Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments

A whole bunch of developers spoke with Famitsu this week about their aspirations for 2016. Aside from what we posted regarding Etrian Odyssey V from Atlus’ Shigeo Komori, here are some of the other Nintendo-related comments we’ve come across:

Masahiro Sakurai: I want to enjoy every Sunday. But it’s not like the next job hasn’t been decided yet.

Rune Factory and Story of Season’s Yoshifumi Hashimoto: I haven’t announced new titles yet, but some are already on the move.

Level-5’s Akihiro Hino: In 2016, other than expansion of Yokai Watch’s world, we’ll also announce titles with brand-new world settings.

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 9/9/9/9
Cardfight!! Vanguard G Stride To Victory!! (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours (PS4/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Master Reboot (Wii U) – 7/7/6/7
Dai Kaitaku Jidai Machi o Tsukurou (3DS) – 6/7/7/7
Ocean Runner (3DS) – 7/6/7/6

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Etrian Odyssey V was announced way back in November 2014. Aside from a teaser trailer, Atlus shared relatively little about the project.

Atlus’ Shigeo Komori finally provided an update (although brief) about Etrian Odyssey V in this week’s Famitsu. He said that development is in the final stages, and information will come “a bit later after the cold weather has warmed”. In other words, expect to hear news around spring or so.

We actually don’t even have a platform for Etrian Odyssey V. But given the series’ history, it’ll likely be on a Nintendo platform.

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The free DLC for Canvaleon is finally launching in Europe this week. OXiAB Game Studio shared the news on Twitter, confirming a release date of January 7.

Here’s the relevant tweet:

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Capcom has confirmed that the three Nintendo collaborations – Star Fox, Zelda, and Metroid – for Monster Hunter X will be available tomorrow via 7-Eleven stores in Japan. This will last through February 9.

Here’s a breakdown of each:

Star Fox

– Star Fox guild background
– “Arwing,” “Landmaster,” and “Hired Flying Corps” title
– Fox Palico
– Palico Skill called “Landmaster Skill”

The Legend of Zelda

– Zelda background
– “Item Get” pose for the guild card
– Titles of “Tri-Force,” “Zelda,” “Heart Container,” “Legend,” and “Rupee,”
– “Zelda” Palico

Metroid

– Metroid background and “Beam Shot” pose for the guild card
– “Metro,” “Roid,” “Living Organism,” “Powered,” and “Planet” titles
– Samus Palico

The Kirimi-chan collaboration also came out on New Year’s Day and will be distributed until February 14. After playing through the “Sanrio: Save the Fish!” event, players will receive a Palico armor set along with a Guild Card background and title.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

Medabots Girls Mission is in development for 3DS, this week’s issue of Famitsu reveals. A few details have already leaked from the magazine.

Medabots Girls Mission will be sold in “Kabuto” and “Kuwagata” versions much like other entries in the series. Famitsu says that over 20 female characters will be included, and players will be tasked with winning the Artemis Cup. In Robattles, there will be two teams consisting of two medabots each in which they’re controlled with buttons. You’ll be able to improve your bond with Medabots in order to become stronger.

Medabots Girls Mission launches in Japan on March 10. Pricing is set at 6,264 yen.

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Let’s Talk #35: What are you playing? – January 2016

A new month is here! And a new year as well. So that means we want to know what you’ve been playing. Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Or maybe you’re continuing something you started a little while back? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

Nintendo and McDonald’s have worked together many times before when it comes to Happy Meal toys. Various regions have seen offerings involving Mario, and that trend is continuing once again.

The latest set of Mario toys will be available at McDonald’s locations across Japan starting on January 8. Two different Mario toys, Luigi, Bowser, and more will be distributed. You can see everything that will be available in the image above.

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Over the next few days, the Skylanders amiibo (Hammer Slam Bowser and Turbo Charge Donkey Kong) will be hitting store shelves in the form of two new combo packs. Check out some images of the two sets below.

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It’s time to announce the winner of our December 2015 Patreon giveaway! Each person pledging $5 or more was automatically eligible for the prize, which was Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. I can now announce that the winner is Brian Brackney. Congratulations!

As for January, we’ll be giving away a Shovel Knight amiibo. Each person pledging $5 or more – regardless of region – will be entered automatically.

To close out, I wanted to bring up something else quickly. I’m curious if there’s anyone who would be interested in having ads removed as a Patreon reward. This wouldn’t be something like $1, but it wouldn’t be something crazy such as $20 either. Now that we have a user account system, this might be doable. We’d make it so that so long as you’re logged in, you wouldn’t see any ads on the site – the code for ads wouldn’t even load in your browser. If there’s enough interest, we might pursue something like this. Otherwise we’ll leave the Patreon rewards as they are!

That’s all for now. See you next month!

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