Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns coming to 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Bandai Namco brought Pro Yakyuu Famista 2011 to 3DS (pictured above) a few years back. The series will be appearing on Nintendo’s handheld once again in the form of “Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns”, according to this week’s issue of Famitsu.
Here’s what we know thus far:
– Major evolutions to the game modes
– Over 500 baseball players using the latest data from 2015
– The online mode has been enhanced
– Online allows for players to have ranked matches with users around the country
– There is a function to match you against players of your own rank
– “Famista Quest”: go around Japan while competing against a rival team controlled by mysterious aliens
Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns launches in Japan on October 8 for 5,690 yen.
Project X Zone 2 heading to Japan on November 12
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Famitsu has an update on Project X Zone 2 this week, including a Japanese release date.
Project X Zone 2 launches in Japan on November 12. Bandai Namco is also preparing some first-print bonuses and a limited edition, which have been detailed as follows:
– Challenge map DLC titled The Girl from 10 Years Ago
– This gives the special item called “Black Hot Pants” upon clearing it
– A special 3DS theme will also be part of the first-print bonus
– Limited edition for 9,980 yen
– This is the “Original Game Sound Edition”
– Limited edition has a special feature that lets you play using over 60 tracks from the first Project X Zone game
– The limited edition also includes a DLC for “Valkyrie no Boken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu with Xiaomu”
– Basically a special arrangement for Valkyrie no Boken that makes Xiaomu playable
– Special 3DS theme called “Namco X Capcom 10th Anniversary” included in the limited edition version
Famitsu also has information about Project X Zone 2’s new “Mirage Cancel” battle system. By pressing the “B” button during a regular attack, players can cancel it and enter slow motion so that critical hits can performed more easily.
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Famitsu review scores (6/30/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
The Great Ace Attorney (3DS) – 9/9/9/8
Forest of Poitto Kororoke (3DS) – 8/8/10/7
Deemo: Last Recital (PSV) – 8/8/9/8
Cho Tousouchuu Atsumare Saikyou no Tousousya Tach (3DS) – 7/8/8/7
Taiko no Tatsujin V Version (PSV) – 7/8/8/7
Ping Pong Trick Shot 2 (3DS) – 6/6/6/5
Gu-nyan (3DS) – 6/6/6/5
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Mighty No. 9 platform surveys being sent out soon
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Comcept shared some new info about Mighty No.9 today. In the next couple of days, those who have backed the Kickstarter should receive a survey via e-mail which allows them to choose which platform they want to play the game on. If you’re a backer, you will have until July 31st to make your choice.
The Wii U version of Mighty No. 9 will be released in North America on September 15h and on September 18th in the rest of the world. The 3DS version will be available at a later date.
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7th Dragon III in development for 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Sega announced today that 7th Dragon III: Code VFO will be released for the 3DS on October 15th. The real puzzle here is exactly who is developing the game – previous entries in this RPG series were handled by Imageepoch, who filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Despite not revealing the actual studio behind it, we know that the director is Masayuki Kawabata, who was behind some of the more recent Phantasy Star games and will be produced by Juro Watari. Both are known for games with more action-packed combat so perhaps this entry in the traditionally turn-based series will be trying for a different gameplay style. Like previous 7th Dragon games, the soundtrack is being handled by Yuzo Koshiro and features character designs by artist Shirow Miwa.
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The Great Ace Attorney launch trailer, now with English subtitles
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
Capcom released a launch trailer for The Great Ace Attorney in Japan last night. You can now watch it with fan-made English subtitles below.
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Reggie on Nintendo’s E3 showing, hardware, Wii U sales, Skylanders, amiibo, and mobile
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch, Wii U | 11 Comments
A new interview with Reggie Fils-Aime was added to Forbes’ website today. Reggie discussed several topics, including Nintendo’s E3 showing, hardware, Wii U sales, Skylanders, amiibo, and mobile.
Those who are interested in reading up on what Reggie had to say can head past the break for the Q&A breakdown. You’ll find Forbes’ original piece with a few additional comments here as well.
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Update: Amazon – Best Buy: Save $15 on Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., $10 on Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments
Update 2 (6/29): Bumped to the top. Amazon has now price-matched Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. as well. You can place an order here.
Update: Amazon has price-matched Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. Get it here.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and Xenoblade Chronicles 3D have both gone on sale over on Best Buy. Through July 4, you can grab them for $25 and $30 respectively. You’ll be saving $15 on Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., and $10 on Xenoblade Chronicles 3D.
Orders for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. can be placed here. Xenoblade’s product page is located on Best Buy here.
Senran Kagura will continue on its usual platforms, producer wants to incorporate big boss monsters again
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments
In an interview with Siliconera, Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki was asked about the series’ future. He noted that he has “a lot of ideas” that he’s thinking about, but it’s too early to discuss anything at this point. He also spoke about how the series will continue on platforms that it has appeared on previously – meaning 3DS should be in the mix.
According to Takaki:
As of now, we’re not really thinking about expanding to any other platforms. I’m happy continuing to develop for the platforms the series has already showed up on.
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson will be coming to North America in a few months. When asked his favorite feature, he pointed to the big boss monsters, which is something he’d like to revisit.
One of the things I’m really proud of in that game is that the players can fight against giant boss monsters. For me it actually added a lot to the gameplay, and it’s something I really want to revisit in future titles.
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Photos of the Japanese Fire Emblem Fates special edition
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 13 Comments
8-4’s John Ricciardi posted a few photos of the Japanese Fire Emblem Fates special edition on his Twitter account. The cartridge actually comes with both games rather than splitting them up separately. There’s also reversible cover art.