3DS sales up over 200% in the UK, Pokemon games still selling well
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Data obtained by MCV reveals that 3DS XL and 2DS sales have risen 222 percent and 234 percent in the UK, in comparison to the same period last year. The boost can be attributed to the continued success of Pokemon GO.
Also in large part due to the mobile title’s success, Pokemon games on 3DS are still selling well. MCV reports that Nintendo was the top boxed games publisher in the UK last week. Ten of the top 50 games were from the company, including Pokemon Alpha Sapphire (No.11), Omega Ruby (No.18), X (No.25) and Y (No.29). Pokemon titles sold roughly 9,000 units.
MCV adds that sales of Pokemon trading card, toys, and clothes are also experiencing a boost. Pokemon Sun/Moon pre-orders “have also increased significantly.”
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse physical 3DS version officially announced, has new content
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Following several retailer leaks, Rising Star Games has officially announced the retail version of Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse on 3DS. North America will have it on September 27 while the European release is scheduled for September 30. Pricing is set at $29.99 / £29.99 / €29.99.
WayForward, who developed Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, is actually including some new content. The new physical version will include “Super Shantae Nab!!”, a new arcade-style game.
Here’s an overview of Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse:
“In Shantae’s third and biggest adventure to date, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie must team up with her arch-nemesis, the nefarious Risky Boots, in order to save Sequin Land from an evil curse. By becoming a pirate, Shantae gains new weapons she can use to solve fiendish puzzles and battle fierce bosses.”
If you can’t wait for Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse at retail, you can pick up a digital copy from the eShop. It’s available on 3DS in addition to Wii U.
Source: Rising Star Games PR
Lots of new Monster Hunter Stories details and screenshots – characters, Otomon, equipment, areas
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 1 Comment
Famitsu has a big update on Monster Hunter Stories this week. The magazine reveals new characters, areas, details on equipment, and more.
Some of this information has now been reflected on the official website as well. Here are a bunch of screenshots based on the coverage:
The first page of Famitsu’s article goes over the hunter Rivelt and his felyne Popola. He is voiced by Sugita Tomokazu.
Rivelt may look lazy normally, but when he goes out to hunt, his sharp observation eyes and experience always gain him results. He likes to act alone, and is considered to be an aloof hunter by people around him.
More: Capcom, details roundup, Japan, Monster Hunter Stories, top
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse boxart, release date update
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Update (8/3): Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse can now be pre-ordered on Amazon Canada. The retailer also lists a September 20 release date. Basically, expect it sometime in late September!
Original (8/2): GameFly has revealed the North American boxart for Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. Get a look at it above.
On another note, GameFly now has Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse for release at retail on September 27 (previously listed for September 20). The European version still looks to be planned for September 16, as Amazon Spain’s listing has not changed since we reported on the news last weekend.
Dragon Ball: Fusions opening cinematic
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In Japan, Dragon Ball: Fusions is now available. You can see what the game’s opening cinematic looks like below.
More: Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball: Fusions, Ganbarion, Japan
Monster Hunter Stories footage from Capcom TV
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Aside from today’s new trailer, Monster Hunter Stories was once again show on the latest episode of Capcom TV. Check out the recording of the episode below.
More: Capcom, Japan, Monster Hunter Stories
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – new demons trailer, DLC details and schedule
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Atlus has readied a new Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse trailer focusing on the game’s demons. We have it below.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse features over 450 demons, the most in the series thus far. They’re based in various mythologies and can be used to fight, fuse, or recruit.
Here’s a little more information on demons from Atlus:
When encountering demons in Tokyo such as the fabulous Napaea or strong Centaur, players can fight, negotiate, or flee. While annihilating every single demon may be the knee jerk reaction, negotiating with them opens up a wealth of options that can greatly benefit the party. Choosing to talk to demons opens up a dialogue tree that gives players to opportunity to recruit them or receive items/bonuses. A successfully recruited demon can be summoned to fight alongside the protagonist, but if negotiations fail demons will happily tear you to shreds.
Once a demon has been added to the party, they’ll gain experience, new abilities, and stronger attributes with every victory in battle. The protagonists can also learn powerful new skills from demons that level up, but that’s not even the best part about demon collection. Using the Cathedral of Shadows, monsters can be fused together to create even stronger ones! Mix and match or use recommended formulas to create the demon of your dreams (or nightmares)!
Aside from today’s new video, Atlus has sent out details about a ton of DLC lined up for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. Find all of the information and full schedule after the break.
Pre-order Metroid Prime: Federation Force from the Nintendo UK store, get a mousepad
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Metroid Prime: Federation Force can now be pre-ordered from the Nintendo UK store. If you do so, you’ll receive the mousepad pictured above. Orders can be placed here.
Dragon Ball: Fusions screenshots
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Dragon Ball: Fusions has now launched in Japan, and Gamer has prepared another batch of screenshots from the game. Check them out below.
More: Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball: Fusions, Ganbarion, Japan
GameStop to distribute Volcanion in October for Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
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In October, Volcanion will be distributed as that month’s Mythical Pokemon distribution. It’s now confirmed that GameStop will provide codes in the United States as well as Italy and Ireland. You’ll be able to redeem the code in Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire.
Volcanion will be at level 70 with the ability Water Absorb. It’ll have the following moves: Steam Eruption, Flamethrower, Hydro Pump, and Explosion. The held item is Assault Vest.
