BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle getting an open beta & demo version in Japan in May
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Arc System Works announced today that they will be conducting an open beta test for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle in Japan next month. The test will take place from May 11th to May 13th. To take part, you will need to download a special demo version of the game that’ll be available on the Japanese eShop starting on May 11th. During the open beta, you will be able to use all of the game’s non-DLC characters. The following modes will be playable: Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode and Versus Mode (against CPU).
Even after the open beta period is over, you will still be able to play the demo version – with some restrictions: you won’t be able to use all of the characters and you will only be able to play offline.
Splatoon 2: Custom Range Blaster being added to the game soon
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s the end of week, which means another new weapon is coming to Splatoon 2. The Custom Range Blaster is identical to the regular Range Blaster in terms of stats, but comes with the Curling Bomb sub-weapon and the Bubble Blower special instead. It’ll be available tomorrow around noon in Japan and Australia, early in the morning in Europe and later tonight in North America.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2: a few more story and gameplay details
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest issue of Weekly Jump magazine contained some new information on Dragon Quest Builders 2 (thanks to Gematsu for the translation). First up, some details on the game’s story: when the protagonist is washed ashore on the vacant island where the game takes place, they hear a mysterious voice telling them to go to the top of the island’s mountain. There, they find a mysterious stone monument bearing five crests. There are also numerous stone pillars on the island which are engraved with trials, which the protagonist must pass if they want to become a “Master Builder”.
There are also some new and improved gameplay elements compared to the first game, such as diving, gliding with the wind mantle, dashing, waterfalls and making diagonally-shaped blocks.
“Outrage Smasher” Group Match is next group match for Pokken Tournament DX
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 0 comments
“Outrage Smasher” Group Match is a team based battle competition on a fixed arena, you will receive various titles for participating in the matches. Matches will last til April 23rd. The next one has also been announced as “Volt Shock Fist” and will start up April 25th.
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Six new animals for Pocket Camp shown
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Here is a picture of the six new animals in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. They include:
Whitney
Colton
Muffy
Julia
Pierce
Tia
Game Freak trademarks term “Ultra Shiny” in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
So it seems that Game Freak and Nintendo have filed for a new trademark known as “Ultra Shiny”, it is unclear what this will end up being in the end but it is interesting none the less. It could involve the Pokemon games, cards, or movies we just don’t know at this point.
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Media Create software sales (4/9/18 – 4/15/18) – Top 50
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [NSW] The Snack World: TreJarers Gold
02./01. [NSW] Kirby Star Allies
03./03. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
04./00. [PS4] Death end re;Quest #
05./02. [PS4] Far Cry 5
06./04. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
07./00. [PS4] Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition
08./06. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
09./07. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
10./05. [PS4] Super Robot Wars X #
11./08. [PS4] Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom #
12./00. [PS4] Steins;Gate 0
13./12. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
14./09. [3DS] Detective Pikachu
15./19. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege – Advanced Edition
16./11. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World #
17./10. [PSV] Super Robot Wars X #
18./18. [PS4] Like the North Star #
19./13. [NSW] Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
20./15. [PS4] Attack on Titan 2 #
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Nintendo Labo interview part 2 – nose-picking prototype, decision to use cardboard, much more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier in the month, an interview was published with Nintendo Labo director Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Switch director / Nintendo Labo producer Kouichi Kawamoto, and Nintendo Labo hardware lead Mr. Ogasawara. The developers had plenty to say about the new initiative for Switch during that discussion.
Today, the second portion was published online. The three developers had even more interesting things to share, including prototypes, why cardboard is used, and more.
You can read the next part of the interview below.
Wii U eShop charts (4/19/18)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Shadow Archery
2. Brain Age
3. Super Mario 64
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Super Mario World
6. Mario Party 10
7. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
8. Mario Party 2
9. Super Mario Bros. 3
10. Super Mario 3D World
11. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
14. Mario Kart 64
15. The Legend of Zelda
16. Paper Mario
17. Zelda: A Link to the Past
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. FAST Racing Neo
20. Zelda: Skyward Sword
Videos
1. Super Smash Bros. is Coming to Switch
2. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. The Bros. and Bowser… Still Better Together?
4. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
5. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
6. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
7. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
8. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
9. Super Mario 64 Trailer
10. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
11. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
12. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
13. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Nintendo Minute – Super Smash Bros. Cloud DLC
16. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
17. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
18. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
19. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
20. Lost Reavers Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
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Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage and items (4/19/18)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.
“Konnichiwa! Japanese Culture #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:
– Kanji dress
– Floating kanji
– Kanji zip up hoodie
– Kanji slouchy sweatpants
And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:
– Sports eye-visor
– Crazy color shirt
– Collared waistcoat
