At the Tokyo Game Show today, Capcom held a special stage for Monster Hunter Stories. Here’s a roundup of new information shared:
– New Felyne NPC called Popora
– Game will use QR codes to unlock content and share team data, etc.
– Has StreetPass battles similar to Dragon Quest Monsters
– Also has StreetPass dungeons sort of like Dragon Quest IX
– Capcom will also add all sorts of rules for making tournaments so you can customize your online battles and have fun
– Zelda DLC with 7-11 between October 14 and November 13; receive Link’s Master Sword, Link’s tunic, and a special title on your Rider card
– More Zelda DLC between December 16 and January 15; receive Epona as an Otomon, Majora’s Mask, stamps
– Musician Daigo is also doing the commercials for the game, and will appear in an episode of the anime
A video from the stage show can be found below. It features Daigo, along with some off-screen footage (including the Zelda content).
Nintendo just put out some screenshots on its Twitter page that specifically highlight the Bokoblins in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. View today’s images below.
Last night, the Japan Game Awards were held in conjunction with the Tokyo Game Show. A few Nintendo titles picked up wins at the event.
For the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award(s), Super Smash Bros. Wii U was given the Global Award as the best-selling and most popular Japanese game worldwide. Monster Hunter Generations earned the Sales Award as the best-selling title in Japan. For the Game of the Year Division awards, Splatoon, Yo-kai Watch Busters, Super Mario Maker, and Monster Hunter Generations were all selected. Lastly, Splatoon received the Grand Prize.
On Sunday, the Future Division awards will be handed out. These will be for upcoming games launching in the next fiscal year.
Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters is set for December 1 in Japan, Bandai Namco announced today. It’ll cost 5,700 yen at retail, while the eShop version will be sold at a discounted price of 5,130 yen until December 28. Those who pre-order the game at shops between October 8 and October 24 will be given a Super Rare Special Appmon Chip, “Onmon.”
Ahead of Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters, fans will be able to download the free-to-play Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Cyber Arena from the eShop. The download, slated for September 21, allows save data to be transferred to the full version. Appmon Chips work as well.
A few minutes of footage has come in for Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing, which is out on the Wii U eShop today. See the gameplay below.
Today, Capcom announced that its IC Card-based 3DS game will release in Japan on December 8. It will be free-to-play with item-based micro-transactions. Capcom is also planning a 5,800 yen Collector’s Package and 9,800 yen Complete Edition special editions.
A new set of screenshots and details for Megami Meguri were sent out today. We’ve rounded that up below, courtesy of Gematsu.
Noitu Love: Devolution is out today on the North American Wii U/3DS eShops, followed by Europe next week. View the launch trailer below.
We have a couple of non-gaming updates pertaining to Pokemon Sun/Moon. Today’s news concerns the new anime and manga.
The Pokemon Sun/Moon is debuting in November. We’ve included a preview trailer below.
As for the manga, we now know that the name is Pokemon Horizon. Serialization kicks off in the latest issue of CoroCoro. It’s penned by Tenya Yabuno, who previously worked on Digimon V-Tamer and the Inazuma Eleven manga.
The Nintendo UK store is offering a couple of goodies with orders of Paper Mario: Color Splash. In addition to a free keyring, you’ll also receive some stickers. You can buy Color Splash here.
