Homebrew allows for custom 3DS themes
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The latest development in the 3DS homebrew scene has led to the creation of custom themes. Those who have taken advantage of the Ninjhax/Cubic Ninja homebrew exploits can now use a new custom menu tool, among other homemade releases.
In other news, Cubic Ninja exploit creator Smealum has managed to run run unsigned code on a DS through Bangai-O Spirits’ Sound Load feature. Check it out below:
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GameStop ad (12/31 – 1/6)
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This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. You can find it in full below.
One newcomer was almost cut from Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
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In this month’s issue of Nintendo Dream, Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai discussed the process of choosing characters for the game’s roster.
Sakurai confirmed that he looked into featuring characters from unreleased new games at the very beginning of development. By the time the project proposal finished – which was May 2012 – “all characters were already decided.” As production continues, the team decides which characters to cut from the proposal given their priority.
Speaking of cut characters, Sakurai revealed that there was one newcomer who was almost cut. We won’t reveal who it was just to be safe with spoilers, though most of you should know who the character is at this point.
Head past the break for the character in question plus the full excerpt from Nintendo Dream.
Sakurai explains why Bandai Namco was brought in for Smash Bros. development
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS marks the first time that Bandai Namco worked on new entries in Nintendo’s well-known series.
As for why Bandai Namco was chosen to handle development, director Masahiro Sakurai told Nintendo Dream in the magazine’s latest issue that having a single company create the games was thought to be the best option. And since Bandai Namco has the capability to create “a large-scale fighting-game, there was only this one company.” Sakurai feels that it would have been a difficult challenge for other developers to attempt.
Here are Sakurai’s full words:
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 30-second spot
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Japanese hardware sales before Christmas saw a decline year-over-year
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Media Create has posted new analysis about the latest gaming sales from Japan.
Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi was the big seller last week with 1.244 million copies sold. The title’s sales saw an expected drop to 533,000 units. As a result, overall sales for the market were at 1.909 million, which was 84.36 percent of the previous week.
Because of Christmas demand, consoles sold 108.48 percent compared to last week. Total hardware sales for the week before Christmas went down to 71.48 percent of that of last year.
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Kenka Bancho 6: Soul & Blood live stream recording
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Another Bravely Second stream set for January 9
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Dengeki will be hosting a new stream for Bravely Second on January 9. It will take place at 8 PM Japan time, which is 7 AM ET / 4 AM PT / 12 PM in the UK / 1 PM in Europe.
The following guests will be in attendance:
Mai Aizawa (VA for Edea in Bravely Default) as an MC
Tomoya Asano
Shinji Takahashi (assistant producer)
Goemon (from Dengeki)
We’ve included the stream embed above. Just come back on the designated day and time to watch!
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Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed – concept art
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Sonic Stadium recently came across a bunch of concept art for Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. Art ranges from the very early stages of development up through the initial pitch for Transformed. We even get a look at the Gilius Thunderhead on Chicken Leg concept Sumo Digital’s Steve Lycett spoke about previously.
View the concept art below:
