Japan’s best-selling games of February 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of February 2016. You can check out the full results below.
Wii U and 3DS maintenance scheduled for next week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has Wii U and 3DS maintenance lined up for next week that will impact online play, rankings, and other elements relating to the Internet. Both systems will be affected on Tuesday, followed by only the 3DS on Wednesday.
Here’s the full maintenance schedule:
Wii U / 3DS
– 5:50 PM PT (April 5) – 7:30 PM PT (April 5)
– 8:50 PM ET (April 5) – 10:30 PM ET (April 5)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (April 6) – 3:30 AM in the UK (April 6)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (April 6) – 4:30 AM in Europe (April 6)
3DS
– 5:50 PM PT (April 6) – 7:30 PM PT (April 6)
– 8:50 PM ET (April 6) – 10:30 PM ET (April 6)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (April 7) – 3:30 AM in the UK (April 7)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (April 7) – 4:30 AM in Europe (April 7)
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Update: LE contents possibly reveal a returning character; Ace Attorney 6’s limited edition unveiled for Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Update: The fine folks over at Court-Records have discovered something interesting; Capcom published more pictures of the LE contents, including a poster set. One of the posters depicts pixel art of the characters found in the game, and among them is a character from a previous Ace Attorney game: Ema Skye. Now, this isn’t a 100% official confirmation that she will be in the game, but it does seem quite likely that the scientific investigator will be in Ace Attorney 6.
Capcom has revealed the first images of the special edition of Ace Attorney 6, as well as a Limited Goods Set, which comprises of the physical merchandise from the special edition (but not the game itself). Both of these are exclusive to the Japanese e-Capcom store include a newly-written original drama CD, a visual postcard book, Bokuto’s tote bag, a Kuttari plushie, and an original box. The special edition not only includes the game, but also e-Capcom-exclusive first print bonus: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6 acrylic dot mascot, a limited bonus of 2 short stories titled “Asoberu! Gyakuten Gekijou”, and, for early buyers, three “Special Costumes.”
The special edition costs 9,100 yen, and the Limited Goods Set costs 4,800 yen. The standard edition of the game is also available for pre-order for 5,800 yen, and includes the 6 acrylic dot mascot, “Asoberu! Gyakuten Gekijou”, and the Special Costumes.
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GameStop: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. for $10, Chibi-Robo: Zip-Lash amiibo bundle for $20
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
A pair of 3DS games have been discounted on GameStop. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. can be had for just $10 while the Chibi-Robo: Zip-Lash amiibo bundle is down to $20. Both are pretty fair prices, I’d say!
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition is exclusive to GAME in the UK
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
In the UK, the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition will only be available at GAME. That information comes from the retailer’s product page located here. While that may seem like a downer, you might be able to secure a copy at stores outside of the UK since there is no exclusivity in other European territories.
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Scans roundup – Yo-kai Sangokushi, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Taiko Drum Master
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Yo-kai Sangokushi, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure (plus an ad for Disney Art Academy). Scans of each title can be found in the gallery below.
Media Create sales (3/21/16 – 3/27/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 20 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 34,377
New 3DS LL – 22,639
Vita – 20,068
New 3DS – 5,773
Wii U – 4,545
3DS – 2,322
PS3 – 1,290
3DS LL – 365
Xbox One – 55
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 28,370
Vita – 19,028
New 3DS LL – 18,353
Wii U – 12,998
New 3DS – 5,142
3DS – 2,187
PS3 – 1,462
3DS LL – 370
Xbox One – 91
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 – 368,665 / NEW
2. [PS4] Dark Souls III – 210,141 / NEW
3. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X – 69,438 / NEW
4. [PS4] Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3 – 44,723 / NEW
5. [WIU] Pokken Tournament – 28,331 / 98,007
6. [PSV] Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3 – 21,959 / NEW
7. [PS4] Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou Sengoku Risshiden – 20,322 / NEW
8. [3DS] Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan – 19,498 / NEW
9. [PSV] Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou Sengoku Risshiden – 13,482 / NEW
10. [PS3] Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou Sengoku Risshiden – 13,050 / NEW
11. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 11,543 / 119,188
12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 10,639 / 712,822
13. [PS4] The Division – 10,581 / 114,414
14. [PSV] Digimon World: Next Order – 10,272 / 74,490
15. [3DS] Splatoon – 8,980 / 1,310,480
16. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Happy Price Selection) – 7,806 / 14,737
17. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 7,047 / 829,358
18. [PSV] Dance with Devils – 5,129 / NEW
19. [3DS] Tomodachi Life (Happy Price Selection) – 5,120 / 8,252
20. [PSV] Gundam Breaker 3 – 4,908 / 105,708
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice heads to Europe on September 30
Posted on 8 years ago by Matthew(@matthewburr) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Earlier this month it was announced that Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice would release September 27 in North America. Up until now European fans have been in the dark about when they would receive this newest offering from everyone’s favourite hedgehog.
Today Nintendo announced that the release date for Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice in Europe is September 30.
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice launches in Europe for Nintendo #3DS on 30/09! pic.twitter.com/vPzTsMw93S
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) March 30, 2016
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 60
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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Top 5 grossing portable games of 2015 worldwide
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
App Annie published a report this month about gaming. On one particular page, there’s some interesting data pertaining to sales of portable titles last year.
Here’s the lineup of the top 5 grossing portable games worldwide:
1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
2. Monster Hunter Generations
3. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
4. Yo-kai Watch Busters
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Two Japan-only games made the list: Monster Hunter Generations (coming out this summer in the west) and Yo-kai Watch Busters. The entire lineup isn’t too much of a surprise!