The Holo Caster has been used in Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. Its primary function was to provide players with news pertaining to the games and real life events. Updates were done through SpotPass and downloaded manually from the internet. All regions received updates, though there hasn’t been much going on outside of Japan as of late.

Serebii now reports that the Holo Caster service has been discontinued. After logging in, a final notice is displayed, and states that the feature has been around for three years.

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Japanese Dragon Ball Fusions, All Kamen Rider: Rider Revolution commercials

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Bandai Namco put out a couple of new commercials for two of its 3DS games. Find adverts for Dragon Ball Fusions and All Kamen Rider: Rider Revolution below.

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Pre-order updates (10/2/16)

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

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

United States

* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. New: 20% off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well.

Wii U

Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
SteamWorld Collection – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators Dark Edition Starter Pack – GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Amazon, GameStop
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack – Amazon (exclusive)
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Fusions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Systems

New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Gold Mario (new) – Best Buy
Lucina (new) – Best Buy
Ness (new) – Best Buy
Mega Man (new) – Best Buy
Pit (new) – Best Buy
Samus (new) – Best Buy
Sonic (new) – Best Buy
Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy

Books

Super Mario Adventures – Amazon
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 – Amazon
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages – Amazon
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon

Other

Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-ring – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Crystal 9 Pack – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Paper Mario: Color Splash
SteamWorld Collection
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Skylanders Imaginators
Runbow Deluxe Edition
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Corpse Party Back to School Edition
Disney Magical World 2
Mario Party: Star Rush
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Super Mario Maker for 3DS (new)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Books

Super Mario Adventures
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition (save $9)
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

amiibo

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo Cards 6 Pack

UK

Wii U

Paper Mario: Color Splash
Skylanders Imaginators
Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Mario Party: Star Rush
Disney Magical World
Rhythm Paradise Megamix
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Sun Steelbook
Pokemon Moon Steel Book
Animal Crossing: New Leaf + amiibo Card
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Picross 3D: Round 2
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers

Systems

New 3DS XL – Peal White
New 3DS XL – Orange and Black
Pokemon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL

amiibo

Link (8-Bit) (new)
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) (new)
Link (Zelda: Wind Waker) (new)
Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) (new)

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

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Super Mario Maker for 3DS pre-orders open

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Update (10/2): Super Mario Maker for 3DS is now up for pre-order on Amazon Canada; also now has a 20% discount like the U.S.

Original (9/26): All major retailers are now properly taking pre-orders for Super Mario Maker on 3DS. Amazon just started reservations officially today, and can be had for 20 perent off with Prime. It’s also up at Best Buy (with 20 percent GCU discount) and GameStop.

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Pokemon Sun/Moon – Official Collector’s Vault Edition on the way

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Update (10/2): Now £37.14 off on Amazon UK.

Update 3 (9/22): This is now up for pre-order on Amazon UK.

Update 2 (9/20): The vault is sold out on Amazon Canada. However, Amazon US is now offering a $52 discount. If you already pre-ordered, it should be applied automatically. Now might be the time to jump in before it sells out!

Update: This can also be pre-ordered on Amazon France.

Original (9/14): Prima and The Pokemon Company are preparing a special “Collector’s Vault Edition” for the Pokemon Sun/Moon guide. Amazon provides details about what the package includes.

Fans can expect the following items:

– Special edition hardcover guide with a soft-touch dust jacket featuring exclusive Pokemon artwork
– Collectible Vault Edition box with magnetic clasp to hold your Pokemon treasures
– Exclusive hardcover 240-page journal displaying a debossed pattern and gold foil with a ribbon bookmark and inside pocket – perfect for recording your adventures in the Alola region
– Elegant roller ball pen etched with Pokemon Sun/Moon logos in classic silver color
– High-quality lithograph set of all-new artwork in a protective sleeve
– A thank you card with gold-foil-stamp signatures from members of Game Freak
– Full-sized bookmark with tassel showcasing Pokemon Sun/Moon art
– Removable decals highlighting five newly discovered Pokemon
– Detailed double-sided poster map of the Alola region
– “And more!”

Amazon Canada’s listing also contains a couple of extra photos:

Quantities for the Pokemon Sun/Moon Collector’s Vault are said to be limited. Once it’s sold out, it won’t return.

You can reserve the vault on Amazon US here (save $6.50). Amazon Canada has it up here (save $17). It should be available on December 9.

Thanks to Wagner C for the tip.

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Photos of the Disney Magical World 2 event at Nintendo NY

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Disney Magical World 2 is a couple of weeks from gracing the west, so an event was held at Nintendo NY earlier today to celebrate. Hollywood Records recording artist Olivia Holt was in attendance.

Nintendo passed along some photos from the event, which we have below. Descriptions of the different images are included after the break.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Hollywood Records recording artist Olivia Holt explores the Kingdom of Arendelle in the upcoming Disney Magical World 2 game, launching exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on Oct. 14. In the game, players can immerse themselves in the magic of six Disney-themed worlds.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Hollywood Records recording artist Olivia Holt helps a young fan get dressed up as their favorite Disney character at the Enchanted Ball Event for the Disney Magical World 2 game on Oct. 1 at Nintendo NY. The magical event celebrated the upcoming launch of the game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on Oct. 14.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Oliva Holt has a first dance with young fans at the Enchanted Ball Event at Nintendo NY to celebrate the upcoming launch of the Disney Magical World 2 game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on Oct. 14.

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, guests are treated to a special preview event of the Disney Magical World 2 video game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems ahead of its release on Oct. 14. Hosted by Hollywood Records recording artist Olivia Holt, players explored Castleton, a world full of Disney characters.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Oliva Holt meets with young fans at the Enchanted Ball Event at Nintendo NY to celebrate the upcoming launch of the game Disney Magical World 2 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on Oct. 14.

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Monster Hunter Stories – commercial with Daigo, making of video

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Capcom has uploaded a new Monster Hunter Stories commercial featuring Daigo, a musician/actor in Japan. View it below, along with a making of video for the advertisement.