Tanabe on Metroid Prime: FF – amiibo, backlash, timeline, story, Retro Studios
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Believe it or not, interviews with Metroid Prime: Federation Force producer Kensuke Tanabe are still popping up. USgamer published its piece today. In this interview, Tanabe addressed topics pertaining to amiibo, the initial backlash, timeline, story, and even Retro Studios.
We’ve rounded up a number of excerpts below. For the full interview, head on over here.
Media Create sales (7/27 – 8/2)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 13 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New3DS LL 44,994
PS4 18,740
Vita 13,214
Wii U 11,938
New3DS 7,671
PS3 2,540
3DS 1,585
3DS LL 874
Vita TV 527
Xbox One 186
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 21,028
PS4 – 17,656
Vita – 13,843
Wii U – 11,257
New 3DS – 5,753
PS3 – 2,956
3DS – 1,286
3DS LL – 807
Vita TV – 642
Xbox One – 211
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 522,556 / NEW
2. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters – 107,945 / 1,117,850
3. [PSV] IA/VT Colorful – 38,881 / NEW
4. [WIU] Splatoon – 28,256 / 483,413
5. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best Plus – 14,382 / 373,985
6. [PSV] Date A Live Twin Edition: Rio Reincarnation – 13,107 / NEW
7. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 Sumeragi – 14,835 / 70,919
8. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates – 11,018 / 388,794
9. [PSV] Ray Gigant – 8,673 / NEW
10. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 8,533 / 272,040
11. [PSV] Taiko No Tatsujin V Version – 7,464 / 74,423
12. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World – 7,176 / 50,067
13. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 6,963 / 1,081,476
14. [3DS] Corpse Party: Blood Covered …Repeated Fear – 6,664 / NEW
15. [3DS] The Great Ace Attorney – 6,090 / 175,251
16. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 6,090 / 175,251
17. [3DS] Batman: Arkham Knight – 5,977 / 67,053
18. [PS4] Sengoku Basara 4 Sumeragi – 5,564 / 40,725
19. [PSV] Makai Shin Trillion – 5,221 / 23,726
20. [PSV] KLAP!! ~kind Love and Punish~ – 5,047 / NEW
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Zelda: Tri Force Heroes also confirmed for October 23 in North America
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Nintendo confirmed earlier today that The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes will be launching in Europe on October 23. Nintendo of America has since followed up with its own announcement, and we now know that the 3DS game will be arriving in the states on the same day. Head past the break for the full press release.
Mighty No. 9 delayed, now targeted for Q1 2016
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Mighty No. 9 has received a significant delay. On the game’s backer forums, it was confirmed that the title is now targeted for Q1 2016.
Speaking about the delay, the team behind Mighty No. 9 stated:
Of course, it is important to explain why exactly the game is being delayed. As we have communicated in the updates to our backers, all of the core content for the game is developed and in a complete state. However, there are still bugs and issues pertaining to the online features that are included in the game. These bugs and issues have a direct affect on enjoyment of the game, so a decision was made to work these issues out before release. Currently, comcept and their partners are working at full capacity to resolve these issues and fix any remaining bugs.
Remember: Mighty No. 9 was originally planned for September. It could now launch as late as March 2016.
More: Comcept, Deep Silver, Inti Creates, Mighty No. 9, top
Europe: Nintendo reveals key 2015 launch dates and editions as Gamescom 2015 kicks off
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With Mario, Zelda, Xenoblade, Star Fox and more, Cologne plays host to Nintendo’s biggest games coming in 2015
5th August, 2015 – Nintendo has opened a booth full of current and coming-soon titles for its Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems at gamescom – the world’s largest annual trade fair for video games, held in Cologne, Germany. With several days of fun events ahead, Nintendo kicks off the show with a string of launch dates and newly revealed special editions for some key 2015 titles.
Super Mario Maker for Wii U is the star of the show at Nintendo’s booth in Hall 9.1 A10/B10 as we gear up for the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Attendees will be able to play and create unique 2D courses, or take part in daily Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U contests throughout the show. The first 111 Mario fans can get a Mario goodie bag if they come dressed as Mario and bring a Mario amiibo on Thursday 6th August at 12:00 CEST.
First Skylanders SuperChargers Racing screenshots and details
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On Wii U, Activision is making Skylanders SuperChargers. It’s the next core entry in the Skylanders series with gameplay that is similar to the other versions.
Activision has something different in store for Skylanders on 3DS and Wii. Today, the publisher properly unveiled “Skylanders SuperChargers Racing”. This is a dedicated racing combat game with new tracks, power-ups, boosts, hazards, and more. In the 3DS version, players can experience 4-player online and local races.
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing include Bowser and his Sky vehicle, Clown Cruiser. These can also be used on Wii U. By twisting the figure’s base, the figure becomes an amiibo.

Source: Activision PR
7th Dragon III Code: VFD screenshots and art
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More: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, Japan, SEGA
Monster Hunter X – Slash Axe, Charge Axe videos
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Capcom continues its look at Monster Hunter X with two more weapon videos. Trailers for the Slash Axe and Charge Axe can be watched below.
More: Capcom, Japan, Monster Hunter X
Japanese 3DS themes (8/5/15) – second Splatoon theme
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A bunch of new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. There are also ones based on Splatoon, Peanuts, and more.
Here’s the full list of the latest themes:
CHiCO with HoneyWorks – 200 yen
Doraemon x Hello Kitty – 200 yen
Mayfly Project – 200 yen
Korokesu – 100 yen
Peanuts – 200 yen
Sekai No Owari – 200 yen
Splatoon – 200 yen
Stella Glow (x2) – 200 yen each
Tokaido Shinkansen N700 (x3) – 200 yen each
You’ll find videos for some of today’s themes below.
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Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight block size
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Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight launched today in North America. Atlus shipped the title to stores, and also brought it to the 3DS eShop. In case you’re wondering, the digital version requires 7,124 blocks of free space on an SD card.