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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 1 Comment

Update: Translations below:

New report! We’ve just received intel on a sub weapon that appears to be some sort of ink shield. Activating it apparently blocks enemy attacks and progress for a short time. This is a great example of how sub weapons can be used not only for attacking purposes, but for defense and team support as well.

Check this out! Squid fighters can take a set of three weapons into battle: a main weapon, a sub weapon, and a special weapon. Turf wars are considered a serious sport in the squid world, and as such, the weapon manufacturers are constantly competing to outdo one another with new innovations to help these athletes gain the upper hand…er, tentacle.

Unfortunately only Japanese text at the moment, we’ll update the post if that changes.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News | 5 Comments

In addition to the Club Nintendo shutdown, Nintendo also announced today that Flipnote Studios 3D is coming to 3DS and will be available to North American Club Nintendo members for free in February, with Europe to get the product “during the launch period” of the new service. Not all the details are known but here’s what Nintendo have said so far:

We’re working hard to create a new programme, which we plan to launch later this year. And as a special offer, users who sign up to the new programme during the launch period will be able to download Flipnote Studio 3D to a Nintendo 3DS system for free. Please stay tuned to the Nintendo website for further details.

As a gift to Club Nintendo members, the Flipnote Studio 3D software will be available to download for free in February. This software will allow users to create unique three-dimensional animations and to exchange their creations via local wireless with others who also own Flipnote Studio 3D. Users who uploaded creations to Flipnote Hatena will be able to download their personal animations from the Nintendo DSi Library menu in Flipnote Studio 3D software. Flipnote Studio 3D will be available to Club Nintendo members until June 30. The ability to create a new Club Nintendo account will end on March 31. All users who register to Club Nintendo before registration closes will be eligible to receive Flipnote Studio 3D.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 18 Comments

UPDATE: It looks like all other regions are following up with similar announcements including Nintendo of America, Japan, Australia and more.

Original story: Nintendo of Europe announced today that Club Nintendo will be phased out in favour of a new rewards system. Not much is known about the new system but Nintendo have ensured that prior to Club Nintendo’s expiration on September 30th 2015, there’ll be plenty of new and existing rewards to spend your remaining stars on. Here’s the full press release:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

G-style Games have just updated the official website for Undead Nightmare Storm, which is now set to hit the 3DS eShop on January 22nd for $4.99. A free demo version will also be available to download.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Super Mario Bros. 3
3. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
4. Shovel Knight
5. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
6. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
7. Pushmo
8. Pokemon Omega Ruby
9. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
10. The Legend of Zelda
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Yoshi’s New Island
13. Pokemon Trading Card Game
14. Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
15. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
16. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
17. 3D After Burner II
18. Fantasy Life
19. Gunman Clive
20. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX

Videos

1. New 3DS XL Trailer
2. Nintendo Direct 1/14/15
3. Cube Creator 3D Trailer
4. The Cat Mario Show Episode 3
5. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Gameplay Trailer
6. Mario Kart 7 Video
7. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS One Dog, One Bird, One Zapper
8. The Cat Mario Show Episode 1
9. Upcoming Fire Emblem Teaser Trailer
10. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Gameplay Trailer
11. Code Name S.T.E.A.M. Trailer
12. The Cat Mario Show Episode 2
13. How to Win at Smash Episode 8
14. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS: Future King
15. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice!
16. Pokemon Bank Trailer
17. 3D After Burner II Trailer
18. Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Trailer
19. Mario Party 10 Trailer
20. Gunman Clive 2 Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

The Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric update is out now in North America. It previously was made available in Europe late last week.

For an overview of the patch, check out this post.

Thanks to GamerClues for the tip.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Capcom is back with another localization blog about Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Today’s write-up includes some discussion pertaining to the Insect Glaive, one of the weapons in the game.

In Japanese, the Insect Glaive is known as Souchuukon (???), which roughly translates into “Control Insect Cane”. The weapon was tentatively named Neopteron Handler in English, but the team was later given permission to change it.

Capcom ended up considering the following names before settling on Insect Glaive.

– Swarmstaff: This was the overall favorite of the localization staff, and we thought it was a short but effective name to describe the weapon.
– Hunting Bug: For this we ditched the actual weapon part and opted to focus on the bug that accompanies the hunter.
– Leechstaff: Focuses on what the bug does for the hunter while keeping the weapon name intact.
– Pherocaster: This may be a strange one, but we were trying to describe how the hunter uses pheromones to command the bug during a quest.
– Augmentor Staff: Again, this was to focus on what the bug does for the hunter rather than what the hunter does with the bug.

Capcom ended up submitting a few more names like Bug Bo and Insect Staff after director Kaname Fujioka said he “wanted something simpler and more in line with the other weapon names.” Insect Glaive was ultimately picked “due to the properties of the weapon – it’s capable of severing tails and doesn’t do blunt damage – and because there are more weapons that look like glaives than there are staffs.”

You can find more about Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’s localization on Capcom Unity.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Twitch auto-play is at work as usual, so head past the break for footage!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Bandai Namco is developing a game based on the Kaitou Joker series for 3DS. It’s scheduled for release in Japan sometime this year.

Kaitou Joker: Time Crossing Phantom Thief and the Lost Gem (take that in for a second) features playing cards and the image gun like Joker in the anime to take on enemies. Players will steal treasure by using acrobatic action and solving puzzles. It’s also possible to collect hidden treasure in levels.

This new Kaitou Joker game will be at the World Hobby Fair. Those who stop by Bandai Namco’s booth can obtain two stickers: one for playing the game, and another for solving a riddle.

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