Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 3 Comments

Polygon has another 14 minutes of footage up from the English version of Fire Emblem Fates. It shows the story gameplay leading up to the decision players need to make in siding with Nohr or Hoshido. View the video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 99 Comments

Update (1/4): Bumped to the top. Hardware and software numbers have been replaced with Media Create. Hardware is still from Famitsu.

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

New 3DS LL – 107,374
Wii U – 92,801
Vita – 73,163
PS4 – 53,023
New 3DS – 29,252
3DS – 13,109
3DS LL – 5,083
PS3 – 3,994
Vita TV – 1,167
Xbox One – 490

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

New 3DS LL – 103,246
Wii U – 79,266
Vita – 52,289
PS4 – 46,749
New 3DS – 25,964
3DS – 9,984
3DS LL – 4,921
PS3 – 2,769
Vita TV – 834
Xbox One – 512

And here are the software charts:

01./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter X # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥6.264) – 191.000 / 2.392.000 (+1%)
02./01. [3DS] Monster Strike (Mixi) {2015.12.17} (¥4.860) – 170.000 / 608.000 (-61%)
03./04. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 120.000 / 2.075.000 (+16%)
04./06. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥6.156) – 98.000 / 674.000 (+16%)
05./05. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 95.000 / 1.094.000 (+10%)
06./00. [PSV] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs-Force (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.23} (¥7.344) – 87.000 / NEW
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 62.000 / 536.000 (+93%)
08./07. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 52.000 / 1.277.000 (+5%)
09./08. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo) {2015.12.03} (¥5.076) – 48.000 / 176.000 (+5%)
10./09. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.05} (¥6.145) – 44.000 / 236.000 (+12%)
11./10. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076)
12./03. [PS4] Fallout 4 # (Bethesda Softworks) {2015.12.17} (¥8.618)
13./00. [3DS] Medarot 9: Kabuto Ver. / Kuwagata Ver. (Rocket Company) {2015.12.24} (¥6.264)
14./00. [WIU] Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem # (Nintendo) {2015.12.26} (¥7.236)
15./16. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu (Nippon Columbia) {2015.11.19} (¥5.184)
16./00. [PS3] TV Anime Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls G4U! Pack Vol.7 (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.23} (¥10.778)
17./19. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800)
18./29. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156)
19./21. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616)
20./24. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Returns (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.10.08} (¥6.145)
21./20. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes (Nintendo) {2015.10.22} (¥5.076)
22./18. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (Pokemon Co.) {2015.09.17} (¥5.076)
23./25. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800)
24./34. [PS4] Star Wars: Battlefront # (Electronic Arts) {2015.11.19} (¥8.424)
25./26. [3DS] Super Run For Money Tousouchuu Atsumare! Saikyou no Tousou Monotachi # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥5.119)
26./37. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U # (Nintendo) {2014.12.06} (¥7.776)
27./42. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800)
28./22. [3DS] Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage! # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.26} (¥5.627)
29./32. [3DS] PriPara Mezase! Idol Grand Prix No.1! (Takara Tomy) {2015.10.22} (¥5.832)
30./27. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble World (Pokemon Co.) {2015.11.19} (¥3.996)

* Note: latest numbers are based on data from Famitsu, as Media Create figures have been delayed. Post will be updated with Media Create data upon availability.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 9/9/9/9
Cardfight!! Vanguard G Stride To Victory!! (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours (PS4/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Master Reboot (Wii U) – 7/7/6/7
Dai Kaitaku Jidai Machi o Tsukurou (3DS) – 6/7/7/7
Ocean Runner (3DS) – 7/6/7/6

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Capcom has confirmed that the three Nintendo collaborations – Star Fox, Zelda, and Metroid – for Monster Hunter X will be available tomorrow via 7-Eleven stores in Japan. This will last through February 9.

Here’s a breakdown of each:

Star Fox

– Star Fox guild background
– “Arwing,” “Landmaster,” and “Hired Flying Corps” title
– Fox Palico
– Palico Skill called “Landmaster Skill”

The Legend of Zelda

– Zelda background
– “Item Get” pose for the guild card
– Titles of “Tri-Force,” “Zelda,” “Heart Container,” “Legend,” and “Rupee,”
– “Zelda” Palico

Metroid

– Metroid background and “Beam Shot” pose for the guild card
– “Metro,” “Roid,” “Living Organism,” “Powered,” and “Planet” titles
– Samus Palico

The Kirimi-chan collaboration also came out on New Year’s Day and will be distributed until February 14. After playing through the “Sanrio: Save the Fish!” event, players will receive a Palico armor set along with a Guild Card background and title.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

Medabots Girls Mission is in development for 3DS, this week’s issue of Famitsu reveals. A few details have already leaked from the magazine.

Medabots Girls Mission will be sold in “Kabuto” and “Kuwagata” versions much like other entries in the series. Famitsu says that over 20 female characters will be included, and players will be tasked with winning the Artemis Cup. In Robattles, there will be two teams consisting of two medabots each in which they’re controlled with buttons. You’ll be able to improve your bond with Medabots in order to become stronger.

Medabots Girls Mission launches in Japan on March 10. Pricing is set at 6,264 yen.

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Posted on 8 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. Splatoon – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Xenoblade Chronicles X – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2016 –  Ubisoft
9. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Disney Interactive Studios
10. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
8. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
10. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

North America

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , Terraria
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – Amazon, GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers , GameStop
Project X Zone 2 (pre-order for exclusive DLC pack) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition – Best Buy
Mega Man Legacy Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy

amiibo

Lucas (new) – Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Resetti (new) – Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Celeste (new) – Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Blathers (new) – Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Kicks (new) – Best Buy (in-store pickup)

Guides/Books

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening (new) – Amazon (save $16)

Other

HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller (new) – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening (new)

UK

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Star Fox Zero

3DS

Pokemon Rumble World
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Terraria
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Stella Glow
Project X Zone 2
Terraria

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

A lengthy gameplay video has come in for the recently-released Japanese title Monster Strike. Watch 27 minutes of footage below.

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Nintendo has opened a teaser site for Fire Emblem Fates. Head on over here to visit the page, which currently has a trailer, some screenshots, and information about the game. The full site should open a bit closer to launch.

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