New Battle Competition for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are getting a new online, international Battle Competition. This competition will be double battles abiding by VGC 2016 rules and will allow players to use up to two certain legendary Pokémon, specifically Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde. However, other Pokémon are banned, specifically Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, and Hoopa, as well as any Pokémon not from versions X, Y, Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire. Registration will be from March 17th to March 24th, with the actual competition occurring from the 25th through the 27th. Everyone who enters will gain 2,000 PokéMiles.
Reminder: Celebi up for grabs in Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, X/Y via Nintendo Network
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Here’s a quick reminder to all of the 3DS Pokemon players out there. The new distribution for Celebi is now live in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, X, and Y. You can download the Pokemon via the Nintendo Network.
Obtaining Celebi is actually quite easy. Access the “Mystery Gift” option after booting up your game, and receive it through the Internet. You’ll then just need to talk to the delivery girl in any Pokemon Center and save.
Celebi will come in at level 100. It should be available through March 24.
Thanks to Dry Bone Koopa for the tip.
Bravely Second’s European version always gives players a “good” ending with sidequests
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 72 Comments
Yet another notable change has been discovered within Bravely Second’s European version. With sidequests, whereas the Japanese release has players picking a side and seeing the consequences of their decision being played out, European copies result in a “good” ending regardless. There’s a little more on this in a forum thread here – just beware of some spoilers.
As far as other western changes go, it was reported earlier today that some character models have been modified. We’ve also known about a class change for quite some time as well.
More: Bravely Second, Square Enix
Zelda games discounted over at Best Buy
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Update 3: Bumped to the top again. Hyrule Warriors has now been price-matched on Amazon.
Update 2 (2/29): Bumped to the top. Majora’s Mask 3D has now been price-matched on Amazon as well.
Update: A Link Between Worlds has now been price-matched on Amazon.
Original (2/28): Best Buy has a few Zelda games on sale this week. The lineup includes Wind Waker HD, Majora’s Mask 3D, Tri Force Heroes, A Link Between Worlds, and Hyrule Warriors. All are $10 off aside from Hyrule Warriors, which is discounted by $20.
The official sale page is located here. Thus far, Amazon has price-matched Tri Force Heroes.
Pokemon Sun/Moon pre-orders open
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 45 Comments
Update 4 (2/29): Bumped to the top again. For our UK friends, Pokemon Sun
and Pokemon Moon
are up on Amazon.
Update 3 (2/28): Bumped to the top. Pokemon Moon is now up properly for pre-order on Amazon. 20% Prime discount included. Updated our weekly pre-order post with this.
Update 2: Some issues with Amazon’s pre-order page for Moon. Will update when it’s working again.
Update: Bumped to the top. Added in Pokemon Moon at Amazon.
Original (2/26): Retailers are starting to take pre-orders for Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon following today’s announcement. We’ll keep track of the different reservations in this post.
Amazon (20% off with Prime)
Best Buy (20% off with GCU)
GameStop
More: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, pre-order
Dubbed petting mini-game lines spotted within Fire Emblem Fates’ English release
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
It’s well documented at this point that Fire Emblem Fates’ western version does not have the main petting game included in the original Japanese release. At one point though, there may have been plans to leave it in.
Fans have come across some English dialogue that sounds like something which could have been used for the petting mini-game. You can have a listen here. The theory going around is that the mini-game was scrapped farther along during localization, while some are also hoping that the feature will make it into the European release. It might be an interesting discovery, but it’s one that doesn’t change the outcome of Fates’ North American localization.
More: Fire Emblem Fates
Zero Time Dilemma – participant 8 art
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 6 Comments
The Crash Keys Twitter account has given us yet another piece of character art from Zero Time Dilemma. Get a look at participant 8 above.
Bravely Second has some model changes in the west
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 69 Comments
Bravely Second has made some changes in the west. For example, the Tomahawk class became Hawkeye for the overseas version. Changes extend to at least another aspect of the RPG as well.
One fan has poked through and compared the original Japanese and western versions to see what’s been modified. Models have been updated, which was done to cover up certain parts of the body. A few more of the changes can be seen in the video below.
More: Bravely Second, Square Enix
Skylanders and Autism Speaks partner for Autism Awareness Month
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 10 Comments
Activision is using its Skylanders franchise to support the millions of families affected by autism. Through one-of-a-kind toys, Skylanders and Autism Speaks are teaming up to raise awareness for an important cause during April’s Autism Awareness Month.
These toys are blue and white to reflect Autism Speaks’ official colors. The “Power Blue” Skylanders SuperChargers feature Splat and Trigger Happy, along with their SuperCharged vehicles Splatter Splasher and Gold Rusher. The full set appears in-game as their special colors. The toys are actually on store shelves in the United States and Europe now, with Canada to follow on April 1.
Activision is also extending its plans to promote Autism Awareness Month through the following activities:
– Launching employee education and employee-donation matching programs
– In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, employees will have the opportunity to participate in the Autism Speaks Walk on April 2 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena
– Making donations to non-profits that are making a difference in the autism community
Source: Activision PR
New Nintendo Selects officially announced for North America
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 67 Comments
Nintendo has officially confirmed the newest wave of Nintendo Selects for North America. Several Wii U, 3DS, and Wii games will be joining the lineup next month.
Super Mario 3D World, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Pikmin 3, NES Remix Pack, Yoshi’s New Island, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Mario Party: Island Tour, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Super Mario All-Stars will be dropped to $19.99. This starts on March 11.
Nintendo of America’s Scott Moffitt said of today’s news:
“Whether you just picked up a new Wii U or Nintendo 3DS system over the holiday season or want to expand your ever-growing game collection, Nintendo Selects are a great, affordable option. Not only are these games easier than ever to enjoy, but they also represent some of our highest-quality offerings in recent memory.”
Disregarding the overly light blue Wii U color, here are all of the Nintendo Select boxarts:
