Dragon Quest XI for 3DS launches July 29 in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments
Dragon Quest XI finally has a release date in Japan. On 3DS, the game is set to release on July 29.
Square Enix made today’s announcement during its Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation. However, it neglected to say when the Switch version will be made available.
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Pokemon Global Mission #6 begins later this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Pokemon Sun/Moon’s fourth global mission just wrapped up. Now we have an idea about what the sixth event will entail, which begins later this month.
Pokemon Sun/Moon players will be tasked with harvesting Poke Beans from the Poke Pelago. Aside from that, we know that Pokemon Global Mission #5 begins on April 25. Stay tuned for more information.
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Japanese Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation live stream
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Square Enix will soon be hosting its Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation live stream. As the name implies, we’re expecting the RPG to be given a final date in Japan – at least on 3DS. It’ll be interesting to see if Square Enix talks about the Switch version of the game or holds off until sometime in the future.
You can watch the Dragon Quest XI Release Date Presentation as it happens below. It should begin in about an hour from now.
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3DS update 11.4.0-37 available for download
Posted on 7 years ago by Zack in 3DS, News | 35 Comments
The latest firmware update for the 3DS is now available to download. Version 11.4.0-37 is out now.
Similar to past firmware updates, your 3DS will now be more stable than ever. Nintendo’s official “notes” are as follows:
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
If you want to access the 3DS eShop, you’ll have to update to the newest firmware first.
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Nintendo Direct announced for Wednesday
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 96 Comments
A new Nintendo Direct is set to air on Wednesday, Nintendo has just announced.
The upcoming presentation will have news about both Switch and 3DS. However, it will be primarily focused on ARMS and Splatoon 2, Nintendo says.
Broadcast times are below:
– 3 PM PT
– 6 PM ET
– 11 PM in the UK
– 12 PM in Europe (Thursday)
The news about this week’s Nintendo Direct was published on Twitter:
Nintendo Direct incoming! Tune in 4/12 at 3 PM PT. pic.twitter.com/SFHXEaFQIc
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 10, 2017
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – “Battle” trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo of Europe uploaded a brief Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia trailer today called “combat”. We’ve posted it below.
UK software sales (Week ending 04/08/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
3. 1-2 Switch – Nintendo
4. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
5. Super Bomberman R – Konami
6. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
Wii U
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
7. New Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
10. Lego City Undercover – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. Yo-Kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
10. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 04/08/2017)
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Mario Sports Superstars sold through 40% of its initial shipment
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 15 Comments
Mario Sports Superstars arrived in Japan on March 30. Through April 2, it sold a little over 30,000 copies. Dengeki notes that it had a sell through rate of only 40 percent.
How Mario Sports Superstars does in the long run remains to be seen. It could be a bit of a slow burn, with more sales coming down the line.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (4/9/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 7 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Dragon Quest XI and Fire Emblem Echoes continue to lead the way on Nintendo platforms.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 23 and March 29.