Rapid Blaster Pro Deco coming to Splatoon
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Another new weapon is being added to Splatoon. The Rapid Blaster Pro Deco is a variant of the standard Rapid Blaster Pro but with the Disruptor and Killer Wail sub and specials instead.
The weapon will be available at the usual times (morning in Japan, nighttime in Europe, evening in North America).
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final soundtrack to be released in Japan in February
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Today, Atlus announced that they will be releasing a soundtrack album for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final next year. The OST will be available on February 24th (the game itself will be out on February 10th). The soundtrack will contain a total of 35 tracks on two discs. It will cost 3241 yen (+ taxes).
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Media Create sales (12/14 – 12/20)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 33 Comments
Update (12/24): Bumped to the top. Famitsu’s data has been replaced with Media Create.
Original (12/23): The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 103,246
Wii U – 79,266
Vita – 52,289
PS4 – 46,749
New 3DS – 25,964
3DS – 9,984
3DS LL – 4,921
PS3 – 2,769
Vita TV – 834
Xbox One – 512
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 81,294
Wii U – 47,890
PS4 – 38,497
Vita – 35,116
New 3DS – 19,454
3DS – 8,549
3DS LL – 3,531
PS3 – 2,434
Vita TV – 793
Xbox One – 609
And here are the software charts:
[3DS] Monster Strike – 437,903 / NEW
[3DS] Monster Hunter X – 188,225 / 2,201,273
[PS4] Fallout 4 – 123,018 / NEW
[3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 103,091 / 1,954,591
[WIU] Splatoon – 86,332 / 998,667
[WIU] Super Mario Maker – 84,789 / 575,977
[3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 49,309 / 1,224,517
[3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – 45,834 / 127,681
[3DS] Disney Magical World 2 – 39,397 / 191,930
[3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ – 33,661 / 557,715
[PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 32,129 / 474,139
[PSV] Miracle Girls Festival – 27,484 / NEW
[PS4] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven – 23,534 / NEW
[PS3] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven – 20,883 / NEW
[PSV] Exist Archive; The Other Side of the Sky – 19,984 / NEW
[3DS] Sumikko Gurashi Omise Hajimerun Desu – 19,764 / 61,717
[PS4] Exist Archive; The Other Side of the Sky – 17,413 / NEW
[3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – 11,656 / 288,585
[3DS] Animal Crossing: New Life – 10,898 / 4,088,603
[3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Tri-Force Heroes – 10,500 / 128,095
* Note: latest numbers are based on data from Famitsu, as Media Create figures have been delayed. Post will be updated with Media Create data upon availability.
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Super Mario Maker – Captain Toad costume video
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Nintendo has posted a new video for the Captain Toad costume in Super Mario Maker, which will be available in about a day from now. Watch it below.
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DeNA says Miitomo has “that distinct Nintendo feel”, emphasizing entertainment, communication important
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 17 Comments
The Wall Street Journal has some new interview quotes up with DeNA president Isao Moriyasu. Much of the discussion pertained to Miitomo. Moriyasu commented on the user experience, how it’ll separate itself from other social networking/messaging services, and more.
Head past the break for a roundup of Moriyasu’s remarks. You can find a bit more of the interview here.
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HORI bringing out new amiibo travel case
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Update: This is already available at Best Buy. It does have an “Only at Best Buy” tag though, so I suppose it won’t be an exclusive any longer come next month!
Next month, a new amiibo travel case will be sold by HORI. Amazon
lists a January 21 release date.
HORI’s case features retro Mario mystery block artwork, plus clear windows to display your amiibo collection. The officially-licensed product stores up to eight figures.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Monster Hunter X ships 3 million copies
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Capcom has shipped three million copies of Monster Hunter X in Japan, the company announced today. That figure includes physical copies sent to stores as well as downloads cards and digital sales on the eShop.
Monster Hunter X’s previous milestone was two million copies shipped. Capcom shared the news on December 2, less than a week after the game launched.
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Sakurai on the inclusion of Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 62 Comments
Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai often writes columns that are featured in Famitsu. There’s a new piece in this week’s issue, and unsurprisingly, it’s dedicated to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Sakurai specifically comments on the latest DLC characters: Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta.
With Cloud, Sakurai reiterates what he said during the Smash Bros. presentation about his inclusion. He was picked as a roster addition because he’s the most popular Final Fantasy character by far.
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Lin’s English voice actress on auditioning, outfits controversy, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 116 Comments
Cassandra Lee Morris, the voice of Lin in Xenoblade Chronicles X’s English version, put up a video about her involvement with the RPG earlier this week. She spoke about auditioning, the controversy concerning Lin’s outfits, and more. We have the full video below.
Temple of Yog gameplay
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Temple of Yog made its way to the North American Wii U eShop last week, and it’s arriving in Europe next month. View some footage from the download below.
