Bravely Second demo drops on March 10 in North America
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Just as with Bravely Default, a unique free demo of #BravelySecond will be available for #3DS owners on 3/10. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
The #BravelySecond demo features a self-contained story & bonuses earned in the demo can be transferred to the full game! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
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Disney Art Academy officially announced for 3DS
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Disney Art Academy is now official. The title was announced for 3DS during today’s Nintendo Direct, with plans for release in May in North America and July in Europe.
Learn to draw popular Disney and Pixar character with Disney #ArtAcademy for #3DS, launching on 5/13. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Learn how to draw popular Disney & Pixar characters in Disney Art Academy, landing on #3DS on 15/07. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/VKUVBRidJG
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) March 3, 2016
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Nintendo Direct live streams, blog (3/3/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos, Wii U | 25 Comments
Today’s Nintendo Direct will begin at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe (2 hours from now). Streams for all three broadcasts (North America, Europe, Japan) are embedded below. The North American presentation is 41 minutes long, and the Japanese presentation is 39 minutes long.
I’m also going to be handing this post off to someone else – probably Dennis – to handle a live blog for us. That will begin below once the presentation begins, and will mainly be based on the North American stream.
With that, keep those expectations in check and enjoy the show!
North America
Europe
Live blog
Hey, guys! Who’s excited for this Direct? We’ll keep you updated as it goes! – Dennis
Bill Trinen hype
Star Fox Zero:
- Shigeru Miyamoto introduces Star Fox Zero, mentions it’s finally finished
- Teleporters introduced
- Multiple paths can happen depending on bosses defeated and difficulty to reach final destination
- Multiplayer mode detailed: A player can use Wii U Pro Controller to control, while Gamepad can be used for aiming and shooting
- Releasing April 22nd, 2016
Star Fox: Guard
- Project Guard is now Star Fox: Guard and will come packaged together with the retail release, or individually released in the Nintendo eShop. A bundle will also be made available in the eShop.
- Star Fox Zero and Guard releases April 22nd, 2016
Splatoon:
- New update coming next week
- Two-part update
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics games:
- Rugby and Rhythmic Gymnastics introduced as new games
- June 24th release date for Wii U
- Launches March 18th, 2016 for 3DS
Super Mario Maker:
- New Super Mario Expert Mode
- More items can be created by shaking them
- Key doors can now be used
- March 9th release for the new update
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE:
- June 24th, 2016 release date
- Original Japanese VO will be in the game to honor the Japanese feel and look of the game
Lost Reavers:
- April 14th – Open Beta
- April 28th – Full Version
Paper Mario: Color Splash
- 2016 release
Pokken Tournament:
- Winning fights gains in-game currency
- Can use to change avatar cosmetics
- Multiple support Pokemon can lead to many strategies used with main Pokemon
- Exclusive Mewtwo amiibo card will come with first production of the game
- March 18th release date for Pokken Tournament
- March 17th early access competition on Nintendo’s Twitch channel
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD:
- Behind the scenes footage on YouTube
My Nintendo:
- Pre-register for Miitomo
- Earn platinum points
- More details to come in the coming weeks
Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge:
- For 3DS and Wii U
- Available March 25th with amiibo purchase
- April 28th release date in the eShop for free
Animal Crossing amiibo Festival:
- New stuff coming in June
eShop:
- SNES titles coming to 3DS Virtual Console!
- Best thing ever
- For New Nintendo 3DS only
- A few titles releasing after the Nintendo Direct
- More titles coming next week and the weeks following
Pocket Card Jockey:
- They have horses
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2:
- Original will be discounted to $9.99 for the next week
Fire Emblem Fates:
- Revelations will be made available for $19.99
- Dragon’s Gate DLC available
- Royal Royale DLC releasing on March 17th
- $2.49 USD each
- Map Pack 1 includes all DLC included here
Hyrule Warriors Legends:
- DLC coming for Hyrule Warriors Legends
- Season Pass available
- Special Ganondorf skin for those who buy Season Pass on Launch Day
- Wii U version can gain a transfer code from the 3DS version to put new characters into the Wii U version
- Artbook included with preorder from Gamestop
- Linkle ?
- Medley from The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker introduced
- Medley will be a free download
- March 25th release date
Bravely Second: End Layer:
- Cat Mancer class introduced
- Confirmed to be best class
- Demo launching March 10th in eShop
- Best Buy Gamer’s Club Unlocked Members can access the demo on March 7th
- Collector’s Edition includes game, soundtrack, and artbook
- April 15th release date
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past:
- Remade from the ground up
- Story has been retranslated
- 2016 release date
Monster Hunter Generations:
- Monster Hunter X has been changed to Generations for the western release
- Debut trailer looks amazing
- Summer 2016 release date
- Those with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate save data will have bonus content in Monster Hunter Generations
- Bill Trinen said hype
- Marth outfit included in Monster Hunter Generations
Metroid Prime: Federation Force:
- Late Spring 2016 release date
Rhythm Heaven Megamix:
- Launching later this year
Kirby Planet Robobot:
- Mecha Kirby!!
- Kirby Clash gives a co-op quest side-game in the title
- Gain experience points and level up as you play through Kirby Clash
- amiibo compatibility
- Kirby gains abilities depending on which amiibo is scanned
- New Kirby series amiibo!
- Will gain a copy ability and costume unique to each figure
- UFO ability
- June 10th release date
And that’s it for the Nintendo Direct this month! Thanks to everyone for watching and reading along! Tons of awesome new games and information announced. Until next time! 🙂 – Dennis
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Fire Emblem Fates developer discussion: “A Tale of Two Families: Birthright”
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Nintendo is starting a new developer series based on Fire Emblem Fates. Check out the first episode below called “A Tale of Two Families: Birthright”.
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3DS maintenance taking place tonight
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Nintendo has added last-minute maintenance to today’s schedule. Tonight, 3DS will be undergoing maintenance. This will affect network services like online play and rankings.
Maintenance will take place during the following times:
– 9 PM PT – 10:30 PM PT
– 12 AM ET – 1:30 AM ET
– 5 AM in the UK – 6:30 AM in the UK
– 6 AM in Europe – 7:30 AM in Europe
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Video: A look at Japan’s Pokemon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow special edition boxes
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NintenDaan has shared a video showing the special edition boxes released in Japan for Pokemon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. Get a closer look at the items below.
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Top 20 best-selling 3DS games in Japan
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In celebration of the 3DS’ fifth anniversary in Japan, Famitsu has a small feature on the system in its latest issue. The magazine shares a listing of the top 20 best-selling games in Japan, complete with lifetime figures for each titles.
Here’s the full listing:
01. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
02. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
03. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
04. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke
05. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
06. [3DS] Monster Hunter X #
07. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate #
09. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
10. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
11. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
12. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
13. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
14. [3DS] Tomodachi Life #
15. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate #
16. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z
17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
18. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
19. [3DS] Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden
20. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
Note that this list is based on data collected up to February 21.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 details – Master’s Road, dimensional rifts
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 has been covered in this week’s issue of Jump, and some new details are provided.
First, Master’s Road is a new mini-game that uses the ride system. There are entrances to Master’s Road in various places in-game, if you use a certain item named Heaven Guidance Stone. The objective in Master’s Road is to reach the goal while dealing with obstacles, and something not specified yet awaits at the goal.
Jump also touches on dimensional rifts, which are gates to a parallel world. These rifts can’t be seen with naked eye, but can be searched and detected with the Reactor. When you go through them, you’ll enter a parallel world never seen before, which has not only strong monsters, but also Masters who can challenge you to a battle which will give you rewards on victory.
Update: Story overview – Etrian Odyssey V boxart, first screenshots
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Update: Here’s the story overview from Gematsu:
“Arcadia,” a land dominated by swords and magic. A huge tree from ancient times called “Yggdrasil” exists here and is to be the reason that peace visits the world.
There is a legend about that World Tree. If you can manage to reach its untrodden summit, it is said that your dreams will come true.
“The power to dominate the world.” “The most powerful.” “The world’s mysteries.” “Expensive treasures.”
Although there are four races that live in this land, each has a different legend, but no person has been able to confirm them.
From the city “Aolith” at the bottom of Yggdrasil, the official orders are issued. In pursuit of the legend legend, the courageous adventurers who challenge Yggdrasil will gather in Aolith. And in accordance with official orders, you’ll be the one to gather those adventurers.
Whether it’s for wealth and honor, or to satisfy your sense of adventure, you’ll challenge the labyrinths and aim for the top of the World Tree.
Atlus has revealed the boxart for Etrian Odyssey V – we have it above. You can also view the first official screenshots below courtesy of Amazon Japan.
We also have a look at a special CD being prepared for the game as a first-print bonus:
And the limited edition comprised of the game, art book, soundtrack, DLC, and special packaging.
href=”http://gematsu.com/2016/03/etrian-odyssey-v-story-outline-first-screenshots”>Source 2
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Rumor: Details about tomorrow’s European Nintendo Direct leaked
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 178 Comments
Dutch website N1ntendo, an outlet with a fairly decent reputation, claims to have information about tomorrow’s European Nintendo Direct. There is some reason to be skeptical, and there is no guarantee that all of the items posted will be presented during tomorrow’s broadcast. That being said, now that we’re aware of Capcom’s Monster Hunter Generations trademark which was included in N1ntendo’s leak, there is a reason to share the rumored lineup (which may or may not be incomplete).
Here’s a look at what N1ntendo posted:
