3DS

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 17 Comments

Nintendo has reported its financial results for Q1, the period between April 1 and June 30.

The company lost 24.5 billion yen ($232.7 million), whereas they saw a profit of $78 million last year. Revenue also fell year-over-year, coming in at 61.9 billion yen ($663 million) – a 31 percent drop.

While 3DS hardware sales were down seven percent from a year ago to 940,000, software was up 7 percent to 8.47 million units. Wii U managed to move 222,000 units, which is a 53 percent dip from last year. Wii U software sold 4.68 million units for a three percent bump. Additionally, 1.7 million amiibo figures and 1.3 million card characters were sold.

Here are more of the highlights from Nintendo:

During the three-month period ended June 30, 2016, for Nintendo 3DS, Kirby: Planet Robobot, which was released globally, showed steady sales. In the U.S., BRAVELY SECOND: END LAYER was released, and in Europe, Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright/Conquest was released and both titles got off to a good start. As a result, the worldwide sales of Nintendo 3DS hardware and software were 0.94 million (7% decrease on a year-on-year basis) and 8.47 million units (7% increase on a year-on-year basis) respectively.

With respect to Wii U, in addition to titles such as Star Fox Zero/Guard and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, which were released globally, Splatoon and Super Mario Maker which were released during the prior fiscal year showed steady sales. The global sales of Wii U hardware and software were 0.22 million (53% decrease on a year-on-year basis) and 4.68 million units (3% increase on a year-on-year basis) respectively.

Read More

More: Amiibo, sales, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Nintendo has published a new release schedule that’s up-to-date through July. It can be found in full below.

Source

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Update: Despite showing game images on 3DS, Level-5’s new website says platforms are TBA. This should still be bound for Nintendo platforms, but it may end up on something else instead… like NX, perhaps? In any case, we’ll continue to label Megaton Musashi as a 3DS game until we hear otherwise from Level-5.

Today, Level-5 finally unveiled its latest cross-media project: Megaton Musashi. We have confirmation that the new IP will appear on 3DS.

Here’s what we know thus far:

– Takes place on Earth
– Year 2118
– Invaders from outer space known as “Dorakuta” devastated the planet
– The protagonists and main characters pilot giant machines called “Musashi” to combat the Dorakuta
– Memories of mankind’s downfall have been erased from the minds of the human race, who were evacuated to a shelter at the time of the Dorukatua’s invasion
– Protagonists: Ryougo Hijikata, Yamato Ichidaiji, and Teru Asami
– These characters seem to be “chosen people” whose minds were not erased

Megaton Mushashi will be receiving a TV anime plus a multiplayer-style action RPG on 3DS and seemingly tablets. You can watch a trailer for the anime below.

Source

More: Level-5, Megaton Musashi, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 1 Comment

During Level-5 Vision 2016, the first actual gameplay from The Snack World was shown on 3DS. A new CG trailer also debuted. Both can be found below.

The Snack World makes it possible to play as protagonist Chup or go on an adventure using your own characters. Level-5 is also incorporating the keychain items “Jara” in real life, which can connect with the game to obtain weapons. Various Jara “brands” will exist with their own characteristics.

The Snack World launches for 3DS in July 2017.

Source

More: Level-5, The Snack World, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments

Today, Level-5 announced that Lady Layton is in development for 3DS and mobile. The game will be released in Japan next spring.

Here’s the first trailer:

Lady Layton: The Conspiracy of King Millionaire Ariadne features Professor Layton’s daughter, Catriel Layton. Kasumi Arimura, Koji Yakusho, Meisa Kuroki, and more will lend their voices to the game. Level-5 also teased that the theme song will be sung by an big female artist.

Source

More: Lady Layton, Level-5, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Level-5 Vision 2016 is about to begin. In about 10 minutes, Level-5 will be making all sorts of announcements, though it’s unclear how much will pertain to Nintendo platforms. We should hear more about Snack World at the very least, which was previously confirmed for 3DS.

You can watch Level-5 Vision 2016 as it happens below. If there are any Nintendo-related announcements, we’ll have them right here. It’ll be a 90-minute stream, followed by a fan event.

More: Level-5, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

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

Pokemon (x3) – 200 yen for the first, 300 yen for the other two (bundle)
Bighead: 390 Air – 200 yen
Touch Battle Tank 3D-4 – 100 yen
Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto – 200 yen
Okomejin – 200 yen
Amatsuki: Shooting-Star – 200 yen

And videos for some of today’s themes:

Read More

More: 3DS themes, Japan

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Dragon Ball: Fusions was once again featured in V Jump ahead of its launch in Japan next week. Several elements are shown, including the fan-made Great Satan-man fusion (Great Saiyaman x Mister Satan) that will be in the game and manga. Female versions of the Ginyu Force are also shown.

A guidebook will also be made available. The book will include a special code unlocking Super Saiyan Blue (or Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan) Vegeta as a partner character. The game also allows players to fuse faces with friends and save them to the 3DS.

Hit the break for today’s full scan.

Read More

More: Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball: Fusions, Ganbarion, Japan

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Etrian Odyssey V (3DS) – 8/9/9/9
Dragon Ball: Fusions (3DS) – 8/8/8/9
Shin Sangoku Musou Eiketsuden (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 8/8/8/9
Genkai Tokki Seven Pirates (PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Kurobara Valkyrie (PS4) – 7/8/8/8
Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut (PS4) – 8/7/7/8
Kyub (XBO) – 7/8/7/7
Fairune 2 (3DS) – 6/7/7/8
Submerged (PS4) – 7/7/6/7

More: Famitsu, Famitsu scores

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Yo-kai Watch 2 is only available in Japan at the moment. This will change once both versions head to North America on September 30, but what about the rest of the world?

While there hasn’t been an announcement yet, it seemed like a certain bet that Nintendo would eventually bring Yo-kai Watch 2 to Europe and Australia. And thanks to a classification from the latter continent, it’s now all but confirmed. Ratings for Yo-kai Watch 2 have appeared in Australia. Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls were both added to the database today. Guess Nintendo will have something to say soon!

Thanks to Jose for the tip.

More: Europe, Yo-Kai Watch 2