Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate details – Charge Blade, Dual Blades, Heavy Bowgun
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A feature published on Famitsu’s website late last week details three weapons in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: the Charge Blade, Dual Blades, and Heavy Bowgun. For information about each of these, check out our summary below (translations from Siliconera):
Charge Blade
– Can switch between sword and axe forms
– Lets you charge up energy to unleash powerful attacks
– In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the weapon gets a new feature with a shield thrust attack while in Sword mode, and a powerful spin-attack in its Axe form
Dual Blades
– New Archdemon mode in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
– This is the one that activates after Demon mode with a full gauge
_ Archdemon allows you to use your finishing move, but instead of experiencing the normal delay, you’ll be able to keep on attacking with continuous combos
Heavy Bowgun
– Additional bump in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
– This only applies to weapons of six-star rarity and higher
– New Heavy Bowgun feature lets you unlock the weapon’s limits that allows you to use a FireWyvern shot, and then attack with other shots while reloading the FireWyvern ammo
– Weapon’s downtime while waiting for the reload decreases as well
August 2014 downloadable rewards now available on Club Nintendo
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 13 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top of the page since more games are now confirmed! Star Fox 64 (Wii, 250 coins), Mario Golf (3DS, 200 coins), and Dr. Mario Express (3DS, 200 coins) are also available. You can order any of the rewards directly here.
This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Baseball (3DS, 150 coins), Puzzle League Express (3DS, 200 coins), Vegas Stakes (Wii, 250 coins), Super Mario Bros. 2 (Wii U, 200 coins), and Excitebike (Wii U, 200 coins). These items last through September 7.
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Medabots 8 scan
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 0 comments
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James Pond: Robocod reboot no longer planned for Wii U, but still coming to 3DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
System 3’s James Pond: Robocod reboot is no longer planned for Wii U. PS3, Xbox 360, and Android versions have also been canned. However, as originally announced, James Pond: Robocod will still be coming to 3DS.
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Nintendo Maintenance scheduled for Wii U + 3DS on August 5th
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
It looks like some maintenance will be coming to online services on 3DS and Wii U systems later this week. Over on neoGAF it was pointed out that this type of extended maintenance often occurs before system updates. In any case, here is the schedule for the downtime:
– Wii U and 3DS (online play, leaderboards, etc…) on Tuesday, August 5:
a) Europe : 2AM to 4AM
b) UK : 1AM to3AM
c) USA (East Coast) : 8PM to 10PM (Monday)
d) USA (West Coast) : 5PM to 7PM (Monday)
e) Japan : 9AM to 11AM
Additionally, Steel Diver: Sub Wars will get the same treatment the following day:
– Steel Diver : Sub Wars (3DS – online play, leaderboards, etc…) on Wednesday, August 6:
a) Europe : 2.50AM to 4AM
b) UK : 1.50AM to3AM
c) USA (East Coast) : 8.50PM to 10PM (Monday)
d) USA (West Coast) : 5.50PM to 7PM (Monday)
e) Japan : 9.50AM to 11AM
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UK software sales (Week ending 8/2)
Posted on 10 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual Formats
LW | TW | Title | Format | Label | Publisher | |||
– | 1 | THE LAST OF US: REMASTERED | PS4 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
1 | 2 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | XB360 | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
2 | 3 | MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
3 | 4 | TOMODACHI LIFE | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
8 | 5 | FIFA 14 | XB360 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
7 | 6 | THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
9 | 7 | WATCH DOGS | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
4 | 8 | WATCH DOGS | PS4 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
10 | 9 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | |||
6 | 10 | MARIO KART 8 | WII U | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
5 | 11 | TITANFALL | XB ONE | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
12 | 12 | PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
13 | 13 | WATCH DOGS | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
15 | 14 | TERRARIA | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | 505 GAMES | |||
14 | 15 | SNIPER ELITE 3 | XB360 | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | |||
11 | 16 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | PS3 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | |||
19 | 17 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | PS4 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
29 | 18 | THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME | PS3 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
20 | 19 | FIFA 14 | PS3 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
27 | 20 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | PS4 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
24 | 21 | FIFA 14 | XB ONE | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
17 | 22 | TITANFALL | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
18 | 23 | FIFA 14 | PS4 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
22 | 24 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB ONE | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
26 | 25 | EA SPORTS UFC | PS4 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
23 | 26 | SNIPER ELITE 3 | PS4 | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | |||
– | 27 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB360 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
38 | 28 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
35 | 29 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
33 | 30 | POKEMON Y | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
34 | 31 | SKATE 3 | XB360 | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
39 | 32 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
– | 33 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | XB ONE | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
40 | 34 | SNIPER ELITE 3 | PS3 | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | |||
– | 35 | FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST | DS | GSP/AVANQUEST | GSP/AVANQUEST | |||
31 | 36 | POKEMON X | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
– | 37 | FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
32 | 38 | SNIPER ELITE 3 | XB ONE | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | |||
36 | 39 | WATCH DOGS | XB ONE | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
– | 40 | GRAN TURISMO 6 | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. |
All Formats
LW | TW | Title | Developer | Label | Publisher | |||
– | 1 | THE LAST OF US: REMASTERED | NAUGHTY DOG | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
1 | 2 | WATCH DOGS | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
2 | 3 | FIFA 14 | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
5 | 4 | THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
3 | 5 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | 4J STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
6 | 6 | MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION | 4J STUDIOS | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
4 | 7 | SNIPER ELITE 3 | REBELLION | 505 GAMES | 505 GAMES | |||
9 | 8 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | INFINITY WARD | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
10 | 9 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | DIGITAL ILLUSIONS | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
7 | 10 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | ROCKSTAR NORTH | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | |||
8 | 11 | TITANFALL | RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
11 | 12 | TOMODACHI LIFE | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
13 | 13 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
14 | 14 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
15 | 15 | PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE | POPCAP GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
16 | 16 | MARIO KART 8 | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
12 | 17 | WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER | MACHINEGAMES | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | |||
18 | 18 | EA SPORTS UFC | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
19 | 19 | TERRARIA | RE-LOGIC | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | 505 GAMES | |||
31 | 20 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | GHOST GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
17 | 21 | TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK | EDGE OF REALITY | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
25 | 22 | SKATE 3 | EA BLACK BOX | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
29 | 23 | GRID AUTOSPORT | CODEMASTERS | CODEMASTERS | CODEMASTERS | |||
24 | 24 | LEGO THE HOBBIT | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
– | 25 | FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST | 1ST PLAYABLE | GSP/AVANQUEST | GSP/AVANQUEST | |||
34 | 26 | HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 | TORUS GAMES | LITTLE ORBIT | LITTLE ORBIT | |||
– | 27 | WWE 2K14 | YUKE’S | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | |||
22 | 28 | DISNEY INFINITY | AVALANCHE SOFTWARE | DISNEY INFINITY | DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS | |||
– | 29 | SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE | VICARIOUS VISIONS | SKYLANDERS | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
23 | 30 | THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 | BEENOX | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
27 | 31 | MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT | AIRTIGHT GAMES | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | |||
37 | 32 | POKEMON Y | GAME FREAK | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
30 | 33 | ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES | GEARBOX SOFTWARE | SEGA | SEGA | |||
32 | 34 | RAYMAN LEGENDS | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
35 | 35 | LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
38 | 36 | THIEF | EIDOS MONTREAL | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | |||
39 | 37 | SONIC & ALL STARS RACING TRANSFORMED | SUMO DIGITAL | XBOX 360 CLASSICS | SEGA | |||
21 | 38 | 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
36 | 39 | POKEMON X | GAME FREAK | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
– | 40 | METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS | KONAMI | KONAMI |
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UK software sales (Week ending 8/2) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 10 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U:
- Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
- Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
- New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
- New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – Nintendo
- The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
- Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed – SEGA
- Wii Party U – Nintendo
- Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
3DS
- Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
- Pokémon Y – Nintendo
- Pokémon X – Nintendo
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
- Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
- Kirby: Triple Deluxe – Nintendo
- How To Train Your Dragon 2 – Little Orbit
- The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
- New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
- Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Screenshots (08/04/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 6 Comments
In today’s screenshot we’re given a look at another, probably lesser known character in the Nintendo universe to make an appearance in Super Smash Bros. The Japanese only Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru will be getting a cameo in the upcoming 3DS version of Smash:
The Sablé Prince will also appear in regular trophy form too:
Here’s the trophy of the Sablé Prince. He transforms into a snake or a frog, and unloads multiple attacks on any opponent he catches. Keep attacking your foes when they’re trapped in his dust cloud.
Pre-order updates (8/3/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes – 2.0 Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
GameCube Controller – Super Smash Bros. Edition – Amazon
GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Hyrule Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon
Mario Party 10 – Amazon, Best Buy
Devil’s Third – Amazon
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric – Amazon, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. bundle – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Just Dance 2015 – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Falling Skies: The Game – GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team Dark Edition (Collector’s Edition) – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop,
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
FIFA 15 – Amazon, GameStop (new)
Disney Big Hero 6 – GameStop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Amazon, Best Buy
The Legend of Korra A New Era Begins – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley – GameStop
Power Rangers: Super Megaforce – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon, Best Buy
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon, Best Buy
Fantasy Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: The Wild Cards Premium Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Art Academy – Amazon, Best Buy
Story of Seasons – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Omega Ruby – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Bandai Namco declined Attack on Titan 3DS for North America, Project X Zone sales much better than expected
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 8 Comments
There was a report earlier this year that Spike Chunsoft was looking for a partner to bring Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind to the west. ShonenGameZ writes that Bandai Namco was actually pitched this very idea, but the deal was ultimately dropped. What happened between the two sides is unknown.
ShonenGameZ spoke with Bandai Namco about Project X Zone’s overseas sales as well. The site reports, “they told me that it sold ten times better than what they expected.” Bandai Namco also said they would love to see a sequel.