3DS update version 7.2.0-17 is now available.
Primarily, the firmware affects parental controls. Users can now register an email address with parental controls, and those who do so can send an email to themselves if the PIN is forgotten.
Aside from this, the 3DS’ stability and usability has been improved as well.
Read on below for the full patch notes.
The arrival of Golden Week usually signifies an uptick in Japanese game sales. Unsurprisingly, that was no different this year. For the week of April 28th, hardware sales rose by 112.29 percent over the week prior, in part thanks to the performance of the 3DS. However, sales were down overall year-over-year.
Media Create data reveals that software sales dipped by 68.57 percent. One could say that the lack of a major new title partially resulted in the downturn. In 2013, Nintendo released Tomodachi Life – a big seller having moved almost 210,000 copies during Golden Week.
Hardware sales also decreased by 68.21 percent compared to last week’s Golden Week period. Even though the 3DS sold well on the whole, it only managed to move 51.82 percent of last year’s total.
What does this all ultimately amount to? A 30 percent drop in overall sales.
Moon Chronicles is launching on Thursday. Keep in mind, however, that this will be the first episode. Three additional episodes will be released in Season 1.
Renegade Kid co-founder broke down the release schedule for Moon Chronicles while speaking with Hardcore Gamer, also also discussed the game’s pricing.
Check it out below:
1. Moon Chronicles will begin its release on May 15 exclusively on 3DS. This release will be Episode 1 of the game, which contains 4 chapters and a secret bonus VR mision. This release will serve as the conduit for the remaining three episodes in Season 1.
2. The remaining three episodes of Season 1 will be released before the end of 2014, with the possibility of Episode 4 slipping into early 2015. Although the price was reported to be $1.99 per episode, that number has not been finalized. There will also be a season pass in the future, enabling players to purchase episodes 2, 3, and 4 for a single lower price if they do not wish to buy them à la carte.
3. Season 1 will have a total of four episodes that comprise the original DS game, remade for 3DS.
4. There will be at least two seasons.
5. Season 2 will be comprised of all-new content.
Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham confirmed the block size for Moon Chronicles via Twitter just a few moments ago. The 3DS eShop download weighs in at 1,387 blocks.
Moon Chronicles launches in North America this Thursday.
Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails will make its debut in North America and Europe this Thursday. If you plan on purchasing the game, note that it takes up 78MB (103MB to install) of space. That’s a pretty small download, so you shouldn’t have much trouble fitting it in your Wii U’s memory/external storage.
Walmart is offering a pair of items with Mario Kart 8 pre-orders. If you reserve Nintendo’s racer at the retailer, you’ll be given a “PowerA Wii Mario Kart 8 Racing Wheel” as well as $4.99 in VUDU movie credits. The latter bonus will be sent out via email.
You can pre-order Mario Kart 8 on Walmart here.
Something wicked is coming to #DisneyInfinity… pic.twitter.com/tt8sJytvwi
— Disney Infinity (@DisneyInfinity) May 12, 2014
Disney Infinity 2.0 may include Maleficent, if the tweet above is any indication. Although an official announcement hasn’t been made, the silhouette seems to match up with the infamous villain.
Maleficent’s appearance could tie in to the live-action Maleficent film, which is set to launch later this year.
Last month, Bandai Namco confirmed that One Piece: Unlimited World Red would be reaching North America in July. The publisher shared a final release date today: July 8.
In Europe, One Piece: Unlimited World Red will be available on June 27.
Source: Bandai Namco PR
