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

Puzzle & Dragons X was featured in a big way today at GungHo Festival 2016. There was news about a couple of collaborations, a versus mode, and more.

The first new Puzzle & Dragons X collaboration ties into Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure. In Puzzle & Dragons X, players will be able to make friends with Don-chan and Tamazo X Don-chan. And in Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure, free music from Puzzle & Dragons X will be offered at launch while also including Tamazo X Don-chan in Adventure Mode.

Monster Hunter Stories will also be seeing a collaboration in Puzzle & Dragons X. Rathalos and Nargacuga are being included as bosses, and it will be possible to create Soul Armor for each. This content will be distributed via a quest on August 10.

Aside from that, GungHo Online Entertainment provided a first look at Puzzle & Dragons’ versus mode, which is accessible at the Dragon Coliseum. The main objective here is to eliminate your opponent’s health. Battles are carried out by choosing skills and then playing a puzzle. The game determines the amount of damage for both players, and the person who has the higher attack amount can damage their opponent.

Check out the video below for footage of the collaborations and versus mode, as well as a trailer for the anime series, and a commercial for the title itself. We also included some gameplay that ties into the new toys.

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

Update: Bumped to the top. Added in Sunday’s updates.

Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.

Here’s what’s on tap for the week of May 23:

May 23

– 14 Pokemon panels (1 day left)
– 4 Animal Crossing panels (1 day left)
– 8 Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam panels
– 4 Yoshi’s Woolly World panels (1 day left)
– 8 Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D panels
– 3 insect panels (1 day left)
– 1 bird panel (1 day left)
– 2 Dr. Mario panels
– 2 Donkey Kong panels
– 2 Metroid panels
– Thank-you badges for each $1.00 spent, up to a maximum of $4.00 and four badges until 5/25
– Animal Crossing beach theme offer (available until 5/26)
– 1 free play

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

Circle Entertainment posted updates about two games on its Twitter account yesterday.

First, an update for Ash is out now in North America, which fixes some bugs. It’ll be coming to Europe soon as well.

We also have confirmation that Puzzle Labyrinth is launching in North America on June 9. That game was previously announced for the same day in Europe.

Here’s a roundup of the tweets:

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

A scan from this month’s issue of V Jump, which first appeared last week, outed the existence of One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum for 3DS. ShonenGamez has now put up the scan in full with a complete translation. You can get a look at it above.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

The initial launch for The Song of Seven: Chapter 1 took place earlier this month. Take a look at the video below for an extended look at the title.

There’s no date yet, but The Song of Seven: Chapter 1 should eventually make its way to Wii U.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

More footage is in of the indie title Dual Core, which came to the North American Wii U eShop a few days ago. Here’s some additional gameplay:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments

Last month’s issue of Nintendo Dream contained a noteworthy interview with Kirby: Planet Robobot director Shinya Kumazaki. It was very insightful, with Kumazaki discussing topics like the story, characters, Robobot Armor, and abilities. He also delves a bit into the game’s origins and reveals that Planet Robobot was originally intended to be more along the lines of “Kirby Triple Deluxe 2”. On top of that, we have an interesting image at the end of the post.

We’ve rounded up a bunch of the questions and answers from Nintendo Dream’s interview. Head past the break to read our translation full.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS, Reviews | 6 Comments

System: 3DS
Release date: June 10 2016
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher Nintendo

For as long as I can remember, I’ve blindly followed Nintendo through all of their expenditures to varying degrees of success. I remember the times with my GameCube and Game Boy as vividly as the experiences I spent on my Wii U just yesterday. There’s always been a certain charm that has resonated with me in games by the big N, and most of that comes from not only the spectacularly well-designed games that come often enough to keep me hooked, but also from the lovable characters that inhabit them.

But Kirby has never been one of the characters that came to mind when I thought of what I love about Nintendo. During all my gaming experiences as a child it appears Kirby was all but completely absent from those memories, and that’s mostly thanks to me never actually picking up this side-scrolling mascot’s games. My logic has always been “what can Kirby do that Mario doesn’t already do better?”. After picking up Kirby: Planet Robobot, however, I soon fell in love with this puff of pink and understood what diversifies him from Nintendo’s other platforming greats.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Wii U | 24 Comments

One year ago, Splatoon launched around the world. Having sold over four million copies, it’s one of the most successful Wii U games, making it an impressive debut for a new IP.

Splatoon underwent an amazing transformation since its initial reveal at E3 2014. There were gamers who were on board with the concept to start out with, but there was definitely some skepticism surrounding the title. That started to fade away closer to release as Nintendo shared more information. You could even argue that post-launch helped since new features, maps, and weapons were added in addition to fairly regular Splatfests.

Now that Splatoon is celebrating its one year anniversary, how do you feel about the game? Has your opinion changed at all since the original announcement/after launch? Let us know in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Nintendo and movies

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

Update 2 (5/28): The collector’s edition is now $16 off on Amazon. On Amazon Canada, it’s $9 off.

Update: Bumped to the top. For Canadian players, the standard guide is on Amazon here and the collector’s edition is here. For the UK, the standard guide is up here and the collector’s edition is here.

Original (5/21): When Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon launch later this year, a guide containing over 350 pages will accompany their release. Two versions are planned: a standard guide and collector’s edition.

Here’s what’s included:

The official strategy guide from Pokémon for the Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon video games!

Be prepared for each part of your journey with the step-by-step walkthrough and extensive hints in Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: The Official Strategy Guide! From your first steps as a Trainer and through your adventure, this guide has the info and tips to help you play like the very best.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:
-Detailed walkthrough of the brand-new Pokémon games!
-Locations of where to catch Pokémon!
-Lists of moves, items, and more—including how to obtain them!
-Helpful tips for getting the most out of communication features!
-Pullout map of the region!

If you opt for the collector’s edition, you’ll receive a premium hardcover along with “bonus content” only included in that version. Pricing is set at $25 for the standard guide and $40 for the collector’s edition.

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