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Kirby’s ability to inhale enemies is a staple of the series. In Kirby’s Epic Yarn, however, this isn’t possible. Now that the game has returned on 3DS, producer Etsunobu Ebisu has revisited the subject.

Ebisu told Kotaku the following in a new interview when asked why Kirby’s signature move is missing:

Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, possibly the final major 3DS game from Nintendo, is out today. Check out a pair of launch trailers for the game:

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Dead or Alive 6 # (Koei Tecmo) {2019.03.01} (¥7.800) – 26.442 / NEW
02./03. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate # (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200) – 25.617 / 2.909.033 (+14%)
03./02. [NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo) {2019.01.11} (¥5.980) – 24.436 / 479.443 (+5%)
04./01. [PS4] Anthem # (Electronic Arts) {2019.02.22} (¥7.800) – 20.368 / 98.306 (-74%)
05./00. [PS4] Left Alive # (Square Enix) {2019.02.28} (¥8.300) – 17.622 / NEW
06./08. [NSW] Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! # (Pokemon Co.) {2018.11.16} (¥5.980) – 12.864 / 1.514.711 (+16%)
07./09. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 12.369 / 2.154.698 (+33%)
08./06. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts III # (Square Enix) {2019.01.25} (¥8.800) – 10.983 / 781.051 (-23%)
09./00. [NSW] Zoids Wild: King of Blast (Takara Tomy) {2019.02.28} (¥5.980) – 10.030 / NEW
10./10. [NSW] Super Mario Party # (Nintendo) {2018.10.05} (¥5.980) – 9.900 / 1.037.559 (+13%)
11./00. [NSW] Darius Cozmic Collection # (Taito) {2019.02.28} (¥5.200) – 9.495 / NEW
12./15. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 8.986 / 2.947.577 (+51%)
13./05. [PS4] Jump Force (Bandai Namco Games) {2019.02.14} (¥8.200) – 8.655 / 103.020 (-50%)
14./11. [NSW] Minecraft # (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 8.638 / 624.521 (+3%)
15./12. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 7.694 / 1.307.507 (-1%)
16./04. [PS4] NieR: Automata – Game of the YoRHa Edition (Square Enix) {2019.02.21} (¥4.800) – 6.625 / 27.950 (-69%)
17./07. [PS4] Far Cry: New Dawn (Ubisoft) {2019.02.15} (¥5.400) – 6.000 / 44.668 (-52%)
18./16. [PS4] Resident Evil 2 # (Capcom) {2019.01.25} (¥7.800) – 4.505 / 348.778 (-22%)
19./00. [NSW] Doraemon: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki (FuRyu) {2019.02.28} (¥5.980) – 3.370 / NEW
20./14. [PS4] Catherine: Full Body # (Atlus) {2019.02.14} (¥7.980) – 3.000 / 61.855 (-57%)

This past week, 7th Dragon celebrated its tenth anniversary. Director Kazuya Ninou reflected on the occasion as well as his interest in continuing the series.

Ninou is open to a couple of things. He’d love to remake the first 7th Dragon game as well as create an entirely new title. In fact, he already has everything planned for what the new entry could be.

7th Dragon was made by the now-defunct developer Imageepoch. However, that may not actually be too much of a roadblock. Criminal Girls, another one of Imageepoch’s IPs, has already made a comeback, so Ninou is hoping something similar could happen with 7th Dragon.

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The Art of Bravely Default finally came out in the west this week. Fans will be happy to hear that the next book, The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer, is also seeing a release overseas.

Dark Horse Books picked up The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer for English localization. The book is jam-packed with 250 pages of concept art and developer commentary.

When Persona Q2 heads west this summer, Atlus will be offering a “Showtime” Premium Edition. However, you should keep in mind that there is now “very limited quantity remaining”. Atlus has said that this edition “will not be restocked” once it sells out.

The Persona Q2 “Showtime” Premium Edition can be pre-ordered on Amazon here. It comes with the game, collector’s box, 5″ plush, art book, deck of playing cards, and a set of four buttons.

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Nintendo Switch

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 68,666
PS4 – 11,871
PS4 Pro – 7,986
New2DS LL – 6,202
Vita – 3,287
New 3DS LL – 1,203
2DS – 116
Xbox One X – 67
Xbox One – 23

After first appearing on Wii many years ago, Kirby’s Epic Yarn is now making its way to 3DS this week. View a video comparing the graphics of both below.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – Nintendo
4. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
6. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Party – Nintendo
8. Minecraft – Nintendo
9. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! – Nintendo
10. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo

Wii U

1. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Just Dance 2019 – Ubisoft
4. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
5. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
6. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed – Sega
7. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
8. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
9. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Nintendo
10. Hello Kitty: Kruisers – Bergsala Lightweight

3DS

1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Donkey Kong Country Returns – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
8. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Dragon Quest XI S and Animal Crossing swap positions.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 14 and February 20.


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