Castlevania Dracula X heading to the North American New 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Update (12/28): Nintendo’s website is listing Castlevania Dracula X for December 29. May have just been a one week delay.
Update (12/22): Castlevania Dracula X will not be releasing on New 3DS today. It was not mentioned in Nintendo’s digital press release, and the listing has been removed from the company’s website. Hopefully it’s only been delayed until next week.
Original (12/21): On Wii U, Mario Party 2 arrives on the Virtual Console tomorrow. But New 3DS won’t be left out of the re-release fun. Nintendo’s website indicates that the portable will be getting Castlevania Dracula X following tomorrow’s eShop update.
Here’s an overview:
“After rising from his eternal sleep, Count Dracula summons his dark minions–Cerberus, Minaurus and the Salamander–to bring a reign of terror on the land. In order to lure the latest Belmont descendant, Dracula kidnaps Annette Renard and her sister Maria as bait.
Gear up as Richter Belmont, equipped with the legendary Vampire Killer, in his strife to save his beloved. Battling against the monsters that lurk in the shadows, strategically using magical tomes, mystical power-ups and titanic weapons and discovering secret bonus levels. Unfold another chapter in the Belmont family’s lineage, with over 7 stages of grim encounters and a myriad of possibilities depending on the choices that you make.”
Castlevania Dracula X will be priced at $7.99.
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Mario Kart 64 hitting the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
It’s been a long wait, but Mario Kart 64 is finally making its way to the North American Wii U eShop this week. Nintendo’s website has it listed for tomorrow.
Here’s a brief overview:
“Put the pedal to the metal in this worthy successor to the Super NES classic, Super Mario Kart. With improved courses and a revolutionary head-to-head four-player mode, Mario Kart 64 is sure to win the heart of any race-driving fan. The game includes 20 different courses filled with dips, valleys, jumps, tunnels and bridges. Smooth, precise control will bring players back time and time again for freewheeling fun.”
Europe and Japan have both had Mario Kart 64 on Wii U for about a year. To say that this release was due in North America would be understatement.
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Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World pre-load live on the Japanese eShop, file size
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World is now available for pre-load on the Japanese eShop. Just like with most games, 3DS users can buy the game now and download most of its data prior to launch.
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World takes up 7,769 blocks. That amounts to 971.125 MB.
Rumor: Next Assassin’s Creed planned for Switch, releasing alongside other versions
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 22 Comments
Ubisoft is confirmed to be bringing Just Dance 2017 to Switch, but we can expect more of the company’s games on Nintendo’s new console. One rumored project is a crossover between Mario and Rabbids. Allegedly, the next Assassin’s Creed entry is targeted for Switch as well.
YouTuber OBE1plays made the first mention of the claim, and also mentioned that the game will launch on Switch alongside the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. Laura Kate Dale, who has been quite accurate with rumors about Switch, has heard similar things.
Ubisoft making the next Assassin’s Creed for Switch wouldn’t be entirely surprising. Assassin’s Creed III was ready for Wii U’s launch, and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag also ended up on the system.
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Switch should support Bluetooth and 5Ghz Wi-Fi, no 3G or LTE
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 34 Comments
Switch’s FCC filing officially went live this week. From the various documents, one tidbit discovered is that the unit likely has a non-removable battery. A couple of other details have now been picked out as well.
Based off of the filing, Switch will support Bluetooth in some fashion as well as 5Ghz Wi-Fi. 3G and LTE do not appear to be included, however.
That seems to be pretty much it… other than the fact that Switch was tested and confirmed to work in temperatures of 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) to 35 degrees C (95 degrees F).
Creeping Terror heading to the Japanese 3DS eShop on January 18, trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment
After being announced earlier this month, Creeping Terror now has a release date. The game will drop on the Japanese 3DS eShop on January 18. Get a look at a trailer below.
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Version 3.0 announced for Yo-kai Watch 3
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Level-5 is working on the next big update for Yo-kai Watch 3. The company has now announced version 3.0 for the game. Details are light at the moment, but new versions of the Enma Daiou Yo-kai are confirmed.
Special – Taiyoushin Enma (Sushi)
Superb – Jikuushin Enma (Tempura)
Special Selection – Ankokushin Enma (Sukiyaki)
That’s literally all we know at the moment. Further information will be shared in 2017.
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Multiple 3DS themes footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
A couple of new 3DS themes hit Japan earlier, and while Nintendo’s YouTube only uploaded footage of the Pokemon themes, Nintendaan has compiled footage of the whole bunch. It includes Pokemon, SEGA 3D, Osomatsu-san, Dragon-ball Super, Kunio-Kun, and Megami Meguri. Check it out below:
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Miitomo – new Miitomo Drop stage (12/27/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with new content. Players can nab the latest items in the Miitomo Drop stage, “Wintertime bliss! Sparkling Snow Kingdom #3”.
Available items include:
– Snowman hood (set)
– Snowman suit (set)
– Snowflake dress
– Snowflake boots
Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.
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Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 DLC launches in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Just before the end of 2016, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2’s DLC has launched in Japan. Players can purchase a variety of new content for the title.
The lineup is as follows:
– New song: Stratosphere (150 yen) – plays when Kudos is over 1,000; Joule and Lola’s new song
– Dev Recipe 4: Nebulous Clock and Scorching Journey (150 yen) can be heard when Kudos is over 1,000; Lumen’s songs; equipment boosts credit and experience obtained by 150%
– Two new score attack missions in three sets (300 yen each): Merak and Carrera, Jota and Elise, Viper and Stratos
– Two missions with hardest difficulty in score attack (300 yen): if you clear them, something good might happen…
– New Speed Run Mode (300 yen) – in Challenge Mode that checks time for clearing all stages; using Electromagnetic Barrier and saving is forbidden, and attack power will raise based on Kudos
Below is a trailer for the DLC:
Azure Striker Gunvolt and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 will be half off on the Japanese 3DS eShop between January 1 and January 10. You can access a New Year’s wallpaper here.