Famitsu review scores (1/12/16)
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Update: Bumped to the top Some notes from the review:
– Clear time: 15 hours until Legend Mode is cleared
– Over 500 hours with replay value
– Most of the reviewers were surprised that the 3DS can show this much of Warriors series’ sense of bustling
– More enemies than they expected on screen
– The game has more volume (content)
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Hyrule Warriors Legends (3DS) – 9/9/8/10
Yakuza: Kiwami (PS4/PS3) – 8/9/9/8
Just Cause 3 (PS4/XBO) – 8/8/9/8
FAST Racing Neo (Wii U) – 7/7/7/9
Escape Adventure 7 (3DS) – 7/7/8/8
Seisen Chronicle (3DS) – 7/7/8/7
Drop Zone Under Fire (3DS) – 6/7/6/5
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First three Pokemon movies being bundled in a Blu-ray package next month
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A special Pokemon movie set will be available in North America starting next month. On February 9, you’ll be able to pick up “Pokemon: The Movies 1-3 Steelbook Blu-ray Collection”. This naturally features the first three Pokemon films in a single, limited edition package.
You can pre-order the movie collection over on Amazon.
Doing so will save you $5, bringing it down to $35.
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Amazon Prime: 20% off pre-orders – Zelda Wii U, Hyrule Warriors Legends, FE Fates, lots more
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Update 2: Bumped to the top again. This should work on all existing Prime pre-orders – see the FAQ here.
Update: Bumped to the top. This appears to apply to other items as well like the Lucas and Animal Crossing amiibo. Updated the link below.
Amazon has once again discounted game pre-orders for Prime members, and the selection and savings appear to be bigger than ever before. Zelda Wii U, Hyrule Warriors Legends, and Fire Emblem Fates are all eligible for 20 percent off at checkout. The same goes for the upcoming Dragon Quest 3DS remakes, Bravely Second, and more.
You can find the full selection here.
It’s not yet known how long these discounts will last, and if they were intentional.
Atlus teases “several unannounced titles”, says 2016 is a year where its popular series gather
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Atlus CEO Naoto Hiraoka was interviewed in this week’s issue of Famitsu. On the topic of the company’s 2016 and future plans, Hiraoka said:
“In 2015, we were able to develop existing IP like Persona 4: Dancing All Night and Etrian Mystery Dungeon. In 2016, starting with Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, we plan to release a large number of titles. In the summer, we’ll launch the long-awaited Persona 5. Of course, in addition to that we have several unannounced titles. I have no doubt this will be a year Atlus’ popular series all gather together.”
Etrian Odyssey V is long overdue, and should hit Japan this year. As for other surprises? We can only hope that Atlus will continue to spread the love on Nintendo platforms!
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Dungeon Hearts DX targeted for release on the Wii U eShop next month
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Dungeon Hearts DX was first made known last September. The game now has a more concrete release window. If all goes according to plan, Dungeon Hearts DX will be available sometime in February.
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Monster Hunter Stories – Famitsu coverage, off-screen images
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This week’s issue of Famitsu has quite a bit of Nintendo coverage. The magazine announced Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages, and there’s also an article on Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. A teaser on Famitsu’s website confirms more coverage of Monster Hunter Stories as well, which we should have scans of tomorrow.
Japanese websites also have some photos up of Monster Hunter Stories from Monster Hunter Festa this past weekend where the game received a new trailer (and apparently an on-stage demo). Find some off-screen images below.
Some of the images give us a look at character customization. Additionally, Monster Hunter Stories will have scenery that we don’t really see in other entries, such as sakura trees. Each monster will also have unique movements like how Lagombi can slide with its body.
Monster Hunter Stories’ anime, covered here previously, will have 52 episodes on Fuji TV. It is being produced in parallel with the game, and the show’s storyline will develop on its own in a different way.
2016 Mythical Pokemon distributions – full lineup
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A whole bunch of distributions are lined up for Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire throughout the year. One new Mythical Pokemon will be distributed each month. Most will be available through the Nintendo Network, but four can only be acquired at GameStop.
Here’s the full lineup:
– February: Mew (GameStop)
– March: Celebi (Nintendo Network)
– April: Jirachi (Nintendo Network)
– May: Darkrai (GameStop)
– June: Manaphy (Nintendo Network)
– July: Shaymin (Nintendo Network)
– August: Arceus (GameStop)
– September: Victini (Nintendo Network)
– October: Keldeo (Nintendo Network)
– November: Genesect (GameStop)
– December: Meloetta (Nintendo Network)
Note that this information specifically applies to the United States.
Yacht Club says the studio would be “silly” not to make another Shovel Knight game
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The latest episode of the 8-4 Play podcast contains an interview with Yacht Club Games’ Sean Velasco and David D’Angelo. While speaking about Shovel Knight, the two developers mentioned that they’re still developing more content for the game. Once that’s done though, the team would be “silly” not to make a sequel. It was also reiterated that a follow-up title could be another NES-style game or something more in line with the SNES or Nintendo 64.
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD featured in this week’s Famitsu
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We last heard about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD when it was made official during the November 2015 Nintendo Direct. A couple of months later, Nintendo is now ready to show more of the game.
Famitsu has a four-page feature on Twilight Princess HD this week. It remains to be seen what’s actually included since early magazine leaks lack concrete information. We should be getting new screenshots at the very least! Scans will hit the site tomorrow morning.
Pokemon 20th anniversary promo video, monthly Mythical Pokemon distributions
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The Pokemon news continues! A new video promoting the franchise’s 20th anniversary can be seen below.
One important point from the video mentions monthly Mythical Pokemon distributions. This will start in February, and features the likes of Mew, Darkrai, Arceus, and much more. You’ll be able to obtain these Pokemon in X/Y as well as Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
