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

Capcom has shared new details on Monster Hunter Frontier GG, the upcoming update planned for Monster Hunter Frontier G. A batch of information is posted below.

– Upgraded graphics planned, but it’s unclear if this will be applied to other versions aside from PC
– New tonfa weapons class is known as “Senryuu Kon”
– 3 different forms
– Second and third forms extend the tonfa further out behind you and lending it extra reach
– Can land multiple blows as part of its combo system
– Weapon can also block attacks easily from monsters
– This is reflected in the new logo if you look closely enough
– Reconfirmed that Felynes will be able to join you on quests and hunt

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

Kirby Triple Deluxe is launching in Japan in just a few days. For the game’s launch, several Kirby beanbags will be made available.

Each measures in at H70 x W100 x D70mm. Pricing is set at 630 yen.

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

It’s not 2013 any longer, but that doesn’t mean the Year of Luigi has ceased! Over on Club Nintendo Japan, members can order a Dr. Luigi cleaning cloth for 200 points. That amount is reduced to 100 if the just-launched Dr. Luigi game is registered on the site.

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

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
4. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
5. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games – Nintendo
6. Wii Party U – Nintendo
7. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
8. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
9. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
10. LEGO City: Undercover – Nintendo

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
7. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins – Nintendo
8. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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

Unepic is good to go on the North American Wii U eShop. The game has been approved for the US, publisher EnjoyUp Games announced through Twitter.

The company wrote:

If all goes well, Unepic should be hitting the eShop later this month.

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

Natsume is bringing Yumi’s Odd Odyssey to the 3DS eShop later this month. But what does the publisher have in store for Nintendo’s handheld in the future?

While Natsume isn’t confirming anything explicitly, the company has given a vague tease that more 3DS news could be shared prior to E3 2014.

Natsume wrote on Twitter a few days ago:

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

This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds # (Nintendo) {2013.12.26} (¥4.800) – 225.418 / NEW <80-100%>
02./01. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 198.968 / 1.005.697 <80-100%> (-27%)
03./00. [PS3] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} (¥7.140) – 182.638 / NEW <60-80%>
04./02. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 156.483 / 3.976.829 <80-100%> (-32%)
05./00. [PSV] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: Twin Pack # (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} (¥7.140) – 134.645 / NEW <80-100%>
06./03. [WIU] Wii Party U # (Nintendo) {2013.10.31} (¥4.935) – 87.262 / 518.766 <60-80%> (-32%)
07./04. [WIU] New Super Mario Bros. U # (Nintendo) {2012.12.08} (¥5.985) – 75.131 / 965.794 <80-100%> (-34%)
08./07. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World (Nintendo) {2013.11.21} (¥5.985) – 71.159 / 410.041 <60-80%> (-23%)
09./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 40.338 / 3.293.312 <80-100%> (-13%)
10./10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 37.300 / 4.017.159 <80-100%> (-17%)
11./05. [PS3] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.12.19} (¥7.980) – 37.294 / 150.787 <80-100%> (-67%)
12./13. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life # (Nintendo) {2013.04.18} (¥4.800) – 28.424 / 1.580.067 <80-100%> (-29%)
13./14. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.10.17} (¥4.980) – 28.323 / 194.918 <80-100%> (-10%)
14./16. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy: Big Bang / Supernova (Level 5) {2013.12.05} (¥5.500) – 26.566 / 169.867 <60-80%> (-10%)
15./12. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.01} (¥5.480) – 24.935 / 427.070 <80-100%> (-38%)
16./15. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800) – 23.623 / 2.225.734 <80-100%> (-23%)
17./11. [3DS] Aikatsu! 2-nin no My Princess (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.480) – 23.120 / 170.716 <60-80%> (-43%)
18./17. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.980) – 22.639 / 186.817 <60-80%> (-17%)
19./00. [PSV] Final Fantasy X HD Remaster (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} (¥3.990) – 22.619 / NEW <80-100%>
20./18. [WIU] Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version! # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.480) – 22.204 / 96.076 <40-60%> (-14%)
21./06. [PS3] Drakengard 3 (Square Enix) {2013.12.19} (¥7.980) – 22.043 / 125.530 <80-100%> (-79%)
22./20. [PS3] Gran Turismo 6 # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2013.12.05} (¥6.980) – 21.512 / 282.686 <60-80%> (-9%)
23./21. [3DS] Youkai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 18.747 / 286.453 <80-100%> (-19%)
24./09. [PSV] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.12.19} (¥6.980) – 16.689 / 61.578 <80-100%> (-63%)
25./23. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 16.524 / 2.166.003 <80-100%> (-21%)
26./27. [WIU] Wii Fit U [Wii U Family Premium Set Black/White] (Nintendo) {2013.10.31} (¥34.800) – 14.458 / 58.769 <40-60%> (-10%)
27./24. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land # (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) – 14.277 / 1.945.812 <80-100%> (-29%)
28./00. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2013.10.10} (¥7.770) – 13.733 / 605.882 <80-100%>
29./29. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team # (Nintendo) {2013.07.18} (¥4.800) – 13.506 / 392.732 <80-100%> (-6%)
30./25. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800) – 13.427 / 982.737 <80-100%> (-25%)

Note: These initial figures are based on Famitsu data, which are generally close to Media Create sales. We’ll update this post once Media Create’s official data comes in.

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

Greg Martin, an artist of countless video game boxarts from the earlier days of gaming, has passed away. Martin worked on covers for Sonic the Hedgehog titles, Flintstones 2, Jetsons, Bonk’s Adventure, several Adventure Island games, and more.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments

Going forward and valid through the system’s entire lifespan, Nintendo will be forced to pay Tomita Technologies 1.82 percent of the wholesale price on every 3DS sold. That’s because a US judge ruled last month that Nintendo had infringed on company’s camera tech after using it without permission. Nintendo could end up paying Tomita $3 for every 3DS moved on the market.

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

Famitsu has published another wave of details on Dragon Quest Monsters 2 covering “New Life Fusion”. Read on below for the information summary.

– Can access more content after beating the game
– Ex: create SS rank monsters without having to breed generations of monsters
– “New Life Fusion”: instantly obtain a SS ranked monster from any family
– Players also get to switch out any of the monster’s characteristic traits with one from the parents
– Square Enix says the New Life Fusion method won’t be an easy task
– There are various conditions that must be met in order to pull it off.

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