So this is a collaboration I don’t think anybody expected. Nintendo are partnering with car manufacturer Mercedes Benz to bring a GLA class model into Mario Kart 8 through free DLC. At present it’s only for Japan but this is interesting because it confirms that the infrastructure for DLC has been built into the game and could potentially be used again in the future. If that’s not bonkers enough for you, Mercedes Benz Japan has released a 30 second ad of the partnership.
Update: Nintendo UK have commented to CVG on the possibility of a Western release:
“The announcement this time was made by Mercedes-Benz Japan regarding their collaboration in Japan with NCL. As for the information relating to the distribution of the GLA kart for MK8 outside Japan, we will be able to announce in the near future.”
Japanese rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin Don to Katsu no Jikuu got a new TV spot, check it out below!
Our first look at Ike since his reveal! Sakurai explains how his Eruption attack will work:
You can charge up Ike’s Eruption attack by holding the button down, but remember to release it right before it fully charges to avoid recoil damage. Let go of the button at the moment the sword shines!
This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:
Wii U
Tomodachi Life Food Reviews feat. Shaun White and Shaq
NES Remix 2 – Find Luigi: Ice Hockey Stage 9
Tomodachi Life – Lily & Special Musical Guest, Debby Ryan
Photos with Mario Trailer
Pushmo World Trailer
Swords & Soldiers Launch Trailer
Fit Music Trailer
Street Fighter Alpha 2 trailer
Child of Light Accolades Trailer
Mega Man V Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial with Sarah & Surprise Guest
Nintendo 2DS Kids’ Summer TV Commercial
3DS
Tomodachi Life Food Reviews feat. Shaun White and Shaq
NES Remix 2 – Find Luigi: Ice Hockey Stage 9
Tomodachi Life – Lily & Special Musical Guest, Debby Ryan
Photos with Mario Trailer
Pushmo World Trailer
Turtle Tale Trailer
Swords & Soldiers Launch Trailer
Street Fighter Alpha 2 trailer
Child of Light Accolades Trailer
Alien on the Run Trailer
Mega Man V Trailer
Tomodachi Life TV Commercial with Sarah & Surprise Guest
Nintendo 2DS Kids’ Summer TV Commercial
Source: Wii U/3DS eShops
Alas, after seven weeks now Shin’en’s run of exclusive screenshots for us has come to an end! We’ve seen quite a bit of Art of Balance, and now, fittingly, we’re seeing the ending of the game. Take a look above for the background of the credits screen, and read below for what it is, why it is, and how it is. Thanks to Manfred from Shin’en for giving us all this stuff to show you, and we hope you enjoyed the run!
A new round of Medabots 8 have been translated from a recent Famitsu article. Check them out below.
– Disconnected to previous entries in the series
– Stars a young boy named “Salt”
– Salt lost his father from Medabot crime
– Salt aims to become a detective because of this
– His senior officer at the Laurel Detective Agency is Anise
– Anise: renowned for her intellect and data management skills
– Story written by Yukinori Kitajima (Okamiden, Chaos Rings, and Hamatora)
– Shinto Kamichi working on character designs.
– Robots themselves will be designed by series regular Horuma Rin
– Battle system will be easier for new players to grasp
– Will still be the 3-on-3, defeat the leader, relay-style battle system the mainline Medarot RPGs are known for
– Players will have more control over attack targeting and responses to attacks
– 6,264 yen
Nintendo has gone live with the official Mario Kart TV web app for Mario Kart 8. You can find it here.
By visiting the site, visitors can view Mario Kart 8 highlight reels uploaded by friends, strangers, or even themselves. Things seem to be slightly buggy at the moment (at least on my end!), but everything should work well soon enough.
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS
Downloadable Titles
Simple DL Series Vol. 29 – The Line Puzzle – 400 yen
Dokopon Choice Shij? Saiky? no Deshi: Kenichi Vol. 1 1 – 10-kan Pack – 4,400 yen
Dokopon Choice Fairy Tail Vol. 2 11 – 20-kan Pack – 4, 400 yen
Dokopon Choice Yamada-kun to Nana-nin no Majo Vol. 1 1 – 10-kan Pack – 4, 400 yen
Virtual Console
N/A
Wii U
Downloadable Titles
Mario Kart 8 (retail title) – 5,700 yen (available 5/29)
Virtual Console
Joy Mecha Fight (Famicom) – 514 yen
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta K?keisha (Zenk?hen) (Famicom) – 514 yen
New character details have come in for Forbidden Magna. You can find the latest information rounded up below.
Adelheid:
– Eldest sister of the lost spirits
– You’ll first see Adelheid as an enemy
– She is considered to be the perfect weapon in battle
– All other spirits admire her
– This gives her quite a bit of confidence
Francesca:
– First appears alongside Adelheid
– Has a well-trained body
– She’s the type of girl who dives in headfirst without giving much thought before doing so
Bart:
– Bart is Lux’s buddy
– Reliable but also a bad influence at the same time
– He’s an always-optimistic young man
– Often hangs out at the inn
– Makes a good duo with Lux, who is usually more on the serious side
– Lux makes money for the inn by digging up crystals at the mine and having Bart sell it in town
– He’s also quite the ladies’ man
Amelia:
– Lux’s childhood friend
– Kind, proper, and homely young lady who runs a farm near the protagonist’s home
– Since Lux met the spirit girls, she fears that he might become more distant over time
