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

Both versions of Yo-kai Watch 3 sold a total of 632,000 copies in its first week (July 16 and July 17). Media Create now reports that they sold through 63.07 percent of the initial shipment.

Unsurprisingly, Yo-kai Watch 3 obtained the highest first week sales of all games released so far since the start of the year. However, the series saw a big decline in comparison to the last entry. Yo-kai Watch 2, which debuted in July 2014, experienced first week sales of 1,317,000 copies with a 92.16 percent sell-through rate. It also did not manage to match the spin-off title Yo-kai Watch Busters. That game arrived in July 25 with 694,000 copies sold in its first week and a 73.60 percent sell-through rate.

On the hardware front, New 3DS sales sold 136.68 percent when compared to last week. Since Yo-kai Watch 3 connects with NFC and related toys, it is thought that this has caused an urge in the demand to trade off from the old 3DS.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 10 Comments

Update: Download links are here: iOS and Android

The wait for Pokemon GO in Japan is finally over, for the most part. We’re hearing that the game’s servers are now live throughout the country. There don’t appear to be download links yet, but those who nabbed the game through the likes of APK files have already started to play.

More: Niantic, Pokemon GO

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 41 Comments

Metroid Prime: Federation Force features a Samus decoy. The inflatable doll can be used to distract enemies, and use the tactic to your advantage. Here’s a look at it in the game:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 8 Comments

Pokemon GO data miners are up to their usual tricks, and have uncovered some previously-unknown information about the game by peering through its files. The latest information concerns the level cap, tidbits about currently uncatchable Pokemon, and more.

Here’s the rundown from Pokemon Fortress:

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

The Gurumin Twitter account is currently hosting a fan Q&A session, and has shared some new details in the process. We’ve rounded up the information thus far below and will add in new tidbits assuming more are posted.

– Fully 3D
– “some redrawn help stuff”
– New lower screen
– Could come to Wii U or NX if the game does well
– Not using the same textures as the PC version since it’s technically impossible
– Moving a traditional 3D platforming game to true stereoscopic 3D has been the greatest challenge
– Can switch headgear on the lower screen
– Will support the C Stick on New 3DS
– 30 FPS
– Based mainly on PSP version (which has more costumes)
– 3DS theme is “very likely”

Source

More: details roundup, Falcom, Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure, Mastiff

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

NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June 2016. The results can be found below.

1. Overwatch
2. Grand Theft Auto V
3. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
4. Doom 2016*
5. Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst
6. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End*
7. NBA 2K16
8. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
9. Destiny: The Taken King
10. Minecraft*

Note: for the first time, NPD is starting to include digital sales in its reports. Games marked with the asterisk do not include digital sales. Also keep in mind that NPD’s format has changed – this is a revenue ranking rather than unit rankings.

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

Metroid Prime: Blast Ball uses amiibo to unlock special paint jobs. In the video below, GameXplain takes a look at how they look.

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

NIS America is teaming up with Natsume to release a limited edition for Harvest Moon: Skytree Village later this year. Those who purchase the package will receive a copy of the game, Collector’s Box, 44-page softcover art book in full color, original soundtrack with jewel case, six lapel pin set, and a blue feather rubber strap keychain.

Pre-orders are up on the NIS America store here. Pricing is set at $49.99.

More: Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Natsume, NIS America

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

Metroid Prime: Blast Ball made its way to the 3DS eShop earlier today. Check out 23 minutes of footage from the download below.

More: Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Next Level Games

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 30 Comments

A few hours ago, Nintendo shared a new Metroid Prime: Federation Force video. It contained commentary from Kensuke Tanabe, the game’s producer.

Kotaku picked out one excerpt from the interview which is particularly interesting. At one point, Tanabe explained why Federation Force’s art style was chosen.

Tanabe spoke about how Next Level Games wanted “to make a multiplayer gameplay experience great on a handheld system” following Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. Technical hurdles were in the way, however. Another issue was that players would be shooting objects that look tiny on a small handheld screen. That eventually led to the “more rounded art style for the characters”.

Here’s Tanabe’s full explanation:

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