Scans roundup – The Great Ace Attorney, Rodea, Splatoon, Xenoblade 3D, more
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This week’s Famitsu has now been released, and we have several images from the magazine.
Highlights include The Great Ace Attorney, Rodea: The Sky Soldier, Splatoon, and Xenoblade 3D. We also have a look at PoPoLoCrois Farm Story and a few other titles, plus another ad for Level-5’s upcoming “Vision” event.
You can find the full set of scans in the gallery above.
Famitsu review scores (3/31/15)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Bloodborne (PS4) – 9/10/9/8
Ori and the Blind Forest (XBO) – 9/9/9/9
Battlefield Hardline (PS4/PS3/XBO/360) – 9/9/8/8
Star Strike Ultra (PS4) – 8/7/9/8
LEGO Batman 3 (Wii U/PS4/PS3) – 9/8/8/7
Astebreed (PS4) – 8/8/8/8
LEGO Batman 3 (3DS) – 8/8/8/8
Spelunker Z (PS4) – 8/6/9/9
How to Survive: Storm Warning Edition (PS4) – 8/7/8/8
XBlaze Lost: Memories (PS3/PSV) – 8/7/7/7
Nankou Furaku Sangokuden Remake: Raishi (3DS) – 8/7/7/6
Hyakka Ryouran Elixir: Record of Torenia Revival (PSV) – 7/7/7/6
Thorium Wars: Attack of the Skyfighter (3DS) – 7/5/7/6
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A look at The Great Ace Attorney’s new rival prosecutor
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, Images, News | 2 Comments
A preview for this week’s issue of Famitsu shows off a little more information about The Great Ace Attorney. Pheonix Wright’s ancestor Ryunosuke Naruhodou will work alongside characters like Sherlock Holmes in the United Kingdom to bring swift justice and what is sure to be plenty of “Objections”. We now we have a visual on what the new rival prosecutor will look like.
The game will release on July 9 in Japan. Stay tuned for further details!
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PoPoLoCrois Farm Story Famitsu Limited Edition
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, Images, News | 0 comments
Famitsu has occasionally received Limited Edition bundles of games in the past and the latest is the upcoming 3DS title, PoPoLoCrois Farm Story.
The PoPoLoCrois Farm Story Famitsu DX Pack will contain:
– Set of two clear folders with artwork and pics of main characters in the game
– Exclusive mug with Prince Pietro design
– 23cm (9 inches) tall Prince Pietro plush (only available in the Famitsu DX Pack)
– Prince Pietro mobile phone strap (included in all the first print copies of the game)
Releases on June 18 in Japan and will cost 9300 Yen.
Check out screenshots of all the goodies below:
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Famitsu weighs in on Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
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Rodea: The Sky Soldier wasn’t the only big Famitsu review this week. The magazine also brought us the first verdict for Theatrhythm Dragon Quest, which is out now in Japan.
So how’d Famitsu’s four different reviewers feel about the game? They handed out scores of 10, 8, 9, and 8 for a total of 35 out of 40. For a full translation of Famitsu’s review, head on below.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (3/29/15)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Highlights include Bravely Second at #2 and Fire Emblem If at #6. Zelda Wii U has also entered the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 12 and March 18.
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Japan’s best-selling games of February 2015
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of February 2015. You can check out the full results below.
1. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – 328,123 (311,521 physical, 16,602 digital)
2. [PSV] God Eater 2 Rage Burst – 239,340 – (221,076 physical, 18,264 digital)
3. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 2: Shinuchi – 93,933 (91,629 physical, 2,304 digital)
4. [PS3] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse – 71,203 (67,270 physical, 3,933 digital)
5. [3DS] Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – 68,314 (67,101 physical, 1,213 digital)
6. [PS4] Far Cry 4 – 64,181 (57,508 physical, 6,673 digital)
7. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4-II – 58,075 (55,661 physical, 2,414 digital)
8. [PS4] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse – 54,685 (44,642 physical, 10,043 digital)
9. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 46,199 (44,657 physical, 1,542 digital)
10. [PS3] Far Cry 4 – 45,763 (44,571 physical, 1,192 digital)
11. [PS3] Tales of Zestiria – 43,170 – (43,170 physical, N/A digital)
12. [PS4] God Eater 2 Rage Burst – 38,583 (31,823 physical, 6,760 digital)
13. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 35,307 (34,142 physical, 1,165 digital)
14. [PSP] Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Tag Force Special – 34,296 (N/A physical, 34,296 digital)
15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 32,994 (N/A physical, 32,994 digital)
16. [3DS] The Seven Deadly Sins: Unjust Sin – 32,650 (30,116 physical, 2,534 digital)
17. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 31,597 (30,231 physical, 1,366 digital)
18. [WIU] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse – 30,411 (29,303 physical, 1,108 digital)
19. [PSV] Samurai Warriors 4-II – 29,967 (27,062 physical, 2,905 digital)
20. [PS4] The Order: 1886 – 29,657 (26,288 physical, 3,369 digital)
21. [PS4] Samurai Warriors 4-II – 29,231 (25,369 physical, 3,862 digital)
22. [3DS] Lost Heroes 2 – 28,589 (27,930 physical, 659 digital)
23. [3DS] Yowamushi Pedal: Ashita he no High Cadence – 23,486 (23,040 physical, 446 digital)
24. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 22,809 (21,858 physical, 951 digital)
25. [PS4] Dead or Alive 5: Last Round – 22,687 (18,336 physical, 4,351 digital)
26. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 2 – 20,598 (19,760 physical, 838 digital)
27. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 20,090 (18,878 physical, 1,212 digital)
28. [PS3] Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition – 18,330 (N/A physical, 18,330 digital)
29. [PS3] Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin – 18,126 (16,719 physical, 1,407 digital)
30. [3DS] BoxBoy! – 17,468 (3,300 physical, 14,168 digital)
Note that these sales are based on data between January 26 and February 22.
Rodea: The Sky Soldier gets first review in Famitsu
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After an incredibly long wait, Rodea: The Sky Soldier is finally launching in Japan next week. Given that the game is so close, Famitsu published a review in its latest issue.
We’ve gone ahead and translated the review in full. You can find it after the break.
New Bravely Second details – Chariot job and more
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Famitsu has a big update on Bravely Second this week. Among other things, the magazine provides first information about the Chariot job.
The Chariot job is described as a physical attacker who can use all types of weapons. Their abilities include “Fighting Race”, which raises the aptitude for equipped weapon for regular attacks. There’s also “Three-sword School”. This allows them to wield three weapons temporarily.
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Scans roundup – Bravely Second, Rodea, Theatrhythm Dragon Quest, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu has now been released, and we have several images from the magazine. Highlights include Bravely Second, Rodea: The Sky Soldier, and Theatrhythm Dragon Quest. There’s also more coverage of Terra Formars: Fierce Battle on the Crimson Planet and Kaitou Joker: Time Crossing Phantom Thief and the Lost Gem. Aside from that, there are some neat little ads for Rodea, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, and Level-5’s upcoming “Vision” event.