Yesterday, an official Japanese website for Xenoblade Chronicles X opened. Developer Monolith Soft left a message for fans on the game.
Here’s what was shared:
– Monolith Soft began by asking if you fans enjoyed the latest Nintendo Direct
– The game is in the final stages of development
– Staff are all in high spirits
– Nintendo’s own website for the game will need a bit more time to prepare
– Because of this, Monolith opened its own site
– It was something that was made in a hurry, but they were able to create the game’s main visual as seen on the top page of the website
– The folks at Monolith Soft initially feared that they would get in trouble after being told by Nintendo to wait a little longer for the site
– Nintendo simply responded with a “go ahead” and let them create the site
– Monolith isn’t sure if their website will become obsolete once Nintendo opens their own official website or if this one will manage to survive by having its own unique content, which they hope will be part of the fun as the release of the game gets nearer
– Either way, they’ll continue working with it and hope to establish a connection with the fans who check it out
– Fans thanked as well
– Can follow @XenobladeJP on Twitter
The folks over at Gematsu have put up a translation from the latest Famitsu on Kenka Bancho 6 which will be hitting Japan in January 2015. There are a tonne of new details to check out, we’ve included an excerpt below but be sure to go check out the full thing:
Kukijima High School Curriculum
- First Term [T1]
- School Entrance Ceremony
- Ball Game Tournaments
- Summer Vacation
- Second Term [T2]
- Field Trip
- Winter Vacation
- Third Term [T3]
- Finals
- Graduation Ceremony
New Characters
Koichiro Takashi (voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama) – A first year, he speaks in a strange way that mixes Hiroshima’s local dialect with the sort of lines you’d expect out of a historical play. Able to hold his own in a fight, he can lift people up in the air with a single hand. Upon entering school and seeing its rampant chaos, he knew he had to do something. Often fighting alone to help maintain the peace, he’s a misunderstood soul by many.
Check out the full article here!
With the release of Final Fantasy Explorers fast approaching in Japan, Square Enix have released details on the demo version of the game which will allow players to experience the game’s opening hours. What’s of note however is that in addition to supporting local wireless play, online multiplayer will also be available in the demo (presumably because of the game’s emphasis on group play). Final Fantasy Explorers is due out in Japan on December 18th
Square Enix are hosting another live stream this Friday continuing their beginners guide of Final Fantasy Explorers as well as revealing some new information about Bravely Second. The times are as follows:
Europe: 12PM
UK: 11AM
USA (East Coast): 6AM
USA (West Coast): 3AM
Japan: 8PM
It’ll be broadcast over on their YouTube channel and we’ll also have full coverage here on the site closer to the broadcast
Announcements on announcements on announcements! If today’s Direct wasn’t enough, Sakurai has another announcement that wasn’t previously announced at the Smash announcement:
But that’s not all:
The mobiles are placed in different locations depending on the situation, and they tilt according to weight distribution. The stage also gets rearranged, so the ground may disappear temporarily during a remodel.
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Bayonetta 2
2. Bayonetta
3. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
4. Super Mario World
5. Demon’s Crest
6. Hyrule Warriors
7. EarthBound
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
10. Zelda: A Link to the Past
11. Zelda: The Minish Cap
12. Resident Evil: Revelations
13. Kirby’s Dream Course
14. The Legend of Zelda
15. Super Mario Bros.
16. Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
17. Shovel Knight
18. Mario Kart 8
19. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
20. SteamWorld Dig
Videos
1. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza
2. Bayonetta 2 – eShop Offer Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS: The Future King
4. Hyrule Warriors – Master Quest Pack Trailer
5. Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack #1 Yoshi’s Circuit Track
6. Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack #1 Excitebike Arena Track
7. Deluxe Digital Promotion Video
8. Sonic Boom Combo Trailer
9. Sportsball Gameplay Trailer
10. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice
11. Just Dance 2015 Launch Trailer
12. Bayonetta 2 – Launch Trailer
13. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow Trailer
14. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Trailer
15. Just Dance 2015 Trailer
16. Costume Quest 2 Trailer
17. Demon’s Quest Trailer
18. Mercedes Benz x Mario Kart 8 DLC Trailer
19. Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones Trailer
20. Paper Monsters Recut Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:
Wii U
Costume Quest 2 – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Runbow – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Sportsball – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Swords and Soldiers II – IndieCade 2014 Interview
The Fall – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Hyrule Warriors – amiibo Trailer
Mario Kart 8 – DLC Pack 1 Trailer
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS One Dog, One Bird, One Zapper
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Mini-Universes Galore Trailer
Mario Kart 8 – amiibo Trailer
Splatoon – Single Player Campaign Trailer
Chariot – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Shovel Knight – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Codename S.T.E.A.M. – Trailer 1
Pikmin Short Movies Trailer
Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Teaser Trailer
Nintendo Direct: 11/5/14
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley Trailer
Safari Quest Trailer
Castle Conqueror Defender Trailer
Shantae Bolo Character Video
Costume Quest 2 – Costumes Part 2
Nintendo Minute – Skylanders Trap Team
Comic Workshop Gameplay Trailer
Shantae Sky Character Video
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Launch Trailer
Demon’s Crest Trailer
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Trailer
Costume Quest 2 Launch Trailer
Costume Quest 2 – Costumes Part 1
3DS
Costume Quest 2 – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Runbow – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Sportsball – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Swords and Soldiers II – IndieCade 2014 Interview
The Fall – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Hyrule Warriors – amiibo Trailer
Mario Kart 8 – DLC Pack 1 Trailer
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS One Dog, One Bird, One Zapper
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Mini-Universes Galore Trailer
Mario Kart 8 – amiibo Trailer
Splatoon – Single Player Campaign Trailer
Chariot – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Shovel Knight – IndieCade 2014 Interview
Codename S.T.E.A.M. – Trailer 1
Pikmin Short Movies Trailer
Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Teaser Trailer
Nintendo Direct: 11/5/14
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley Trailer
Safari Quest Trailer
Castle Conqueror Defender Trailer
Shantae Bolo Character Video
Costume Quest 2 – Costumes Part 2
Nintendo Minute – Skylanders Trap Team
Comic Workshop Gameplay Trailer
Shantae Sky Character Video
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse Launch Trailer
Costume Quest 2 Launch Trailer
Costume Quest 2 – Costumes Part 1
Gargoyle’s Quest II: The Demon Darkness Trailer
Source: Wii U/3DS eShops
Re/code recently caught up with Reggie Fils-Aime for a new interview. The Nintendo of America president discussed DLC, third-parties, mobile, new hardware, digital sales, and more.
Head past the break for some excerpts from the interview. Check out this link for the full thing.
