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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Bandai Namco issued the latest assets for One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum. We’re able to learn more about the game’s battle systems, one particular mode, and included characters.

First, today’s screenshots:

Bandai Namco has shared information about three systems in One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum. They are as follows:

1. Real-Time Switch & D Assist

Can switch between two characters anytime in the game. When using assist characters, the attacks will not only be flashy but also have special effects. Each character will have different assist moves.

2. Jet Slide

After a Jet Combo connects, you can juggle the enemy and follow up with 3 kinds of aerial moves.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 2 Comments

Two days ago, we reported that FuRyu is bringing several visual novels to the 3DS via its new label Kataruhito. Today, FuRyu released trailers for these games – check out the trailers for Higanbana no Saku Yoru ni, The House in Fata Morgana and World End Economica Episode 1:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

If you have a Japanese 3DS, you can now obtain Aikatsu Stars! First Appeal from the eShop as a free-to-play game. Bandai Namco published a trailer today which you can find below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Level-5 held a live stream earlier today, and briefly touched on the new Inazuma Eleven game which will be properly unveiled next week. Fans decided to bring back Axel Blaze following a vote.

The full results:

Gouenji Shuuya – 21.3 percent
Aphrodi (Afuro Terumi) – 15.8 percent
Gran (Hiroto Kiyama) – 12.7 percent
Kazemaru Ichirouta – 12.6 percent
Fudou Akio – 11.9 percent
Kidou Yuuto – 10.7 percent
Sakuma Jirou – 6.0 percent
Ichinose Kazuya – 5.0 percent
Reize (Midorikawa Ryuuji) – 4.2 percent

Level-5 Vision 2016 will take place on July 27. Expect to hear more on the Inazuma Eleven title, a new Professor Layton, Snack World, and the company’s next cross-media project then.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

The latest episode of Capcom TV aired earlier today, and Monster Hunter Stories was once again showcased. Watch the latest footage below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments

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

New 3DS LL – 23,382
PS4 – 20,395
Vita – 10,991
Wii U – 7,601
New 3DS – 3,665
PS3 – 1,045
3DS – 653
3DS LL – 106
Xbox One – 63

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

PS4 – 22,717
New 3DS LL – 16,505
Wii U – 15,470
Vita – 11,042
New 3DS – 3,284
PS3 – 1,126
3DS – 670
3DS LL – 87
Xbox One – 72

And here are the software charts:

1. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 3 – 632,135 / NEW
2. [PSV] The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd Evolution – 10,485 / NEW
3. [3DS] Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns – 9,806 / 156,484
4. [WIU] Splatoon – 8,241 / 1,423,257
5. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 8,127 / 50,957
6. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 7,611 / 45,896
7. [PSV] Uppers – 6,931 / NEW
8. [3DS] Culdcept Revolt – 6,519 / 35,839
9. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 6,121 / 824,235
10. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 5,484 / 350,387
11. [PSV] Refrain no Chika Meikyuu to Majo no Ryodan – 5,214 / 39,786
12. [PS4] Overwatch – 4,798 / 120,522
13. [PS4] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 4,561 / 84,032
14. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 4,187 / 191,526
15. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 4,102 / 2,823,853
16. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don Don! Mystery Adventure – 3,971 / 61,181
17. [PS3] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 3,451 / 48,769
18. [PSV] Dragon Quest Heroes II – 3,198 / 215,631
19. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V (4,990 Yen Edition) – 3,188 / 133,568
20. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 – 2,887 / 156,427

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

The Splatoon Live in Makuhari CD came out in Japan last Wednesday. According to Oricon, the package sold 10,345 copies in its first week. It was also the eighth best-selling album during that period.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Capcom’s been posting several videos featuring the various monsters from Monster Hunter Stories, and the latest one shows the Aptonoth in action. Watch it below:

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As previously announced, a demo for Etrian Odyssey V has been released today in Japan, in anticipation of the game’s August 4 release. The demo can be played up to 30 times and is the opening segment of the game. The section features no differences from the full retail version, and players will be able to save all their data and carry it over the full game.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

The official website for the Kirby Cafe is now open. Access it here.

Kirby aficionados in Japan will be able to attend the cafe during three different dates. A location in Osaka will be open on August 5, followed by Nagoya on August 24. It will also appear in Tokyo at some point.

Here’s a look at the menu:

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