Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (7/29/15)
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 July 29. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Download
Girls Like Robots (700 yen)
Wii U Virtual Console
Densetsu no Stafy (702 yen, GBA)
Final Fight One (702 yen, GBA)
Albert Odyssey (823 yen, Super Famicom)
3DS Download
SIMPLE DL Series Vol. 39 (500 yen)
Puchikon magazine first issue (300)
3DS Demos
BoxBoy
The Legend of Kusakari
Bonbon Ribbon
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Japanese Devil’s Third introduction video
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Nintendo released a new Japanese introduction video for Devil’s Third today. Give it a look below.
Japanese Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Esper Dream, Dungeon Explorer, Genghis Khan II Wii U VC trailers
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Nintendo released official videos for Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Esper Dream, Dungeon Explorer, and Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
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Cygames working with Square Enix on Dragon Quest VIII’s 3DS version
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Square Enix isn’t the only company behind Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS. It turns out that Cygames is developing this new version.
Previously, Cygames worked on mobile titles like Rage of Bahamut and Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light.
Dragon Quest VIII launches for 3DS in Japan on August 27.
More: Cygames, Dragon Quest VIII, Japan, Square Enix
Nintendo wins patent case filed against 3DS and other handheld systems
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, GBA, News | 13 Comments
Nintendo has announced that the company has come out victorious in another patent case. Quintal Research Group, Inc. had filed a lawsuit against Nintendo with the assertion that the 3DS, DSi, DS, Game Boy Advance, and four other systems infringed a patent. On July 17, Judge Armstrong dismissed the case after determining that this was not so.
Devon Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, said of today’s news:
“We are very pleased to have this case dismissed. The result in this case continues to prove that Nintendo will vigorously defend its innovations against patent lawsuits and will not pay to settle cases simply to avoid litigation. Nintendo continues to support patent reform efforts that reduce the unnecessary and inefficient burden cases like this one place on technology companies in the United States.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Yoshi’s Woolly World 3DS theme out in Japan next month
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Yoshi’s Woolly World is getting a new 3DS theme. In an email sent out to Japanese fans, Nintendo confirms that this will be available sometime next month. It should eventually release in both North America and Europe as well.
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Video: Developer chat with Aya Kyogoku and Risa Tabata
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Nintendo has posted a new developer chat video with Aya Kyogoku and Risa Tabata. The two talked about getting involved with gaming, what it’s like being a female developer at Nintendo, and what they’re most excited about among their current projects. They also shared a message for females who are interested in working in the industry. Watch the full discussion below.
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Two more pieces of merchandise revealed for the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concert
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Another two items have been revealed for the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concert in Japan.
First up, fans can get their hands on the 36-page A4 booklet known as the “Event Official Booklet” This will cost 2,500 yen, and features a discussion between Yuka Tsujiyoko and IIkuro Fujiwara, celebratory messages from those related to the event, and various important plannings.
Another item planned for the concert is an Azura illustration sheet signed by Renka, which cannot be purchased under normal circumstances. Attendees who pick up the Event Official Booklet and Renka’s single “if~ Hitori Omou” will be entered into a raffle for it.
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Badland: Game of the Year Edition also out on the North American Wii U eShop next week
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Badland: Game of the Year Edition was just recently confirmed for release in Europe next week. The same date has now been confirmed for North America, too.
Badland: Game of the Year Edition is due out on July 30 via the Wii U eShop. As confirmed by the official Twitter account:
July 30th is on! BADLAND: GOTY Edition comes to #WiiU #eShop for both @NintendoEurope and @NintendoAmerica pic.twitter.com/iFTTztWTYj
— BADLAND (@badlandgame) July 20, 2015
Devil’s Third online play not compatible between Wii U and PC
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Yesterday, Valhalla Game Studios announced that a PC version of Devil’s Third is in development. This won’t include the story mode featured on Wii U, though it will come with free-to-start online multiplayer.
Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of Devil’s Third, has offered up an additional tidbit of information through his Facebook page. Itagaki said that the game’s online play isn’t compatible between Wii U and PC. If you planning on picking up the game on Wii U and playing with someone who downloaded the title for PC, that unfortunately won’t be possible.