Medabots 3DS dated for Japan, two versions on the way
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Medabots was one of the earlier games announced for the 3DS. Even so, we haven’t seen many details or any screenshots since its initial confirmation.
Surprisingly, the 3DS title is on track for a September 13 launch in Japan. This week’s issue of Famitsu states that two versions of Medabots 7 are on the way.
More details may leak out of the magazine sometime within the next few hours.
Famitsu reveals Shin Megami Tensei IV
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The next entry in the Shin Megami Tensei series has been announced in the latest issue of Famitsu. Usual magazine leaker Sinobi states that Atlus is readying an official site for the new 3DS title Shin Megami Tensei IV. It’ll be launching at megaten4.jp tomorrow.
Famitsu news generally leaks out over time, so this is just the initial announcement. We’ll be receiving details and scans soon, most likely.
Ikki Tousen Smash Heroes screenshots
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Ikki Tousen Smash Heroes trailer
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Ikki Tousen Smash Heroes heading to the Japanese eShop
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Tom Create is making a new title for the Japanese eShop titled “Ikki Tousen Smash Heroes”. The action game has players controlling a cat in one of its eighty missions. Six cats are available in total.
You can access the Ikki Tousen Smash Heroes site here.
Nintendo Power June 2012 scans – Castlevania, The Last Story, best Wii games
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Nintendo Power has released a public preview of this month’s magazine. Titles featured include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate, the Castlevania series in general, The Last Story, and an article about the best Wii games.
The issue arrives on newsstands on June 5 and has already started to reach subscribers.
*Note: The Mirror of Fate image was intentionally pixelated. I guess Nintendo Power didn’t want anyone seeing the article yet, which is odd considering all of the details are already out.
A bunch of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate details
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About.com has composed a lengthy writeup of Nintendo Power’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate article. There are lots of gameplay details to read up on, but it’s most assuring to see that developer Mercury Steam is focusing primarily on exploration, which made the DS games worthwhile experiences.
Head past the break for information (here’s one tidbit: StreetPass/SpotPass are confirmed), a quote from producer David Cox, and a vague release date – it’s coming this year, folks!
Toki Tori GBC eShop release getting closer
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Toki Tori’s Game Boy Color release on the 3DS eShop is right on track. Last we heard, it should be available in Europe sometime this quarter, with a North American date not too far behind… we hope.
Two Tribes gave a status update on the title today. The company wrote on Twitter that it has received the first draft manual for the VC game.
Two Tribes said:
“We just received the first draft for the e-manual for Toki Tori GBC for 3DS virtual console! No release date yet, but getting closer!”
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate confirmed
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Nintendo Power’s big teaser for its June issue was for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. The magazine has an extensive look at Konami’s new 3DS title in its June 2012 issue.
Based on some of the scans floating around (see above), it appears to be a 2.5D adventure made by MercurySteam.
A few pieces of information have made it out from the magazine, though it mainly focuses on Mirror of Fate’s controls.
Players fight with Trevor Belmont’s version of the Combat Cross. Pressing the “X” button will result in strong attacks while the “Y” button yields attacks with a rider range.
Secondary weapons including an electric bomb and boomerang-like glaive are included. These can be accessed with “A”.
Other actions include blocking/dodging with “L” and grabbing enemies with “R”. Koanmi is promising deep combat mechanics.
Mirrors of Fate will feature the return of light and shadow magic, experience points for combo unlocks (such as throwing foes into the air and to the ground), and more.
Expect more details soon.
Jett Tailfin announced for Wii U, 3DS
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This is far from a AAA game announcement, but yes, we do have another title confirmation for Wii U.
Maximum Games will be bringing “Jett Tailfin” to the new console as well as the 3DS this year. It’s being developed by Hoplite Research, LLC and Ilusis Interactive Graphics.
Jett Tailfin is a racing game with “a full range of control with multiple shortcuts and additional landscapes as racers attempt to find the best route to the finish line.” Maximum Games says it will incorporate “motion-blur shaders and other advanced underwater lighting effects.”
Atlantis Metropolis, Hawaiian Islands, Ship Graveyard, and Pirate’s Island are some of the title’s environments. Mini-games, multiplayer, and an unlockable character will be included.
You can find a bunch of additional details about Jett Tailfin in the press release below.