This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual Formats
All Formats
Source: Chart-Track
A new feature was announced for the upcoming 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII today – Camera Mode, which allows you to take a picture of the top screen, which is then saved to your 3DS’ SD card. However, this feature is not just for taking screenshots – you can get special requests from NPCs who ask you to take pictures of rare monsters and hidden items and who will reward you for doing so. When taking pictures of your party members, you can also have them take special poses.
The video game industry is currently mourning the loss of the CEO of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata. Posts have been made all across social media sending their condolences to Nintendo, as well as Iwata’s family, friends and co-workers while everyone reminisces on all the great memories he’s given through us throughout the years through Nintendo Directs, E3 presentations, his contribution to video games and a copious amount of events.
All across Miiverse, fans of Nintendo have been posting about their sadness concerning the news, whether it be through drawn posts or text. It’s obviously something that has impacted us all and has hurt us deeply, and it’s quite hard to keep up with all of it, so a thread has currently been set up on Miiverse where you can post your thoughts and feelings concerning Iwata-san’s untimely passing. Head on over to the post below if you’d like to contribute in remembering Satoru Iwata and have a look at what everyone is saying and how they remember him.
RIP Iwata-san. Thank you for all you’ve done for us, making video games a part of who we are, and never forgetting that we’re ultimately trying to have fun at the end of the day. Thank you for the smiles, thank you for the memories – thank you for being you. You will be missed.
Thanks James for the heads up
The Mega Lucario stage is back for the third time in Pokémon Shuffle and will grant you yet another chance at obtaining a Lucarionite for your Lucario, which cannot be obtained by normal means.
If you already have a Lucarionite from one of the previous events, you will be awarded two Jewels. If you have yet to win, however, you’ll have to be ranked as one of the top 15k in Europe, 30k in North America, and 60k in Japan to earn yourself a Lucario’s Mega Stone.
As usual, be sure to hit Check In to update your game and gain access to this event. You have until July 20th to enter.
Brian and Daan are finally back for a new episode of Just a Chat. There was plenty to talk about this week, including the strange situation surrounding Devil’s Third in North America, Zero Escape 3’s announcement, Dragon Quest VII and VIII for the west, and the Epic Indie Sale.
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Xeodrifter is coming to Wii U on July 30, Renegade Kid has announced. Studio co-founder Jools Watsham made the announcement during Nintendo World Rapport.
If you’ve previously purchased Xeodrifter on 3DS, the Wii U version will be free of charge. Cross-buy is also supported for new buyers of the game.
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest VIII has climbed back to the top spot with this week’s rankings.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 25 and July 1.
Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, has passed away. The company said in an official document that his death came about due to a bile duct growth, which he had been previously treated for.
Here’s a look at the notice in full:
Satoru Iwata started his gaming career when he joined HAL Laboratory following his graduation from university. He became the company’s president in 1993. Iwata became a part of Nintendo in 2000, and took over as president in 2002.
Iwata has regularly appeared in Nintendo Direct presentations to provide updates directly to fans over the past few years. He was also in charge of the Iwata Asks interview series, which provided interesting looks into the development of Nintendo games.
Starfall Studios recently showed off some extensive gameplay from the upcoming Wii U title Sneaky Ninja. Due to Twitch auto-play, we’ve psoted the full video after the break.
Wee Man Studios put up a new video of Lifespeed showing additional off-screen footage from the game. Take a look at the video below.
