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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

The Nintendo UK store is now accepting reservations for some important Metroid products. The Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition, along with upcoming amiibo, can be pre-ordered here. The Legacy Edition in particular may go quickly.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 18 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 26,256
PS4 – 22,704
New 3DS LL – 11,849
PS4 Pro – 7,067
Vita – 4,572
2DS – 2,196
New 3DS – 845
Wii U – 164
PS3 – 148
Xbox One – 72

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 25,805
PS4 – 21,873
New 3DS LL – 12,669
PS4 Pro – 7,321
Vita – 4,403
2DS – 2,311
New 3DS – 740
Xbox One – 228
Wii U – 193
PS3 – 153

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 2 Comments

The latest issue of Weekly Jump continues its updates on Dragon Quest XI. This time around, the magazine teases various story scenes.

Gematsu translates the information as follows:

Allies’ Pasts and Secrets (Upper Left)

What are your allies’ pasts? What is the resolve that they hold dear to their hearts?

The People Who Hold the Keys to the Truth (Upper Right)

Just who are the various people and beautiful women in this still unseen world?

Who are they? (Middle Right)

This is…! Who are they? It is all still wrapped in mystery!

The Great Tree of Life

The Great Tree of Life! What will become of Lotozetasia? The protagonist and company’s adventure will finally lead to the great truth of the world!

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

Update: Switch / Wii U / 3DS maintenance also taking place tonight. Schedule is below:

– 6:45 PM PT (July 12) – 8 PM PT (July 12)
– 9:45 PM ET (July 12) – 11 PM ET (July 12)
– 2:45 AM in the UK (July 13) – 4 AM in the UK (July 13)
– 3:45 AM in Europe (July 13) – 5 AM in Europe (July 13)

Original: Splatoon 2’s demo will be undergoing maintenance tonight. All network services will be impacted for roughly four hours in the Splatfest World Premiere.

Here’ the maintenance schedule:

– 5 PM PT (July 12) – 9 PM PT (July 12)
– 8 PM ET (July 12) – 12 AM ET (July 13)
– 1 AM in the UK (July 13) – 5 AM in the UK (July 13)
– 2 AM in Europe (July 13) – 6 AM in Europe (July 13)

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

Atlus released another new Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux trailer today showing how the field graphics have changed in the 3DS version compared to the DS original. View it below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments

A couple of new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:

BoxBoy – 200 yen
Gudetama – 200 yen
Moero!! Pro Yakyuu 2016 Homerun! – 150 yen
Sumikko Gurashi – 200 yen
GYARI (Cocoa CigaretteP): WAAAA! – 200 yen
Encounter Special Voice – 200 yen
Balloon: Ame to Petra – 200 yen
Trash and Trash! – 200 yen
YoruShika: Kutsu no Hanabi – 200 yen
SymaG: Gatsuchen! – 200 yen

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 10 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. This is now live on Amazon US. Also confirmed as an Amazon exclusive.

Original: Just like with the original Pokemon Sun/Moon, Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon are getting a dual release. Amazon Canada is listing the Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Steelbook Dual Pack.

The package naturally comes with both games included. Additionally, you’ll receive a collectible Steelbook case. The outer art features Solgaleo and Lunala while the inner art has the line art of the two Legendary Pokemon on a gold background.

Below are additional photos:

You can pre-order the Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Steelbook Dual Pack on Amazon Canada here. Based on last year, this may be a retailer exclusive – at least when it goes up in the states.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

UK retailer GAME is now taking pre-orders for the Metroid: Samus Returns Legacy Edition. You can reserve a copy here. Note that supply is expected to be extremely limited.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch | 8 Comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Cars 3: Driven to Win (NSW/PS4) – 8/8/8/8
Farming Simulator 18 (3DS) – 6/7/7/6
GoNNER (NSW) – 7/7/7/8
Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy (3DS) – 9/9/8/8
MXGP3: The Official Motocross Videogame (PS4) – 7/8/7/8
Portal Knights (PS4) – 8/8/8/7
Rabi Laby: Puzzle Out Stories (PSV) – 6/7/6/6
StarBlood Arena (PS4) – 7/7/7/8
Sumikko Gurashi: Koko, Dokonan Desu? (3DS) – 7/8/7/7
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
World Election (PSV) – 8/7/8/7

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 33 Comments

A new update is now available for download on 3DS. Nintendo just issued version 11.5.0-38.

As for what the update entails, it’s keeping in line with past firmware releases. Nintendo says, “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”. That’s all for now.

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