ON THIS EPISODE: Jack re-fills us in with some love of Papers, Please, Laura causes a long and hearty discussion about Little Inferno, and Austin continues to berate A Link Between Worlds while praising Oracle of Ages.
PLUS: A lot of news about Nintendo’s future and their new “Quality of Life” business strategy— a discussion ensues.
AND: Plenty of listener mail about achievements, Nintendo’s future, and our favorite sequels rounds out the show.
This Week’s Podcast Crew: Austin, Jack, and Laura
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 #
02./01. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe
03./02. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z
04./00. [PS3] Saints Row IV
05./00. [PS3] Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z
06./00. [PSV] Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z
07./04. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch
08./49. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind
09./03. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
10./05. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds #
11./07. [PS3] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
12./00. [PSP] La Corda d’Oro 3: Another Sky feat. Jinnan #
13./00. [PSV] Uta Kumi 575 #
14./06. [3DS] Battle For Money Sentouchuu: Densetsu no Shinobi no Survival Battle!
15./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
16./10. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World
17./12. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V
18./09. [PSV] Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: Twin Pack #
19./11. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
20./00. [360] Saints Row IV
Another round of details have come in for Toushin Toshi. Read on below for the game’s latest information.
– Plumb the depths of hell to advance
– Fight angels sent to protect man from entering such a dangerous place as you seek to enter
– One angel, Label Case, offers you a proposition should you defeat her
– Consumer her special skill or turn the request down
– If Seed (who you’re playing as) accepts, you’ll get a new skill to use in battle
– If Seed declines, you’ll receive several level ups and a host of high-end equipment
– Pullma: magical witch who pulled a fast one at the registration counter as both participant and partner
– In the tournament of Toshin, contestants have to sign up with both themselves and a lady partner, but Pullma escapes that
– Pullma is an amnesiac
– Only remembers that she has to participate in the games
– Japanese princess Shizuka: partner for samurai dude Gaji
– The two are madly in love with each other, and eloped as Gaji had no hope otherwise of marrying her
– Will need to take her out on a date anyway in order to win her affections and earn her special skill
– Will also need to deal with Suzuya, the kunoichi sent after the pair
– Contrary to her looks and training, she apparently is clueless
Retro City Rampage 3DS, now known as “Retro City Rampage: DX”, has gone gold. The game has passed certification in North America and will launch sometime this month.
Today’s news comes from the official Retro City Rampage Twitter account, which sent out the following message:
'Retro City Rampage: DX' has gone GOLD and has passed certification in North America. Out exclusively for Nintendo 3DS eShop this month!
— Retro City Rampage (@RetroCR) February 1, 2014
Those who watch the Super Bowl with Nintendo TVii tomorrow can enter for a chance to win a special, limited edition Nintendo jersey.
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shared the giveaway news on Twitter just a few minutes ago. He also made note of how Nintendo TVii users can make predictions about the game in real-time and earn high standings on the Leaderboard against other football fans.
The tweets in full:
#Regginator here. Watch the game tmrw w/ Nintendo TVii & enter for a chance to win a limited edition Nintendo jersey! pic.twitter.com/fcFsNyfcd5
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2014
You can also make predictions about the game in real-time and compete against other football fans to earn your place on the Leaderboard!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2014
NO PURCH NEC. US/Can (-QC). Play during 2014 Big Game or postmark by 2/3/14. 10 Jerseys ARV$120. Rules http://t.co/u28Dgk3aG3 Spons:Nintendo
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2014