Junichi Masuda on Exp. Share changes in Pokemon X/Y
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Pokemon X/Y makes a number of changes to the core Pokemon experience fans have become accustomed to. One of these modifications pertains to the Exp. Share item.
This time around, Exp. Share is a key item. All Pokemon participating in a battle also receive 100 percent of the experience while the creatures who are left out still earn 50 percent.
Game Freak director Junichi Masuda spoke about the new approach to experience sharing while speaking with Game Informer this month. He said:
There are so many Pokemon living in the Kalos region, you can encounter a different Pokemon just about every time you go into the tall grass. We wanted players to try raising lots of Pokemon, which is why we changed how the Exp. Share item worked. Of course, we also made it so players could turn off the Exp. Share and still enjoy the game if they wanted to.
More: Game Freak, interview, Junichi Masuda, Pokemon X, Pokemon Y
Square Enix trademarks “Curtain Call” in Europe
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Square Enix localized Theatrhythm Final Fantasy for the west, so it’d only make sense for the sequel, Curtain Call, to make its way to overseas territories as well.
If a European trademark is anything to go by, Square Enix is already planning a western release. Deculture discovered a filing for “Curtain Call” in Europe, which is almost certainly a reference to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call.
While not official, hopefully this is a sign that we’ll be seeing the rhythm game in the US and Europe in the future.
Media Create software sales (1/13 – 1/19) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe
02./02. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z
03./03. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
04./07. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
05./04. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds #
06./08. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle!
07./06. [PS3] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
08./05. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
09./10. [PSV] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: Twin Pack #
10./09. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World
11./11. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
12./13. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V
13./19. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014
14./14. [PS3] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
15./17. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
16./18. [PSV] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
17./16. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
18./20. [PS3] Gran Turismo 6 #
19./15. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy: Big Bang / Supernova
20./21. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate coming west in early 2015
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After announcing Monster Hunter 4G for Japan earlier today, Capcom followed up with a confirmation for the west. Indeed: Monster Hunter 4G will be arriving in North America and Europe in early 2015 as “Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate”.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is said to be “built on the foundations of Monster Hunter 4 but have way more content.” “In typical Monster Hunter fashion, you can expect to see a number of returning older monsters, but also a great selection of new threats to challenge you in unique ways,” Capcom teased.
Capcom announces Monster Hunter 4G for 3DS, coming to Japan this fall
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Capcom announced Monster Hunter 4G for 3DS at Monster Hunter Festa earlier today. While not many details have been revealed as of now, we do know that save data from the original game can carry over. Capcom also intends to ship the game in Japan this fall.
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Pokemon X/Y maintenance taking place on Monday
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A quick heads up for the Pokemon X/Y players out there: online maintenance will be taking place for the two games on Monday. Online play, rankings, and other aspects will be affected for a six hour window.
Here’s the official rundown of Pokemon X/Y’s imminent maintenance:
From Monday, January 27, 2014 4:00 PM to Monday, January 27, 2014 10:00 PM Pacific Time (6pm to midnight Eastern) / From Tuesday, 28 January 2014 00:00 to Tuesday, 28 January 2014 06:00 UK time (01:00 to 07:00 Central Europe)
Affected Services:
Nintendo 3DS
Online Play, Rankings, etc. for Pokémon™ X, Pokémon™ Y
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“Korokoro” confirmed for Game Center CX 3
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Namco Bandai recently revealed Blood of Dragon for Game Center CX 3, one of the mini-games including in the upcoming 3DS title. Additionally, the package will include Korokoro Game – a labyrinth-type experience in which users tilt the playfield to roll a ball to a goal. 14 games in total have been confirmed for Game Center CX 3 thus far.
More: Game Center CX 3, Japan, Namco Bandai
Bravely Default comes with “Also Plays on 2DS” sticker
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Nintendo is doing something a bit new with the release of Bravely Default in North America. Game owners will find that the packaging comes with an “Also Plays on 2DS” sticker. If nothing else, it should prevent any potential confusion for the more mainstream consumer that the game can be played on both a 3DS and 2DS.
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Shinichi Kameoka reflects on 2013, talks about what lies ahead this year
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Brownie Brown founder Shinichi Kameoka left the company, now known as 1-UP Studio, and went on to form “Brownies” in March of last year.
Kameoka described 2013 as a “very blessed year of development and releases” while speaking with 4Gamer last month. Before leaving Brownie Brown, he worked on Fantasy Life Link for Level-5, and then helped create “Shooting Hero” – Brownie’s debut title on iOS.
As for 2014, Kameoka teased that Brownies is working on “a little epic adventure”. While there’s no sort of guarantee that it will wind up on a Nintendo system, we’re certainly hoping the possibility exists given Kameoka’s previous projects.
