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Out of nowhere, Nintendo has published a brand new Direct presentation. Today’s video is a 21-minute broadcast focusing on Wii Fit U. You can find it above.

– Introduction to the Direct is done by the Wii Fit trainer.
– 19 new training activities and the ones from the previous Wii Fit games are included. Makes it 77 now.
– ”We hope that you like the new look of the Wii Fit U trainer, inspires you to perform better.”
– With the Fit Meter, you can now have a better look at the calories you burn.
– It is not a Pedometer, but an Activity meter as it uses a 3-axis accelerometer.
– Pressure sensor can measure changes in altitude. This can make certain that the calories you burn are accurate.
– Fit meter must be attached to the hip, because this lowers measurement error.
– Meter displays calories burned, steps, target calories, elevation difference from home, time, temperature, METs Graph, elevation graph and a graph of calories burned. Data can be transferred through IR port of the GamePad.
– Graphs in the Wii Fit U software will go in accurate detail of your progress now, which is a nice touch.
– After a discussion of graphs, Iwata moves on. If you fail your goal by walking, the game can recommend activities for you.
– There is also a seperate mode called Fit Meter challenge, which uses your steps or altitude for special challenges.
– The Fit meter will be released in Europe on November 1st.
– Iwata wants people to make use of the game’s online stuff. Like announced before, you can make a gym community on Miiverse.
– You make sure that you have similar goals. Will see the progress of others and can compare stats.
– One month free trial of Wii Fit U, if you have bought the previous entries. The downloading begins on November 1st in EU.
– Can use it for month though, as after that it’s useless. If you purchase a Fit Meter, you will be able to continue to play.
– Iwata is aware of the issue with storage and the basic pack. ”Consider getting an external drive!”
– The regular DL version will be released on… February 1st. Packaged version with Meter (and Balance Board if you need it) on December 6 in Europe.
– You can now use the balance board in Wii Street U and it is available right now.
– Iwata reminds us that Wii Street U is available for free until October 31, 2013.
– Finally, Wii Sports is becoming a download software title on Wii U. This title of the software is called Wii Sports Club.
– All the sports have been upgraded to work just with Wii Remote Plus tech.
– There is now also online multiplayer, which was a request from the fans apparently.
– You are playing as a registered member of a club. This can be state or regional.
– There will be communication by special made Miiverse functions. Face off friendly with club members or defeat other clubs.
– The software serves as a hub, from which you can select the sports. You have to purchase all the sports seperately though.
– Available for download on November 7, 2013 in Europe. Tennis and Bowling will be available from the software’s launch.
– Single sports pass will set you back €9.99/£8.99. This allows you to purchase a sport at your own leisure.
– There is also a day pass, which sets you back €1.99/£1.79. This gives you unlimited access to the sports for 24 hours.
– Wii Sports Club is available to play for free in the first 24 hours. That was the presentation!

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Monster Hunter 4 sold 1.875 million copies in its first week, Famitsu reports today. The game managed to hit the high mark in just two days.

Thanks to Monster Hunter 4’s arrival, total sales of the 3DS increased to 298,000.

Thanks to 4Him for the tip.

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Puyo Puyo will be hitting the Japanese eShop as a Game Gear download on September 25 for 300 yen. Screenshots of the game can be found above.

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This is something that has apparently been known for the past month or so, but I haven’t seen it mentioned often.

Those who have played Pokemon X/Y say that the game lacks 3D functionality in certain areas. Specifically, the effect is disabled while moving across the overworld. This is backed up by a recent Nintendo commercial, which contains the following message:

So there you have it. Some people will care that the 3D is disabled on the overworld. Others won’t care at all!

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Another wave of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call details have appeared from Famitsu. For the latest information, read on below.

– Has all 90 songs from the original
– Again, over 200 songs included
– Has songs from all numbered Final Fantasy games
– Also has music from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and spinoffs like Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
– Over 60 characters
– More than 40 enemies
– Button controls
– StreetPass functionality and versus mode also reconfirmed

Songs confirmed for the following games:

Final Fantasy I – XIV
Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Dissidia Final Fantasy
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Type-0
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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SEGA Sammy will be purchasing Index Corporation, according to a report from Nikkei (Nihon Keizai Shimbun). The move means that Atlus will fall under SEGA’s ownership as well.

The acquisition will be made for 14 billion yen. In November, the transition is expected to be finalized.

Last month, Bloomberg reported that SEGA made a bid for the company. Japanese financial firm J Trust was also in the running.