Capcom has published the third and final Japanese trailer for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. Watch it in full below. It’s in Japanese at the moment, but subtitles should be added in shortly.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is slated for the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow, Nintendo’s website reveals. You’ll be able to purchase the game for $9.99 on the eShop.
Here’s an overview from the official listing:
Many months after the events of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Link must return to the open seas and solve the mystery of the Ghost Ship. Explore neighboring islands for useful items, such as the Phantom Hourglass, and solve innovative puzzles by using intuitive touch-screen controls.
Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a decision by the USPTO to invalidate a patent on manufacturing technology asserted against Nintendo in 2012 by Motion Games, LLC. It was also determined that there are no valid patent claims remaining in a companion litigation pending in the Eastern District of Texas.
Nintendo wrote in its announcement:
Motion Games’ patent described cameras and systems that track assembly-line components, such as car parts. Motion Games asserted that the Wii Remote infringed that manufacturing patent. During the litigation, Nintendo successfully overcame numerous needlessly burdensome discovery demands from Motion Games, including improper demands to interrogate top-level executives.
We also have this statement from Ajay Singh, Nintendo of America’s Director of Litigation and Compliance:
“We are very pleased with the court’s confirmation that Motion Games’ patent is invalid and never should have been granted. Litigation tactics cannot save an invalid patent, and such attempts only underscore the need for patent reform that reduces unnecessary burdens on defendants. Nintendo has a long history of developing innovative products, and will continue to vigorously defend those products from patent lawsuits.”
Source: Nintendo PR
Lightwood Games is planning on bringing Epic Word Search Collection 2 to the 3DS eShop on May 26. Regions aren’t specified, so we’ll assume this applies to both North America and Europe for the time being.
View a trailer for Epic Word Search Collection 2 below. We also have an overview after the break.
Both of Capcom’s Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney releases have been discounted on the North American 3DS eShop. Dual Destinies is down to $14.99 while Ace Attorney Trilogy now costs $17.99. These prices will last until May 18th.
Nintendo has uploaded the second of three drawing lessons for Disney Art Academy. Below, Nintendo Minute’s Krysta shows you how to draw Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. Watch the full video below.
We’ve heard rumblings of SEGA 3D Classics Collection making its way to Europe, but now it’s official. The latest episode of “SEGA Central” confirms that the package of classic games will be launching in the region, and news should be coming “soon”. SEGA’s just working through approvals and submissions at the moment.
The publisher’s Dan Sheridan states in the video: “One thing I can tell you, is it is coming.” That’s pretty clear!
Nintendo has provided concrete information about its DLC plans for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE in the west. At launch, players will be able to grab additional five packs for the game.
They are as follows:
• Costume Set: Get new costumes for Itsuki, Tsubasa, Touma and Kiria.
• Tokyo Millennium Collection: Participate in a fashion show and get extra outfits for Tsubasa, Kiria and Eleonora.
• EXPeditious Hunter: Battle through a dungeon filled with enemies that yield experience.
• Masterful Hunter: Gain materials used to level up weapons by fighting enemies in this dungeon.
• Savage Hunter: Defeat difficult enemies in this dungeon to earn rare items.
Nintendo also said today that the EXPeditious Hunter, Masterful Hunter and Savage Hunter DLC can be purchased together for a reduced price in the Hunter Support Quest Pack.
All DLC that released in Japan is here – with one exception. At least for now, it doesn’t appear that the Hot Springs add-on content will be offered outside of Japan. This was comprised of extra swimsuits and programs that could be viewed on a television featuring the characters in the new costumes.
Retro Sumus has taken to Kickstarter in hopes of funding Xenocider, an on-rails 3D shooter which takes inspiration from the likes of Galaxy Force and Sin & Punishment. If successful, the project will be made for a number of platforms such as 3DS.
Xenocider needs $92,000 to reach its goal. With four weeks remaining, a little over $16,000 has been raised thus far. A Wii U stretch goal also awaits at $170,000.
Take a look at Xenocider’s pitch video below. You can visit the Kickstarter page here.
