Bandai Namco held a live stream for the Taiko Drum Master series earlier today. Of course, Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure was featured pretty heavily.
First, watch the debut trailer below:
Several new collaborations are now confirmed for the game. To recap, these ones were previously announced:
– Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney)
– Palyco Felynes (Monster Hunter)
– Hakurei Reimu, Kirisame Marisa, and Izayoi Sakuya (Touhou Project)
– Jibanyan (Yo-kai Watch)
The new collaborations include:
– Kirby and King Dedede (Kirby)
– Rakitama (Kami-sama Minarai: Himitsu no Kokotama)
– Korosensei (Assassination Classroom)
Footage of Medli in Hyrule Warriors is starting to come in. Here’s a look at the character specifically from the Wii U version:
Capcom has pulled back the curtain on another collaboration for Monster Hunter Generations. In the game, players will be able to equip their Felynes with Arthur’s Lance and Knight Armor from Ghosts ‘n Goblins.
Here’s a trailer for the collaboration:
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 was first expected on Wii U in March… then this month… and now, it looks to be dated for June 7. That’s what Nintendo has listed on its North American website as well as the European Wii U eShop (9GB by the way). Various retailers also have this date locked in as well, so hopefully there won’t be any further delays!
Last night, news pertaining to the 1.1.6 Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS began to emerge. We learned that the only character affected by the patch is none other than Bayonetta.
thatsmash4moddr and Smashboards have since compiled the lineup of changes associated with Bayonetta. Find the full breakdown below.
Minecraft: Wii U Edition was updated with the new Super Mario Mash-Up Pack this week. Enthusiastic gamers have since started to upload clips to YouTube, but some have encountered issues with copyright strikes.
Developer 4J Studios took to Twitter earlier today and provided an update on the situation. It turns out that these strikes aren’t supposed to happen, and Nintendo even assured the team that it wouldn’t be a problem. They’re now following up with Nintendo on things.
Here’s the tweet straight from 4J:
We're hearing reports of copyright strikes on Super Mario Mash-Up videos. We were assured this wouldn't happen. Following up with Nintendo.
— 4J Studios (@4JStudios) May 19, 2016
Warner Bros. has come out with a new LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens character vignette for decorated X-wing pilot Poe Dameron, one of the Resistance’s most-trusted operatives. It also features original dialogue from actor Oscar Isaac who plays the character in the movie.
Here’s today’s video:
Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice will release for both Wii U and 3DS on May 26, Choice Provisions and Muteki have announced.
The Black Tome of Ice is a follow-up to Dragon Fantasy: The Volumes of Westeria. That RPG came to both of Nintendo’s platforms last July.
Here’s a new trailer for Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice:
And an overview:
Join Ogden and the heroes of Westeria in this classic JRPG epic, Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice. Travel through the frozen wastelands of Tundaria, experiencing action-packed battles without random encounters, using spatially aware Area-of-Effect attacks and power moves. Travel by pirate ship, defending against enemies in thrilling ship-to-ship rock monster combat! Defeat oncoming hordes of demons and huge bosses that threaten the entire world of Dragon Fantasy!
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Chompy Chomp Chomp Party – $11.99
PixelJunk Monsters – $9.99
Sweetest Thing – $6.99
Wii Download for Wii U
PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure – $19.99
Wii U DLC
Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Super Mario Mash-Up Pack – Nintendo is partnering with Mojang and Microsoft to bring the imaginative worlds of the Super Mario series and Minecraft together as a free update for those who own the Minecraft: Wii U Edition game. For the first time ever, players will be able to fend off blocky Hammer Bros. and Dry Bones the same way they do Creepers and Zombies.
3DS Download
Digger Dan DX – $0.99
New 3DS Virtual Console
Contra III: The Alien Wars – $7.99
3DS DLC
Hyrule Warriors Legends Master Wind Waker Pack – Download this new DLC in the Hyrule Warriors Legends game for only 99 cents to receive 16 new Fairy Costume pieces, the “Master” Wind Waker map for Adventure Mode and one new adventure battle scenario. You can also purchase the Hyrule Warriors Legends Season Pass for $14.99 to receive all DLC packs as they become available.
Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Maps: III: The Changing Tide – Shiro’s wounded band must seize an opportunity. Part 3 of Heirs of Fate is now available for $1.99.
Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 DLC – Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Devise a strategy using a fresh team and reap the rewards, but only if all of your units survive. You can receive all six maps as they are released by purchasing Map Pack 2 for only $7.99.
eShop Sales
Wii U / 3DS
– Funfair Party Games (Nintendo 3DS), Joe’s Diner (Wii U) and more games from JoinDots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
Wii U
– Shadow Puppeteer is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 8.
– STEEL RIVALS is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
3DS
– Sweet Memories-Blackjack, Brunch Panic and more games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 9.
– Nano Assault EX is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 9.
– Epic Word Search Collection is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 2.
– Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $24.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 30.
– Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 6.
– Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 2.
Source: Nintendo PR
Nintendo has prepared a new overview trailer for Kirby: Planet Robobot, which is slated for next month. View it below.
