This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Nihilumbra (PSV) – 8/8/7/8
Pony Pet 3D (3DS) – 7/8/8/7
Lovely Cation 1&2 (PSV) – 8/7/7/7
Escape Adventure: The Cursed Sequence (3DS) – 7/7/7/7
Shizuku Memory (3DS) – 7/7/7/7
Touch Battle Tank 3D-3 (3DS) – 7/7/6/7
Abunai Koi no Sousashitsu: Eternal Happiness (PSV) – 6/7/7/6
It’s probably going to be one of those days when a ton of footage comes in for Splatoon. We’ll be posting all videos here throughout the next several hours.
Nintendo passed along a handful of new details about Yoshi’s Woolly World today.
First, we now know that the game features over 50 levels. Each one is sprinkled with “surprises and hidden collectibles.”
Speaking of collectibles, there are a ton of them in Yoshi’s Woolly World. Here’s a recap of each:
– Hearts: restore Yoshi’s life gauge
– Stamp Patches: unlock stamps for Miiverse
– Smiley Flowers: increase the chances of unlocking a bonus game
– Beads: can be saved up to purchase Power Badges between levels, which when activated allow – for example – Yoshi to unleash powered-up Ground Pounds, or even be able to play alongside woolly canine companion Poochy
– Wonder Wools: find all five in every level, unlock uniquely-patterned Yoshis (over 50); use one of these styles by visiting Yoshi Hut on Craft Island
Nintendo’s official overview of the story in Yoshi’s Woolly World is as follows:
Once upon a time in Craft Island, a paradise located in the middle of Handmade Ocean, the peaceful lives of different-patterned Yoshis are rudely disrupted by the dastardly Kamek, who has kidnapped Yoshis by turning them into balls of yarn using his magic. Having escaped the surprise attack by this notorious villain, Yoshi must set out on an adventure spanning various Worlds, with beautiful landscapes ranging from lush woolly meadows to fluffy mountain peaks. And at the end of it all…well, Yoshi might encounter an even fiercer villain behind this pesky plot…
Some levels in Yoshi’s Woolly World will feature transformations. The character can turn into “a fast-swimming Mermaid Yoshi, a quick-firing Sky Pop Yoshi aeroplane, and even a Moto Yoshi, where Yoshi turns into a high-speed motorbike.”
Yoshi’s Woolly World launches in Europe on June 26, and this fall in North America.
Source: Nintendo PR
This week’s issue of Famitsu has confirmed several characters for Project X Zone 2. In addition to returning characters like Ryu and Ken, the game will also feature the likes of Phoenix Wright, Axel Stone from Bare Knuckle (Streets of Rage), and more.
Here’s the full lineup of the latest confirmed characters for Project X Zone 2:
New characters
Phoenix Wright (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney)
Maya Fey (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney)
Axel Stone (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita) (Bare Knuckle)
Aty (Summon Night 3)
Nana Kazuki (God Eater 2)
Ciel Alencon (God Eater 2)
Returning characters
Ryu (Street Fighter)
Ken (Street Fighter)
Gemini Sunrise (Sakura Wars)
Sakura Shinguji (Sakura Wars)
Project X Zone 2 launches this fall on 3DS.
The newest issue of Famitsu has revealed several new Fire Emblem if details:
– The protagonist’s class is called “Dark Prince” (male) / “Dark Princess” (female)
– Key characters on the Hoshido side are Ryoma, Hinoka, Takumi and Sakura
– Key characters on the Nohr side are Marx, Camila, Leon and Elise
– Casual mode: like in Fire Emblem Awakening, fallen units will be available again in the next battle
– Phoenix mode: Fallen units are revived on the next turn
– Characters from royal families have an ability called “Dragon Pulse”, which allows them to affect the map in various ways, for example building bridges (as seen in the latest trailer), causing earthquakes or flattening mountains
– There are a total of 9 save data slots, and each additional DLC scenario will add 3 more slots
– Weapons no longer have a limited number of uses
Monster Strike is one of the most popular mobile games in Japan right now, and an English versions has recently been released as well. Now, like Puzzle & Dragons before it, Monster Strike will be getting a 3DS version, publisher mixi announced. The game is set to be released in Japan this year. A Western release has not yet been announced.
The packaging for the Fire Emblem if New 3DS bundle in Japan has been revealed. As you can see, the mysterious girl call Aqua who appeared in both trailers so far, is prominently featured on the packaging. The bundle will include a New Nintendo 3DS, Fire Emblem if cover plates and a 16 GB micro-SD card. Not included is a copy of either Fire Emblem if: Black Kingdom or Fire Emblem if: White Kingdom. The bundle will cost 18,500 yen.
Both versions of Fire Emblem if will launch in Japan on June 25th. A Western release is set for 2016.
Several new passwords for the North American version of Pokemon Rumble World have been revealed. They are as follows:
Charizard with Fire Blast & Dragon Claw and a Charizardite X: 16607716
Pikachu with the Super Star trait: 71001385
Turtwig with the Super Star trait: 88252527
Treecko with the Speed trait: 70095874
Froakie with the Super Star trait: 80458867
Acro Storm is an upcoming Wii U game by indie developer Blue Comet Games. Heavily inspired by games like F-Zero, it is an 3D high speed sci-fi racer with vehicle customization, individual story modes for each playable character, online multiplayer and a track editor.
The game doesn’t have a release date yet. Check out a bit of footage in the video below:
