Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 13 Comments

Bravely Default has been a strong success for Square Enix, which may be a bit surprising given that its a brand new kind of JRPG. It sold well not only in Japan, but the west as well.

Thanks to Bravely Default’s reception, it sounds like Square Enix is reconsidering its approach to the genre. Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda said in a recent interview that the company will now be putting its efforts into “heavy JRPGs” so that the company “can better focus on our target, which will also bring better results.”

Masuda told Nikkei Trendy the following when asked if Square Enix have any global titles for smartphones in its upcoming lineup:

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Bandai Namco has announced a brand new Coliseum Mode for One Piece: Unlimited World Red.

According to the publisher, Unlimited World Red’s Coliseum Mode “will closely resemble the latest episodes of One Piece and bring heart-pounding action and glory to the ring as pirates fight relentlessly to earn top rankings.” Straw Hat Luffy and Trafalgar Law, a member of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea, will team up to battle Donquixote Doflamingo – a character joining the battle for the first time. Law will also be a new playable in Coliseum Mode only.

You can find some new screenshots from One Piece: Unlimited World Red above. The game is due out later this year in the west.

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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Virtual Console
Advance Wars €6.99/£6.29
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga €6.99/£6.29
Metroid Fusion €6.99/£6.29

3DS
SUPER MONKEY BALL 3D €19.99 (£14.99)
Bubble Pop World €4.99 (£4.49)

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Price Reductions – Permanent

Wii U
RUSH €1.99 (£1.79)
Toki Tori €1.99 (£1.79)
EDGE €1.99 (£1.79)

3DS
EDGE €1.99 (£1.79)
Monster Shooter €4.00 (£3.20)

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments

Arc System Works’ Tanks 3D will be out on the Japanese 3DS eShop in just a matter of days. Here’s what you should know:

– Choose from light, medium, heavy attack tanks
– Regain control of Paradise City from the occupying Devil Tanks
– Take on missions and defeat foes to earn rewards to improve your military hardware
– In the game, you’ll need to destroy key military installations
– Story missions
– Free-play mode
– Out on April 2
– 700 yen

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments

Counterplay Games’ Kickstarter for DUELYST – a squad-based tactical combat title – may receive a Wii U stretch goal.

We recently asked the team if Nintendo’s platform has been considered for the in-progress campaign. While nothing has been guaranteed, team lead Keith Lee did tell us the following:

We’re definitely looking into it. Love to get it on there but we don’t want to overextend ourselves right now. If we get more SGs, then we’ll definitely consider it!

Lee later added, “We’ll def think more about Wii U!”

You can check out DUELYST on Kickstarter here. If Nintendo fans show interest, perhaps Counterplay will be further inclined to support Wii U with a stretch goal (or even a Wii U version after the campaign ends).

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO The Hobbit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon (back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy

3DS

Peach Pink 2DS with game case (new) – GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids (new) – GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Best Buy
Disney Magical World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends – Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO The Hobbit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon (save $10), GameStop, Best Buy
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy
Kirby Triple Deluxe – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon, Best Buy

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 132.668 / NEW
02./00. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.560) – 120.452 / NEW
03./00. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 119.615 / NEW
04./00. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥7.980) – 118.240 / NEW <86,55%>
05./00. [PSV] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥6.980) – 97.821 / NEW <89,25%>
06./00. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 91.903 / NEW
07./00. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥7.600) – 63.898 / NEW
08./02. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 44.659 / 614.379 (+20%)
09./00. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4 (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.140) – 39.597 / NEW
10./01. [PS3] Dark Souls II (From Software) {2014.03.13} (¥7.800) – 37.285 / 292.482 (-85%)
11./00. [3DS] Retro Game Challenge: 3-Choume no Arino # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.20} (¥5.480) – 33.618 / NEW
12./00. [PSV] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥6.983) – 30.261 / NEW
13./00. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥3.980) – 27.823 / NEW
14./00. [PSV] Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2: Sisters Generation # (Compile Heart) {2014.03.20} (¥6.090) – 26.845 / NEW
15./00. [PSV] Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 2: Deluxe Package (Sega) {2014.03.20} (¥5.229) – 16.152 / NEW
16./00. [3DS] Hero Bank (Sega) {2014.03.20} (¥5.550) – 15.060 / NEW
17./07. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 14.060 / 515.895 (+15%)
18./06. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 13.512 / 107.413 (+1%)
19./03. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi # (Square Enix) {2014.02.06} (¥5.490) – 13.283 / 750.876 (-29%)
20./05. [3DS] Harvest Moon: Linking The New World (Marvelous AQL) {2014.02.27} (¥5.040) – 10.293 / 186.473 (-35%)

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

Next week, Target will be holding a B2G1 sale “on over a thousand titles”. That means you can purchase two games and get a third free.

Games on all systems are eligible for the deal, though starter packs are not included.

Target’s sale will begin on April 6 and lasts through April 12.

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