Another batch of Medabots Dual details have been translated from Famitsu. You can find the latest information about the new 3DS game below.
– Two versions are Kabuto and Kuwagata
– Players can use the same customization features that let players freely use parts to make create their own Medabot
– First print copies of the game will come with an exclusive card binder, an AR card that will give you a special part Medabot part, and a limited edition Medabot
– First print purchasers will also be included to a lottery for a chance to win 28 special AR cards
– Kabuto will be a shooter-type that focuses on long-ranged attacks
– Kuwagata will be all about pulling consecutive combos in close-ranged combat
– Different navigational voices for the two versions
– Aya Endo is for the Kabuto version
– Rie Kugimiya is for the Kuwagata version
– Over 100 new Medabots
– Tag team fights are done with teammates called “Buddies”, which will also include characters from past Medabot titles
– Trade parts online
News popped up yesterday that Nintendo is not yet accepting indie developers from Japan. Nintendo has since officially confirmed that this is true, but hasn’t truly explained why the policy is in place.
An official statement from the company reads:
“The policy in question is the decision of Nintendo’s department responsible for licensing activities in each region, and the licensing department of Nintendo is currently not accepting subject applications from individuals in Japan.”
With Nintendo using words like “currently” and “at this time”, that gives the impression that Japanese indie will eventually be allowed on board. The situation stinks for the time being, but there isn’t much that can be done!
Liege developer John Rhee has informed us that his game has been approved for Wii U, and the console has been added in on Kickstarter as a stretch goal. Once total funds hit $51,000, Liege will officially come to Wii U. The Kickstarter total currently stands at just over $46,000 with four days remaining.
Liege is planned for launch in early 2014. However, the Wii U release will come slightly after other versions due to the fact that its approval came later in the campaign.
You can find more information on the official Kickstarter page here.
This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Dream Team #
02./02. [3DS] Youkai Watch
03./01. [WIU] Pikmin 3
04./00. [3DS] Little Battlers eXperience W: Ultra Custom
05./04. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
06./03. [PS3] Earth Defense Force 2025
07./06. [PSV] Toukiden #
08./05. [WIU] New Super Luigi U
09./00. [PSP] Toukiden
10./10. [3DS] Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
11./12. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
12./13. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
13./08. [PS3] Dead Island: Riptide
14./16. [PSP] Dangan-Ronpa (PSP the Best) #
15./14. [PS3] The Last of Us
16./22. [3DS] Kuma-Tomo
17./19. [WII] Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Super Deluxe Edition #
18./11. [PS3] Gundam Breaker
19./00. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII-2: Digital Content Selection
20./17. [3DS] Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 41,322
3DS – 15,703
Vita – 14,392
Wii U – 14,280
PS3 – 11,413
PSP – 5,719
Wii – 1,463
Xbox 360 – 420
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 29,594
Wii U – 22,199
Vita – 15,662
3DS – 13,841
PS3 – 12,698
PSP – 5,830
Wii – 1,434
Xbox 360 – 396
Celebrities pictured above Peter Dinklage, Norman Reedus, Scott Wilson, Kevin Bacon, Actor Aaron Paul, Ryan Kwanten, Ken Jeong, Allison Brie, and Keenan Thompson.
