The physical version of Shovel Knight is out today in Europe, and will be available early next week in North America. Take a look at some photos of the retail title below.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes
02./00. [3DS] PriPara Mezase! Idol Grand Prix No.1!
03./02. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
04./03. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
05./01. [3DS] 7th Dragon III Code: VFD
06./05. [WIU] Splatoon
07./06. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
08./09. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
09./07. [PS3] Winning Eleven 2016
10./08. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
11./14. [3DS] Picross 3D 2
12./16. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Returns
13./10. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain #
14./12. [PSV] Tokyo Xanadu #
15./13. [PS4] Winning Eleven 2016
16./11. [PS4] Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
17./17. [3DS] Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
18./22. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [1/1][New Price Edition]
19./15. [3DS] Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash #
20./18. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain #
The Pokemon partnership with McDonald’s doesn’t just extend to the Hoopa distribution for the 3DS games. We’ve now also received the announcement of the Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Happy Meal, which will be available at locations in the United States and Canada between November 27 and December 23.
These Happy Meals will include one of eight collectible Pokemon figures from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire as well as one of twelve Pokemon TCG cards. The figures include Pikachu, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Lugia, Rayquaza, Mega Latios, Wobbuffet, and Hoopa.
Source: Pokemon PR
Yesterday, some news was made known about the Hoopa distribution for the Pokemon games in the United States. Players can obtain Hoopa at McDonald’s starting on November 27 for the Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and X/Y games.
A trailer has now come online to promote the new Hoopa distribution. Watch it below.
The McDonald’s Hoopa distribution will last through December 23.
Update: Despite what Game Informer previously reported, Lin’s age has not been changed in the west. John Ricciardi, from localization company 8-4, says that she’s still 13.
For the western version of Xenoblade Chronicles X, Nintendo and Monolith Soft have changed a few outfits for Lin. This character is 13 years-old in the Japanese version, and just a couple of years older in the western version.
In the images above, the more-revealing outfits are from the Japanese version. The ones with less skin exposed are from the European (and presumably North American) version.
More tidbits have been translated from Nikkei’s interview with Nintendo president and CEO Tatsumi Kimishima.
We already heard Kimishima’s mention that Nintendo has interest in bringing its mobile apps to over 100 countries (with eight supported languages). We also heard him mention that he believes Nintendo could exceed profits from the Wii and DS days.
In terms of what’s new, here’s what Kimishima said when asked when the localization of Nintendo’s mobile apps will take place:
“I want to do it as soon as possible. This is because our goal is to increase the number of My Nintendo members. It would be good if we reached one hundred or two hundred million members.”
Kimishima was also asked if Nintendo will lose money on Miitomo. He replied with the following:
“If you want to dress your Mii in certain outfits, it’ll be so that you can select and purchase them. Also, it will have game elements.”
Finally, Kimishima did briefly touch on NX. Of course, Nintendo won’t be talking about it until next year, but it “offers a totally new experience.” He also wants it to be adopted quicker than the 3DS and the Wii U.
Update (10/30): Capcom’s Jump Festa 2016 page has been updated. In addition to a stage show, Ace Attorney 6 will also be playable.
Original (10/13): Capcom announced its lineup for Jump Festa 2016 today. The following games will be playable:
– Monster Hunter X
– Monster Hunter Stories
– Street Fighter V
– Monster Hunter Spirits
Although Ace Attorney 6 won’t be playable, it will be present in stage show form. Monster Hunter X and Monster Hunter Stories are also getting stage shows.
Jump Festa 2016 will run on December 19 and December 20 in Japan.
Two more Genei Ibun Roku #FE clips have come in showing the world as well as battles. Both can be seen below.
We’ve previously talked about the IARC rating system and how it would be extremely beneficial for eShop developers as well as gamers in general. Thanks to what it provides, anyone can easily submit their title and have it rated in various regions.
We recently heard that the IARC rating system would be coming very soon to the eShop. And interestingly, it looks like this has now happened. Information coming from a pair of independent developers reveal that the system is up and running for Nindies. We probably won’t see any immediate results, but developers are now starting to take advantage of what the IARC provides.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam’s difficulty will probably be just fine for experienced players. However, if you’re a newcomer, Nintendo has included a couple of features to make things easier.
First up is the introduction of an Easy Mode, which increases your characters’ strength. Nintendo is also including an Assist Mode to help players know who enemies are targeting in battle. It’s also worth mentioning that Toad will give you some advice saying that you should stay in battles (as opposed to running away, which will ensure that you gain experience and level up), and that equipment should be regularly upgraded.
