Pokemon Sun/Moon pre-orders open
Posted on 9 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
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Dubbed petting mini-game lines spotted within Fire Emblem Fates’ English release
Posted on 9 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.
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Zero Time Dilemma – participant 8 art
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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 9 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.
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Skylanders and Autism Speaks partner for Autism Awareness Month
Posted on 9 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 9 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:
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UK software sales (Week ending 02/27/2016) – 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. Splatoon – Nintendo
3. Xenoblade Chronicles X – Nintendo
4. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
5. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
7. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
8. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft
9. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Nintendo
10. Skylanders Superchargers – Activision Blizzard
3DS
1. Bravely Second: End Layer – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
7. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
8. Pokemon X – Nintendo
9. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 02/27/2016)
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/28/16)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI is still at the same spot as last week at number two.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 10 and February 17.
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Medabots Girls Mission – new characters introduced, manga
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Medabots Girls Mission has introduced three new characters ahead of the game’s Japanese release next month. They are as follows:
– Akane Suzumaru (voiced by Sayaka Kunimatsu) Medabot: Asterios
– Kurumi Ayano (voiced by Marika Kono) Medabot: Arc Beedle
– Lily Rouge (voiced by Shiho Seki) Medabot: God Emperor
Rather than playable, these three characters are buddy characters. Each one is only available by clearing difficult side missions. They can also be defeated with Hyper Finishes.
A Medabots Girls Mission one-shot manga is also in the works. This is being drawn by Z-Ton and will be published twice in Dengeki Maoh. The April issue (out February 27) will feature Megumi Kaidou and Rokusho from the Kuwagata Ver., and the May issue (out March 26) will focus on Minori Houjou and Metabee from Kabuto Ver.
