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

Square Enix updated the Dragon Quest XI website with the latest details and screenshots for its upcoming RPG. Two of the game’s systems are covered: “Zone” and “Link”. We’ve rounded up the latest news below, courtesy of Gematsu.

Zone

– One of the new powers that appears in battle
– State of heightened concentration that temporarily increases your combat ability
– If attacked by an enemy, the protagonist and other party members can enter Zone allowing them to turn a sticky situation into a prime opportunity
– Entering Zone surrounds your body in a blue light and increases your ability
– The effect can carry over to the next battle until it disappears
– Even if you take heavy damage and find yourself in a pinch entering Zone could be your chance for a counterattack
– Zone is even more promising when several party members enter it
– Monsters can also enter zone

Link

– If you enter Zone, you can acquire even further power
– By combining your power with those of your party members, you can unleash powerful Link techniques
– These can become the key to defeating formidable enemies
– Silvia can light up the protagonist’s sword with fire
– Link techniques differ depending on the combination of party members, learned spells and skills, and the number of people that are in Zone
– How you organize your party will directly affect which Link techniques you can unleash
– Monsters can also unleash Link techniques
– Camus and the Protagonist: “Falcon Dance”
– Full Party: “Giga Burst”
– Silvia and Protagonist and Row: “Rose Hurricane”
– Martina and Row: “Matou Enbu”

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

Last week’s issue of Famitsu contained another information batch for FuRyu’s 3DS RPG, The Alliance Alive. We’re introduced to two new party characters and a couple of new locations.

Here’s what we learned:

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

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

United States

Switch

Disgaea 5 Complete – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Ultra Street Fighter II – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop
Cave Story+ – Amazon, GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition – Amazon
Rime – Amazon, GameStop
NBA 2K18 – Amazon, Best Buy
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop

3DS

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop – Amazon
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator 18 – Amazon
Ever Oasis – Best Buy (new), GameStop
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Hey! Pikmin – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Miitopia – Best Buy, GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – Best Buy (new), GameStop

SNES

Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter – Amazon

Hardware

New 2DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy
Cloud – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta – Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta (Player 2) [Exclusive] – Best Buy (new)
Corrin – Best Buy, GameStop
Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) – Best Buy, GameStop
Pikmin – Best Buy, GameStop

Accessories

Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon
Standalone Switch dock – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con – Best Buy, GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con straps – Best Buy, GameStop
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack – Best Buy, GameStop

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Splatoon 2 guide – Amazon
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $10) – Amazon

Other

Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Majora’s Mask Link – Amazon (new)
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: Twilight Princess Link – Amazon (new)
Nintendo Ultra Detail Series: Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Amazon (new)

Canada

Switch

Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Redout
Troll and I

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Cars 3: Driven to Win

3DS

Fire Emblem Echoes
Farming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Miitopia
Culdcept Revolt
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only

Systems

New 2DS XL (new)

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works (save $7)

Accessories

Neon Yellow Joy-Con Strap
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack

UK

Switch

Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Arms
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Troll & I

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
Fire Emblem Echoes
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Faming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Hey! Pikmin
Ever Oasis
Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?
Culdcept Revolt

Systems

New 2DS XL – Black and Turquoise (new)
New 2DS XL – White and Orange (new)

amiibo

Fire Emblem Echoes: Alm
Fire Emblem Echoes: Ceclia

Books

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Deluxe Edition guide
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
Super Mario Encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
Shovel Knight: Official Design Works

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 27 Comments

Nintendo put up an infographic on its Twitter account yesterday showing what the company has planned for 3DS in terms of software. The imminent Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is highlighted, all the way up through Fire Emblem Warriors. The full infographic is attached above.

One game we know is missing is the multiplayer Kirby title (and Kirby’s Blowout Blast is you want to count that). What else might be in store for 3DS?

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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

In Australia and New Zealand, the New 2DS XL launches in these two territories before any other region. Believe it or not, it’s less than two weeks away as it’s penciled in for June 15.

To promote the New 2DS XL, Nintendo AUNZ put up a new video on Twitter introducing the system. You can view it below.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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

The Nintendo UK store is offering a new pre-order bonus Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. If you reserve the game, you’ll receive the t-shirt pictured above. Pre-orders can be placed here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

Those who intend to pick up the digital version of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia may want to take advantage of pre-loading. In North America, you can do so right now.

Pre-loading lets you purchase the game ahead of time and download most of its data. Then upon release, you’ll only need a small update to begin playing. Nintendo will publish Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia at 12 AM ET on May 19 (9 PM PT on May 18).

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia takes up 12,826 blocks of space, or 1.57 GB.

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

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta unbox the Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition. Check it out below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

A number of outlets have shared new looks at the New 2DS XL with various videos. These include a screen test, comparisons to other Nintendo systems, and much more. Continue on below for a roundup of the different videos.

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

Here’s an interesting little note about the New 2DS XL. With the new system, Nintendo cut down on the length of the stylus that’s included. It may not be a massive deal or a drastic change, but one that you may care to know about in any case.

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