On day two of NicoNico Chokaigi 2015, Bandai Namco held a stage show for Pokken Tournament. We learned about Gengar’s inclusion in the title, and there was a decent amount of gameplay. We’ve posted a recording of the Pokken Tournament stage show below.
Nintendo updated Collectible Badge Center with a new set of Nikki and Animal Crossing unlockables. You can find a video showing off the additions below.
Toys “R” Us is holding a sale on toys-to-life products this week. All games, figures, and accessories are eligible for a buy 1, get 1 40% promotion. amiibo, Disney Infinity, and Skylanders items are eligible.
A complete listing of discounted products can be found here. The sale is valid through May 2.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Style Savvy 3: Kira Kira Code
02./00. [PS4] Dying Light
03./00. [3DS] Future Card Buddy Fight: Yuujou no Jounetsu Fight!
04./04. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
05./05. [PS3] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
06./02. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Tengoku-Hen
07./08. [WIU] Mario Party 10 #
08./03. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Tengoku-Hen
09./06. [PS4] Bloodborne #
10./11. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
11./07. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Lost Song #
12./15. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
13./09. [3DS] Xenoblade Chronicles 3D |new 3DS|
14./10. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Korosensei Daihouimou!!
15./01. [PS4] Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
16./16. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2015
17./00. [PS4] Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
18./13. [PSV] One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
19./19. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
20./12. [3DS] Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
This week’s issue of Famitsu has one of the first reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles X. Among four editors, the RPG earned scores of 9, 9, 8, and 8.
It goes without saying that scores only tell part of the story. What did Famitsu actually say about the game? We now have a full translation of the Xenoblade Chronicles X verdict, so if you’d like to read up on the opinions of the different reviewers, read on below.
Several Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay videos have come in thanks to YouTube user Dave Tsang. We’ve rounded them up below.
Bandai Namco revealed a new playable character for Pokken Tournament during a stage show at NicoNico Chokaigi 2015 today. In a video shown to fans, Gengar was announced for the fighting title.
Check out the Gengar reveal trailer below.
Nintendo is featuring Splatoon at NicoNico Chokaigi 2015, and a very lengthy stream was held on day one. You can find a recording of the event below.
An event was held at Nintendo World store earlier today for Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition. Nintendo has since sent out a few photos, which can be found below.
Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Onica C. and son Daniel C., age 6, of New York City attend an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015, to play and learn about Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition. The two unique puzzle games combine match-three and RPG elements, and come in one package for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22. A free demo for Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition will be available on April 30, 2015.
Photo 2
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Fox W., age 4, of New York City and Daniel O. from Nintendo of America have fun playing and learning about Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition at an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015. The two deep puzzle games combine elements of match-three and RPG games, and are coming in one package to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22, 2015.
Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Daniel O. of Nintendo of America and Dylan M., age 6, of Brooklyn, NY, lose themselves in the fun game play of Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition at an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015. The two immersive puzzle games combine elements of match-three and RPG games, and are coming in one package to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22, 2015. A free demo for Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition will be available on April 30, 2015.
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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Emily S., age 8, of New York, meets Mario at an exclusive event at the Nintendo World store in New York on April 25, 2015. Attendees were delighted with a surprise visit by the Mario costumed character and played Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition, two surprisingly deep puzzle games that combine elements of match-three and RPG games, and that will come in one package to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 22.
Source: Nintendo PR
