New information about Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was revealed during Microsoft’s Gamescom 2015 media briefing. Creator Koji Igarashi took to the stage to provide a first look at a new character.
At the moment, the new character (pictured above) does not have a name. We know that he’s a demon hunter, and he fought the demons that first come to Earth during an attack that occurred ten years before the game begins. Igarashi confirmed that he’s a dual-sword wielding hero. Additionally, the character uses Japanese ofuda spells to fight enemies.
Update: We now have a first look at the costume. See this post.
Back in June, it was revealed that Splatoon would be getting a costume based on the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) manga. It’s finally been confirmed that the new outfit will be added in Japan following this week’s big update.
According to leaks from the latest issue of Famitsu, there are three components to the Ika Musume costume in Splatoon: hood, dress/sleeveless, and shoes. It sounds like there will be a male equivalent as well.
It’s still unknown if Nintendo will be adding the Ika Musume costume here in the west. We should be finding out pretty soon at least!
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Reine Des Fleurs (PSV) – 9/9/9/7
Tetrabot And Co. (Wii U) – 8/9/7/7
Super Robot Wars BX (3DS) – 8/8/7/8
Trine 2: Complete Story (PS4) – 7/8/8/7
Tiny Troopers Joint Ops (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 7/7/7/8
Gal Gunvolt (PS4/PSV) – 7/7/7/7
Oh Gatchiman Ultimate (3DS) – 7/8/6/7
Two months ago we reported on Poi, a 3D platformer in the vein of Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie. Developer PolyKid has now launched its Kickstarter campaign to fund the game. A Wii U version will be realised once the game reaches its required funding of 80,000$. Check out the Kickstarter campaign here.
Splatoon’s big update is coming soon, and one of the changes listed in the patch notes was that “certain stage elements” in Arowana Mall are being adjusted in Splat Zones. However, the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account clarified today that the stage is being changed in all game modes, not just Splat Zones.
What do you think Nintendo will change? What part of Arowana Mall needs improvements?
(credits to StreetsAhead for the translation)
Last week, Square Enix announced the latest installment in the Dragon Quest franchise. The fact that the game is being released for PS4 and 3DS simultaneously was already a big enough surprise, but no one expected that Dragon Quest XI (and Dragon Quest X) would be announced for Nintendo’s NX as well. In a press release issued after the announcement, however, the wording changed from a “planned” NX release to a “considered” NX release.
Kotaku reached out to Square Enix for clarification and got the following response:
“Our press release contained the official statement that had been originally planned, and there is no reason to believe any changes were made mid-way to the content of the official announcement. The comment made during the event was not based on the official statement, so please allow us to correct our statement at this moment. We regret any confusion this may have caused.”
Looks like we’ll likely have to wait until an official announcement from Nintendo before we hear anything new about the NX versions of Dragon Quest X and XI.
Devil’s Third – the 7-year developed title by Tomonobu Itagaki and his team at Valhalla Game Studios – is officially out as of today in Japan, with Europe getting an August 28th release and North America slated for Q4 2015. Below is the first 75 minutes of the Wii U exclusive. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think!
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
2. 3D Streets of Rage 2
3. Mario Kart 7
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Smash Controller
6. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
7. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
8. PuzzleBox Setup
9. Rayman Origins
10. Super Mario Bros.
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
12. Shovel Knight
13. The Legend of Zelda
14. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
15. Rayman 3D
16. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
17. Mercenaries Saga 2
18. Pokemon Omega Ruby
19. Gunman Clive
20. Pokemon Art Academy
Videos
1. Happy Birthday Kirby Trailer
2. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
3. Bee and PuppyCat Episode 1
4. Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave One
5. Stretchmo Trailer
6. Splatoon Direct 5/7/15
7. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – E3 2015 Trailer
8. Super Mario Maker – E3 2015 Trailer
9. WWE Slam City – Auto-Tude Adjustment
10. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Lucas Comes Out of Nowhere
11. Dragon Fantasy: The Volumes of Westeria Trailer
12. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Mewtwo Strikes Back
13. 3D Streets of Rage Trailer
14. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer
15. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
16. WWE Slam City – A Big Brawl
17. Cube Creator 3D Trailer
18. Bee and PuppyCat Episode 2
19. Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Launch Trailer
20. Mario Kart 7 Video
Source: 3DS eShop
