Capcom hasn’t released a demo for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate on the eShop, but some 3DS owners are managing to get access. We’re hearing that the demo was distributed at a Nintendo of Europe headquarters event today. There will apparently be another event in Paris soon as well.
Monsters in the demo include Great Jaggi, Tetsucabra, and Gore Magala. Online play is not yet functional.
Arrow Time U has received an update. If it doesn’t appear when booting up, you may need to delete the game entirely and re-download from the eShop.
“Despite poor sales”, developer XenoHorizon pushed forward with the update, as the studio didn’t want to go back on its word.
XenoHorizon is taking what it learned with Arrow Time U and applying it to future projects. Speaking of which, it sounds like the indie developer has another title lined up for Wii U.
The ATU update is finally out. You may have to delete it and re-download it from the #eShop to update.
— XenoHorizon (@XenoHorizon) January 9, 2015
Despite poor sales we said we'd put out the update and we did since we don't like going back on our word. But it's time to move on now.
— XenoHorizon (@XenoHorizon) January 9, 2015
ATU's not one of the better games on the #eShop but we think it's a better investment now to use what we learned on our future games.
— XenoHorizon (@XenoHorizon) January 9, 2015
Thank you for your understanding and you'll hear from us again when we announce our next #WiiU exclusive in a few months, if not sooner!
— XenoHorizon (@XenoHorizon) January 9, 2015
A trio of Dragon Quest games for 3DS are receiving re-releases in Japan. Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D, Dragon Quest VII, and Dragon Quest Monsters 2 will be available on March 12 under Square Enix’s “Ultimate Hits” line. Pricing is set at 2,800 yen each.
Okay, I’m sorry. I just had to post this. It’s part hilarious, part stupid. But here you go! It’s a Marth amiibo… with an extra head. The sheer strangeness of it all is one reason why I’m marking this as a rumor.
If you want this particular amiibo, you’ll need to fork over $1,500. I can’t recommend anyone doing that. That being said, I wouldn’t be entirely surprised to see it sell!
The Legend of Legacy features a unique mapping system known as “Cartegraph”. Interestingly, it was something planned by SaGa designer Kyoji Koizumi for several years.
Director Masataka Matsuura spoke about The Legend of Legacy’s mapping system in an interview with Inside Games, noting:
“This system is from a project called ‘Cartegrapher’ (tentative title) that Koizumi-san has been working on for several years, and we decided to introduce its structure [in this game]. Koizumi-san suggested it, then fleshed it out with adjustments like rendering and such, which became the Cartegraph feature.”
“It was originally something very simple, but after adding the stereoscopic 3D to it, it became what we have today. When you look at it in 3D, it’s almost like those picture books that pop out, and it’s really fun!”
“By making maps as you go, I believe that you get a ‘sense of adventure’ while exploring the unknown wild lands. I think there will also be a sense of value to the maps themselves,” says Matsuura, adding that walking around and checking out the map will be fun in its own way.
We previously heard that Square Enix had 3DS theme plans for Bravely Second. Now we have a look at one of the special home menu designs. I don’t believe it’s widely available yet, but some 3DS owners already have access to the theme above after obtaining it at Jump Festa 2015.
Update: Now sold out!
The GameCube Controller Adapter can currently be purchased on Nintendo’s online store. It carries the standard price of $19.99, though you’ll need to pay a bit more for shipping. Place an order here.
Note: it may say out of stock in your cart. Checking out should work in any case. If/when it actually sells out, we’ll update this post.
