Monster Hunter XX footage on Capcom TV (12/21/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Unsurprisingly, Monster Hunter XX was featured on the latest episode of Capcom TV earlier today. The latest gameplay was shown, along with new 3DS themes. We’ve embedded the video where the Monster Hunter XX segment starts below.
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3DS hardware sales surpass PS2 in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Fernando in 3DS, News | 22 Comments
According to the latest Media Create sales, the 3DS sold 133,478 units in Japan last week. Total sales have now reached 21,913,661 units since launch. With these figures, 3DS has finally outsold PlayStation 2 in Japan which moved 21,833,216 units.
Congratulations to Nintendo for reaching this notable milestone.
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Scans roundup – SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage, Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki, more
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional, Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!!, SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage, and Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki. Scans of all titles can be found below.
Media Create sales (12/12/16 – 12/18/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 84,823
PS4 – 70,031
2DS – 39,218
Vita – 36,214
PS4 Pro – 9,317
New 3DS – 9,149
Wii U – 5,095
Xbox One – 1,872
PS3 – 925
3DS – 226
3DS LL – 62
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 85,218
New 3DS LL – 67,247
2DS – 33,439
Vita – 22,314
New 3DS – 7,887
PS4 Pro – 7,499
Wii U – 4,656
Xbox One – 1,245
PS3 – 853
3DS – 314
3DS LL – 88
And here are the software charts:
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UK Dragon Quest VIII commercial
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Nintendo UK has come out with a new commercial for Dragon Quest VIII which highlights new features included in the 3DS RPG. Have a look at it below.
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Japanese 3DS themes (12/21/16)
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Several new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:
Kunio-kun – 100 yen
Korilakkuma’s Cute Fluffy Dream – 200 yen
Gurumin 3D – 200 yen
Bonobono – 200 yen
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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 79
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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
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North American Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle packaging
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We previously posted the European Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle packaging, but now we have the North American equivalent. Check it out above.
Nintendo sending out white festive tree, 15 MEOW coupons for Animal Crossing: New Leaf via SpotPass
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
If you have SpotPass enabled for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, you should find that a bit of new content is making its way out to you. Nintendo has sent out a new letter from Pete with an exclusive item attached. You’ll receive the white festive tree plus 15 MEOW coupons.
Thanks to Cameron for the tip.
Metacritic: a look at the top-rated Wii U and 3DS games of 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 16 Comments
Metacritic’s year-end report has arrived. In its piece recapping game reviews of 2016, we’re able to get a closer look at how Wii U and 3DS performed in the eyes of critics.
Wii U accounted for 44 reviewed games on Metacritic. The console had no games with an average of 90 or higher, but had four exclusives with scores of 75 or higher.
There were 57 3DS games in Metacritic’s database, of which no titles had an average of 90 or higher much like Wii U. However, 20 exclusive releases scored 75 or higher.
Here’s a look at the top-rated Wii U games: