Sakurai tries to clear up a few misconceptions about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS
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Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai returns to Famitsu this week with a new column. The full issue won’t be out until tomorrow, but as usual, some leaks have surfaced – including tidbits from Sakurai’s piece.
It seems that the latest Famitsu column is about Sakurai clearing up misconceptions, both in terms of his own work and his peers. There is some talk about Smash Bros. here.
Here’s what leaked out of Famitsu earlier today:
– There must be some favoritism from Sakurai since both Kirby and Pit are included in the boxart: In actuality it wasn’t even Sakurai who decided the boxart composition, but rather Nintendo.
– [Insert character here] is too strong, there must be some favoritism involved: The team balanced characters objectively by referring to results from monitoring versus battles.
– Kirby’s stages are all from games made by Sakurai: Sakurai tries to clarify that this isn’t always the case. Initially, there were plans to have a stage based on Kirby’s Epic Yarn (which wasn’t made by him), but with the arrival of Yoshi’s Woolly World, its theme and stage composition changed.
– Too many Fire Emblem characters, does Sakurai really likes the series that much? It may be indeed too many, but it was decided strategically (rather than raw favoritism).
Ace Attorney 6 demo out now in Japan
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Capcom has brought out a demo for Ace Attorney 6 in Japan. Users can go through the game’s opening episode and watch the opening animation. Stereoscopic 3D is also supported.
Ace Attorney 6 is just a month away from launching in Japan, as it’s scheduled for June 9. We also know that Capcom will localize the title at some point for overseas fans.
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Japanese 3DS themes (5/11/16)
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Several new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the full lineup:
Shin Megami Tensei IV Final – 200 yen
Mega Man (x2) – 200 yen each
CHiCO with HoneyWorks – 200 yen
The Legend of Dark Witch 2 (x4) – 100 yen each
Finding Ojipockle + – 100 yen
Tea Dog – 200 yen
n-buna – 200 yen
Hitoshizuku x Yama: Bad ? End ? Night – 200 yen
Pokota / Egawa Naoki: message – 200 yen
Strange Rabbit Character TUZKI – 200 yen
Osomatsu-san – 250 yen
Asa feat. Kasane Teto: Yoshiwara Lament – 200 yen
Head past the break for videos for several of these themes.
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Shiny Xerneas distribution now live for Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire in North America
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A new Pokemon distribution is now available to X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire players in North America. Shiny Xerneas has gone up on the Nintendo Network.
You can obtain Shiny Xerneas by choosing Mystery Gift on the main menu, and then selecting the Internet option. Speak to the delivery girl in any Pokemon Center to receive it. That’s all!
Kirby: Planet Robobot pre-orders at GameStop come with a pack of 6 trading cards
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Update (5/10): This offer is now valid on GameStop’s website here. The listing says that some packs have the special Jet Mode transformation card. They do not interact with the game.
Original (4/26): We’ve been hearing rumblings of a Kirby: Planet Robobot pre-order bonus at GameStop, but a photo has now surfaced confirming the free gift. Those who reserve the game will receive a pack of 6 collectible trading cards – see the packaging above. The offer should be valid in-store, but we haven’t seen it reflected online just yet.
It’s unclear what Nintendo has planned for Kirby: Planet Robobot trading cards. Will more packs be available? Or is this just a simple pre-order bonus?
Fire Emblem Fates – Azura’s English voice actress sings Lost in Thoughts All Alone live
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Rena Strober is the voice of Azura in the English version of Fire Emblem Fates. Thanks to support and requests from the fans, she’s put up a video on YouTube in which she performs Lost in Thoughts All Alone. Check it out below.
Thanks to Brian for the tip.
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Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages has a Hamtaro collaboration
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Marvelous is working with Nintendo to include Mario costumes in Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages. However, that’s not the only collaboration planned for the game. This week’s Famitsu also reveals that a Hamtaro collaboration will be added to the game.
Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages will feature Hamtaro as one of the available pets. Kurumi Mamiya, the character’s voice actress, will reprise her role. Creator Ritsuko Kawai also signed off on the collaboration.
Aside from that, Famitsu confirms that Dessie and Witchie are being brought back for the game. We also know that a new fairy will appear.
We’ll have the new Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages scans tomorrow. For now, here’s a sneak peek of Famitsu’s coverage:
Famitsu Award 2015 winners – Splatoon chosen as Game of the Year
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The 2015 Famitsu Award ceremony was held in Japan earlier today. We now have the full lineup of winners, including Game of the Year which went to Splatoon. Continue on below for the entire list.
Famitsu review scores (5/10/16)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Super Time Force Ultra (PS4/PSV) – 9/8/9/8
Stickman Challenge (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
My Hero Academia: Battle for All (3DS) – 8/8/8/7
Period Cube: Torikago no Amadeus (PSV) – 8/8/8/7
Kenka Banchou Otome (PSV) – 8/8/7/8
Tsunagare Numbers (3DS) – 6/8/6/6
Fantasy Pirates (3DS) – 6/6/6/6
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Pokemon Sun/Moon website open
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Capping off today’s Pokemon Sun/Moon news is the official website. Visit the page here. There’s not too much there at the moment aside from the starter Pokemon and first trailer, but it’ll definitely be updated leading up to launch!
