Media Create sales (7/31/17 – 8/6/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 142 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 61,933
PS4 – 43,862
New 2DS LL – 33,871
New 3DS LL – 22,200
PS4 Pro – 9,077
Vita – 4,773
2DS – 3,740
New 3DS – 1,078
Wii U – 158
PS3 – 96
Xbox One – 90
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 2DS LL – 110,963
Switch – 89,314
PS4 – 82,368
New 3DS LL – 26,587
PS4 Pro – 10,988
Vita – 4,967
2DS – 3,680
New 3DS – 1,370
Wii U – 142
PS3 – 121
Xbox One – 94
And here are the software charts:
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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney launching on the 3DS eShop in November
Posted on 7 years ago by Andrew in 3DS, News | 8 Comments
Last week, we reported that Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney was rated for the 3DS on a South Korean media ratings board. Well, Capcom has announced that they are bringing Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, to the Nintendo 3DS eShop later this November for $19.99.
For those who aren’t familiar with Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, the game is the fourth installment in the Ace Attorney series which was released for the DS in 2007. The game also takes place years after the events of the previous series title, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations.
Japanese 3DS themes (8/9/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:
LiSA: Datte Atashi no Hero – 200 yen
Cogimyun – 200 yen
Sentimental circus: Secret Circus – 200 yne
1, 2 Fanclub (Freedom Ver.) – 200 yen
Harumaki Gohan feat. Hatsune Miku: Dreamless Dreams – 200 yen
wowaka (x3) – 200 yen each
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Game Informer has a huge feature on Pokemon / Game Freak this month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
This month’s issue of Game Informer will have a huge feature on Pokemon developer Game Freak. The magazine visited the studio in Japan “to get the full history of the series and talk about what’s in store for the future on Switch.” Game Informer “explored deeper into Game Freak’s studio than any western outlet has ever been allowed and were able to not only see where Pokemon is made, but where its creators hold their meetings, eat lunch, and even create the series’ iconic soundtrack.” The new issue is packed with twelve pages “covering the studio’s history and read development stories for every core Pokémon RPG it has created.”
Aside from content in the magazine, Game Informer will have “written features and video interviews with Game Freak co-founder, producer, director, and composer, Junichi Masuda, and Sun and Moon’s director, Shigeru Ohmori.”
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Metroid: Samus Returns – first look at amiibo unlocks (Fusion suit)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo’s Japanese blog has a first look at the content that can be unlocked by scanning amiibo in Metroid: Samus Returns. This includes screenshots of the Fusion suit included with Fusion mode, Metroid Marker function, and images from the art gallery. Have a look at the various screenshots below.
Thanks to n128 for the tip.
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Metroid: Samus Returns Special Edition – full soundtrack listing for the CD
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
The Metroid: Samus Returns Special Edition contains a sound-selection CD with 25 different tracks across the Metroid franchise. In a new post on Nintendo’s Japanese website, the full lineup of music is revealed.
The entire listing is as follows:
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Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon – update on Lycanroc Dusk Form from CoroCoro
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
As expected, CoroCoro does have a tiny bit of Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon coverage in its latest issue. However, the news seems to apply only to the Lycanroc Dusk Form.
Lycanroc Dusk Form will have the moves Accelrock and Counter, along with the ability Tough Claws. Players in Japan will also be able to receive a gift of Rockruff starting on November 17.
Nintendo Minute – Metroid: Samus Returns gameplay
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 3 Comments
It may not be Friday, but a new episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. Kit and Krysta are joined by Sam from Nintendo Treehouse to show off Metroid: Samus Returns… and the Metroid amiibo. Check out the video below.
Nintendo to stream Mario Odyssey, Samus Returns, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and more at Gamescom
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 4 Comments
Nintendo has plenty of plans lined up for Gamescom later this month. Even if you’re not attending the expo, there will be plenty to see thanks to some extensive live streams.
First, Super Mario Odyssey will be appearing on August 23. Along with fresh gameplay, producer Yoshiaki Koizumi will be stopping by. The game will be streamed at the following times:
– 6 AM PT
– 9 AM ET
– 2 PM in the UK
– 3 PM in Europe
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Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place tonight / tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has added in some last-minute maintenance for its platforms today. Switch, Wii U, and 3DS will be impacted for about five hours tonight / tomorrow.
The schedule is as follows:
– 9 PM PT (August 8) – 2 AM PT (August 9)
– 12 AM ET (August 9) – 5 AM ET (August 9)
– 5 AM in the UK (August 9) – 10 AM in the UK (August 9)
– 6 AM in Europe (August 9) – 11 AM in Europe (August 9)
Certain network services such as online play will be affected while maintenance is taking place.
