This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Dragon Age: Inquisition (PS4/PS3/XBO/360) – 10/9/8/9
Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi (3DS) – 9/9/9/9
Gundam Breaker 2 (PS3/PSV) – 8/9/8/8
Final Fantasy Explorers (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Chaos; Child (XBO) – 8/8/8/7
SEGA 3D Classics Collection (3DS) – 8/7/7/7
Godzilla (PS3) – 8/7/7/7
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (3DS) – 6/7/7/7
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (Wii U) – 6/7/6/7
Rilakkuma Nakayoshi Collection (3DS) – 5/6/7/5
A Super Smash Bros. Wii U bundle is heading to Spain. Nintendo revealed the new package today, which features the game and an 8GB console. It will go on sale starting December 23 for an estimated price of €250 or less.
Recently there has been quite a bit of rumors about the possibility of the discontinuation of the Gamecube controller adapter for the Wii U.
Now we have some clarification from Nintendo of Europe about stock levels and what they are doing to address the issues.
In an article from Nintendolife, Nintendo of Europe commented:
We would like to reassure you that GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U has not been discontinued by Nintendo of Europe and we are doing everything we possibly can to meet the demand which is currently outstripping supply.
We are unable to comment specifically on individual retailer stock levels and as such we ask customers to contact their local retailers directly regarding their availability of this product. We would however like to reassure you that we are working hard to ensure that additional stock can be made available and delivered to retailers.
Last month we reported that the popular mobile indie puzzle game Sumico would be arriving on the 3DS eshop sometime this month, now we have an exact date. Sumico arrives on the eshop December 18 in Europe.
Check out the trailer and PR statement below:
The acclaimed number puzzler Sumico arrives in the eShop on December 18th. The popular indie puzzle game has been rebuild from scratch for Nintendo’s handheld.
The developers like to describe Sumico as “super smart, super fun, super addictive” and that’s exactly what the 3DS audience can expect. After the overwhelming response and hundreds of thousands of downloads on iOS and Android, the game now debuts on Nintendo 3DS™.
Watch the launch trailer
Responsible for this version is renowned developer Engine Software, which recently released Proun+ (85 on Metacritic) and is known for the console versions of smash hit Terraria (all of which currently score over 80 on Metacritic).
The core gameplay is the same fun and addictive number puzzle action as in the mobile hit, but the developers added a couple of new and exclusive features for Nintendo 3DS™ – such as a star based ranking in the game’s endless mode.
Sumico will be out in Europe on December 18th and will cost € 2,99 / 2,69 GBP
About SUMICO
In SUMICO you make sums to score points. Find the right numbers and operators to make the target. The longer your sum, the more points you earn. But beware: use too many tiles and you won’t be able to make the next target.
SUMICO features two modes:• Campaign Mode – 72 levels, from the easy introduction to brain bending challenges
• Endless Mode – Keep hitting the targets and improve your high score
HISTORY
SUMICO is the brainchild of a journalist and a developer. The journalist had interviewed the developer a couple of times before they entered a game jam together. They did not finish the game for that jam, but managed to create the first prototype of what was to become SUMICO.The developer we are talking about is Joris Dormans, creator of the popular game design tools Machinations (for which he earned his PhD), co-founder of LUDOMOTION and popular speaker at developers conferences like the GDC in San Francisco and GDC Europe. LUDOMOTION’s debut game Bezircle was featured during Google I/O 2014.
The journalist, Matthijs Dierckx, co-founded game development magazine Control Magazine in 2008. Since then the magazine has become the prime source of industry information for Benelux game developers. Control Conference boasted speakers from studios such as Naughty Dog, Bioware, BUNGIE, 343 Studios, CD Projekt RED and Vlambeer.
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According to the latest Nintendo statement on Japanese sales data, Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, Youkai Watch 2, Monster Hunter 4G and Super Smash Bros. for 3DS have all sold over two million units each in Japan over the last two months. That these four titles sold so well is hardly surprising, but the numbers show that the 3DS is now the first console to have four games selling over the two million mark in the domestic market. At the company’s last financial results briefing President Satoru Iwata claimed that the console would have four two-million-sellers during this period and it looks like he was proven correct. So is Iwata psychic? Probably not, but congratulations on the sales anyway.
The sequel to Square-Enix’s “Bravely Default” now has a concrete release date in Japan – the 23rd of April, 2015. The company also provided a look at the RPG’s fancy collectors edition, which will be out on the same day for 14,800 yen exclusively on Square-Enix’s “e-Store”. This pack includes a figure of Bravely Default heroine Agnes, a mini soundtrack, a copy of “U’s Journal”, rubber strap of Magnolia and the book BRAVELY DEFAULT 200 Years Later: ~ Vestal of Wind: Edea Oblige ~. Alternatively, if you don’t want to spend that much, the standard game will set you back 5,980 yen. Additionally, there are several retailer-specific preorder bonuses for the game, although these are limited to in-game weapons. We’re still holding out for an English release of the game to be announced, but even if it does make it over it’s hard to imagine Square-Enix or Nintendo releasing such a lavish special edition.
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
2. Pokemon Omega Ruby
3. Mario Kart 7
4. Metroid II – Return of Samus
5. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
6. Pokemon Trading Card Game
7. Azure Striker Gunvolt
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Persona Q
10. Yoshi’s New Island
11. Mighty Gunvolt
12. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
13. Wario Land 3
14. Shovel Knight
15. Fantasy Life
16. Super Mario Bros.
17. Ultimate NES Remix
18. Wario Land II
19. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
20. The Legend of Zelda
Videos
1. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
2. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Teaser Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS One Dog, One Bird, One Zapper
4. Sonic Boom Launch Trailer
5. Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
6. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS: The Future King
7. Pokemon Trading Card Game Trailer
8. Holiday 2014 Wish List Video
9. Persona Q Video
10. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice!
11. Mario Kart 7 Video
12. Pokemon Bank Trailer
13. LEGO Batman 3 Launch Trailer
14. Azure Striker Gunvolt Reveal Trailer
15. LEGO Batman 3 Trailer 3
16. Sonic Boom Combo Trailer
17. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy Reveal Trailer
18. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze Launch Video
19. Pokemon Art Academy E3 2014 Trailer
20. How to Win at Smash Episode 1: Luigi See, Luigi Do
Source: 3DS eShop
An exploit was recently released for the 3DS that allows the system to run fan-made homebrew. All of the work is done through the game Cubic Ninja, which is now naturally in high demand.
Nintendo just launched a new 3DS update tonight. As a result, it’s only to be expected that many are wondering if homebrew is affected. The short answer is yes.
Today’s firmware is said to address one of the later stage exploits in Cubic Ninja. Two exploits still work apparently, though 3DS owners who are interested in homebrew may want to hold off on updating their system.
