Japanese 3DS themes (10/19/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Several new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (x2) – 200 yen each
Sonic (x3) – 200 yen each
Kyoufu! Zombie Neko – 200 yen
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (10/26/16)
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A few new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on October 26. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Virtual Console
Baseball Simulator 1000 (Famicom, 514 yen)
3DS Download
Koneko no Ie: Kirishimake to Sanbiki no Koneko – 500 yen
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Japanese Picross 3D, Super Chinese 2: Dragon Kid Wii U Virtual Console trailers
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo released official videos for Picross 3D and Super Chinese 2: Dragon Kid on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
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The Alliance Alive details its world setting, characters, staff, and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
We first found out about The Alliance Alive, FuRyu’s new 3DS RPG, through Jump last week. Famitsu follows up with plenty of additional information in this week’s issue. Along with a preview of the game itself, the magazine also spoke with a few developers.
The Alliance Alive should be considered as a new classic RPG. It uses the standards of RPGs while reconstructing the genre with the latest technology.
In The Alliance Alive, the world has been conquered by the Demon Clan for hundreds of years. It’s a world split into a number of zones, each having a unique culture. A story is told about humans who oppose the demon’s domination.
The player controls the protagonist and moves them on a distant field map. The battle system uses Symbol Encounter.
As previously mentioned, there are nine main characters, and all of them are protagonists. They begin their journeys with different plans at first, but everyone will eventually gather and move towards a single goal.
Characters include:
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Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death announced for 3DS
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Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death is in development for 3DS, according to the latest issue of Famitsu.
Koei Tecmo’s Ruby Party, who makes the Neo Romance series, is working on the project. The TV anime’s visual staff are also involved.
Here’s what we know thus far:
– Original story set in a certain old castle
– The protagonist is an original character who belongs to the Survey Corps
– In a desperate situation after losing their equipment and wandering an old castle, players must plot to escape alongside familiar characters
– Choose the protagonist’s gender
– If you select a male, Mikasa will be your partne
– If you select a female, Levi will be your partner
– As the story progresses, you’ll be able to take action with various characters
– Takes place place before the encounter with the Female Titan
Development is 30 percent complete. The game does not currently have a release window.
Japan receiving Monster Hunter Stories soundtrack next month
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Monster Hunter Stories came to Japan on October 8. Capcom now intends to release a soundtrack based on the game, which is set for November 9 with a 3,000 yen price point. It has a cover jacket that’s the same as the game’s package illustration, where the protagonist is riding on a Rathalos.
Capcom’s soundtrack will include two discs. Additionally, all copies feature a full-color booklet. It also comes with a QR code that unlocks a usable in-game item.
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Megami Meguri: Collector’s Box and soundtrack details & screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 0 comments
While Megami Meguri is a free-2-play title, it will see a physical release in Japan via the “Complete Edition” and the “Collector’s Box”. Today, Capcom detailed the contents of the Collector’s Box a bit more via Gamer.ne.jp (credit to Perfectly Nintendo for the translation. Other than some physical goodies, it will also contain 20 jewels, the in-game currency that allows you to do various things such as:
- “cheat” during the game’s board game section, for example allowing you to teleport to other locations or influence the dice rolls
- open more than once treasure box at once
- retake one trials at a lower difficulty should you fail them
Here are the rest of the Collector Box’s contents:
- Megami Meguri collector’s packaging
- Special art book (A4 size, 36 pages. Includes illustrations for Mikumo, the Seven Pillars Goddesses, interview/comments from the developers, storyboards for the opening animation, artworks of Tsukumo’s expressions, and more)
- Original soundtrack CD
- A1-size “Summer-style Tsukumo” cloth poster
- Download code for five exclusive costumes: “Relaxing Room Wear,” “Cute Maid,” “Attending Shrine Maiden Costume,” “Book Girl Sailor Outfit,” and “Wedding Dress”
Head past the break for the tracklist of the soundtrack CD that comes with the Collector’s Box and some new screenshots:
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The Alliance Alive teaser site open
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
The Alliance Alive was announced through Jump as a new RPG for 3DS. It comes from the same team as The Legend of Legacy, which released last year.
You can now find The Alliance Alive’s teaser site here. There’s nothing on the page in terms of new information at the moment, but you can get a glimpse at a bit of footage below.
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SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 1.2.3 Triple Pack boxart
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On the same day that SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage is launching, Japan will also be getting the SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 1.2.3 Triple Pack which also contains the previous two collections. Check out the official boxart above.
Japan’s best-selling games of August 2016
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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 August 2016. You can check out the full results below.
