Shin Megami Tensei IV Final gets first review in Famitsu
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 8 Comments
In a recent issue, Famitsu published one of the first Shin Megami Tensei IV Final reviews. From four editors the RPG received scores of “9”, “9”, “8”, and “9”. That amounts to a total of 35 out of 40.
I do think we’ll be seeing Shin Megami Tensei IV Final in the west eventually. But since it’ll be awhile before that happens, we’ve gone ahead and translated Famitsu’s full review. It’ll give you some idea as to how it’s being received in Japan thus far from one outlet. Overall, the consensus seems to be that it’s easier to get into that its predecessor.
Head past the break for our full translation.
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate producer – factors behind western success, lengthy localization
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is the franchise’s most successful entry in the west. How did that happen exactly? In an interview with GamesBeat, series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto touched on some of the factors that led the game to become a hit in North America and Europe.
Localization changes helped lead Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate to overseas success. But even more importantly, Fujioka says online play “was huge”.
Fujioka told GamesBeat:
“… More than anything the addition of online play on the 3DS was huge. Obviously in Europe and North America it’s very difficult to play with others locally due to everyone being so spread out, so having online multiplayer in the game really showed the appeal of Monster Hunter’s multiplayer to a wide range of players.”
“Given that Japan is a small island country, there are more opportunities for people to meet directly, so the barrier for local play is low enough that lots of people can take advantage of it. This time around, especially outside of Japan we had a lot of people asking for online multiplayer, which of course was a big thing for players.”
Puzzle & Dragons X – anime and manga happening, two versions for the game
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Information coming out of this month’s CoroCoro reveals that an anime based on Puzzle & Dragons X is in the works. The series will begin airing this summer. Along with an anime, a manga adaptation from Momota Inoue is in the works, which will debut in CoroCoro’s May issue (shipping in April).
As far as the game goes, Puzzle & Dragons X will be available in Japan this summer. Two versions are planned: “Kami no Sh?” (God Chapter) and “Ry? no Sh?” (Dragon Chapter). Puzzle & Dragons X’s theme is “evolution” and will also feature cooperative play with friends in a cross battle. The game’s protagonist is Ace and his partner Tamaz?. Staff behind the anime will also animate the game’s opening anime.
Rumor: Fire Emblem Fates’ western version removes some swimsuits
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 177 Comments
Update 2 (1/12): Bumped to the top. Here are some related comments from GameXplain’s Derrick Bitner:
Just some clarification on swimsuits in Fates. I have not been able to buy them yet, but if you try changing into a body accessory in the…
— Derrick Bitner (@BitnerdGX) February 11, 2016
…accessory store, you'll see the characters in their underwear or swimsuit-type clothing. They just don't stay that way.
— Derrick Bitner (@BitnerdGX) February 11, 2016
Update: Here’s the full stream archive for those that are interested in checking out more footage:
Original (2/10): For its overseas version, Fire Emblem Fates appears to have removed some swimsuits. GameSpot hosted a live stream of the English release earlier today which shows that only the Bath Towel can be purchased from the Accessory Shop in the body section. Meanwhile, the Japanese version featured several more such as the “Risque Swimsuit” (level 1 at the shop just like the Bath Towel).
This doesn’t seem to be a matter of GameSpot being early on in Fire Emblem Fates. Now, it’s true that we have seen footage of some characters in swimsuits via English gameplay, but that may have just been what was offered as the default option. We’ll still consider this a rumor for the time being until the situation is absolutely clarified.
Thanks to Brian for the tip.
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Fire Emblem Fates – “Life on the Front Line: Star-Crossed Royals” trailer
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Nintendo has readied another new trailer for Fire Emblem Fates called “Life on the Front Line: Star-Crossed Royals”. You can give it a watch below.
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Nintendo Minute – “Fire Emblem FEbruary: Hoshido VS. Nohr Showdown”
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This week’s Nintendo Minute is another Fire Emblem Fates-focused episode. Today, Kit and Krysta reveal which version they’ve been playing and talk about the differences between Conquest and Birthright. Check it out below.
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Retailer says new Nintendo Selects are coming on March 11
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 55 Comments
A new wave of Nintendo Selects will hit North American retailers on March 11, according to Video Games Plus. The lineup includes several Wii U/3DS titles, and surprisingly, some old Wii releases as well. Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and Super Mario All-Stars are just some of the included games.
For those that are unfamiliar, Nintendo Selects typically bring about lower prices for games. It looks like some older ones will be seeing reprints as well – notably Pikmin 3 and Super Mario All-Stars.
Video Games Plus lists each new Nintendo Select at $29.99 CDN. That should amount to $20 USD.
New Nintendo Selects https://t.co/bz88KmRCZX coming March 11, 2016 Pre-orders now open. #WiiU #Wii #Nintendo #3ds pic.twitter.com/UZ2MPs0yBu
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) February 12, 2016
Nintendo has not yet officially announced this new batch of Nintendo Selects. Presumably though, we should be getting an announcement soon.
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Japanese Mega Man Legacy Collection trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
A new Japanese trailer for Mega Man Legacy Collection is now available, courtesy of Capcom. We’ve posted it below.
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Chapter 11 gameplay
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Yet another gameplay video for the English version of Fire Emblem Fates is here. Take a look at chapter 11 from Conquest below.
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Project X Zone 2 devs on choosing new characters, fan feedback, series’ future, and more
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A new interview with the developers of Project X Zone 2 has been published by Nintendo Life. The site spoke with Bandai Namco producer Kensuke Tsukanaka and Monolith Soft development director Soichiro Morizumi about the new 3DS game. Topics include how some of the new characters were chosen, the influence of fan feedback, and the series’ future.
Head past the break for a few excerpts from the interview. Find the full interview here.
