game announcements. However, we’ll be seeing (or at least hearing about) Nintendo’s mobile title for the first time. The new membership service is also something that could be touched upon. And could we finally hear about Quality of Life again?
In any case, we’ll be covering the event as it happens later today. It should be held at roughly 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT, with the event lasting 90 minutes. I may create a live blog depending on how much coverage it’s getting from those who are attending, but we’ll definitely post any important news regardless.
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More Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Along with today’s screenshots, Square Enix shared more details about Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (a mix of new and old). You’ll find a summary of the latest information below.
– The protagonist and player character is a young, cool-looking boy
– One day, after obtaining a mysterious device known as a “Reactor,” his everyday life is completely transformed
– And he would soon realize someone had rewritten his past
– In order to return back to his original self, he sets off an adventure
– Reactor: device the protagonist wears on his head and acts as a all-purpose tool that will support him in various situations
– The tool has a number of uses, such as analyzing unknown monsters
– Nochora: a slightly unusual creature
– After a strange encounter, he tags along with the protagonist to help him on his journey
– Game has various enhanced elements over previous games
– Can now ride monsters on the field
– Move faster than normal by riding monsters
– Use them to reach locations you’d normally not be able to reach
– You can ride monsters on the ground, underwater, and in the sky
– More than 500 monsters
– Befriend them using the protagonist’s special “Scout Attack” ability
– This game will feature new monsters one after the other
– Using the 3DS’ local communication or Wi-Fi functionalities, you can battle other players locally or nationally
– Game has a surprise competition feature not seen in the series before
Super Mario Maker – Nindie courses #3 – Sarepta Studio
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Nintendo UK is showing off some of the indie-made courses in Super Mario Maker in a new video series. Get a look at the third video below, which focuses on Sarepta Studio.
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First Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 2 Comments
Square Enix issued the first official screenshots from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3. You’ll find them in the gallery below.
Scans roundup – Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3, Monster Hunter X, Monster Strike
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3, Monster Hunter X, and Monster Strike. Scans of each title can be found in the gallery below.
21 million amiibo have been sold worldwide
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Nintendo has sold 21 million amiibo worldwide, according to president and CEO Tatsumi Kimishima. This number indicates that around 10.6 million units were sold since March.
We also have some data specific to France. Journalist Chloé Woitier reports that over 800,000 amiibo have been sold in the territory thus far, including 70,000 cards.
Nintendo Direct taking on a new format in 2016
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 28 Comments
Earlier today, we heard from Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima that at least one new Nintendo Direct will air before the end of this year. Another tidbit about the company’s plans for the presentations has since been made known.
During Nintendo’s financial results briefing, Kimishima mentioned that Nintendo Direct is currently being remodeled. In 2016, we’ll be seeing the new format. Specific details about what’s in store for Nintendo Direct in the future were not made announced.
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Monster Hunter X getting a Fairy Tail crossover
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
Another Monster Hunter X collaboration has been confirmed. This time around, Weekly Shonen Magazine is announcing a partnership with the manga/anime Fairy Tail.
In Monster Hunter X, it’ll be possible to obtain a Palico based on the character Happy. We do have an image of the collaboration above.
By the way, if you’re interested in seeing even more from Monster Hunter X, check out the video below. It features the latest gameplay from Capcom TV.
