Rumors surfaced earlier today about the 3DS NFC accessory being potentially region locked. In an email sent to a customer, the retailer claimed that the Japanese product wouldn’t work on a North American system.
It turns out that Play-Asia was incorrect in this case. Someone put things to the test, and has shown the Japanese reader working with a North American 3DS. That should end all speculation!
PSA | The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader is NOT region locked. Confirmed by @PKMNtrainrChels pic.twitter.com/Muvm1XWewX
— Amiibo Alerts (@AmiiboAlerts) July 30, 2015
Alongside Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Nintendo also released a special Animal Crossing New 3DS XL. You can get a look at it in the video below.
Capcom’s financial results for the three-month quarter ended June 30 are in. The company performed well as a whole, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate continues to sell well.
Here’s a quick breakdown of Capcom’s results, courtesy of GameSpot:
– Overall net sales up to ¥14.5 billion ($116 million)
– That’s an increase of 51.9 percent compared to last year
– Total net income rose 104.9 percent to ¥1.57 billion ($12.6 million)
– Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Resident Evil Revelations 2, and Resident Evil HD enjoyed “robust” sales
– Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate has now sold more than 3.9 million units worldwide
– The company’s online games “remained soft”
– Mobile titles also were “generally soft”
– Capcom’s video game business (Digital Contents) overall posted ¥6.3 billion ($50.7 million) net sales
– That’s up ¥5.5 billion ($44.3 million) this time last year
– Operating income was ¥1.1 billion ($8.8 million)
– This number is down 2.2 percent from last year
– “Amusement Equipments” business (like Pachinko) performed the best during the quarter
Kirby Squeak Squad, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land, and Kirby 64 are all now available on the North American Wii U eShop. A trailer promoting their release can be found below.
The Villager amiibo from the Smash Bros. line unlocks a little something special in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. By using the figure, players are given a gold trophy. This is the only amiibo from the Smash Bros. line that we hear works with Happy Home Designer thus far.
Over the past couple of days, the Japanese Smash Bros. Twitter account has been sharing information and images about tomorrow’s DLC coming to the Wii U and 3DS games. The new content covers the addition to Tourney Mode, Replay Uploading, stages, and Mii Fighter costumes.
The folks over at Source Gaming has gone to the trouble of translating the different messages. You can look at the tweets in English below, and the site’s original article here.
On the morning of Friday, July 31st, we will be releasing an update for Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. In addition to Tourney Mode (Wii U) and Replay Uploading, we will also distribute new premium DLC (Mii Fighter costumes, Stages).
In Tourney Mode, players compete to win points over a set period of time. Players can create their own tourneys and adjust the rules as they like. We will also be holding tournaments for players to compete for the top spot. Tourney Mode will be available for free.
New Costume – Smash Hoodie
Translation: A snazzy zip-up featuring the Smash logo. Also note the flame accent on the sleeve! Comes paired with cool gray pants. Available for all Mii Fighters on 7/31!New Stages – Peach’s Castle 64 / Hyrule Castle 64
Translation: The two stages are throwbacks to the original Super Smash Bros., Peach’s Castle 64 and Hyrule Castle 64. Both stages will be available for 250 yen each on one console, and 350 yen for both Wii U/3DS.New Costume (Swordfighter) – Chrom (Fire Emblem: Awakening)
Translation: A faithful recreation right down to the Brand of the Exalt on his arm. Unsheathe your Falchion and show Marth who the real Hero King is! Available 7/31.New Costume (Brawler) – King K. Rool (Donkey Kong Country)
Translation: A vivid recreation, from the bulging eyeball to the glimmering crown. Put this on, and you’ll feel like King of the Kremlings! Available 7/31.Translation: But that’s not all! We will be distributing more Mii Fighter costumes in addition to the ones we have shown today. Check back here tomorrow for more info!
Uploading Replays
Translation: In the 7/31 update, you will be able to upload footage of your battles to YouTube and Miiverse!
*Players must set up a Google account and YouTube Channel in order to upload replays.New Costume (Gunner): Bear Suit
Translation: Introducing a full-body bear suit! A curious little cub poked its paw into the honey pot…and it got stuck! Luckily, that jar makes for a great gun, too! Available 7/31.New Costume (Brawler): Flying Man (MOTHER)
Translation: This little birdie has flown straight out of the MOTHER series and right into Smash! The bold contrast between red and yellow is sure to draw everyone’s eyes. No need for a tombstone because you’ll be the one dishing out KOs! Available 7/31.New Costume (Swordfighter): Lloyd Irving (Tales of Symphonia)
Translation: This swordsman’s stylish hairdo really stands out. The adventure begins when you don this costume! Available 7/31.
Capcom has revealed the Japanese boxart for Monster Hunter X. We’ve attached it above.
Frogmind is bringing Badland: Game of the Year Edition to the Wii U eShop today. Check out the game’s launch trailer below.
Amazon has posted the Japanese Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash boxart. You’ll find the standard version and amiibo bundle packaging above.
Capcom has released the third Randst Magazine for The Great Ace Attorney in Japan. This features a short episode set during episode 4, a Mikotoba Susato 3DS theme, Shu Takumi commentary video about episode 1, and Sherlock Holems concept art (with voice clips) and comments from character designer Kazuya Nuri.
Pricing for the Randst Magazine is set at 300 yen. Fans can also purchase a bundle containing all issues for 2,000 yen. The fourth issue launches next week.
