System: 3DS
Release date: June 28, 2016
Developer: Spike Chunsoft
Publisher Aksys Games
To start our review, if you’re already a fan of the Zero Escape series, then I recommend that you stop reading beyond this paragraph. Zero Time Dilemma is very much a new Zero Escape game, despite some alterations to the formula. I won’t spoil anything in the review, but I do recommend going in knowing as little as possible if you can help it. If you enjoyed Zero Time Dilemma’s predecessors, then you’ll feel right at home here, even with the slightly revised formula.
Last week, Nintendo announced an entirely new action RPG called Ever Oasis. It comes from Grezzo and is being led by director/producer Koichi Ishii. Having worked on Final Fantasy and the Mana series, Ishii certainly has an impressive pedigree.
Nintendo UK has now shared a message from Ishii about Ever Oasis on its website. We’ve included the full note below.
I’m very happy we were able to introduce Ever Oasis to you all.
This game is set in a desert. The lead character will venture out as chief of the desert oasis along with his partner, the water nymph Isuna, to expand the oasis.
We know that Wii U will be adding three Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games on the North American eShop tomorrow, but thankfully, the 3DS won’t be left out of the Virtual Console fun. Specifically on New 3DS, Capcom is bringing out Super Ghouls’n Ghosts.
Here’s an overview:
“The third game in the legendary Ghosts ‘n Goblins series of video games, Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts follows Arthur in another quest to rescue the princess, his fair maiden and damsel in distress at large. Players take control of Arthur and defeat the creatures of the night to save the day once more. Discover what glory awaits those brave enough to take on the armies of Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts.”
Super Ghouls’n Ghosts will cost $7.99 when it arrives on the New 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow.
Nintendo World Report has shared more off-screen Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice footage from E3. 14 minutes of gameplay can be found below.
IGN sat down with Atlus to show off new English gameplay from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. You can view 14 minutes of footage below.
Nintendo uploaded a new “Heroes Showdown” trailer for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games today. We have it below.
Earlier today, Nintendo hosted a special Kirby: Planet Robobot event at Smashbox Studios which was attended which was attended by kids and celebrities alike. A few photos have now hit the net, which we have below.
Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids meet Kirby at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In the new sci-fi adventure game, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Kirby has the power to save his world from enemies with his mechanized Robobot Armor.
Photo 2
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Peyton List from Disney’s “Bunk’d’ who is starring in the upcoming feature “The Thinning” and Spencer List from “The Bachelors” interact with Kirby at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. Kirby: Planet Robobot, the latest instalment in the popular franchise, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Peyton List from Disney’s “Bunk’d’ who is starring in the upcoming feature “The Thinning” attends the Kirby: Planet Robobot event celebrating the game’s launch at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In this new action-packed adventure, Kirby gets new abilities and transformations, such as flamethrower arms and buzz-saw hands.
Photo 4
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids play the Kirby: Planet Robobot game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. Kirby: Planet Robobot, the new sci-fi adventure game that features the iconic character in mechanized Robobot Armor and allows players to scan amiibo to give Kirby special abilities, is now available.
Photo 5
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids show their custom Kirby t-shirts at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In the new sci-fi adventure game, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Kirby has the power to save his world from enemies with his mechanized Robobot Armor.
Source: Nintendo PR
Hori is readying two new Pokemon-based products for the New 3DS XL. A “Pikachu Premium Gold Protector” and “Pikachu Hard Pouch” (also holds other portables) are both tentatively scheduled for September 30. Pricing is set at $20 and $15 respectively.
Here’s what the protector offers:
- Officially Licensed by Nintendo and Pokemon
- Hard plastic protector fits perfectly to New Nintendo 3DS XL
- Special metallic gold design
- Protects system from scratches and wear
- All ports and functions accessible when attached
And a rundown of the pouch:
- Officially licensed by Nintendo
- Featuring tactile rubber Pikachu artwork
- Holds one NEW 3DS XL, 3DS XL, 3DS, DSi, or DSi XL system (not included), protecting the system from dirt and scratches
- Features pockets to hold up to six 3DS or DS game cards
- Includes a carrying strap and an elastic strap for securing the system
When Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE lands in a few days, it’ll be accompanied by the special Fortissimo Edition. You can see an unboxing video for the European version below.
SEGA has dropped plenty of not-so-subtle hints that a new Sonic game is in the works. As if any other confirmation was needed, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told Famitsu this week outright that “a completely new game” is happening. That’s in addition to a new movie from Sony and the ongoing Sonic Boom show.
Iizuka’s words in full:
We at Sonic Team – are developing a completely new game, as well as developing a full movie, actively done by Sony Pictures, and animation on Sonic Boom. We are also ready to improve sponsor ties. The most important thing is not the fact the series survived for 25 years, but how many games was developed. Our goal – add something new and overcome any potential hardships.
Many are anticipating that the new Sonic game will be unveiled during a 25th anniversary party on July 22.
