Yet another digital title is lined up for release in Europe next week. Red Riding Hood, from Brave Rock Games, is slated for February 12. Pricing is set at €0.90.
Satoru Iwata opened up a bit more regarding Nintendo’s Quality of Life plans while speaking with Japanese outlet Asahi News. Here’s a brief overview about what was shared, courtesy of Kotaku:
– Game hardware, game software, and health care are Nintendo’s three main pillars
– Iwata: “It’s not necessary to be particular about game hardware”
– Iwata seems to be saying that Nintendo’s health care business doesn’t need to be tied to its video game consoles
– Nintendo considering making a service that analyzes data from its sleep sensor
– Users would be given ways for exercising and eating right
– Iwata: “Leveraging our video game know-how, we’ll make it so even those who have trouble following through can stick with this program and have fun”
– Nintendo believes health care is a way it can reclaim customers
– Nintendo is also thinking of ways to get into the education field
Nintendo announced today that Xenoblade Chronicles 3D will be available in North America on April 10. Additionally, a new trailer was shared. You can find it above.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, the handheld remake of the Wii RPG, launches exclusively for New Nintendo #3DS XL on 4/10! http://t.co/iEpLMb6hz4
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 6, 2015
Also, in case you missed it, here’s the news about amiibo/StreetPass support from Nintendo’s Twitter account:
Use StreetPass in #Xenoblade Chronicles 3D to help you earn in-game tokens to unlock music and character models! pic.twitter.com/2jNAOvBalf
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 6, 2015
You can also earn in-game tokens in #Xenoblade Chronicles 3D by tapping a Shulk #amiibo to the New Nintendo #3DS pic.twitter.com/J7JXT118uJ
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) February 6, 2015
A few more tidbits have come in for Xenoblade Chronicles X thanks to the game’s Japanese eShop listing.
In terms of controllers, both the GamePad and Pro Controller are supported. Off-TV play and Miiverse usage are included. There are also plans for USB keyboard functionality.
Xenoblade Chronicles X’s resolution has also been confirmed. Expect it to run at 720p.
We finally have some insight into Xenoblade Chronicles X’s online support. First, up to 32 players can be passively connected to exchange strategic information or items. Xenoblade Chronicles X will also allow four players to take on quests together. This information comes directly from the eShop.
Xenoblade Chronicles X may ultimately end up as the Wii U’s largest game. Via a listing on the eShop, it’s confirmed that the game takes up 22.7GB of space to download.
We previously saw one New 3DS Zelda face plate for Japan, which features the Skull Kid. Nintendo unveiled another Zelda-related face plate today, and it looks pretty nice! You can get a look at it above.
Nintendo has opened the Japanese website for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. You can find it here.
One interesting note: the page confirms that amiibo will be supported. amiibo (or StreetPass) can be used to obtain tokens, which can be used to draw lots for Collection Mode.
That didn’t take long! We now have a look at what’s included in the Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles X Wii U bundle. Nintendo is including a copy of the game, 32GB Wii U console, black GamePad, Xenoblade Chronicles X art book, special map, and a specially-designed 1,000 yen pre-paid card. Check out an image showing off the bundle above.
It was revealed during today’s Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles X presentation that a bundle for the game is in the works. No photos were shared, but it’s been confirmed that the package will cost 35,000 yen. Xenoblade Chronicles X will also be a game that makes use of the Wii U’s pre-load functionality.
