China’s new Pokemon GO clone is rather creepy
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Random | 7 Comments
China has a new Pokemon GO ripoff, and it’s one of the creepier clones that we’ve seen.
The app comes from developer Rejected Games: FPS Adventure & Sport SimulationAdventure. “Pokeball Coach for Pokemon Go” was apparently intended to help players practice throws for Niantic’s true game, but it included designs that offer plenty of nightmare fuel.
Pokeball Coach for Pokemon Go ended up launching on the Google Play Store in late July. However, it now features original animals and multi-colored balls. Copyright issues likely prompted the changes.
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Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition also out in North America next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
The eShop has populated with news about one of the game’s heading to North America next week. On August 18, Ratilakia Games will publish the digital game Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition.
Blasting Agent was previously confirmed for next week in Europe.
Here are some screenshots and an overview from the eShop listing:
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward site open
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
With Style Savvy: Fashion Forward coming to North America next week, Nintendo has now opened the official website. You can access it right here. Visit it for details, screenshots, videos, and more.
Dragon Ball: Fusions gets first review in Famitsu
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Dragon Ball: Fusions recently made its way to Japan. The new 3DS game comes from Bandai Namco and Ganbarion, the latter company of which created Pandora’s Tower.
Dragon Ball: Fusions appears to be seeing a good reception in Japan thus far. With Famitsu for instance, it reviewed highly. It earned a score of 33 points out of 40 from four editors – individual scores of “8”, “8”, “8”, and “9”.
We’ve now prepared a translation of Famitsu’s review. Continue on below to read it in full.
More: Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball: Fusions, Famitsu, Ganbarion, Japan
Axiom Verge might be launching for Wii U on September 1
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Axiom Verge might be making its way to Wii U early next month. On the eShop, a date of September 1 appeared, though only briefly. It also showed for a short time as an upcoming title, but has since been removed from the section. Visiting Axiom Verge’s eShop page now simply shows a date of “TBD”.
There are one of two possibilities here. Either Nintendo didn’t want folks knowing about Axiom Verge’s release date yet, or a mistake was made. We do know that September 1 is a Thursday – when most digital games are out. September 1 would also still fit in with the planned summer launch.
In any case, we should be hearing about when Axiom Verge is coming in the very near future. We’ve included an overview and some screenshots from the eShop listing below.
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice devs give detailed insight into various characters
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Last month, we shared some excerpts from a Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice developer interview included in a recent issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. If you missed it, head on over here for tidbits about Maya’s return, scrapped ideas, and more.
What we translated didn’t actually cover Nintendo Dream’s entire discussion. There were also several pages dedicated entirely to talk about the different characters in the game, ranging from big ones like Phoenix and Apollo up through new additions such as Ahlbi. We now have an extremely lengthy summary based on the interview with Motohide Eshiro (producer), Takeshi Yamazaki (director), and Takuro Fuse (co-director).
If you decide to proceed, be aware that there are some light spoilers. The summary covers characters included in multiple cases.
Page 1: Phoenix Wright, Apollo Justice, Athena Cykes
Page 2: Maya Fey
Page 3: Rayfa Padma Khura’in (bonus: early concept art)
Page 4: Nahyuta Sahdmadhi (bonus: early concept art)
Page 5: Case 1 characters
Page 6: Case 2 characters
Page 7: Case 3 characters
Wii U eShop charts (8/13/16)
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. Super Mario RPG
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. Super Mario 64
4. Super Mario 3D World
5. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
6. Super Mario World
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Super Mario Maker
9. Paper Mario
10. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
11. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
14. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
15. Zelda: A Link to the Past
16. Pokken Tournament
17. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
18. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
19. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
20. The Legend of Zelda
Videos
1. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
2. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
3. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
6. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
7. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
8. Super Mario RPG Trailer
9. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
10. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
11. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
12. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
13. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
14. Kirby’s Epic Yarn Trailer
15. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
16. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer
17. Super Mario 64 Trailer
18. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
19. Terraria Trailer
20. Introducing the NES Classic Edition
Source: Wii U eShop
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Some Pokemon GO players using new exploit with eggs to make gyms unbeatable
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 7 Comments
A new Pokemon GO exploit is starting to circulate, making it impossible to take over a gym.
The issue comes down entirely to eggs. Somehow, players have managed to make them gym leaders. But due to a lack of moves and HP, eggs can’t be defeated. The egg simply stays there and can’t be removed in any way.
Reports thus far have pointed to issues with gyms in New York City. You can see a couple of videos showing how the exploit is affecting players below.
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
Monster Hunter Stories – Stygian Zinogre video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments
Capcom has uploaded another Otomon video for Monster Hunter Stories. Find one for the Stygian Zinogre below.
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Zelda: Twilight Princess manga – four volumes planned, Germany will have the first in November
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 3 Comments
VIZ Media made it known yesterday that the company is localizing the Zelda: Twilight Princess manga. Just as we learned from an Otakon panel, the first volume will be made available in English next March. As for the rest of the world? Fortunately, there are plans to have the manga in other languages as well.
Tokyopop will be handling the German version of the Zelda: Twilight Princess manga, and it’ll actually be coming out very soon. The first volume is due out on November 17 for €6.50. Plans are also in place for Spanish and French editions.
Thanks to Tokyopop, we also now know how long the manga will run for. The publisher confirmed that a total of four volumes will be released.
Lastly, Tokyopop will also be bringing out The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition based on Ocarina of Time on November 17. North America will have it on November 1.
