Natsume on how Harvest Moon is always evolving, divide with Story of Seasons, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
Later this year, Natsume will be bringing out Harvest Moon: Skytree Village. It’s the second game in the series following the split with Marvelous over the Bokujo Monogatari titles, which Natsume previously localized. Harvest Moon now refers to the games that Natsume makes internally.
Polygon spoke with Natsume vice president of operations Graham Markay about Skytree Valley at E3 last week and the franchise as a whole. He commented on how the series is constantly evolving, the divide with Story of Seasons, and more.
Head past the break for some of Markay’s responses. You can read Polygon’s full article here.
River City: Tokyo Rumble will have a limited edition physical release
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Initially, River City: Tokyo Rumble was only going to be distributed as a digital title. But while an eShop release is still planned, Natsume vice president of operations Graham Markay has now confirmed to Polygon that a limited edition physical release is in the works as well.
Markay told the site:
“[Tokyo Rumble] was going to be digital-only. You don’t have to sell to retail or try to explain or try to get the physical product placed on store shelves [with online exclusive releases]. That gives you the ability to take a few more chances.”
“When we announced [Tokyo Rumble], there was an outcry of, ‘It better be physical.’ So we’re going to do a limited edition physical release.”
River City: Tokyo Rumble is scheduled for release this year.
Three UK Tomodachi Life commercials
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Even though Tomodachi Life has been out for awhile, Nintendo UK uploaded three new commercials for the title today. Each one features singer/songwriter Ella Eyre. Check them out below.
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UK software sales (Week ending 06/18/2016) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Splatoon – Nintendo
5. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD- Nintendo
6. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
8. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
9. Lego City Undercover – Nintendo
10. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
3DS
1. Kirby: Planet Robobot – Nintendo
2. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
8. Hyrule Warriors: Legends – Nintendo
9. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 06/18/2016)
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Bandai Namco bringing One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum to Japan on September 21st
Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Amazon Japan and Rakuten have revealed that One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum will release for 3DS on September 21st in Japan. The 2D action title is being developed by Arc System Works (published by Bandai Namco) and will feature 23 playable characters and over 80 additional assist characters, while also boasting strong visuals and simple, but exciting, controls. It will feature a mode where the player sails around the world, gathering their favorite crew, as well as a competitive online mode. Furthermore, first-print buyers will earn several rewards, including early unlocks for assist characters Edward Newgate, Marco, and Jozu, an in-game item for use in the “Create a Pirate Crew” mode, and a unique 3DS theme (via download code). There is also an unannounced item as a pre-order bonus from Amazon Japan.
Alongside this information, several new screenshots for the game have been released, which you can view below.
Japan getting special Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse book on June 30
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Next week, Atlus will be bringing out a material book for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse in Japan. The official name is “Shin Megami Tensei IV Final Official Setting Document Collection + Journey to the Mythology World”.
The book will have plenty of content, including columns about mythologies and religions of the world written by Nobuyuki Shioda with additions and revisions. It will also contain many unpublished draft drawings by character designer Masayuki Doi. On top of that, fans can expect exclusive production commentary from development staff, three newly written novels (Krishna’s past and two more), plus an interview.
The Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse art book goes on sale on June 30. A few preview images are in the gallery below.
Famitsu’s most wanted games (6/19/16)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Zelda: Breath of the Wild has now shot into the top 10.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 2 and June 8.
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Etrian Odyssey V screenshots, art, and details – Titles and Master Skills, more
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Within the past few days, Famitsu put up a new article about Etrian Odyssey V. We have the latest screenshots, art, and details about the game courtesy of Persona Central.
First up, the latest images:
And now for the details:
Character Colors
– There are alternate colors for all 10 classes
– One for each of the four appearance options for a total of 40
– 12 new colors shown in art for Warlock, Cestus, Cestus, Shaman, Masurao, Necromancer, Hound, Reaper
– Once again, you can change the color of a character’s hair, eyes and skin,
– These alternate color options change the colors for other elements of a character such as their outfit
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UK charts for May 2016
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The latest issue of MCV has a listing of the best-selling games in the UK for the month of May. The results are posted below, based on data collected between May 1 and May 28.
01 (NE) UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END (SONY COMPUTER ENT.) ~ 260,000*
02 (NE) DOOM (BETHESDA SOFTWORKS) ~ 125,000*
03 (NE) OVERWATCH (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD) ~ 60,000-70,000*
04 (01) CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)
05 (02) RATCHET & CLANK (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)
06 (NE) HOMEFRONT: THE REVOLUTION (KOCH MEDIA)
07 (03) TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION (UBISOFT)
08 (10) GRAND THEFT AUTO V (TAKE 2)
09 (08) FIFA 16 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
10 (NE) BATTLEBORN (TAKE 2)
11 (12) LEGO MARVEL AVENGERS (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)
12 (09) FAR CRY PRIMAL (UBISOFT)
13 (11) STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
14 (07) EA SPORTS UFC 2 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
15 (01) DARK SOULS III (BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT)
16 (35) HALO 5: GUARDIANS (MICROSOFT)
17 (26) FALLOUT 4 (BETHESDA SOFTWORKS)
18 (14) LEGO JURASSIC WORLD (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)
19 (23) FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 (MICROSOFT)
20 (29) UEFA EURO 2016 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER (KONAMI)
21 (17) MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION (MICROSOFT)
22 (13) PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE 2 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
23 (04) DIRT RALLY (CODEMASTERS)
24 (RE) THE WITCHER III: WILD HUNT (BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT)
25 (16) WWE 2K16 (TAKE 2)
26 (19) MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)
27 (RE) RISE OF THE TOMB RIDER (MICROSOFT)
28 (NE) FIRE EMBLEM FATES: BIRTHRIGHT (NINTENDO)
29 (20) DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)
30 (15) TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW 6: SIEGE (UBISOFT)
31 (21) DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 (DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS)
32 (NE) TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER (SEGA)
33 (28) UNCHARTED: THE NATHAN DRAKE COLLECTION (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)
34 (18) MINECRAFT: STORY MODE (TELLTALE GAMES)
35 (NE) VALKYRIA CHRONICLES REMASTERED (SEGA)
36 (NE) FIRE EMBLEM FATES: CONQUEST (NINTENDO)
37 (RE) YO-KAI WATCH (NINTENDO)
38 (05) QUANTUM BREAK (MICROSOFT)
39 (30) BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)
40 (25) ASSASSIN’S CREED: SYNDICATE (UBISOFT)
And here’s a breakdown of physical software sales by format (units)
01 (01) PlayStation 4 – 633,795 (+54.86%)
02 (02) Xbox One – 269,992 (-4.89%)
03 (03) Xbox 360 – 61,778 (-59.26%)
04 (04) Nintendo 3DS – 59,490 (-5.12%)
05 (07) PC Software – 45,761 (-36.29%)
06 (06) PlayStation 3 – 35,465 (-59.83%)
07 (05) Nintendo Wii U – 27,457 (-24.74%)
08 (09) PlayStation Vita – 4,576 (-59.86%)
09 (08) Nintendo Wii – 3,432 (-72.63%)
10 (10) Nintendo DS – 2,288 (-81.75%)
