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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 11 Comments

Pokemon Bank is still out of action in Japan (and still has yet to launch in other territories) following the unexpected downtime that plagued Nintendo’s online services last week. Today, a brief update was shared.

Nintendo says that it continues to resolve and test issues relating to Pokemon Bank. Details will be announced as soon as possible.

Nintendo also apologized to fans who are waiting for Pokemon Bank, and asks for their patience.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Podcast Stories | 14 Comments

If you happen to have a 3DS with v4.5 firmware or older, you might just be able to avoid the system’s region lock. Some folks over at GBAtemp have created a workaround that allows for games in different regions to be successfully booted.

All you need is a DS or 3DS flashcard, which runs a special patched launcher file. The code modifies your system to load cartridges from other regions. Once completed, more recent firmware can be installed to play imported games that require it.

Keep in mind that this method is not at related to piracy. Users can only play retail games – not ROMs – that have been purchased legally.

You can find more information about the workaround here.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

The latest issue of Famitsu finally confirms Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson for 3DS. Additionally, the magazine includes a release date: August 7 for Japan.

Tamsoft is once again handling development. The studio also made the series’ previous entries.

Not too many details have leaked out of Famitsu thus far. Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a side-scrolling 3D action game, and it will include boss encounters on a 3D field as well as two male characters.

That’s all for now!

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

A number of Warner Bros. games are now available at cheaper prices, like Scribblenauts Unmasked (Amazon, Best Buy) for $40 on Wii U. Best Buy also has the 3DS version for $20.

Other Warner Bros. price drops include:

Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver (Wii U) – $20 (Best Buy)
Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver (3DS) – $20 (Best Buy)
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Wii U) – $20 (Amazon, Best Buy)
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril – $30 (Amazon, Best Buy)
Batman: Arkham Origins: Blackgate – $30 (Amazon, Best Buy)
Injustice: Gods Among Us – $40 (Amazon, Best Buy)

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y’s online features will be affected by a short maintenance period today. Between 7 PM and 9 PM ET, online play, rankings, and other aspects may be unavailable. The maintenance window won’t be too long, but players should be aware of the downtime in any case.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
4. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
5. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games – Nintendo
6. Wii Party U – Nintendo
7. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
8. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
9. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
10. LEGO City: Undercover – Nintendo

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
7. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins – Nintendo
8. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Natsume is bringing Yumi’s Odd Odyssey to the 3DS eShop later this month. But what does the publisher have in store for Nintendo’s handheld in the future?

While Natsume isn’t confirming anything explicitly, the company has given a vague tease that more 3DS news could be shared prior to E3 2014.

Natsume wrote on Twitter a few days ago:

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds # (Nintendo) {2013.12.26} (¥4.800) – 225.418 / NEW <80-100%>
02./01. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 198.968 / 1.005.697 <80-100%> (-27%)
03./00. [PS3] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} (¥7.140) – 182.638 / NEW <60-80%>
04./02. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 156.483 / 3.976.829 <80-100%> (-32%)
05./00. [PSV] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: Twin Pack # (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} (¥7.140) – 134.645 / NEW <80-100%>
06./03. [WIU] Wii Party U # (Nintendo) {2013.10.31} (¥4.935) – 87.262 / 518.766 <60-80%> (-32%)
07./04. [WIU] New Super Mario Bros. U # (Nintendo) {2012.12.08} (¥5.985) – 75.131 / 965.794 <80-100%> (-34%)
08./07. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World (Nintendo) {2013.11.21} (¥5.985) – 71.159 / 410.041 <60-80%> (-23%)
09./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 40.338 / 3.293.312 <80-100%> (-13%)
10./10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 37.300 / 4.017.159 <80-100%> (-17%)
11./05. [PS3] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.12.19} (¥7.980) – 37.294 / 150.787 <80-100%> (-67%)
12./13. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life # (Nintendo) {2013.04.18} (¥4.800) – 28.424 / 1.580.067 <80-100%> (-29%)
13./14. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle! (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.10.17} (¥4.980) – 28.323 / 194.918 <80-100%> (-10%)
14./16. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy: Big Bang / Supernova (Level 5) {2013.12.05} (¥5.500) – 26.566 / 169.867 <60-80%> (-10%)
15./12. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.08.01} (¥5.480) – 24.935 / 427.070 <80-100%> (-38%)
16./15. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800) – 23.623 / 2.225.734 <80-100%> (-23%)
17./11. [3DS] Aikatsu! 2-nin no My Princess (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.480) – 23.120 / 170.716 <60-80%> (-43%)
18./17. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.980) – 22.639 / 186.817 <60-80%> (-17%)
19./00. [PSV] Final Fantasy X HD Remaster (Square Enix) {2013.12.26} (¥3.990) – 22.619 / NEW <80-100%>
20./18. [WIU] Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version! # (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.11.21} (¥5.480) – 22.204 / 96.076 <40-60%> (-14%)
21./06. [PS3] Drakengard 3 (Square Enix) {2013.12.19} (¥7.980) – 22.043 / 125.530 <80-100%> (-79%)
22./20. [PS3] Gran Turismo 6 # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2013.12.05} (¥6.980) – 21.512 / 282.686 <60-80%> (-9%)
23./21. [3DS] Youkai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 18.747 / 286.453 <80-100%> (-19%)
24./09. [PSV] New Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (Bandai Namco Games) {2013.12.19} (¥6.980) – 16.689 / 61.578 <80-100%> (-63%)
25./23. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 16.524 / 2.166.003 <80-100%> (-21%)
26./27. [WIU] Wii Fit U [Wii U Family Premium Set Black/White] (Nintendo) {2013.10.31} (¥34.800) – 14.458 / 58.769 <40-60%> (-10%)
27./24. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land # (Nintendo) {2011.11.03} (¥4.800) – 14.277 / 1.945.812 <80-100%> (-29%)
28./00. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2013.10.10} (¥7.770) – 13.733 / 605.882 <80-100%>
29./29. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team # (Nintendo) {2013.07.18} (¥4.800) – 13.506 / 392.732 <80-100%> (-6%)
30./25. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo) {2013.03.20} (¥4.800) – 13.427 / 982.737 <80-100%> (-25%)

Note: These initial figures are based on Famitsu data, which are generally close to Media Create sales. We’ll update this post once Media Create’s official data comes in.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments

Going forward and valid through the system’s entire lifespan, Nintendo will be forced to pay Tomita Technologies 1.82 percent of the wholesale price on every 3DS sold. That’s because a US judge ruled last month that Nintendo had infringed on company’s camera tech after using it without permission. Nintendo could end up paying Tomita $3 for every 3DS moved on the market.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Famitsu has published another wave of details on Dragon Quest Monsters 2 covering “New Life Fusion”. Read on below for the information summary.

– Can access more content after beating the game
– Ex: create SS rank monsters without having to breed generations of monsters
– “New Life Fusion”: instantly obtain a SS ranked monster from any family
– Players also get to switch out any of the monster’s characteristic traits with one from the parents
– Square Enix says the New Life Fusion method won’t be an easy task
– There are various conditions that must be met in order to pull it off.

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