A lot of the interviews with Shigeru Miyamoto coming out of E3 this year were very game specific – in particular focusing on Zelda: Breath of the Wild. That makes sense given how big of a title it is for the company, but Kotaku went in a bit of a different direction with its discussion.
While speaking with Miyamoto, the site wanted to find out how Nintendo makes games – what goes into making them special, what makes them unique, what their core is. Miyamoto also went in-depth with Bill Trinen on controls, and also talked about topics like sound effects and advice for younger developers. Of course, some talk about Zelda: Breath of the Wild was sprinkled in as well.
Head past the break for some interview excerpts. You can find the full talk here.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse will launch in North America on September 20, Atlus has announced.
Aside from that, a new trailer shown today introduces the game’s cast. Players will encounter the following characters:
- Nanashi – Nanashi is the silent player controlled protagonist who’s trying to become a full fledged member of the Hunter Association. He gets murdered early in the game by a demon, but is given a second chance at life by the god Dagda. In return, he must serve as Dagda’s personal “Godslayer” in the world changing events to come…
- Asahi – The ever optimistic Asahi is Nanashi’s childhood friend/Hunter Association teammate. She’s eager to prove herself in the field, but will need to overcome her doubts in order to become a key member of the group.
- Navarre – This familiar Samurai from the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado is making a return! Well sort of, because Navarre is no longer what we would call “alive.” He’s now a green ghost who can use his ethereal powers to the benefit of the team.
- Nozomi – Nozomi is another familiar character who is the newly appointed Fairy Queen working under the protection of the goddess Danu. She’s a level-headed and mature ally who will provide valuable skills and insight for the party.
- Hallelujah– This young gray haired individual is a member of the Ashura-kai gang, who is ordered to join Nanashi and co. in their journey to “watch” them. Hallelujah is accompanied by his foxlike pet demon Chironnupu, who will support him in battle.
- Gaston – Gaston, or as he likes to call himself Gaston the Magnificent, is the brash and arrogant younger brother of Navarre. He is the leader of an elite squad of Samurai called the Crusaders and will undoubtedly be a useful partner during fights. That is, if players can stand his braggadocios nature, but you know what they say, “no one fights like Gaston!”
- Toki – This mysterious Oni mask wearing girl in black is an assassin for the Ring of Gaea faction. She absolutely does not have an ulterior motive for joining the squad. Nope, totally doesn’t have a hidden agenda or anything like that.
- Isabeau – This steadfast Samurai is the best friend and confidant of the heroic Flynn (the protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei IV). Isabeau is an experienced warrior who will act as a great role model for the younger members of the party.
Continue on below for today’s new trailer.
Source: Atlus PR
Courtesy of Serebii, we have the pricing of microtransactions in Pokemon GO for both Europe and Japan. Here’s the full list:
– 100 PokeMoney = £0.79 / 120¥
– 550 PokéMoney = £3.99 / 600¥
– 1200 PokéMoney = £7.99 / 1200¥
– 2500 PokéMoney = £14.99 / 240¥
– 5200 PokéMoney = £29.99 / 4800¥
– 14500 PokéMoney = £79.99 / 11800¥
As for what can be purchased with PokeMoney, Serebii provides the following list:
– Pokéballs: 20 = 100 PokéMoney; 100 = 460 PokéMoney; 200 = 800 PokéMoney
– Incense (attracts Pokémon): 1 = 80 PokéMoney; 8 = 500 PokéMoney; 25 = 1250 PokéMoney
– Lucky Eggs: 1 = 80 PokéMoney; 8 = 500 PokéMoney; 25 = 1250 PokéMoney
– 1 Lure Module = 100 PokéMoney; 8 Lure Modules = 680 PokéMoney
– 1 Egg Incubator = 150 PokéMoney
– Bag Upgrade = 200 PokéMoney
– Pokémon Storage Upgrade = 200 PokéMoney
It’s a busy time for Monster Hunter Stories coverage. Aside from Famitsu’s article which has new details about the game (including new amiibo), Capcom also showed the game off during its web show earlier today. Find the full recording below.
Update: Bumped to the top. We now have the full set of themes.
Several new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:
Culdcept – 200 yen (releasing 7/7)
Yu-Gi-Oh (x3) – 200 yen each
Peanuts: Snoopy Happy Dance – 200 yen
Onegai Chakra – 100 yen
Pre-Machine “UP” (set of five) – 300 yen
Mahojin Guru Guru 2 – 150 yen
Shovel Knight (x2) – 200 yen each (released 6/30)
When Capcom announced the Japanese release date for Monster Hunter Stories at the end of May, the company also unveiled a few amiibo for the game. Fans will be able to pick up three figures at launch: the Rathalos with male and female options as well as Nabiru. Those aren’t the only ones on the way though.
This week, Famitsu has shown a first look at three more Monster Hunter Stories amiibo. From left to right in the image above:
– Qurupeco and Dan-senpai
– Barioth (nicknamed Hyouga) and Ayuria
– Rathian and Cheval
These new amiibo are planned for release on December 8 for 1,800 yen each. As with the first batch, scanning them will let you unlock special Otomons.
We’ll have more from Famitsu’s Monster Hunter Stories coverage soon.
Ninja Smasher, PUMO’s action title for the 3DS, is making its way west. Europe will have access to it starting on July 21 for €3.55. North America shouldn’t be too far behind.
Here’s a trailer for the original release:
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Culdcept Revolt, Monster Hunter Stories, and Puzzle & Dragons X. Scans of each can be found in the gallery below.
We’ll have a translation of the Monster Hunter Stories article soon!
The second wave of Splaton amiibo are officially arriving on Friday, but some folks are getting their hands on the new figures early. Get a look at them in the video below.
Europe will have Bit Dungeon+ on the eShop starting next week. To download the game, Wii U owners will need 332MB of free space. It launches on July 14.
