There will be lots to look forward to in Shin Megami Tensei. Along with a meaty story campaign, the game will feature over 100 challenge quests. Players will be able to tackle side quests in the form of side-stories and demons will occasionally send over requests as well.
Famitsu, who provided the news, also has details about Shin Megami Tensei’s “Digital Devil Service”. This takes advantage of StreetPass to exchange content with others. Users can make a profile card and choose a demon to develop, and you’ll be able to watch your demon grow as StreetPass exchanges take place. You may come across a rare item through the process, plus fans can participate in special fusions with other players.
Flipnote Studio 3D to be made available as a free download on Nintendo eShop this summer
13th March 2013 – Start to stockpile your creative juices, as Nintendo has released first details on the new features of animation software Flipnote Studio 3D for Nintendo 3DS. To be released this summer as a free download on Nintendo eShop, Flipnote Studio 3D will give you the chance to devise 3D animated masterpieces with the simple aid of your Nintendo 3DS system. Check out the first details by watching the ‘Nintendo Direct Mini – Flipnote Studio 3D’ video on the Nintendo Direct website.
Flipnote Studio 3D follows up from Flipnote Studio on Nintendo DSi*, furthering the concept of turning your Nintendo handheld console into an animation studio using your stylus to contrive simple or elaborate sketches, called Flipnotes. For those inspired by old-fashioned flip-pads which create the illusion of movement when flicked through, Flipnote Studio 3D is the virtual equivalent, but with the added benefit of 3D layering, and, as with the original Flipnote Studio, the ability to include audio and share your creations with the world.
Fire Emblem Awakening launched on Feb. 4, exclusively on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, but bonus content keeps the game play going strong. Fans will continue to look forward to and receive free game content via SpotPass all the way through spring. This new SpotPass content is different from the downloadable content that is currently available through the game’s Outrealm Gate. The free SpotPass map available today is called “A Hard Miracle,” and follows the story of Fire Emblem Awakening main character Chrom as he encounters a mysterious woman and sets off on a journey with her to rescue a group of kidnapped villagers.
During the next few weeks, more maps will become available through the SpotPass feature. These include “Ghost of Blade” on March 28, a haunted tale about a ghost and the ultimate sacrifice; “The Wellspring of Trust” on April 11, a map full of challenging enemies; and “The Radiant Hero” on April 25, which takes place on an isolated island as Chrom and his allies search for a legendary hero. Players can also look forward to other special items that will be distributed for free via SpotPass, such as special weapons, additional playable characters and bonus challengers for the game’s Double Duel multiplayer mode.
This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. Highlights include $10 off Adventure Time for the 3DS and DS.
The full lineup of deals can be found in the circular below:
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Kaij? ga Deru Kiny?bi (Monsters Come Out on Friday) – 800 yen
Ky?ry? Pet 3D (Dinosaur Pet 3D) – 500 yen
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Sandame no Maky? DEMO – FREE
Virtual Console
Challenger (Famicom) – 500 yen
Wii U
NA
Video Content
Nintendo Direct presentation videos
Animal Crossing: New Leaf commercial
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon commercial
Short videos for Monsters Come Out on Friday, Dinosaur Pet 3D, Challenger and Pretty Rhythm – My Deco-Rainbow Wedding
Game & Wario preview
If you start up the Miiverse app on Wii U today, you may notice that another wave of changes have hit the service. Here’s a full rundown of what’s new:
– Can view all posts you have given a “Yeah” to
– Full control over who can respond to your posts
– Can allow only those who own the software you’re posting about to response
– Visit the Miiverse settings to activate th above
– Developers/staff from companies will display a green notice at the top of their profile indicating who they work for
– Miiverse standard setting is now for users up to 12 years of age
– Minors could only see the posts of friends originally
– New users will now have the ”Everyone” option enabled by default
– Current users will have to go to the options to set this new system up manually
– Communities will also remember your preferences for viewing posts
– Ex: if you like to view ”New posts” or ”Posts from players”, the community will now remember this and bring you back to your favorite spot
Here’s how one guy, who wrote in to Brawl producer Masahiro Sakurai, put it:
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai recently tried playing Brawl online. He was a bit disappointed with the players he encountered. In addition to being disappointed that items were turned off, Sakurai noticed that “nobody ever went on the attack; it was like everyone was taking the approach of waiting for the other guy to take the offensive.”
“The other day, I had my first run at Smash Bros. Brawl online play. What I found was that nobody ever went on the attack; it was like everyone was taking the approach of waiting for the other guy to take the offensive. There were no items, either. I wanted to shout at them ‘This isn’t how you do Smash Bros.’! As the producer, what do you think of fights like this?”
