Earthlock devs: “we want to launch on Wii U before the holiday season”
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Earthlock: Festival of Magic is a Kickstarter-funded RPG by SnowCastle Games that’s currently in the final stages of development. While it’s looking like the Wii U version won’t be the first one out the gate, SnowCastle Games are determined to release it as soon as possible. Here’s their statement from their latest Kickstarter update:
We are dead set on getting the game out on Wii U. We believe our backers deserve it and on the contrary to what some say, we also believe there is still a Wii U market worth pursuing. How long it takes we don’t know, but we really, really want to launch on Wii U in good time before the holiday season. (That means November)
RPG Maker Fes announced for 3DS
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
The preview images for this week’s issue of Famitsu revealed something quite interesting – namely, the announcement of RPG Maker Fes for Nintendo 3DS.
We will have to wait for more details until we get our hands on proper scans of this week’s issue tomorrow, but judging from the small preview images, this is looking like a classic entry in the RPG Maker series. In case you’re not familiar with it, the RPG Maker series allows you to, well, make your own RPGs, even if you have no programming or game design experience. While the series has mostly been on PC, there were also a few console and handheld versions, including one for Nintendo DS.
We have no details on a release date at the moment, and there’s no word on a Western release yet.
More: Enterbrain, Japan, RPG Maker Fes
Pokémon Shuffle’s weekly update features legendary lineup, including White Kyurem, Diancie, and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Pokémon Shuffle’s update is truly legendary this week, with a whole line-up of legendary Pokémon. All of the added stages will run until September 6, and feature an all new White Kyurem battle, as well as repeat runs for Shaymin Land Forme, Zekrom, Zygarde Complete Forme, and Diancie. If you have already caught Shaymin or Zygarde, you can earn Skill Boosters for them. Diancie is an Escalation Battle, which will let you earn more prizes the more times you beat the stage, including Diancite. Unlike most Mega Stones, this is not a competitive stage, and every player can obtain it. Finally, on the note of Mega Stones, next week’s update will feature a Mega Charizard X competitive stage, allowing certain players to get the Charizardite X.
More: Pokemon Shuffle
FM Music Pack now available in Gotta Protectors
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
Gotta Protectors players can now obtain some new DLC for the game. Just recently, Ancient released the FM Music Pack.
Here’s what’s included:
FM Music Pack include New 20 Maps, new difficlulity named Hell+, new images in result and class change system in game.(ofcause FM music too)
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
[class change system]…You can change another class in game.Push L or R on castle to open window.Push X button to change next class!!
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
Ancient also shared a couple of secret features in Gotta Protectors:
And secret feuture …Step in result scene while holding R,X and Y buttons…You can re-watch events(include secret events).
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
one more secret feuture…start game with holding L button in top menu, to be disable screen shake by thunder magic.
— AncientGames_JP (@AncientGames_JP) August 23, 2016
More: Ancient, DLC, Gotta Protectors
3DS eShop charts (8/22/16)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Pokemon Red
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Pokemon Blue
6. Mega Man X
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
8. Pokemon Omega Ruby
9. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
10. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
11. Monster Hunter Generations
12. Pokemon X
13. Pokemon Y
14. Super Mario World
15. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
16. Super Mario 3D Land
17. Metroid Prime: Federation Force
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
20. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Videos
1. Disney Art Academy – Overview Trailer
2. Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
3. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
4. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
5. Guess that Character Challenge – Nintendo Minute
6. Mega Man X Trailer
7. More Pokemon & Meet Team Skull – Pokemon Sun/Moon
8. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
9. Kirby: Planet Robobot Accolades Trailer
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
11. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
12. Pokemon Red Trailer
13. Photos with Mario Trailer
14. Mario Kart 7 Video
15. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
16. Pokemon Bank Trailer
17. Super Mario 3D Land Video
18. Super Mario Bros. 3 Trailer
19. Super Mario World Trailer
20. Pokemon Blue Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
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VVVVVV brought back to the 3DS eShop, currently on sale as well
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 4 Comments
VVVVVV was taken down from the 3DS eShop back in May. Unfortunately, due to a homebrew exploit, it was removed.
But just like Citizens of Earth and SmileBASIC, VVVVVV is now back on the eShop. Better yet, the game is on sale. You can purchase VVVVVV for just $4.75, down from the original $7.99 asking price.
Toys-to-life sales shift from amiibo and Skylanders to LEGO Dimensions and Disney Infinity in the U.S.
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
According to the NPD Group, spending on gaming-related accessories – including toys-to-life figures – is experiencing a five percent dip year-over-year. That amount came in at $117.1 million last month in the United States. While sales of amiibo and Skylanders have fallen, LEGO Dimensions is up, as is Disney Infinity.
NPD analyst Sam Naji says there was “a 34 percentage point shift in dollar share” from Skylanders and amiibo to Disney Infinity and LEGO Dimensions. “Although total spend for interactive gaming toys declined by 3 percent compared to last year, consumers spent an additional 55 percent on Disney Infinity accessories and $3 million on Lego Dimensions, which launched in September 2015,” Naji said.
Disney Infinity’s bump can almost certainly be distributed to retailer discounts on toys following the cancellation of the series. With amiibo, new releases have slowed, though things may pick up when the new Mario line launches in November.
July 2016 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2016. The results can be found below.
1. Grand Theft Auto V
2. Overwatch
3. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
4. Monster Hunter: Generations **
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
6. Minecraft **
7. NBA 2K16
8. Doom 2016 **
9. Destiny: The Taken King
10. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
Note: Games marked with ** designate no digital sales.
Latest Pokemon GO insight shows a bit of a decline
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 10 Comments
Bloomberg and Axiom Capital Management have provided an extended look at various Pokemon GO stats through the middle of the month. Based on data from Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey, and Apptopia, the game’s daily active users, downloads, engagement, and time spent daily are all off their peaks and on a downward trend.
With Pokemon GO’s incredibly hot start, I think it should have been expected that it wouldn’t maintain its initial levels – especially now that the app has launched in many major countries. We’ll likely see it stabilize at a certain point, and it’ll continue to do well so long as it receives proper support.
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure down to $5 on the eShop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments
If you missed out on the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle earlier this year, the eShop has a pretty good deal on Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure. It’s now down to just $5. With it normally valued at $20, you’ll be saving $15.
