Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

On April 1, SEGA Sammy intends to rebrand Index Digital Media as Atlus U.S.A., Inc. Atlus Co. will continue to handle a majority of game development.

Additionally, SEGA will split off a non-consumer game operation of Index into a new subsidiary known as “Index Corporation”. The company will be responsible for overseeing contents and solution businesses like internet marketing and systems development.

The new division, SEGA says, will “ensure synergy” across the SEGA and SEGA Sammy Group businesses. It will also increase growth of “transferring company’s business and to encourage the development of new” ones.

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

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Bakumatsu Rock (PSP) – 9/9/8/9
Deception IV: Blood Ties (PSV) – 8/9/9/8
Geten no Hana: Yume Akari (PSP) – 9/8/9/8
Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (3DS) – 9/8/8/8
Harvest Moon: Connect to a New Land (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Valhalla Knights 3 Gold (PSV) – 8/8/7/7
Shiei no Sona-Nyl Refrain: What a Beautiful Memories (360/PSP) – 8/7/7/8
Satomi Hakkenden Hachitama no Ki (PSP) – 8/7/7/7
Infinite Stratos 2: Ignition Hearts (PS3/PSV) – 7/7/7/7
Taisho Mebiusline Portable (PSP) – 7/7/7/7
Iza, Shutsujin! Koisen Dai-ni-maku – Echigo Hen (PSP) – 7/7/6/7
Iza, Shutsujin! Koisen Dai-ni-maku – Kai Hen (PSP) – 7/7/6/7

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

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

Software

1. Bravely Default
2. Retro City Rampage: DX
3. Pokemon Dream Radar
4. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
5. Super Mario Bros.
6. Donkey Kong Jr.
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
8. Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale
9. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
10. EDGE
11. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
12. Liberation Maiden
13. Inazuma Eleven
14. Super Mario Bros. 2
15. The Legend of Zelda
16. Pokemon Y
17. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
18. Pokemon X
19. Witch & Hero
20. Gunman Clive

Videos

1. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
2. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
3. Nintendo Direct: 2/13/14
4. Mario Kart 8 – Koopalings Trailer
5. Super Smash Bros. – Rosalina Reveal Trailer
6. Inazuma Eleven – Episode 1
7. Mario Kart 8 Trailer
8. Retro City Rampage: DX Video
9. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
10. One Piece: Romance Dawn Trailer
11. Kirby Triple Deluxe Trailer
12. Bravely Default – Gameplay Trailer
13. Yoshi’s New Island – Egg-otic Locales Trailer
14. Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
15. Mario Kart 7 Video
16. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
17. Yoshi’s New Island Trailer 6/11/13
18. Retro City Rampage: DX Trailer
19. Steel Diver – Announcement Trailer
20. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Launch Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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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

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Accolades Trailer
Just Dance 2014 Video 9
The Legend of Zelda Stage 8: Defeat Dodongo!
Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party Video 5
Disney Infinity Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Trailer
Bayonetta 2 – Did you miss me?
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Launch Trailer
Super C Trailer
Mario Kart 8 Koopalings Trailer
Steel Diver – Announcement Trailer
Kirby Triple Deluxe Trailer
Yoshi’s New Island Egg-otic Locales Trailer
Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
Mario Golf: World Tour Teaser Trailer
Nintendo Direct: 2/13/14
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – Emmy’s Story
Weapon Shop de Omasse Trailer
Inazuma Eleven – Episodes 1-3

3DS

Kung Fu Rabbit Trailer
Retro City Rampage: DX Video 3
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Accolades Trailer
Pokemon Bank Trailer
The Legend of Zelda Stage 8: Defeat Dodongo!
Disney Infinity Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Trailer
Bayonetta 2 – Did you miss me?
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Launch Trailer
Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
Mario Kart 8 Koopalings Trailer
Inazuma Eleven Trailer
Spot the Differences! Trailer
Steel Diver – Announcement Trailer
Kirby Triple Deluxe Trailer
Yoshi’s New Island Egg-otic Locales Trailer
Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
Mario Golf: World Tour Teaser Trailer
Nintendo Direct: 2/13/14
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy – Emmy’s Story
Weapon Shop de Omasse Trailer
Inazuma Eleven – Episodes 1-3

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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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: Wind Waker HD
2. Zelda: A Link to the Past
3. Super Mario World
4. NES Remix
5. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. Super Mario 3D World
8. The LEGO Movie Videogame
9. EarthBound
10. Art Academy: SketchPad
11. The Legend of Zelda
12. Dr. Luigi
13. Super Metroid
14. Super Mario Bros. 2
15. Pokemon Rumble U
16. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games
17. Unepic
18. Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
19. Super C
20. Mega Man X2

Videos

1. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
2. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
3. Nintendo Direct: 2/13/14
4. Mario Kart 8 – Koopalings Trailer
5. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
6. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
7. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Launch Trailer
8. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
9. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
10. Zelda: A Link to the Past Trailer
11. Mario & Sonic Trailer
12. Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2012 Launch Trailer
13. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer 6/11/13
14. Remix I Stage 17: Go and Rescue Mario!
15. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Launch Trailer
16. Mario & Sonic: Sochi 2014 Gameplay Trailer
17. Mario Golf: World Tour – Teaser Trailer
18. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
19. Yoshi’s New Island – Egg-otic Locales Trailer
20. Dr. Luigi Trailer

Source: Wii U eShop

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

Nintendo is planning a special retail release of the NES Remix compilations in Japan. On April 24, the two collections will be available in a unique, packaged bundle. Similar plans haven’t been announced for the west at this time.

Thanks to PattonFiend for the tip.

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

Bravely Default is inspired by a lot of things… including American TV dramas, interestingly enough. Director Tomoya Asano cited the older Beverly Hills 90210 show and even Glee while answering a fan question on Twitter.

Asano’s comments in full:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Nickelodeon has teamed up with Dentsu Entertainment to broadcast The Little Battlers eXperience anime in the Americas. The show will debut on Nicktoons later this year.

Dentsu Entertainment USA president and chief executive officer Yuma Sakata said:

“The LBX franchise is a great example of Dentsu Entertainment USA’s approach. The LBX series in Japan was creative and benefited from a coordinated launch by multiple partners in the broadcast, gaming, toy and licensee sectors. We think that, in working with our team of North American writers, producers, and partners, we will experience similar success in the Americas.”

The Little Battlers eXperience started out as Level-5’s RPG game series. The anime, which has seen a few different series, began airing in Japan back in 2011.

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

XSEED will be watching Forbidden Magna. The studio does appear to be interested in the recent-revealed 3DS title, as it told a pair of fans that it “looks great”.

The comments in full:

We just learned about it ourselves, but agree that it looks great. We can’t wait to get our hands on it and check it out ourselves eventually.

Yep, completely agree that Forbidden Magna is looking great. We’ll be keeping our eyes on it.

XSEED does have a pretty good relationship with Marvelous AQL. They’ve localized Rune Factory 4 and Senran Kagura Burst, for instance. It wouldn’t be too surprising if XSEED eventually picked up Forbidden Magna for the states as well.

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

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