Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 Wii U Virtual Console trailer (Europe)
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Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is slated for the European Wii U Virtual Console this Thursday. Watch the game’s trailer below.
Super Mario Advance Wii U Virtual Console trailer (Europe)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
Super Mario Advance hits the European Wii U eShop on Thursday. Check out the game’s official trailer below.
Famitsu review scores (3/8/16)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Digimon World: Next Order (PSV) – 8/8/9/8
Citizens of Earth (3DS) – 8/8/7/8
Omerta Code: Tycoon Kai (PSV) – 8/7/7/7
Assault Android Cactus (PS4) – 7/7/7/8
Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO (PS4) – 6/8/7/8
Infinite Dunamis (3DS) – 7/7/8/6
Bingo de Brain Training (3DS) – 6/6/7/5
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Update: Ace Attorney collaboration, release date; Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure revealed for 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Update: We’ve now learned some additional info: the game will be released on June 16th in Japan. Also, there will be a collaboration with the Ace Attorney franchise – the game will feature a medley with popular songs from several Ace Attorney games, and Phoenix Wright will be one of Don-chan’s partners in the game’s RPG-like Mystery Adventure mode.
Other bits:
– 4,800 yen
– “Mystery Adventure Mode” features the series’ familiar Don-chan and Kacchan
– Travel around the world exploring mystery spots and participating in musical performance battles to advance
– Can take Phoenix Wright on your adventure in the above-mentioned Mystery Adventure Mode
– 70 percent complete
The latest entry of the Taiko Drum Master series, Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure, has been revealed for 3DS via Famitsu. Expect some more details once we get our hands on the full scans of this week’s issue of Famitsu tomorrow.
Like with most Taiko Drum Master games, don’t expect this to get released in the West. Still, it’s nice to see that the series is still going strong in Japan.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Characters, Mii functionality and download play
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Nintendo of Europe just sent out a press release for the 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, which will be released in Europe on April 8th. The press release gives an overview of the game’s features, with some new info mixed in as well.
You’ll be able to compete in 14 Olympic disciplines and in 14 “Plus Events”. The total number of playable characters is 40, which means both Mario and Sonic fans have got plenty of their favorites to choose from.
A new addition is the “Road to Rio” mode, in which you play as your own Mii and join either Team Mario or Team Sonic in an effort to make it to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Completing this mode rewards you with a Mario or Sonic outfit, respectively. In addition to RPG elements such as special gear which boosts your character’s abilities, you can also use the Mario and Sonic amiibo to give yourself a boost when you’re wearing the aforementioned Mario or Sonic outfit.
The game is also capable of Download Play functionality, meaning you can play multiplayer matches with up to four people with just one copy of the game. Finally, the game’s Pocket Marathon feature will reward you just for walking around with your 3DS – the handheld’s built-in pedometer will count the steps you take, which will unlock rewards that boost your Mii’s abilities.
Source: Nintendo PR
Zero Time Dilemma: All characters revealed, first in-game screenshots
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Coverage on Zero Time Dilemma has been fairly low-key so far – several of the game’s characters have been revealed via a viral marketing Twitter account, but that’s it. This week, Famitsu is kicking off its coverage of the game by revealing the names of the characters (and their voice actors). Fans of the series should definitely recognize a couple of them:
Carlos (Tomokazu Sugita)
Akane (Miyuki Sawashiro)
Junpei (Suzuki Tatsuhisa)
Q (Toyosaki Aki)
Eric (Ishida Akira)
Mila (Sakamoto Maaya)
Diana (Noto Mamiko)
Phi (Omigawa Chiaki)
Sigma (Ono Daisuke)
Famitsu also shows off the first in-game screenshots we’ve ever seen of the game. Expect some more info tomorrow once this week’s issue of Famitsu is out.
More: Spike Chunsoft, Zero Time Dilemma
Pokémon Shuffle update: Omastar, Mega Charizard Y
Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
It’s the Pokémon Shuffle update time of the week, this time bringing in the new Omastar stage, alongside a repeat run of Mega Charizard Y. Both of these stages are available for both the 3DS and mobile versions. Omastar will run until March 22nd, and Mega Charizard Y will run until March 15th.
Additionally, the Mega Charizard Y stage will only give certain prizes to the top players. The number of players who will receive the prizes vary by region and version. The top 5,000 Japanese, 2,000 North American, and 1,200 European players will get a Mega Speedup. The top 50,000 players in Japan, 20,000 in North America, and 12,000 in Europe will get a Charizardite Y. The top 80,000 players in Japan, 30,000 in North America, and 18,000 in Europe will get an Attack Power, and other participants will recieve a Disruption Delay. For the mobile version, the top 10,000 players globally will recieve a Meta Speedup, and the top 100,000 will get a Charizardite Y. The top 150,000 players will also get an Attack Power, and every non-winning participant gets a Disruption Delay.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 demo hits the Japanese 3DS eShop on March 9
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Square Enix has been teasing Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3’s demo for awhile now. Today, the company finally announced that the download is due out on March 9 at 10 AM Japan time via the eShop.
Those who download the demo can try out the series’ “Monster Scout” system, along with new elements such as the “Ride System,” and monster and field object analysis using the new “Reactor” tool. Clearing it will award players with a “present code” that can be used in the full game.
Also, as a reminder, downloading the 3DS tool Dragon Quest X: Boukensha no Odekake Chou Benri Tool will allow users to obtain the “Reactor” tool in Dragon Quest X.
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Formula Skell plastic model release set for July in Japan
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Kotobukiya has started accepting pre-orders (overseas shipping not available) for the new Xenoblade Chronicles X plastic model, which is based on the game’s Formula Skell / Doll. In Japan, this will be released in July. Pricing is set at 8,424 yen.
The 175mm model (1/48 scale) comes with the ability to transform from Skell / Doll form to vehicle form. Armaments include Sword, Machinegun, Grenade, Beamsaber, and Shield. It also comes with decals that can be placed on the model.
More: Japan, Kotobukiya, Xenoblade Chronicles X
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth coming to Wii U, targeted for release next month
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A few months ago, it was looking like The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth wouldn’t be on Nintendo platforms. That still holds true for New 3DS, but it seems that the Rebirth expansion will be on Wii U after all.
Nicalis’ Tyrone Rodriguez just sent out several tweets stating that The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth is wrapping up on consoles, and the goal is to have it released next month in both North America and Europe. The subsequent message listed Wii U as one of the included platforms.
The tweets are as follows:
Final submissions for The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth on console are end of next week. Hope to have it out next month NA+EU
— Tyrone Rodriguez (@tyronerodriguez) March 8, 2016
PS4, Wii U and Xbox One
— Tyrone Rodriguez (@tyronerodriguez) March 8, 2016
Daily Runs between console and PC Afterbirth will be the same exact seeds
— Tyrone Rodriguez (@tyronerodriguez) March 8, 2016
Leaderboards between console/PC Afterbirth can't be shared because different 1st parties. Ask @eur0pa_ to make a new https://t.co/TNXsiz96ui
— Tyrone Rodriguez (@tyronerodriguez) March 8, 2016
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth is the biggest expansion for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. You can see what it looks like in a previous trailer below.