Fantasy Life’s “Origin Island” DLC is from Japanese Fantasy Life Link release
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
Nintendo is working with Level-5 to bring Fantasy Life to the west. The localization is based on the second (and newest) Japanese version, “Fantasy Life Link”.
Nintendo announced yesterday that Fantasy Life players in the west will be able to purchase “Origin Island” DLC, which is described as follows:
The mysterious island will mainly consist of forests, plains and beaches that will be great for fishing. It will also include a giant tower that reaches the sky, which Level-5 will be showing off on their next update.
Here’s the thing: Origin Island appears to be cut from the Fantasy Life Link’s main release. Nintendo and Level-5 are including the online multiplayer from Link, but everything else is being sold as day-one DLC in North America and Europe.
Some will likely view this in two ways. There will be those who are upset by the fact that the content already available in Link will only be available through paid DLC overseas. But on the other hand, some may be pleased with the fact that we’re getting Fantasy Life in the first place, and we will be able to access the extra “Link” content. In Japan, Level-5 did offer owners of the original Fantasy Life to upgrade for a lower price.
More: DLC, Fantasy Life, Level-5, top
Amiibo packaging revealed, pre-orders live
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 17 Comments
Update 2: One last bump. Best Buy pre-orders are now open here.
Update: GameStop pre-orders here.
Pre-orders for the Amiibo figures are now starting to go live. All of the characters can be reserved on Amazon right here.
. We’ll update this post when other retailers open pre-orders.
We also have a first look at the packaging for Amiibo. Check out the gallery below for all images.
Famicom 3DS Home Menu theme spotted
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments
In October, Nintendo will be introducing new firmware for the 3DS that allows for themes to be displayed on the system’s Home Menu. We’ve already seen a few: Mario, Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and Animal Crossing.
It also looks like Nintendo is cooking up a Famicom-based theme for 3DS. The image was spotted on one of the New 3DS website page, so it seems that this one will be coming out as well!
Latest Haikyu!! Tsunage! Itadaki no Keshiki!! trailer
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Kirby Fighters Deluxe/Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe 3DS puzzle now available in North America
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A new 3DS puzzle is available in North America. By enabling SpotPass, you can get your hands on the Kirby Fighters Deluxe/Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe panel. It will be available in the StreetPass Mii Plaza once delivered.
Sakurai details Shulk’s moves in the new Smash Bros.
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Masahiro Sakurai took to Miiverse earlier today and shed a little more light on Shulk’s moves in the new Smash Bros. Continue on below for his full comments.
Shulk’s sword, the Monado, slashes enemies with a beam when activated, so it can strike from long range. What really makes this weapon unique is that when the Monado Arts are activated, it can change Shulk’s features and abilities! Emerge victorious in battle by changing your abilities strategically!!
[List of Monado Arts]
? (Jump): higher jumps, lower defense.
? (Speed): faster movement, weaker attacks.
?(Shield): higher defense, slower movement.
?(Buster): stronger attacks, weaker launch ability.
?(Smash): Stronger launch ability, weaker attacks, lower defense against launching.
North American Fantasy Life teaser site open
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Nintendo has opened the North American teaser site for Fantasy Life. It’ll be a little while longer before the full thing goes live, but you can find a few screenshots and a trailer for now. The official page is located here.
More: Fantasy Life, Level-5
Japanese Smash Bros. 3DS trailer confirms returning character
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Nintendo released a five-minute Japanese trailer for Super Smash Bros. 3DS earlier today. You might be interested to hear that it officially confirms a returning character. Head past the break for more.
