Over on Miiverse, the first “Kirby: Planet Robobot Ask-a-thon” was hosted yesterday. Fans were able to ask director Shinya Kumazaki several questions about the game.
In the new Q&A, Kumazaki talked about the game’s name, how long it took to develop, a scrapped idea involving the story, and more. Head past the break for all of Kumazaki’s comments.
Later this month, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics will release in Japan in celebration of the series’ 30th anniversary. It was initially announced a few weeks ago, but we finally have some details about what will be included.
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics will contain all published official illustrations from the first entry up through Twilight Princess HD. All kinds of art like main visuals, character illustrations, and items can be seen here. There will be also a symposium of Nintendo’s legacy designers recorded as well.
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics will be A4-sized and has 416 pages. It’s set on release on August 26 for 4,300 yen. You can order it on Play-Asia here or Amazon Japan here. See some sample pages in the gallery below.
During GungHo Festival 2016, you may remember that a Monster Hunter Stories collaboration was announced for Puzzle & Dragons X. That event is now live in Japan, lasting until August 17.
Puzzle & Dragons X players can battle Rathalos and Nargacuga from Monster Hunter Stories. Upon defeat, players will earn Soul Armor based on both.
A second Monster Hunter Stories collaboration with Puzzle & Dragons X will run later this year.
Bandai Namco has a new trailer up for Super Battle for Money: The Ultimate Ninja and Battle Player’s Top Decisive Battle!, which is coming to 3DS in Japan. View it below.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 24,123
PS4 – 16,469
Vita – 10,005
New 3DS – 6,403
Wii U – 4,435
PS3 – 1,120
3DS – 804
3DS LL – 219
Xbox One – 45
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 24,118
PS4 – 20,567
Vita – 11,016
Wii U – 5,228
New 3DS – 3,973
PS3 – 1,049
3DS – 783
3DS LL – 169
Xbox One – 68
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Etrian Odyssey V – 92,518 / NEW
2. [3DS] Dragon Ball: Fusions – 77,509 / NEW
3. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 3 – 64,179 / 965,202
4. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons X – 20,870 / 108,380
5. [3DS] 12-Sai. Koisuru Diary – 14,803 / NEW
6. [PSV] Toukiden 2 – 13,407 / 72,439
7. [PSV] Genkai Tokki: Seven Pirates – 12,264 / NEW
8. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 11,856 / 379,471
9. [PS4] Toukiden 2 – 11,548 / 57,882
10. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 10,432 / 2,851,648
11. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 6,631 / 73,304
12. [PSV] Ys VIII – 6,577 / 64,190
13. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 6,302 / 65,397
14. [PS4] The Idol Master: Platinum Stars – 6,207 / 82,372
15. [PS4] Dynasty Warriors: Ei Ketsu Den – 6,084 / NEW
16. [WIU] Splatoon – 6,025 / 1,440,010
17. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 5,562 / 206,148
18. [PS4] Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut – 5,471 / NEW
19. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Mura o Tsukurundesu – 5,164 / 32,941
20. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 5,072 / 840,834
Namakobushi has been revealed as the latest Pokemon in Sun/Moon, as shown in this month’s CoroCoro.
The creature is able to send its insides out from its mouth and use as a fist. Details about its type and classification are currently unknown.
Here’s another look at the latest CoroCoro scan:
Miitomo has been updated with new content once again. Players can nab some new items in the latest Miitomo Drop stage, “The vast depths! The World of the Sea #3”.
Available items include:
– Shell-knee sweatpants
– Wild shark T-shirt
– Seaweed suit (set)
– Seaweed hood (set)
Users can select Miitomo Drop stages from the Shop tab. Miitomo coins or game tickets are needed to play.
Citadale: Gate of Souls is making its way to Europe very shortly. The game’s developer has now confirmed plans to launch it on August 18 via the eShop. No word on a North American date for the time being.
With several new Nintendo Selects having been announced for North America today, a new promo video has been published. Check it out below.
