Another week, another new round of Dragon Quest XI details from Weekly Jump magazine. This time, we learn more about Silvia, what he can do in battle and the Samadhi Kingdom. Full credit to Gematsu for the translation.

Silvia is a traveling entertainer who lives a freewheeling life and has the wonderful dream of “making people around the world smile through his own performance.” He is always cheerful and positive, and is the top mood maker among the party. He has magnificent poses and seems to get instinctively entranced. He can participate in battle through attacks, support, and recovery, and can equip one-handed swords, whips, and daggers.

Spells he can use include:

“Oomph” – Raises an ally’s attack power. A spell useful in boss battles and such.

His special skills include:

“Hustle Dance” – An lively dance that restores HP to all members of the party.
“Miracle Sword” – A one-handed sword skill that can recover HP while dealing damage.
“Whip of Love” – A whip skill that deals great damage to multiple enemies.
“Viper Fang” – A dagger skill that targets a single enemy and occasionally induces poison.

The Samadhi Kingdom is a country of knights surrounded by a desert. It is a historic kingdom that reigns over the desert and values its chivalry. It is rumored that the young prince is himself an outstanding knight. Horse races are also carried out there.

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Media Create sales (5/29/17 – 6/4/17)

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 23,524
PS4 – 15,854
New 3DS LL – 12,676
PS4 Pro – 5,492
Vita – 4,454
2DS – 2,904
New 3DS – 915
PS3 – 714
Wii U – 221
Xbox One – 167

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 27,146
New 3DS LL – 14,610
PS4 – 13,972
PS4 Pro – 5,030
Vita – 4,092
2DS – 2,667
New 3DS – 1,018
PS3 – 258
Wii U – 177
Xbox One – 121

And here are the software charts:

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Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 91

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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (6/14/17)

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One new title is coming to the Japanese eShop on June 14. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

3DS Download

Asdivine Cross – 1,080 yen

Here’s a trailer for the game:

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ARMS advertising poster spotted at Shibuya station

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Images, Switch | 6 Comments

Nintendo advertising one of their products via posters at Shibuya station in Tokyo is nothing new – the company has advertised many of its biggest games and also the Switch this way. It probably comes as no surprise then that ARMS is the latest game to get this treatment. Shibuya station is one of the most heavily trafficked train stations in the world, so Nintendo’s newest IP is sure to get a lot of attention this way.

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Media Create software sales (5/22/17 – 5/28/17) – Top 50

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (Nihon Falcom) {2017.05.25} (¥6.800) – 27.741 / NEW
02./01. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 26.993 / 467.689 (-6%)
03./00. [NSW] Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Capcom) {2017.05.26} (¥4.990) – 16.404 / NEW
04./02. [3DS] Monster Hunter Double Cross (Capcom) {2017.03.18} (¥5.800) – 11.155 / 1.490.343 (-12%)
05./00. [PS4] Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2 (Arc System Works) {2017.05.25} (¥4.800) – 10.609 / NEW
06./03. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 10.390 / 476.021 (-4%)
07./04. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.04.27} (¥5.700) – 6.515 / 152.923 (-13%)
08./06. [PS4] NieR: Automata (Square Enix) {2017.02.23} (¥7.800) – 4.260 / 334.553 (-10%)
09./12. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2016.11.18} (¥4.980) – 3.317 / 3.266.197 (+9%)
10./07. [3DS] Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia # (Nintendo) {2017.04.20} (¥4.980) – 3.103 / 182.371 (-29%)
11./18. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Climax (Bandai Namco Games) {2017.04.20} (¥5.700) – 3.033 / 79.469 (+10%)
12./14. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} (¥2.700) – 2.991 / 181.843 (+3%)
13./15. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars (Nintendo) {2017.03.30} (¥4.980) – 2.909 / 95.738 (+2%)
14./17. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2016.12.01} (¥4.700) – 2.868 / 1.044.105 (+3%)
15./00. [PSV] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 with Power-Up Kit (Koei Tecmo) {2017.05.25} (¥8.800) – 2.831 / NEW
16./13. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 2.825 / 214.618 (-4%)
17./16. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition] (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2015.10.08} (¥4.990) – 2.785 / 339.729 (-3%)
18./10. [WIU] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 2.776 / 125.769 (-16%)
19./22. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.571) – 2.515 / 2.776.275
20./20. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege (Ubisoft) {2015.12.10} (¥8.400) – 2.485 / 196.956 (+2%)

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Official Splatoon-themed headset for Switch launching in Japan alongside Splatoon 2

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 62 Comments

Today, Nintendo revealed via the official Splatoon Twitter account that a Splatoon-themed headset for the Switch will be released in Japan. Manufactured by video game accessory giant HORI, the headset will allow you to more easily use voice chat in Splatoon 2 (and other supported Switch games) via Nintendo’s smart phone app.

The headset comes with an adapter which you have to connect to both your smartphone and your Switch, which results in better quality audio input and output compared to a setup where you’re just using your smartphone and no headset. The headset will be released on July 21st for a price of 3480 Yen.

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Dragon Quest XI: Details on Veronica, Senya and Homura Village

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Once again, Weekly Jump magazine has some new Dragon Quest XI info in its latest issue. This week, we’ve got new details on two party members and on one new location (thanks to Gematsu for the translation).

Veronica

Veronica hates being treated like a child. She can equip two-handed staffs and whips as weapons. Despite her small size, she is a tomboy who won’t flinch in a fight no matter her opponent. She can unleash beyond-powerful attack spells that prove her use as the party’s attacker.

Spells she can use include:

“Kafrizzle” – A powerful spell where a pillar of overly-hot flames attack the enemy.
“Gilaglade” – Heat up and clear away the enemy with the earth-shaking flame that is this powerful attack spell.

Her weapon skills include:

“Berserk Magic Circle” – A special skill using the two-handed staff that strengthens spells.
“Extreme Dragon Strike” – A special skill using the whip that consecutively strikes the enemy.

Senya

Senya is a healer who can cure her allies. She can equip spears and sticks. She has a kind heart and gentle personality. In contrast to Veronica, her language is awfully polite. Her easygoing and gentle personality may even make Veronica impatient at times.

Spells she can use include:

“Kerplunk” – A spell that heals all party members at the expense of herself.
“Kaswooshle” – An attack spell, which Senya can also use.
“Holy Light” – No description provided.

Her weapon skills include:

“Flash Strike” – A special skill using the stick and spear.

Homura Village (Fire Village)

A village at the foot of Hinonogi Volcano characterized by Japanese-style buildings. It thrives in smithing and has a famous steam bath house. There is a shrine in the back of the village where a the shrine maiden who governs over the village lives.

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