Japanese 3DS themes (7/22/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A bunch of new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. There are also ones based on Mutant Mudds and Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei that are launching on Thursday.
Here’s the full list of the latest themes:
Mutant Mudds – 100 yen
Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei – Jessica – 200 yen
Gekidou! Arbeiter Koji – 100 yen
Sumikko Gurashi – 200 yen
PriPara – 200 yen
Funky Kato – Sun – 200 yen
Tokyo Girl’s Style Never Ever – 200 yen
Mameshiba (x3) – 200 yen each
And here a couple of videos for two of the themes:
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Splatoon – E-liter 3K Scope, Neo Splash-o-matic weapons out now
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
The N-ZAP ’89 and Octobrush were just added to Splatoon on Friday, but the game has already been updated with another two weapons. Players can now begin using the E-liter 3K Scope as well as the Neo Splash-o-matic.
The official overview of the E-liter 3K Scope is as follows:
Now, I’m not sure you amateur squid researchers are able to gather this from the name, but this here’s an E-liter 3K fitted with a scope. (Don’t worry. As you guys work your way up to Squid Researcher status, this stuff will start to come naturally.) The scope narrows your field of view, but you can acquire and snipe targets from extremely far away.
And here’s the rundown of Neo Splash-o-matic:
Now, this here Neo Splash-o-matic may look a lot like the Splash-o-matic, but it’s got different sub and special weapons, enabling you to use a whole new fighting style. Enemies incoming? Pick ‘em off with Burst Bombs. Enemies in the distance? Take ‘em out with the Inkzooka.
Footage of today’s new weapons is posted below.
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Daigasso! Band Brothers P Debut now available on the Japanese 3DS eShop
Posted on 9 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Nintendo’s rhythm game/music creation tool Band Brothers P might have bombed big time at retail, but it seems that they’re still trying to push sales and increase the player base with this new version of the title. The cheaper ‘Debut’ edition has the same rhythm gameplay as the original, but certain features like the music composer are unavailable, while others like the recording feature are locked behind a paywall. Better pony up fifteen of the game’s virtual currency, tomatoes (around eight US dollars), if you want to make your own creepy Vocaloid character.
Previously this version was only available via a download code from those who already owned the full version, but as of today it’s up on the eShop for everyone (in Japan, at least). At 200 yen it’s not quite free to play, but it comes with an extra set of five songs that weren’t included with the retail version: Dragon Night, Senbonzakura, Mondai Girl, 360 degrees and SHINING LINE. Like the original game, any extra songs need to be bought with tomatoes, but you can play with others online even if you don’t own the same songs.
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 42
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (7/29/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on July 29. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Download
Girls Like Robots (700 yen)
Wii U Virtual Console
Densetsu no Stafy (702 yen, GBA)
Final Fight One (702 yen, GBA)
Albert Odyssey (823 yen, Super Famicom)
3DS Download
SIMPLE DL Series Vol. 39 (500 yen)
Puchikon magazine first issue (300)
3DS Demos
BoxBoy
The Legend of Kusakari
Bonbon Ribbon
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Japanese Devil’s Third introduction video
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 78 Comments
Nintendo released a new Japanese introduction video for Devil’s Third today. Give it a look below.
Japanese Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Esper Dream, Dungeon Explorer, Genghis Khan II Wii U VC trailers
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Nintendo released official videos for Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Esper Dream, Dungeon Explorer, and Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
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Cygames working with Square Enix on Dragon Quest VIII’s 3DS version
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Square Enix isn’t the only company behind Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS. It turns out that Cygames is developing this new version.
Previously, Cygames worked on mobile titles like Rage of Bahamut and Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light.
Dragon Quest VIII launches for 3DS in Japan on August 27.
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Nintendo wins patent case filed against 3DS and other handheld systems
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, GBA, News | 13 Comments
Nintendo has announced that the company has come out victorious in another patent case. Quintal Research Group, Inc. had filed a lawsuit against Nintendo with the assertion that the 3DS, DSi, DS, Game Boy Advance, and four other systems infringed a patent. On July 17, Judge Armstrong dismissed the case after determining that this was not so.
Devon Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, said of today’s news:
“We are very pleased to have this case dismissed. The result in this case continues to prove that Nintendo will vigorously defend its innovations against patent lawsuits and will not pay to settle cases simply to avoid litigation. Nintendo continues to support patent reform efforts that reduce the unnecessary and inefficient burden cases like this one place on technology companies in the United States.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Yoshi’s Woolly World 3DS theme out in Japan next month
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Yoshi’s Woolly World is getting a new 3DS theme. In an email sent out to Japanese fans, Nintendo confirms that this will be available sometime next month. It should eventually release in both North America and Europe as well.