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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

A new multiplayer mode is coming to Splatoon tomorrow (Thursday in Europe). Nintendo will be adding Tower Control, which is a variant of the Ranked Battle.

Tower Control will launch at the following times:

7 PM PT (Wednesday)
10 PM ET (Wednesday)
3 AM in the UK (Thursday)
4 AM in Europe (Thursday)

Nintendo Treehouse: Live will be showing off Tower Control on Twitch today at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT. We’ll have an embed version on the site before it goes live.

Head past the break for today’s official announcement with details about Tower Control.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Famitsu has an update on Project X Zone 2 this week, including a Japanese release date.

Project X Zone 2 launches in Japan on November 12. Bandai Namco is also preparing some first-print bonuses and a limited edition, which have been detailed as follows:

– Challenge map DLC titled The Girl from 10 Years Ago
– This gives the special item called “Black Hot Pants” upon clearing it
– A special 3DS theme will also be part of the first-print bonus
– Limited edition for 9,980 yen
– This is the “Original Game Sound Edition”
– Limited edition has a special feature that lets you play using over 60 tracks from the first Project X Zone game
– The limited edition also includes a DLC for “Valkyrie no Boken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu with Xiaomu”
– Basically a special arrangement for Valkyrie no Boken that makes Xiaomu playable
– Special 3DS theme called “Namco X Capcom 10th Anniversary” included in the limited edition version

Famitsu also has information about Project X Zone 2’s new “Mirage Cancel” battle system. By pressing the “B” button during a regular attack, players can cancel it and enter slow motion so that critical hits can performed more easily.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

The Great Ace Attorney (3DS) – 9/9/9/8
Forest of Poitto Kororoke (3DS) – 8/8/10/7
Deemo: Last Recital (PSV) – 8/8/9/8
Cho Tousouchuu Atsumare Saikyou no Tousousya Tach (3DS) – 7/8/8/7
Taiko no Tatsujin V Version (PSV) – 7/8/8/7
Ping Pong Trick Shot 2 (3DS) – 6/6/6/5
Gu-nyan (3DS) – 6/6/6/5

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Posted on 10 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Comcept shared some new info about Mighty No.9 today. In the next couple of days, those who have backed the Kickstarter should receive a survey via e-mail which allows them to choose which platform they want to play the game on. If you’re a backer, you will have until July 31st to make your choice.

The Wii U version of Mighty No. 9 will be released in North America on September 15h and on September 18th in the rest of the world. The 3DS version will be available at a later date.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Sega announced today that 7th Dragon III: Code VFO will be released for the 3DS on October 15th. The real puzzle here is exactly who is developing the game – previous entries in this RPG series were handled by Imageepoch, who filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Despite not revealing the actual studio behind it, we know that the director is Masayuki Kawabata, who was behind some of the more recent Phantasy Star games and will be produced by Juro Watari. Both are known for games with more action-packed combat so perhaps this entry in the traditionally turn-based series will be trying for a different gameplay style. Like previous 7th Dragon games, the soundtrack is being handled by Yuzo Koshiro and features character designs by artist Shirow Miwa.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in DS, Features, Game of the Month, Wii | 8 Comments

As June draws to a close, I’m back with a second look back at the history of Monolith Soft and the games they created over the last generation of Nintendo consoles – with the exception of the actual Game of the Month. This was a period of change for the company and saw the release of several more experimental titles. Bandai Namco sold the majority of their stock in Monolith Soft to Nintendo in 2007 and while they wouldn’t become a first-party developer until later, all games from this point on would be on Nintendo consoles. Despite this, Monolith would still keep close ties with their previous owner, who took on publishing duties for some of their more niche games. Following the release of Baten Kaitos Origins there was a gap of two years before Monolith Soft’s next title – Soma Bringer.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

Capcom released a launch trailer for The Great Ace Attorney in Japan last night. You can now watch it with fan-made English subtitles below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Update (6/29): Bumped to the top. This date has now been confirmed.

RCMADIAX is planning on launching its next Wii U eShop game titled “Don’t Crash” on the North American Wii U eShop next month.

Assuming all goes according to plan, the game will arrive on July 9. Also, keeping in line with RCMADIAX’s past eShop releases, it’ll be priced relatively cheap. You’ll be able to make a purchase for only $1.49.

RCMADIAX wrote on Twitter earlier tonight:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Famous Gamous is bringing “KEYTARI: 8-bit Music Maker” to Wii U next week, according to a listing on the eShop. The title is due out on July 9 for $7.99.

Below is an overview of the music game:

Do you LOVE 8-bit music from classic video games? Prpeare to create your own! KEYTARI: 8-bit Music Maker will transform your Wii U GamePad into an 8-bit jamming machine!

Simply touch the keys on your Wii U GamePad and YOU are playing KEYTARI. KEYTARI was designed to be easy to pick up and play. But to truly master KEYTARI, practice and experimentation will take you far – just like with a traditional musical instrument.

Wield powerful lead instruments such as SineSquare, MultiPlex, and PolySaw. Power-up a Background Beat, Underworld Bass, Sustain, and the Drum Kit to take your 8-bit style jamming to the next level!

Scoring is simple. +1 for every key played. Most think the Score Board is just for fun… However, the sages speak of a hero from afar who will break past the maximum score of 9999 and thus beat KEYTARI.

KEYTARI is a Wii U exclusive title.

Start jamming 8-bit style with KEYTARI: 8-bit Music Maker!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch, Wii U | 11 Comments

A new interview with Reggie Fils-Aime was added to Forbes’ website today. Reggie discussed several topics, including Nintendo’s E3 showing, hardware, Wii U sales, Skylanders, amiibo, and mobile.

Those who are interested in reading up on what Reggie had to say can head past the break for the Q&A breakdown. You’ll find Forbes’ original piece with a few additional comments here as well.

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