Momonga Pinball Adventures is out today on the North American and European Wii U eShops. Additional footage from the game can be found below.
Yesterday, Nintendo started sending out demo codes for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes in Europe. We’re now hearing that these codes are being distributed in Europe as well. If you’ll be getting a code from Nintendo, expect it to hit your inbox soon!
One important thing to note: it looks like those who download the demo in Europe will be entitled to a 10 percent launch discount for the full game. This offer will be valid on the eShop.
Final Fight One is launching today on the North American Wii U Virtual Console. Watch the official trailer from Nintendo below.
Super Mario-kun, a manga series from CoroCoro Comic, has been seeing publication since 1991. It’s now been revealed that Super Mario Maker will be adding a costume based on the series.
In Japan, Super Mario-kun author Yukio Sawada will be coming out with a Super Mario Maker course on November 6. It’s unclear when exactly the costume is joining the game.
Super Mario-Kun is the third new costume coming to Super Mario Maker. Last month, we heard about plans to add in Famitsu mascot Nekki. It was also announced a couple of weeks ago that GameCenter CX’s Shinya Arino will be receiving his own costume.
A few days ago, Nintendo shared a 15-minute video in which Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma played through Tri Force Heroes. Nintendo of Europe has now uploaded a new version with English subtitles, which we have below.
Based on some information that was recently distributed, it was thought that Level-5 would be releasing a third version of Yo-kai Watch Busters in Japan similar to Yo-kai Watch 2: Shinuchi. However, this isn’t actually so. Level-5 will instead just be making a free update available on December 12 known as “Moon Rabbit Team”.
The Moon Rabbit Team update adds new yo-kai (B-USApyon, Red J, Mighty Dog, Onigama and Onigumo), new big bosses (Robonyan 3000, Kakuseihinokami, and Captain Thunder), and movie characters (Enma Daiou, Nurarihyon, and Fuu2). Level-5 also suggested that there will be some sort of benefit for those who own both versions of Yo-kai Watch Busters.
Take a look at some screenshots and art of the upcoming update below.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 was announced in July, but Square Enix didn’t share too many details about the game. Finally though, this week’s issue of Jump provides us with the first true tidbits of information.
Here’s what’s shared in the magazine:
– Set in the near future
– The protagonist is a boy who lost the memories of his past
– He obtains an unknown, multipurpose device called a “Reactor”
– He then sets off on a journey to regain his memory
– The Reactor is equipped with various functions
– Can analyze monsters, among other things
– Over 500 types of monsters in the game
– Ride every monster you make friends with
– Ride monsters be it on the ground, in the sky, or in the water
– There are some places you can’t reach without riding there
– Multiplayer battle element included
– Game will have the types of competitions not seen in previous games
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 does not have a release date at this time. It should be arriving in Japan sometime next year though.
Pokemon Go developer Niatic announced today that it has raised its Series A financing round from The Pokemon Company Group, Google and Nintendo. As mentioned in today’s announcement, “The companies are investing up to $30 million in Niantic, Inc., which includes an initial $20 million upfront and an additional $10 million conditioned upon achieving certain milestones.” Through the funding, Niatic intends to continue developing Pokemon Go, support the global Ingress community, scale its platform, and release new games.
Niantic CEO John Hank said of today’s news:
“The Pokémon Company, Google and Nintendo are incredible investors and strategic partners to help build the next chapter for Niantic. We will be using this capital to continue the development of Pokémon GO, to evolve and grow Ingress and its thriving global community, and to build out our real-world gaming platform.”
Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, also stated:
“Pokémon’s strategic investment in Niantic paves the way for a social mobile experience the world has never seen before. The Pokémon Company is committed to partnering with companies like Niantic that share the same spirit of community and innovation.”
Finally, some words from Google’s VP of corporate development, Don Harrison:
“Niantic has shown the great potential of mixing geolocation technology, dynamic storytelling and innovative game design, and we’re excited to continue supporting the team on their journey.”
Source: Pokemon PR
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U Bundle – $59.99 (available Friday)
Yoshi’s Woolly World – $49.99 (available Friday)
Wii U Download
Momonga Pinball Adventures – $5.99
Ninja Strike: Dangerous Dash – $5.99
Rakoo & Friends – $9.99
Wii U Virtual Console
Final Fight One – $7.99
3DS Download
The Magic Hammer – $5.99
SmileBASIC – $9.99
3DS Themes
The Legend of Legacy : “The Seven Adventurers”
Yoshi’s Woolly World : Yoshis on Parade – Available Oct. 16
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eShop Sales
Wii U
– ZaciSa’s Last Stand is more than 60 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $1.59) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
3DS
– Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan and more games from ATLUS are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 19 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 2.
– Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends and Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends 3D Racing are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 19 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 26.
– Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $2.24) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
– Dress To Play: Cute Witches! and Dress To Play: Magic Bubbles! from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 29.
– Fantasy Pirates and Van Helsing sniper Zx100 from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 12.
– Fairune, Parking Star 3D and other select games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 9.
Activities
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – SpotPass Distribution – You have a new client waiting! Louie is looking for a home designer in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game to help decorate his place. Fulfilling Louie’s request will net you new and unique items for your catalog. This gorilla, who is a fan of the Mushroom Kingdom, is available for a limited time via the SpotPass service on the Nintendo 3DS system, so check the in-game Nintendo 3DS system on the second floor of Nook’s Homes to meet him and take him on as a client!
Source: Nintendo PR
