Famitsu review scores (7/8/14)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines (PSV) – 8/9/10/9
Atelier Shallie (PS3) – 7/9/9/8
Murdered: Soul Suspect (PS4/PS3) – 7/8/9/7
Wii Sports Club (Wii U) – 7/7/7/8
Gundam: Try Age SP (3DS) – 7/7/7/8
Hamatora: Look at Smoking World (3DS) – 6/7/6/8
Soukai Buccaneers (PSV) – 6/7/7/5
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Day 1 Patch available for Youkai Watch 2 in Japan
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A day 1 patch for Youkai Watch 2 is apparently available for players who already have a copy of the game in Japan. Along with the purchase of the game, a QR code is included with the box that takes 3DS systems straight to the eShop to download. Currently it’s unknown what the day 1 patch adds, it could possibly be related to some of the announcements of last week’s Nintendo Direct. We’ll update the post as new information surfaces
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Dragon Quest X 3DS boxart
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Dragon Quest X heading to 3DS, hitting Japan in September
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Dragon Quest X is coming to the 3DS, Square Enix announced today. The game will be available in Japan on September 4 for 3,800 yen.
On 3DS, Dragon Quest X looks to be the same full-fledged experience currently available on Wii U, Wii, and PC. You’ll also be able to play the handheld release with players in the other versions.
Also worth noting, Dragon Quest X for 3DS makes use of streaming technology. 3D will not be supported.

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3DS update version 8.0.0-18 out now
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 43 Comments
Update: There might be more to this update than originally thought. Check out this interesting tweet from developer Syrenne McNulty:
@Wario64 I can't say what, but there's absolutely something more in there. It's readying for something.
— Syrenne 3DS McNulty (@Sycoraxic98) July 8, 2014
Nintendo has released a new system update for 3DS, bringing the firmware up to version 8.0.0-18. It’s nothing too major though – Nintendo’s website states that it makes “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments” in order “to enhance the user experience”.
Note that you’ll need to download today’s firmware in order to access the 3DS eShop.
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Various Nintendo maintenance taking place today for services and games
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments
Nintendo is planning a bunch of maintenance for its services and games today.
First, all online shops will be unavailable between 4 PM ET and 9 PM ET (1 PM PT and 6 PM PT). There will also be a five-minute period in which all Wii U and 3DS network services will be unavailable.
That’s all on top of game maintenance for Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge, Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, Poke Transporter, Pokemon Bank, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Code of Princess, and Need for Speed: The Run.
You can find the full rundown of today’s maintenance below.
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How to download the Fancy Pattern Vivillon in Pokemon X/Y
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To celebrate the milestone of 100 million Pokemon traded in the GTS, Pokemon X/Y players can now download the Fancy Pattern Vivillon.
Unsure about how to get that new Pokemon? Here are a few quick steps:
- Connect your Nintendo 3DS system to the Internet.
- Select Mystery Gift on the main menu.
- Select Receive Gift, then Yes.
- Select Get Via Internet, then Yes.
- Watch as you receive Fancy Pattern Vivillon!
- Speak to the delivery girl in any Pokémon Center to receive your Vivillon.
- Be sure to save your game!
July 2014 downloadable rewards now available on Club Nintendo
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Kid Icarus (3DS, 200 coins), Metal Torrent (3DS, 200 coins), Donkey Kong Jr. (Wii U, 200 coins), and Paper Mario (Wii/Wii U, 250 coins). These items last through August 3.
Visit this page to order a downloadable game.
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Japanese Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle commercial
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UK software sales (Week ending 7/5) – Wii U/3DS charts
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The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed – SEGA
4. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
5. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. FIFA 13 – EA Sports
7. Mass Effect 3 – EA
8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
9. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
10. Wii Party U – Nintendo
3DS
1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Kirby: Triple Deluxe – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
7. How to Train Your Dragon 2 – Little Orbit
8. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Art Academy – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track