[Just a Chat] Zelda Wii U delay, Iwata comments, Splatoon update, Smash Bros.
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I had a set plan in place for this week’s Just a Chat, but everything changed when Nintendo announced a delay for Zelda Wii U. That’s the big story for this week’s discussion. Still, Daan and I get around to some other topics as well, including tidbits from Satoru Iwata, Splatoon, and Smash Bros.
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Famitsu weighs in on Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
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Rodea: The Sky Soldier wasn’t the only big Famitsu review this week. The magazine also brought us the first verdict for Theatrhythm Dragon Quest, which is out now in Japan.
So how’d Famitsu’s four different reviewers feel about the game? They handed out scores of 10, 8, 9, and 8 for a total of 35 out of 40. For a full translation of Famitsu’s review, head on below.
More: Famitsu, Japan, Square Enix, Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
Famitsu’s most wanted games (3/29/15)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Highlights include Bravely Second at #2 and Fire Emblem If at #6. Zelda Wii U has also entered the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 12 and March 18.
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Pre-order updates (3/29/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
Rodea: The Sky Solider – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Legend of Kay HD – Amazon
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon
, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon
, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
New 3DS games
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon
, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Amazon
, GameStop (new)
Rodea: The Sky Solider – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – Amazon
, GameStop
Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Target has five first-party 3DS games on sale for $15 each (in-store)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 10 Comments
Five 3DS titles are on sale at Target, but you’ll need to head on over to your local store to take advantage of the deal. Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Mario Kart 7, New Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario 3D Land are $15 each. This price is valid through April 4.
Target: B1G1 50% off games, 25% off toys-to-life figures sales now live
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Two new sales are live over on Target. First, you can purchase one game and get another at 50 percent off. Target has also reduced toys-to-life figures by 25 percent (amiibo, Disney infinity, and Skylanders). These deals should be valid in-store as well.
Another couple of Theatrhythm Dragon Quest videos
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Media Create software sales (3/16 – 3/22) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Final Fantasy Type-0 HD #
02./00. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations 2
03./00. [PS4] Battlefield: Hardline
04./00. [PS4] Resident Evil: Revelations 2
05./00. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
06./01. [PS3] Yakuza 0
07./00. [PS3] Battlefield: Hardline
08./00. [PSV] Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 3: Deluxe Package
09./05. [WIU] Mario Party 10 #
10./00. [3DS] PriPara & Pretty Rhythm: PriPara Detsuka Eruoshare Item 1450!
11./03. [PSV] Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
12./06. [PS3] Dragon Quest Heroes
13./02. [PS4] Yakuza 0
14./11. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
15./08. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D #
16./12. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
17./09. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes #
18./00. [3DS] Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
19./07. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Korosensei Daihouimou!!
20./15. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
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Japan’s best-selling games of February 2015
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of February 2015. You can check out the full results below.
1. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – 328,123 (311,521 physical, 16,602 digital)
2. [PSV] God Eater 2 Rage Burst – 239,340 – (221,076 physical, 18,264 digital)
3. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 2: Shinuchi – 93,933 (91,629 physical, 2,304 digital)
4. [PS3] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse – 71,203 (67,270 physical, 3,933 digital)
5. [3DS] Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – 68,314 (67,101 physical, 1,213 digital)
6. [PS4] Far Cry 4 – 64,181 (57,508 physical, 6,673 digital)
7. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4-II – 58,075 (55,661 physical, 2,414 digital)
8. [PS4] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse – 54,685 (44,642 physical, 10,043 digital)
9. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 46,199 (44,657 physical, 1,542 digital)
10. [PS3] Far Cry 4 – 45,763 (44,571 physical, 1,192 digital)
11. [PS3] Tales of Zestiria – 43,170 – (43,170 physical, N/A digital)
12. [PS4] God Eater 2 Rage Burst – 38,583 (31,823 physical, 6,760 digital)
13. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 35,307 (34,142 physical, 1,165 digital)
14. [PSP] Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Tag Force Special – 34,296 (N/A physical, 34,296 digital)
15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 32,994 (N/A physical, 32,994 digital)
16. [3DS] The Seven Deadly Sins: Unjust Sin – 32,650 (30,116 physical, 2,534 digital)
17. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 31,597 (30,231 physical, 1,366 digital)
18. [WIU] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse – 30,411 (29,303 physical, 1,108 digital)
19. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4-II – 29,967 (27,062 physical, 2,905 digital)
20. [PS4] The Order: 1886 – 29,657 (26,288 physical, 3,369 digital)
21. [PS4] Samurai Warriors 4-II – 29,231 (25,369 physical, 3,862 digital)
22. [3DS] Lost Heroes 2 – 28,589 (27,930 physical, 659 digital)
23. [3DS] Yowamushi Pedal: Ashita he no High Cadence – 23,486 (23,040 physical, 446 digital)
24. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 22,809 (21,858 physical, 951 digital)
25. [PS4] Dead or Alive 5: Last Round – 22,687 (18,336 physical, 4,351 digital)
26. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 2 – 20,598 (19,760 physical, 838 digital)
27. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 20,090 (18,878 physical, 1,212 digital)
28. [PS3] Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition – 18,330 (N/A physical, 18,330 digital)
29. [PS3] Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin – 18,126 (16,719 physical, 1,407 digital)
30. [3DS] BoxBoy! – 17,468 (3,300 physical, 14,168 digital)
Note that these sales are based on data between January 26 and February 22.
