UK software sales (Week ending 04/29/2017)
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 9 Comments
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Dragon Quest XI: “Zone” and “Co-op skills” features revealed
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It feels like we’re getting a new feature reveal for Dragon Quest XI pretty much every week, and this week is no exception. This week’s Jump magazine has revealed the new “Zone” feature, which, among other things, allows the use of powerful co-op skills (thanks Siliconera for the translation).
We’ve actually seen the “Zone” feature briefly before in some screenshots. When the protagonist glows with a blue aura during battle, that’s the sign on him activating Zone. Not only do his stats temporarily increase, it also allows you to use powerful co-op skills – techniques in which the hero and one or more party members combine their powers to unleash a powerful attack. Jump magazine list three examples of co-op skills:
- Falcon Dance: the hero and Camus dance around an enemy, repeatedly attacking it with swift sword strikes
- Rose Hurricane: the hero, Sylvia and Row combine their magic powers and Sylvia’s love to unleash a powerful whirlwind
- Giga Burst: all party members team up and gather their powers in the hero’s sword, who delivers a devastating strike
However, players aren’t the only ones who can use this power – some enemies are also able to use “Zone” and co-op skills.
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Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 boxart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 4 Comments
On its official Twitter page, Atlus provided the official boxart for the Japanese 3DS game Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2. Check it out above.
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Rumor: Full title for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga on 3DS is Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 15 Comments
We have another small update on the rumored 3DS version of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. Over the past few days, it’s been going by the name “Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga DX”. However, that wasn’t the final title apparently.
The 3DS release now appears to be going by Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions. That’s based on data scooped up from the 3DS eShop server. The “Bowser’s Minions” part should explain the presence of a Goomba spotted in the game’s icon.
We’ve been categorizing these posts as rumors to be on the safe side, but many are expecting an announcement at this point. Nintendo may have something to say about it at E3 in June.
Rumor: Rough look at the Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga DX icon
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 12 Comments
A couple of days ago, apparent news leaked out about Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga DX. Data for the game was said to be found sitting on the 3DS eShop through some nontraditional means.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga DX is starting to look even more likely, as SciresM – who claimed to have found the data initially – now says he’s located the game’s icon as well. Here’s a rough look:
At this point, I’d be pretty surprised if Nintendo didn’t end up announcing this game. News at E3 would be expected.
Ever Oasis shares details about the characters, new screenshots and art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 13 Comments
This week, Ever Oasis director and producer Koichi Ishii put up a new blog post on Nintendo’s website. Various characters were introduced, and we also have new screenshots and art.
Ishii started out by saying how he was glad to receive many positive comments about the characters when Ever Oasis was shown during the latest Nintendo Direct. People were mentioning things like Tethu and Esna looking cute as well as some wanting a Penkrow plushie.
In this developer blog, Ishii introduced these characters. They are designed by famed illustrator Yoshinori Shizuma. The post covers what things the team were thinking of when making the characters, and how they ultimately ended up.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (4/30/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 3 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Splatoon 2 drops out of the top five, but The Alliance Alive jumps up to the fourth position.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 13 and April 19.
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Capcom working on a big Monster Hunter Stories update
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
Monster Hunter Stories will be getting a free major update this summer, Capcom has announced. It’s planned for this summer in Japan.
The update includes the following:
1. New Otomon: Teostra, Kushala Daora, and Rajang.
2. Character can now change appearance (eyes, mouth, hair, makeup) and gender mid-game at player’s house. New character customization parts will also be added that allow the player to dress like the original riders in the Ride On anime: Geenie, Hyoro and Mil.
3. Most of the DLC-exclusive Otomon will be able to be obtained from Monster Nests after passing through the ending, including White Monoblos, Molten Tigrex, Oroshi Kirin and Glavenus.
*Exception applies to collaboration Otomon which will remain obtainable only through DLC.
Monster Hunter Stories is coming west this fall. There’s a good chance that this update will be offered overseas as well in due time.
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Reggie on why the New 2DS XL exists, 90% of 3DS unit sales have been with stereoscopic 3D
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 84 Comments
To some, the announcement of the New 2DS XL may have seemed out of place. It’s yet another iteration of the 3DS, and the news comes at a time when there has been much excitement surrounding Switch.
While speaking with TIME, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime discussed the purpose of the New 2DS XL. In his explanation, he pointed to the fact that some consumers are interested in a model that sits between the 2DS and New 3DS XL.
Reggie’s full words:
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North American New 2DS XL boxart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 4 Comments
We’ve already seen the European and Japanese boxarts for the New 2DS XL. Best Buy now provides the North American version as well. Take a look at it above.
