As the summer draws to a close, Square Enix is hosting a new “Back to School Sale” on its official store. Games for Switch, 3DS, DS, and Wii U have been discounted. This includes a significantly lower price on Lost Sphear.

Here’s the full lineup of discounts:

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Japan’s best-selling games of July 2018

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of July 2018. You can check out the full results below, including debut digital sales for Octopath Traveler.

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Game Freak celebrates Latios and Latias ahead of September distribution

Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

In advance of the distribution period for Latios and Latias in Pokemon Ultra Sun, Pokemon Ultra Moon, Pokemon Sun, and Pokemon Moon throughout the month of September, Game Freak has shared a developer video celebrating the duo of Eon Legendary Pokemon. Footage of the discussion can be viewed below.

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Media Create software sales (8/20/18 – 8/26/18) – Top 50

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Conan Exiles <ACT> (Spike Chunsoft) {2018.08.23} (¥6.800) – 32.117 / NEW <96,49%>
02./00. [NSW] My Hero: One’s Justice <FTG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.08.23} (¥7.600) – 24.626 / NEW
03./01. [NSW] Minecraft <ADV> (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) – 18.234 / 230.404 (-30%)
04./02. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # <ACT> (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 16.036 / 2.572.882 (-34%)
05./00. [PS4] My Hero: One’s Justice <FTG> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.08.23} (¥7.600) – 16.026 / NEW
06./04. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe <RCE> (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 13.146 / 1.722.038 (-35%)
07./03. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.07.19} (¥6.100) – 10.829 / 172.849 (-49%)
08./05. [3DS] WarioWare Gold <ETC> (Nintendo) {2018.08.02} (¥4.980) – 9.067 / 79.410 (-55%)
09./06. [NSW] Mario Tennis Aces <SPT> (Nintendo) {2018.06.22} (¥5.980) – 8.832 / 324.490 (-52%)
10./09. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # <ADV> (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 7.472 / 1.091.794 (-23%)
11./08. [NSW] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker <ADV> (Nintendo) {2018.07.13} (¥3.980) – 6.463 / 108.698 (-47%)
12./07. [NSW] Pro Baseball Famista Evolution <SPT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2018.08.02} (¥6.100) – 5.975 / 77.751 (-55%)
13./11. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥4.980) – 5.946 / 1.709.657 (-30%)
14./10. [NSW] Kirby Star Allies <ACT> (Nintendo) {2018.03.16} (¥5.980) – 5.372 / 601.576 (-38%)
15./13. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey # <ACT> (Nintendo) {2017.10.27} (¥5.980) – 4.842 / 1.800.721 (-31%)
16./12. [NSW] Octopath Traveler <RPG> (Square Enix) {2018.07.13} (¥6.800) – 4.611 / 188.238 (-42%)
17./00. [PSV] Koroshiya to Strawberry # <ADV> (Broccoli) {2018.08.23} (¥6.300) – 4.532 / NEW
18./15. [3DS] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker <ADV> (Nintendo) {2018.07.13} (¥3.980) – 3.076 / 42.818 (-47%)
19./14. [PS4] Yakuza 3 <ADV> (Sega) {2018.08.09} (¥3.990) – 2.800 / 35.600 (-59%)
20./16. [NSW] Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy DX <ADV> (Level 5) {2018.08.09} (¥5.980) – 2.345 / 17.150 (-54%)
21./18. [NSW] Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit <EDU> (Nintendo) {2018.04.20} (¥6.980)
22./19. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2018 <SPT> (Konami) {2018.04.26} (¥7.980)
23./25. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo # <ETC> (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} (¥2.700)
24./24. [NSW] 1-2-Switch <ETC> (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980)
25./32. [PS4] Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition <ADV> (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.12.03} (¥2.400) – * / 289.000
26./21. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze <ACT> (Nintendo) {2018.05.03} (¥5.980)
27./23. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX <FTG> (Pokemon Co.) {2017.09.22} (¥5.980)
28./17. [NSW] Okami HD # <ADV> (Capcom) {2018.08.09} (¥2.990)
29./30. [PS4] The Last of Us Remastered <The Last of Us \ The Last of Us: Left Behind> [PlayStation Hits] <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2018.07.26} (¥1.990)
30./28. [3DS] Etrian Odyssey Nexus <RPG> (Atlus) {2018.08.02} (¥6.480)
31./26. [PS4] Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 {Mega Man X Legacy Collection <Mega Man X \ Mega Man X2 \ Mega Man X3 \ Mega Man X4> \ Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 <Mega Man X5 \ Mega Man X6 \ Mega Man X7 \ Mega Man X8>} <ACT> (Capcom) {2018.07.26} (¥5.500)
32./22. [PS4] SaGa: Scarlet Grace # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2018.08.02} (¥5.800)
33./00. [PS4] Saiaku Naru Saiyaku Ningen ni Sasagu <ADV> (Kemco) {2018.08.23} (¥3.333)
34./31. [PS4] Friday the 13th: The Game <ACT> (Natsume Atari) {2018.08.02} (¥5.980)
35./42. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege – Advanced Edition <ACT> (Ubisoft) {2018.03.01} (¥6.000)
36./29. [NSW] Arms <FTG> (Nintendo) {2017.06.16} (¥5.980)
37./34. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World [Best Price] # <ACT> (Capcom) {2018.08.02} (¥4.990)
38./35. [PS4] Detroit: Become Human # <ADV> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2018.05.25} (¥6.900)
39./40. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2018 <SPT> (Konami) {2018.04.26} (¥6.980)
40./00. [PSV] Floral Flowlove # <ADV> (Entergram) {2018.08.23} (¥5.980)
41./00. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World # <ACT> (Capcom) {2018.01.26} (¥8.980)
42./27. [PS4] Bullet Girls: Phantasia <ACT> (D3Publisher) {2018.08.09} (¥7.980)
43./20. [PS4] Fire Pro Wrestling: World # <SPT> (Spike Chunsoft) {2018.08.09} (¥5.800)
44./36. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 # <RCE> (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.571)
45./37. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMIX <Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 ReMIX <Kingdom Hearts \ Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories> \ Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX <Kingdom Hearts II \ Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ \ Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep>> <RPG> (Square Enix) {2017.03.09} (¥6.800)
46./00. [NSW] Dragon Quest X: All in One Package Ver.1-4 {Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Online \ Dragon Quest X: The Sleeping Hero and the Guiding Sworn Friend Online \ Dragon Quest X: Legend of the Ancient Dragon Online \ Dragon Quest X: 5000 Year Journey to a Faraway Hometown Online} <RPG> (Square Enix) {2018.07.26} (¥4.800)
47./00. [PS4] Boku to Nurse no Kenshuu Nisshi # <ADV> (Entergram) {2018.08.23} (¥2.480)
48./43. [NSW] Attack on Titan 2 # <ACT> (Koei Tecmo) {2018.03.15} (¥7.800)
49./48. [3DS] Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates <ACT> (Spike Chunsoft) {2017.11.30} (¥5.980)
50./45. [NSW] LEGO The Incredibles <ADV> (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2018.08.02} (¥5.980)
00./00. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition] <ACT> (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2015.10.08} (¥4.990) – * / 456.000

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Shovel Knight: King of Cards, Showdown, physical Switch release, new amiibo launching April 9

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

Yacht Club Games has announced the release date of a few Shovel-Knight related products.

The King of Cards expansion and new Showdown battle mode are launching April 9, 2019. On that same day, the physical version of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove will be available on Switch, alongside the trio of new amiibo – a three-pack featuring Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight.

The physical version of Shovel Knight: King of Cards will cost $39.99. Those who have Treasure Trove digitally can receive the additional upcoming content at no extra charge. King of Cards and Showdown will be sold separately as digital releases as well.

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Persona Q2: Futaba Sakura trailer

Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Atlus has released the latest character-focused trailer for Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth. This one focuses on the navigator from Persona 5, Futaba Sakura:

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Scans roundup – Onimusha: Warlords, Smash Bros. Ultimate, Persona Q2

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Onimusha: Warlords, Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Persona Q2. Scans of all games are below.