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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Capcom has a number of new Monster Hunter games on the way, including Monster Hunter X. This one is actually pronounced “Monster Hunter Cross”.

How’d Capcom end up settling on the name? This is something that members of the development team touched on during an interview with Famitsu.

Monster Hunter X producer Shintaro Kojima started out with the following:

“Just as we said earlier, old and new elements cross over together [in the game]—so it bears the connotation of mingling. Moreover, the letter X looks like it divides the given space into four… so four hunting styles, four large main monsters, four villages. They’re all crossing.”

Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto then chimed in:

“We actually hesitated a lot [when coming up with the title]. Many title candidates were brought up, but ultimate it was the power of the letter’s appearance… the force one feels from the ‘Cross’ that led to [the choice of X].”

Finally, we have these words from director Yasunori Ichinose:

“It isn’t as though there was a particular reason for the number four; it just came about naturally through discussions. It was the same when creating the main monster. Usually, we only create one monster to highlight, but by making four of them we could think about creating monsters we couldn’t make so far.”

“The same goes for the hunting styles. We though that bringing out the individual play styles of players and increasing the amount of freedom through several play styles would be nice… and that’s how the different elements diversified and each of them just so happened to total up to four. It wasn’t predetermined, but personally speaking, I feel things worked out rather nicely in the end.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Update (7/20): Bumped to the top. These prices have been price-matched on Amazon. See here.

Best Buy has discounted a number of Wii U and 3DS games. The following titles are seeing a $10 discount:

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – $49.99
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – $29.99
Mario Party 10 with Mario amiibo bundle – $49.99
Mario Party 10 – $39.99
Mario Kart 7 – $19.99
Pokemon X – $29.99
Pokemon Y – $29.99
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – $29.99

You can give Best Buy’s sale a look here. It should last through July 25.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire will be taking part in a distribution for Diancie this week. Between July 24 and July 27, those in North America and Europe can obtain the Pokemon via the Nintendo Network.

Diancie features a number of moves, including Diamond Storm, Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, and Protect. When you receive it, Diancie should come with its Mega Stone to allow for Mega Evolution.

Check out a trailer for the Diancie promotion below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Lots of footage from Monster Hunter X was showcased during Monster Hunter Tokuban 2015 Summer, which Capcom held earlier today. Take a look at a half hour of footage below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Capcom showed a little over 10 minutes of gameplay from Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX during Monster Hunter Tokuban 2015 Summer earlier today. Watch the recording below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

We haven’t heard much about Monster Hunter Stories since its announcement in April, but that should be changing relatively soon. Capcom confirmed during its Monster Hunter Tokuban 2015 Summer live stream event today that the game will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show. The expo will run between September 17 and September 21.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Monster Hunter X is releasing in Japan on November 28, Capcom announced during Monster Hunter Tsudoi 2015 Summer. Reservations will begin on August 1. Pricing is set at 5,800 yen for the retail version and 5,546 yen for the download release.

There are also plans to release a New 3DS XL bundle for Monster Hunter X. This will feature a specially designed system. Pricing is set at 26,000 yen.

Aside from that, Capcom confirmed that two 3DS themes are in the works, and Nargacuga from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite and 3 Ultimate will be returning.

Fans can go hands-on with Monster Hunter X at the Tokyo Game Show in September. Weapon videos will be shown each day between August 1 and 7.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Tomodachi Life has sold more than 1.5 million copies in Europe, Nintendo revealed today. The game originally launched in the region last June.

We previously heard last December that over 1 million copies of Tomodachi Life had been sold in Europe.

Today’s news comes as part of a Tomodachi Life Friendship Fiesta for the territory. More information about the event can be found here.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Nintendo is holding a new “Tomodachi Life Friendship Fiesta” in Europe starting next week, the company has announced.

Here’s the full lineup of events:

· Go to a Nintendo Zone to receive a free download code for the Tomodachi Speech Bubble HOME Menu theme for your Nintendo 3DS family system.

· A dedicated Puzzle Swap panel will be distributed via SpotPass to all owners of a Nintendo 3DS family system.

· Enjoy international StreetPass relay and meet Mii characters from all over Europe at any Nintendo Zone offering StreetPass relay.

· Nintendo UK will also be launching a brand new Tomodachi Life Facebook page so be sure to stayed tuned for updates and visit the Tomodachi Life Community on Miiverse for more details and activities.

· Get a 30% discount on the regular price of the game if you buy it on Nintendo eShop.

· As always Nintendo fan communities around the UK will be hosting events during the Tomodachi Life Friendship Fiesta. These events are the perfect place to trade with fellow players to find those elusive items, or trade Miis to fill your Tomodachi Life island with all new friends and stories! Visit our unofficial page http://streetpassuk.co.uk/upcoming-events/ to find a community event near you.

The following Nintendo Zone locations will be offering the free 3DS theme and StreetPass relay activity:

Germany: McDonald’s
UK: GAME
Italy: McDonald’s, Gamelife , VideoGamesParty Home
Spain: GAME
Benelux: Game Mania, MANGAKISSA

And here are the locations specifically for the StreetPass relay activity:

Germany: McDonald’s
UK: GAME, O2 Wifi
Italy: McDonald’s, Gamelife, VideoGamesParty Home
Spain: GAME
Benelux: Game Mania, MANGAKISSA, KPN

The Tomodachi Life Friendship Fiesta will be held between July 30 and August 6.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s Wii U/3DS specific charts are as follows:

Wii U

1. Splatoon – Nintendo

2. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo

3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo

4. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

5. Super Smash Bros for Wii U – Nintendo

6. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo

7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo

8. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo

9. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

10. FIFA 13 – Electronic Arts

3DS

1. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom

2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo

3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

4. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

5. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire- Nintendo

7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

8. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Nintendo

9. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo

10. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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