Update: Nothing – First Pokemon Sun/Moon footage to air on a Japanese show next week
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Update (4/2): Bumped to the top. Nothing new was shown, sadly. Masuda was in attendance, but they only went over the trailer that was shown during the Pokemon Direct in February. This was technically the first TV airing of the video, but it’s disappointing nonetheless!
Original (3/26): It was already made clear that we’d be getting a proper look at Pokemon Sun/Moon in the near future thanks to CoroCoro’s upcoming issue. However, we now have confirmation that gameplay will be shared very soon.
Next week’s episode of the Japanese variety show Pokenchi (Gathering at the Pokemon House) is confirmed to show the first TV aired footage of the new games. Game Freak director Junichi Masuda should also be in attendance to talk about Sun/Moon.
Pokenchi’s upcoming episode airs on April 3 in Japan.
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Nintendo UK on the #3DSAdventures campaign
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Nintendo UK has kicked off a new marketing campaign that focuses on adventure games for 3DS. Hyrule Warriors Legends, Bravely Second, and Fire Emblem Fates are just some of the titles that are featured.
Chandra Nair, marketing manager of Nintendo UK, spoke with MCV this week about the initiviate. He says it’ll be a “stellar year for RPG adventure fans” on the 3DS. And as far as the system in general, Nair believes “RPG adventure fans will look back on Nintendo 3DS as having one of the best line-ups of all time.”
Nair’s words in full:
“It might be late in the Nintendo 3DS’ life cycle, but 2016 looks like it’ll be another stellar year for RPG adventure fans with an unparalleled and exclusive line-up spanning from January through to December. I think in years to come RPG adventure fans will look back on Nintendo 3DS as having one of the best line-ups of all time. And we’re celebrating it right now.”
More: Chandra Nair, interview
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold version 1.1 now available, fixes suspend save bug
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Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight has received a new update. Within the past couple of days, version 1.1 has been made available.
The new patch is just 23 blocks, or 2.8MB – pretty small indeed. According to Atlus, it fixes a bug with the suspend save.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 gets first review in Famitsu
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Famitsu tends to publish reviews around the launch of new games, and that was no different with Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3. The magazine shared its review in a recent issue. Four editors handed out scores of “9”, “9”, “8” and “9” for a total score of 35 out of 40.
We now have a complete translation of Famitsu’s Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 review. You can find it after the break.
Media Create software sales (3/21/16 – 3/27/16) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
02./00. [PS4] Dark Souls III
03./00. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X
04./00. [PS4] Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune #
05./01. [WIU] Pokken Tournament #
06./00. [PSV] Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Venus #
07./00. [PS4] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Sengoku Risshiden #
08./00. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!!
09./00. [PSV] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Sengoku Risshiden #
10./00. [PS3] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Sengoku Risshiden #
11./04. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
12./06. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
13./03. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s The Division
14./02. [PSV] Digimon World: Next Order
15./05. [WIU] Splatoon #
16./11. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects]
17./12. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
18./00. [PSV] Dance with Devils #
19./30. [3DS] Tomodachi Life [Nintendo Selects]
20./08. [PSV] Gundam Breaker 3
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Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition up on the Nintendo UK store
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It turns out that the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition isn’t entirely exclusive to GAME. In addition, Nintendo’s own store is now taking pre-orders here. These should be the only two places where it will be sold.
The time has come: #FireEmblem Fates is now available to pre-order at the #NintendoUKStore! https://t.co/XjctGALUVr pic.twitter.com/LgZngf9zYx
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 1, 2016
Also available at the #NintendoUKStore: this spiffy #FireEmblem Fates New Nintendo #3DS XL. https://t.co/QeTQcyuud1 pic.twitter.com/AS7HxkuPsI
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 1, 2016
While stocks last, get #FireEmblem Fates: Limited Edition with all four compatible #amiibo! https://t.co/73dlkzFIIG pic.twitter.com/AW1yMgqzlG
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 1, 2016
Pre-order any version of #FireEmblem Fates and you’ll also receive this free Theme featuring the cast of the game! pic.twitter.com/xhWJJy5hN9
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) April 1, 2016
More: Fire Emblem Fates, pre-order, UK
Etrian Odyssey V character creation video
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Atlus has published a new Etrian Odyssey V showcasing the game’s character creation features. Check it out below.
More: Atlus, Etrian Odyssey V, Japan
River City Ransom SP Japanese release pushed to June 2
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River City Ransom SP has been delayed to June 2nd in Japan, from its original release date of April 28th. Arc System Works cites a need to improve the game’s quality.
Video shows off Shin Megami Tensei IV Final’s first DLC
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A new video showing off the first batch of DLC for Shin Megami Tensei IV Final has been released. Understandably, since the game is currently Japan-only, the video is entire in Japanese, but it does show off new costumes and missions.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 sold through 59% of its initial shipment
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 was the top seller in Japan this past week. Between March 24 and March 27, the game sold 368,665 copies. As usual, Media Create has now followed up with some additional information.
Based on Media Create’s data, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 sold through 59.16 percent of its initial shipment. The previous game in the series, Dragon Quest Monsters 2’s 3DS remake, sold 444,000 units with a 78.65 percent sell-through. Media Create points out that Joker 3 lacked in both numbers and sellthrough rate, making it look like a sluggish turnout in comparison.
