Nintendo working on “a roadmap of new features” for eShop functionality
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Nintendo is working on new functionality for the eShop. It’s unclear what exactly is in store, but business development manager Dan Adelman told Gamasutra that “there’s a dedicated team working through a roadmap of new features.” Announcements will be made “as they get closer to release.”
“In terms of other Nintendo eShop functionality, there’s a dedicated team working through a roadmap of new features. We’ll be able to announce those as they get closer to release.”
First Devil Survivor 2: Break Record details
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Famitsu has the first details about Devil Survivor 2: Break Record in this week’s issue. Details from the magazine are posted below.
– Out in Japan this summer
– Has full voice
– Anime sequences now have 3D effect
– Kou Yoshinari is directing the new anime sequences for the game
– New scenarios
– Unknown new female character
– Casual Mode included
– Can choose between the “Original Scenario” and “New Scenario” on the title screen
– Original scenario: same story as the original, now with new features and enhancements
– New scenario: takes place after the ending; features another invasion and the return of the Nicaea site
– Graphically similar to the DS game
– Action is shown on the touch screen, just like the original
Famitsu review scores (3/26/13)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge (PS3/360) – 9/9/8/7
Hatsukare * Renai Debut Sengen! (PSP) – 8/7/8/7
Farming Simulator 3D Pocket Farm (3DS) – 6/6/4/5
3DS update makes eShop and System Settings inaccessible for some users – here’s a fix
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Quite a few users have reported that their systems have been more or less bricked following the latest 3DS upgrade. There’s a large thread on Nintendo’s technical forums about the problem, which results from an unexpected error during the update process. Those who encounter the issue have been unable to access the eShop or System Settings.
There is a fix, fortunately! When turning on the 3DS, hold down the “L”, “R”, and “A” buttons while also pressing the “Up” area on the d-pad. You’ll then be brought to a system update screen to complete the process.
Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl is a remake
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The 3DS’ second Etrian Odyssey isn’t exactly a new game. According to Famitsu, Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl is actually a remake of the series’ first entry.
Millenium Girl will sport an expanded story scenario as well as voice acting. Shigeo Komori is directing, Yuji Himukai is working on character design while Shin Nagasawa is handling monster design, and Yuzo Koshiro is in charge of the game’s music. The voice cast thus far includes Kousuke Toriumi, Daisuke Ono, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Mariya Ise, and Shizuka Ito.
Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl launches in Japan on June 27 for 6,279 yen.
Square Enix president stepping down
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Yoichi Wada became Square Enix’s president in 2000 and has held onto the position for well over a decade. But today, Wada announced that he will be stepping down. Yosuke Matsuda, Square Enix’s former company director and CFO, will be assuming Wada’s position. The decision may very well be set in stone once Square Enix’s annual shareholders meeting wraps up in June, followed by a board of directors meeting.
In addition to Wada’s surprise announcement, Square Enix slashed its fiscal year forecasts due to “the rapidly changing environment of the game businesses.” An “extraordinary” ¥10 billion ($106 million) loss will impact the company’s development policy, organizational structure, and business models. Initially, Square Enix forecasted a net profit of ¥3.5 billion. It is now anticipating a net loss of ¥13 billion. That’s a significant downturn from the ¥6 billion net profit Square Enix achieved in the previous fiscal year.
Game sales overseas – described as “sluggish” – are to blame for Square Enix’s disappointing sales results. The publisher suffered from losses stemming from “the increasingly difficult condition of the worldwide console game market.”
Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl announced for 3DS
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Initial teases from Atlus suggested that a new Etrian Odyssey game would be revealed in this week’s Famitsu. Based on initial leaks, it appears that the magazine has unveiled “Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl”. Like Etrian Odyssey IV, Millenium Girl is in the works for the 3DS.
Information beyond a name and release date – it’s coming out in Japan on June 27 – have not yet surfaced. We’ll bring you details as we get them.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf guided tour
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Resident Evil: Revelations artwork
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Capcom gave a look at some “unused” artwork from Resident Evil: Revelations on its blog today courtesy of tweets from the the game’s producers. Showcased is an alternative Jessica pose, a Jill sketch, and a rejected design for a Yacht gun. The full set of images is posted above.
