USAopoly has been dealing with Nintendo-licensed products for awhile, and now you can add another one to the list. A new Monopoly set based on Super Mario Bros. is in the works, and it’ll even be a collector’s edition.
The set has six 8-bit styled tokens featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Super Mushroom and 1-up Mushroom. There’s also a custom designed 8-bit styled board along with custom goal poles and castles (instead of houses and hotels) plus the “? Block” and Warp Pipe in place of the Community Chest and Chance Cards.
USAopoly lists Monopoly: Super Mario Bros. Collector’s Edition as “coming soon”. There are some claims that it’s already available, though it doesn’t seem to be in stock in places like Amazon. Regardless, look for it soon.
7th Dragon III Code: VFD will be arriving in North America this summer. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any news for European gamers, and there’s still not a whole lot new to report.
SEGA did address the RPG’s European status in a new video posted today. The company’s Dan Sheridan mentioned that there are currently no plans to bring 7th Dragon III Code: VFD to Europe, but added: “There’s nothing we can confirm today, but we are looking to see if it’s something we can make happen.”
Here’s the video in question:
Circle Entertainment has an introduction video up for its next 3DS eShpo title, Conveni Dream. Check it out below.
Another Wii download will be joining the Wii U eShop in North America this week. Starting tomorrow, PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure will be available.
An overview from Nintendo’s site reads:
Dive into a world of adventure in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure. Compete in a variety of exciting Attractions using the Wii Remote controller. Try to beat your high score in each challenge! Interact with and befriend some Pokémon by defeating them in Skill Games. Once you befriend a Pokémon, you can compete in certain Attractions with them.
PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure will be priced at $19.99.
Contra III: The Alien Wars is coming to the North American New 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow, Nintendo’s website confirms. The title will be sold for $7.99.
Here’s an overview from Nintendo’s website:
In the year 2636, the alien war continues on and it’s up to two soldiers, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, to put a stop to the alien invasion. The aliens have ravaged the Earth with their powerful organic and technological weapons. Battle through 6 stages of non-stop run-and-gun action collecting power-ups including bombs, flamethrowers, spread shots, lasers and machine guns to take out the aliens. Bill and Lance travel through war-torn cities, on air bikes, riding missiles and ultimately into the alien base to defeat the alien boss once and for all.
A new user-made Super Mario Maker level has been making the rounds as of late. It’s very impressive (at least in my eyes), so I felt it was worth sharing. One particular section has players fleeing from a creature known as “Bowzilla”, which is arguably the highlight of the course.
Here’s a look at “Super Mario Vs Mecha Bowzilla” by KiavikView:
If you want to play the course for yourself, you can find it on the Super Mario Maker Bookmark site here.
Today, Nintendo announced new Articles of Incorporation. Although the document may seem like a bunch of confusing mumbo jumbo, there is actually a purpose to it all.
These new Articles of Incorporation are a means for Nintendo to set itself up for new businesses. Medical and health devices, “computer software”, managing/investing in “eating establishments”, and IP licensing are all mentioned. Specifics were not detailed, though Kantan Games CEO Dr. Serkan Toto believes it may partially refer to Nintendo’s quality of life initiative or theme park plans.
The Articles of Incorporation go into effect on June 29. That’s the same day as Nintendo’s 76th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Level-5 recently updated the Japanese website for Yo-kai Watch 3. Plenty of information is included on the different pages.
Nathan Adams’ story is in the USA. Here, he meets a boy named Mack who has some great skills. Apparently Mack is the kid in this country who can also actually see yo-kai by himself.
Inaho’s story is in Japan, and she forms a Yo-kai detective agency that aims to solve Yokai-related problems. There are also various plans like building a rocket. New bosses will be appearing in Japan as well.
The stories between the USA and Japan are also connected. Mysteries that happened in the USA are being reported in the Mystery Magazine Nu in Japan, so people there can also follow what’s happening in the USA.
Fire Emblem Fates is finally launching in Europe this week. Just like in North America, Nintendo has prepared a limited edition. View an unboxing video of the package below.
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Culdcept Revolt, Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U), Puzzle & Dragons X, Yo-kai Watch 3, Pokemon Sun/Moon, Dragon Ball: Fusions, and Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure. Scans of each title can be found in the gallery below.
