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

In Famitsu’s most recent issue, the magazine caught up with Ambrella director Norio Matsumura and president Muneaki Ozawa. The two sides chatted all about the free-to-play 3DS game Pokemon Rumble World.

One of the most notable questions Famitsu asks is why the team decided to try out the F2P model. Matsumura noted that it actually happened thanks to a suggestion from Pokemon president Tsunekazu Ishihara.

Matsumura said:

Mr. Ishihara (the president of the Pokemon Company) suggested: “Let’s try out F2P.” Personally I think that refreshing controls and the nature of continuously returning to the game are concepts which suit free games very well, so I thought there was a chance of success. However, many members of the staff are against F2P games…

Matsumura continued on his comments by talking about how development didn’t progress without some resistance:

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

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Disney Infinity 3.0 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Guitar Hero Live – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Maker – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Dimensions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Legend of Kay Anniversary – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Project X Zone 2 – Amazon
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – Amazon, GameStop
Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Unity 5 was revealed back in March. When the announcement was made, we learned that it would run on a number of platforms, including Wii U. However, Unity followed up at the time by noting that it was unsure when Wii U would actually be receiving support for the new engine.

A development source speaking with Nintendo Everything has now confirmed that Unity 5 is starting to make its way to Wii U. A beta build based off of Unity 5.0.1 was just recently distributed, so teams can begin working with the upgraded technology.

Unfortunately, it’s sounding like it will be awhile before we actually begin seeing the first Unity 5 games released on the eShop. The information we received indicates that developers who intend on submitting titles before fall are being told to stick with Unity 4.3, as 5.0 is not currently master submittable.

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

Ronimo Games released the nineteenth “Daily Duel” video for Swords & Soldiers II. In today’s video, the battle is 1 Genie, 4 Shamshir Soldiers, 4 Sand Witches, 1 Desert Stalker and the Mirage spell versus 1 Helga, 3 Nagas, 4 Master Chefs, 1 Eletric Elder and 1 Freyja’s Blessing spell. Check it out below.

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

Family Gamer TV’s latest Disney Infinity 3.0 video gives us another look at the Toy Box Speedway. In addition to the Sugar Rush track, we also have footage of the hub world. Take a look below:

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

A few photos are now available showing off the new Splatoon Wii U bundle. View them in the gallery below.

In North America, the Splatoon Wii U bundle will only be sold at Best Buy stores. It can be yours starting on May 29.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

MouseCraft is coming to Wii U, developer Crunching Koalas has announced. The studio confirmed the news on Twitter a few days ago with the following message:

MouseCraft originally launched on PC and PlayStation platforms last year. It’s described as “an A to B puzzle game” in which players stack Tetrominos blocks to help mice get to the cheese. Obstacles, collectibles, and the ability to create/share your own maps will surely keep things fresh.

MouseCraft should be landing on Wii U sometime during Q3 2015.

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

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Square Enix) {2015.05.14} (¥7.344) – 15.913 / NEW
02./01. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2015.04.29} (¥4.320) – 13.844 / 232.683 (-64%)
03./03. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 11.303 / 155.278 (-37%)
04./02. [3DS] Style Savvy 3: Kira Kira Code (Nintendo) {2015.04.16} (¥5.076) – 7.422 / 128.213 (-66%)
05./00. [PS4] Borderlands: The Handsome Collection (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2015.05.14} (¥6.804) – 6.922 / NEW
06./05. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 5.405 / 989.307 (-43%)
07./06. [3DS] Bravely Second: End Layer (Square Enix) {2015.04.23} (¥6.458) – 5.260 / 134.905 (-44%)
08./04. [WIU] Xenoblade Chronicles X # (Nintendo) {2015.04.29} (¥8.316) – 4.236 / 101.511 (-64%)
09./07. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 3.648 / 2.622.489 (-57%)
10./34. [PS4] Dying Light (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2015.04.16} (¥8.208) – 3.252 / 44.450 (+38%)
11./08. [WIU] Mario Party 10 # (Nintendo) {2015.03.12} (¥5.616) – 3.204 / 140.963 (-57%)
12./09. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 3.133 / 2.230.716 (-56%)
13./10. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi (Level 5) {2014.12.13} (¥4.968) – 2.723 / 2.606.206 (-56%)
14./13. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 2.439 / 3.972.933 (-48%)
15./12. [WIU] Dragon Quest X: Inishie no Ryuu no Denshou Online (Square Enix) {2015.04.30} (¥4.104) – 2.300 / 105.342 (-51%)
16./30. [PS4] Tropico 5 (Square Enix) {2015.04.23} (¥8.424) – 2.133 / 17.997 (-20%)
17./11. [3DS] Theatrhythm Dragon Quest (Square Enix) {2015.03.26} (¥6.264) – 2.072 / 117.161 (-57%)
18./14. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U # (Nintendo) {2014.12.06} (¥7.776) – 2.041 / 636.111 (-54%)
19./19. [3DS] Xenoblade Chronicles 3D |new 3DS| (Nintendo) {2015.04.02} (¥3.996) – 1.944 / 84.347 (-45%)
20./24. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2015 (Konami) {2015.03.26} (¥8.208) – 1.863 / 100.345

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

Nintendo recently updated the Japanese 3DS app Collectible Badge Center with another wave of Animal Crossing badges. You can check them out in the video below.

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

During a mall event tour in Japan, The Great Ace Attorney producer announced that Capcom is planning on releasing a demo on the Japanese 3DS eShop. It will basically be the same one as the one shared at Monster Hunter Festa, but it will allow those who couldn’t attend to give The Great Ace Attorney a try.

The Great Ace Attorney’s demo weighs in at 48.9 MB and offers 30 uses. Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on when it will be hitting the eShop. We should hear something more concrete soon.

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