Today’s screenshot is a bit of trivia about a bit of trivia:
The next batch of New 3DS cover plates will be hitting Japan November 21st featuring Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire, KK Slider, Question Mark blocks, Mario and Luigi and much more. The following month will see the release of a Jibanyan plate from Yo-Kai watch. Check out screenshots of all the new plates below!
This month’s issue of CoroCoro comes with a QR code that allows 3DS owners to download a Hero Bank 2 demo. It’s no ordinary demo, as it features a special reward.
Those who complete the demo can unlock something special in the retail release. Players will obtain Sonic and Shadow suits that can be used in the full game. For a first look, check out the image above.
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
2. Mario Kart 7
3. The Legend of Zelda
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival
7. Kirby Fighters Deluxe
8. Shovel Knight
9. Azure Striker Gunvolt
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
11. 10-in-1: Arcade Collection
12. Pokemon Dream Radar
13. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
14. 3D Classics: Kid Icarus
15. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
16. Tomodachi Life
17. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
18. Fire Emblem: Awakening
19. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
20. Senran Kagura Burst
Videos
1. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
2. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. – Looks like we don’t have a choice
4. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS – Red, Blue, Yellow
5. Pokemon Art Academy E3 2014 Trailer
6. Kirby Fighters Deluxe Trailer
7. Super Smash Bros. – The Crest of Sword, Magic and Flame
8. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Goddess of Light
9. Skylanders Trap Team Story Trailer
10. Bayonetta 2 – Launch Trailer
11. Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle Trailer
12. Fantasy Life Multiplayer Trailer
13. Skylanders Trap Team Teaser Trailer
14. Super Smash Bros. Challenger From the Shadows
15. Azure Striker Gunvolt Reveal Trailer
16. Color Zen Trailer
17. Skylanders Trap Team Inside the Trap Trailer
18. Nintendo Minute – Smash-tember: Kno’ Yo Nintendo
19. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
20. Mii Plaza New Features Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
CVG has published a new interview with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda, which covers a wide array of topics. Masuda was asked about the Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo, fan requests like the return of Pokemon Snap, and more.
Read on below for a few excerpts from the discussion.
This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:
Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS National Open Tournament
Hyrule Warriors Video with Dark Sorceress Cia and a Scepter
Hyrule Warriors Video – Dragon Knight Volga and Dragon Spear
Hyrule Warriors Video – Twisted Wizard Wizzro and a Ring
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker The Adventure Begins Trailer
Castlevania Circle of the Moon Trailer
Bayonetta 2 Launch Trailer
Guacamelee! STCE Accolades Trailer
Paper Monsters Recut Trailer
Cubemen 2 Trailer 2
Teslagrad Mood Trailer
Xeodrifter Trailer
Woah Dave! Trailer 2
Affordable Space Adventures – Teaser Trailer
Affordable Space Adventures – Scanner Meters Teaser
Beatbuddy Trailer
Chariot – Launch Trailer
Costume Quest 2 Trailer
Runbow Trailer
Sportsball Gameplay Trailer
Stealth Inc 2 Trailer
3DS
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS National Open Tournament
Hyrule Warriors Video with Dark Sorceress Cia and a Scepter
Hyrule Warriors Video – Dragon Knight Volga and Dragon Spear
Hyrule Warriors Video – Twisted Wizard Wizzro and a Ring
Sonic Boom Combo Trailer
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 Launch Trailer
Pyramids 2 Trailer
Duck Dynasty Trailer
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker The Adventure Begins Trailer
Bayonetta 2 Launch Trailer
Guacamelee! STCE Accolades Trailer
Cubemen 2 Trailer 2
Teslagrad Mood Trailer
Xeodrifter Trailer
Woah Dave! Trailer 2
Affordable Space Adventures – Teaser Trailer
Affordable Space Adventures – Scanner Meters Teaser
Beatbuddy Trailer
Chariot – Launch Trailer
Costume Quest 2 Trailer
Runbow Trailer
Sportsball Gameplay Trailer
Stealth Inc 2 Trailer
Source: Wii U/3DS eShops
Update: We may now have all Mega Evolutions (supposedly). This can also be found after the break.
Since this may be considered spoiler-territory, we’ll be extra safe. Head past the break for the new Mega Evolution!
Nintendo hasn’t published any new Pokemon Stadium games since 2007. By the sound of things, the series won’t be returning anytime soon.
Speaking with USgamer, Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda said that simply improving the graphics wouldn’t be “as impactful or impressive” since Pokemon games are in 3D these days. A new Pokemon Stadium would instead need “some sort of new invention” for its existence to be justified.
Below are Masuda’s full comments:
“It kind of goes back to the core philosophy of Pokémon as a brand: We really want to excite people and surprise them with new things they weren’t expecting. The original games, of course, were 2D and in black and white, and seeing them in 3D was a stark contrast… it was kind of a huge surprise for players. Nowadays, the Pokémon are already in 3D, and I’m not sure that better graphics would be quite as impactful or impressive. So in order to come back to the Stadium series, I think we’d need to have some sort of new invention to justify it.”
