Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 4 Comments

Additional screenshots from Super Mario Maker for 3DS, which launches in early December, are now available. We’ve rounded them up in the gallery below.

Source

More: Super Mario Maker for 3DS

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 17 Comments

Ahead of its Japanese debut this weekend, Famitsu reviewed Capcom’s new 3DS game Monster Hunter Stories. It was rated highly, as four editors dished out scores of “9”, “9”, “8”, and “9”. That amounts to a total of 35 out of 40.

We’ve translated the full text of Famitsu’s Monster Hunter Stories review. To read it, head past the break.

Read More

More: Capcom, Famitsu, Japan, Monster Hunter Stories

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 13 Comments

When Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon arrive next month, you’ll be able to buy the special Z-Ring. The real-life accessory works with the two games. When using a Z-Move, the Z-Ring lights up, vibrates, and emits sounds to go along with what’s happening in-game.

You can now see what the packaging looks like for the Pokemon Z-Ring Set above. Images of the additional Z-Crystal packs can be found below. They are: Ghostium, Bugnium, Darkinium, Normalium, Fightinium, Electrium, Steelium, Poisonium, Rockium, Firium, Grassium, and Waterium.

Source

More: Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Nintendo updated its Japanese support site earlier this week for the upcoming Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom. The company answered about a dozen questions about the the hardware. Most would probably agree that the big takeaway here is the length of the different cables.

Head past the break for our full translation.

Read More

More: nes

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 8 Comments

Update 2 (10/8): Dragon Ball Fusions is now up for pre-order on Amazon Canada; 20 percent discount for Prime members.

Update (9/23): Amazon pre-orders have been fixed, so Prime members can now get Dragon Ball Fusions for 20 percent off. Same goes for Best Buy GCU members. Also up on GameStop.

Original (9/21): Following several leaks, Bandai Namco has officially confirmed the localization of Dragon Ball Fusions. The game will be released in North America on December 13. In Europe, the game is coming in February.

Dragon Ball Fusions is an action-RPG that provides a mix of fighting, customization, and collecting elements. Fans can look forward to a roster with a ton of different characters between the Dragon Ball anime and movies. It’s possible to come up with combinations of powerful characters, and the game sports functionality so that you can use the 3DS camera to take pictures with friends and fuse them with Dragon Ball characters or trade special moves with nearby players. You’ll be able to take on an original story in Adventure mode as well as a Multiplayer Battle mode.

Here’s the first English trailer:

Find the North American Dragon Ball Fusions boxart below. We’ve also attached some screenshots int he gallery.

Source: Bandai Namco PR

More: Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball: Fusions, Ganbarion, top

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 21 Comments

This past week, Marvelous announced a new Senran Kagura game known as Peach Beach Splash. It’s not planned for Nintendo platforms, but series creator and producer Kenichiro Takaki remains interested in supporting what the big N brings to the table.

In an interview with DualShockers, Takaki spoke briefly about his interest in NX as well as how he still wants to make a pinball game. You can read his comments on both of those topics below, along with talk about how Nintendo initially reacted to Senran Kagura.

Read More

More: interview, Kenichiro Takaki, marvelous, Senran Kagura, top

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 78 Comments

The Fire Emblem Fates Camilla figure is something that’s been shown off before, but only as a prototype and without color. At New York Comic Con this weekend, she’s fully on display.

Here’s a closer look:

As a bit of interesting trivia, did you know that Intelligent Systems is directly responsible for the Camilla figure?

Thanks to Roto Prime for the tip.

Source 1, Source 2

More: figure, Fire Emblem Fates, Intelligent Systems

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

Next week’s episode of Pokenchi (Gathering at the Pokemon House) is promising a huge presentation of Pokemon Sun/Moon. Not only will game footage of Sun/Moon be shown, but there will also be information about the upcoming anime.

The next official Pokemon Sun/Moon update is set for October 14. On top of that, CoroCoro’s new magazine should leak sometime within the next few days. What that means for new coverage from Pokenchi is unclear.

Source

More: anime, Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Although North America will need to wait until November 4 for Mario Party: Star Rush, it’s out now in Europe. Take a look at an hour of footage below.

More: Mario Party: Star Rush, Nd Cube

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 15 Comments

A Kickstarter campaign has opened for Dungeon of Zaar, a “turn-based strategy game taking place in an ancient and magical castle where Explorers fight for treasures”. The team is seeking $28,099 in funds. It’s planned for NX assuming the funding goal is met.

Dungeon of Zaar promises single-player missions and training, online player-versus-player matches, and local play. Battles can be fast, with each one estimated to be around 15 minutes long. You’ll also be able to create items from materials won after battles that can be used later as an advantage.

A trailer fund Dungeon of Zaar can be found below. The Kickstarter campaign is located here.

Thanks to William L for the tip.

More: Dungeon of Zaar, indie, Kickstarter