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

The first details are in from Marvelous AQL’s just-revealed 3DS title, “Forbidden Magna”. You can find a roundup of information included in this week’s Famitsu below.

– Rune Factory producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto will be producing
– Rune Factory series director Masahide Miyata is also working on the game
– Ototsugu Konoe is handling character designer
– 3D graphics
– Visuals have a similar feel to the Harvest Moon and Rune Factory series’ 2D portraits used during conversations
– Lux: red-haired young man and protagonist of the game
– Lux lives on a remote island
– Runs an inn that has been around for a while but doesn’t seem to get too many customers
– After Lux goes to the crystal mines and finding a mysterious bracelet, things start to change
– Charlotte: first spirit of the game
– Charlotte has pink hair in twin tails to go with long ears; lively personality and gets along with everyone
– She uses a Greatsword called Tenimuho (Artless) as her weapon of choice
– Beatrice: silver-haired second spirit
– Beatrice is calm and has a clear mind
– Uses a bow-type, called “Stellar Bowgun”
– Diana: also a spirit
– Has purple hair and likes to keep it on a side ponytail
– Keeps her spear called “Kirin” with her at all times except when bathing
– When she’s on her own, she takes good care of her teddy bear
– “Inn part”: manage the inn with help of the spirits as a way to help get more customers
– Maid system included in the game in which players will be getting the spirits you befriend to help out around the inn while wearing maid outfits
– “ETR System”: increase your relationship with the spirits during inn parts and their combat abilities will increase
– Can also acquire special attacks through certain events
– In battles, you can choose which spirits to take with you
– While exploring, there will be crystals that can be used as an energy source for the spirits
– There will be different areas, including places that rain and farms, that serve as battlefields
– “CLT System” for battles (Connect Lead Time)
– This system is similar to that of Valkyria Chronicles
– Both allies and opponents will have their own turns, and both sides will be able to move around like an action game
– No grids
– 50% complete
– Team is developing with the mindset of trying to make it into a strategy RPG that feels as good as possible

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

This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 – 443,656 / NEW
2. [3DS] Puyo Puyo Tetris – 44,627 / NEW
3. [PS3] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost – 29,647 / 299,587
4. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 28,407 / 401,606
5. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 24,658 / 417,115
6. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z – 16,876 / 1,343,779
7. [PSV] Terraria – 15,070 / NEW
8. [PSV] Super Heroine Chronicle – 14,467 / NEW
9. [PS3] Diablo III – 13,204 / 54,931
10. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 11,963 / 3,937,571
11. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 – 10,968 / 217,483
12. [PS3] Puyo Puyo Tetris – 10,306 / NEW
13. [PS3] Super Heroine Chronicle – 9,618 / NEW
14. [PSV] Puyo Puyo Tetris – 8,973 / NEW
15. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind – 8,130 / 242,806
16. [3DS] Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – 6,105 / 372,647
17. [PS3] GTA V – 5,799 / 701,706
18. [PSV] Disgaea 4 Return – 5,781 / 39,530
19. [PSV] Amagami (EBKore+) – 5,779 / 26,298
20. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 5,654 / 3,214,065

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 7 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

3DS LL – 36,306
Vita – 16,951
3DS – 12,002
PS3 – 10,240
Wii U – 7,180
PSP – 2,948
Vita TV – 1,331
Xbox 360 – 194

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS LL – 26,042
Vita – 20,457
PS3 – 14,100
3DS – 11,420
Wii U – 8,072
PSP – 3,366
Vita TV – 1,789
Xbox 360 – 26

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

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: A Link to the Past
2. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
3. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
4. Super Mario World
5. Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
6. NES Remix
7. Art Academy: SketchPad
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Dr. Luigi
10. The Legend of Zelda
11. EarthBound
12. Super Mario 3D World
13. Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
14. Runner2
15. F-Zero
16. Super Metroid
17. Unepic
18. Pokemon Rumble U
19. Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party
20. Super Mario Bros. 2

Videos

1. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
2. Zelda: A Link to the Past Trailer
3. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
4. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
5. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
6. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
7. Dr. Luigi Trailer
8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer 6/11/13
9. Remix I Stage 17: Go and Rescue Mario!
10. Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Launch Trailer
11. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Trailer
12. Remix I Stage 1: Invincible Mario!
13. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
14. Unepic Trailer
15. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer
16. Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Trailer
17. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
18. Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Gameplay Trailer
19. Remix I Stage 4: Get all the coins!
20. Zelda: Wind Waker HD 6/11/13

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Yakuza Restoration (PS4) – 9/10/10/10
Yakuza Restoration (PS3) – 9/9/10/10
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (PS4) – 9/9/9/10
Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou (PS4) – 10/9/9/8
Shin Sangoku Musou 7 (PS4) – 9/10/9/9
Call of Duty: Ghosts (PS4) – 9/9/9/9
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (PS4) – 9/9/9/9
NBA 2K14 (PS4) – 9/9/9/9
Strider (PS4/PS3) – 9/8/8/9
Resogun (PS4) – 9/8/9/7
Chou no Doku Hana No Kusari: Taishou Irokoi Ibun (PSV) – 9/9/7/7
Killzone: Shadow Fall (PS4) – 8/8/8/8
Kuroko’s Basketball: Miraculous Victory (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Shin Koihime Musou: Otome Taisen Sangokushi Engi (PS3) – 7/7/7/6
Knack (PS4) – 6/7/8/7

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

This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Disney Magical World Trailer
Remix II Stage 12: Get to the Goal Before Time Runs Out!
The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
Bravely Default – Accolades Trailer
Ninja Gaiden Trailer
Percy’s Predicament Trailer
Shovel Knight Trailer 2
Wooden Sen’SeY Trailer
Wooden Sen’SeY Time Attack trailer
Armillo Trailer 2
Assault Android Cactus Aubergine Trailer
Assault Android Cactus Trailer
Ballpoint Universe trailer
Ittle Dew Trailer
Monkey Pirates Trailer
Scram Kitty Trailer 2
Teslagrad Trailer 2
Squids Odyssey Trailer
Nihilumbra Trailer

3DS

Disney Magical World Trailer
Touch Battle Tank 3D 2 Trailer
Remix II Stage 12: Get to the Goal Before Time Runs Out!
Bravely Default – Accolades Trailer
Retro City Rampage: DX Trailer
The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
Shovel Knight Trailer 2
Squids Odyssey Trailer
Moon Chronicles Trailer
Retro City Rampage: DX Video
Siesta Fiesta Trailer
Treasurenauts Trailer 2

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Bravely Default
2. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
3. Pokemon Dream Radar
4. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
5. Retro City Rampage: DX
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
9. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
10. Gunman Clive
11. Mario Bros.
12. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
13. EDGE
14. The Legend of Zelda
15. SteamWorld Dig
16. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
17. Fire Emblem: Awakening
18. Super Mario Bros. 2
19. Pokemon Y
20. Witch & Hero

Videos

1. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
2. Mario Kart 8 Trailer
3. Bravely Default – Gameplay Trailer
4. Super Smash Bros. – Rosalina Reveal Trailer
5. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
6. Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo Network ID
7. Mario Kart 7 Video
8. Pokemon Dream Radar Video
9. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
10. Yoshi’s New Island Trailer 6/11/13
11. Remix I Stage 1: Invincible Mario!
12. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer
13. Kirby 3DS Teaser Trailer
14. One Piece: Romance Dawn Trailer
15. Nintendo 3DS – StreetPass
16. Retro City Rampage: DX Video
17. Nintendo 3DS – AR Cards
18. Bravely Default Story Trailer
19. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
20. Remix I Stage 17: Go and Rescue Mario!

Source: 3DS eShop

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

As a side note, it seems this update is only available in Japan at the moment. I assume the update will be available overseas soon enough though.

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

A small update is now available for Wii Street U. One of the more notable additions is the ability to create routes and post them to Miiverse,

You can find photos of the update here.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

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