The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and his Square Mind out on December 17
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The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and his Square Mind will be hitting the 3DS eShop on December 17, Delirium Studios announced today. A price point was not specified.
Continue on below for a few making of videos.
Shin’en says big FAST Racing Neo news is coming tomorrow
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Shin’en is teasing “big news” for FAST Racing Neo that will be shared tomorrow. The indie developer didn’t share any specifics, but one very likely possibility is a release date announcement.
Shin’en posted the following on Twitter earlier today:
And please FASTen your seatbelts because tomorrow we have big news
for #FAST Racing Neo!
— Shin'en Multimedia (@ShinenGames) December 1, 2015
In other news, wallpapers for FAST Racing Neo are now available. Access them here.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X tech analysis and frame rate test
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 29 Comments
Digital Foundry has published a new technical analysis. This time around, the outlet focused its efforts on Xenoblade Chronicles X.
In its piece, Digital Foundry notes that Xenoblade Chronicles X is “one of the most polished open world experiences we’ve encountered in quite some time – even in the face of obvious technical compromises.” The game features a smooth frame rate, few loading times, and some impressive techniques. However, things like “significant pop-in” were detected.
You can check out a tech analysis and frame rate test in the video below. The full written piece is also located here.
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes maintenance taking place tomorrow, full patch notes for version 2.0.0
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The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes will be undergoing maintenance on December 2 (December 3 in Europe). As was previously announced, this is to prepare for the game’s new 2.0.0 update, which adds new stages, outfits, and more.
Here’s when the maintenance will be taking place:
– 4:50 PM PT – 6 PM PT
– 7:50 PM ET – 9 PM ET
– 12:50 AM in the UK – 2 AM in the UK
– 1:50 AM in Europe – 3 AM in Europe
Nintendo has also shared official English patch notes for Tri Force Heroes’ new update. Head past the break to read them in full.
SteamWorld Heist launches December 10 on 3DS
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Image & Form previously confirmed that SteamWorld Heist would be available sometime in December. Today though, the studio shared a concrete release date.
SteamWorld Heist is slated for December 10 in the Americas, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Normal pricing is set at $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99. However, it will only cost $16.99 / €16.99 / £11.99 through December 31 as a special launch discount. Also, those who purchase the game before December ends will receive an exclusive 3DS Home Menu theme.
Expect SteamWorld Heist’s release trailer next Tuesday.
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Anime for Level-5’s The Snack World debuting alongside Yo-kai Watch the Movie 2 on Dec. 19
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments
Back in April, Level-5 revealed a new cross-media project known as “The Snack World”. Along with games, there are also plans to create a full CG TV anime, manga in CoroCoro, Takara Tomy toy line, and nationwide movie release.
Level-5 has now announced that The Snack World anime will debut alongside the theatrical release of Yo-Kai Watch the Movie 2: King Enma and the 5 Stories, Nyan! in Japan. This will be taking place on December 19.
Here’s an overview of the story:
In “a certain era” on “a certain continent,” something trivial is happening…The construction of “Large-Scale Leisure Facilities” have demanded the eviction of villages. And when these demands are denied, the village and its residents are destroyed. The main character, a boy named Chup, once lived in “small happiness,” but lost it all. But he gets over his sadness and embarks on a journey of revenge… But he’s madly in love with the king’s daughter, Princess Melora. So in order to fulfill her selfish wishes, he gathers his friends to tackle the impossible.
More: Japan, Level-5, The Snack World
New Pokken Tournament fighter and support character to be announced on December 10
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 35 Comments
A few months ago, Bandai Namco held a Twitter campaign so that fans could vote on the next support Pokemon they’d like to see in Pokken Tournament. And in just a matter of days, we’ll finally know who was selected… and more!
The game’s Twitter account teases that two announcements will be made in December 10. In addition to sharing the fan-selected support Pokemon, a brand new fighter will be revealed as well. Who do you guys think will make it in?
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Monster Strike 3DS screenshots and art
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Mixi has once again sent out a fresh batch of screenshots and art for Monster Strike on 3DS. Find the latest images below.
More: Japan, Mixi, Monster Strike
30 minutes of Pokemon Picross footage
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In just a few days, Pokemon Picross will be coming to the 3DS eShop. Watch 30 minutes of gameplay below.
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InfoScout: Best-selling games on Black Friday
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A marketing study by researcher InfoScout ranks the best-selling games on Black Friday. Purchases were tracked from a network of 300,000 users over three mobile apps. The graphic above is based on 250,000 receipts from those users on Thanksgiving night and Black Friday.
It’s also worth mentioning that in terms of hardware, Nintendo had 19 percent share on Black Friday, compared to 20 percent on an average day among millennials. Nintendo’s share was at 30 percent among the middle-aged group in contrast to 34 percent on an average day.