Japanese 3DS themes (6/29/16)
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 full lineup:
Melty Cat – 200 yen
Parabola Antenna Cat Antenyan – 200 yen
Kuma Miko – 200 yen
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (7/6/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
A few new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on July 6. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Virtual Console
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 5 (GBA) – 702 yen
King’s Knight (Famicom) – 514 yen
Wii U Download
6180 the moon – 400 yen
FreezeME – 1,500 yen
3DS Download
Yu-Gi-Oh! Saikyou Card Battle – free-to-play
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Japanese Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Front Line 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 Zelda: Majora’s Mask and Front Line on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
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Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal – songs and release date, First Appeal game
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments
A bit of extra information about Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal has leaked out of Famitsu following the game’s announcement earlier today. Confirmed songs include “Aikatsu Step,” “Start Line,” “Episode Solo,” “Miracle Force Magic,” “Mirai Transit,” “Dancing Days,” “August Marina,” and more. A release is planned for winter.
Bandai Namco will be getting things started early with Aikatsu Stars! First Appeal. This free-to-play eShop title will arrive in Japan on July 20. “Aikatsu Step” is the only included song, but those who purchase “3DS Music Tickets” through Data Cardass cabinets can play extra tunes like “Heart Skip,” “Dokimeki Raran,” “Summer Tears Diary,” “Popcorn Dreaming,” and more.
Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal coming to 3DS in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu has revealed a new Aikatsu Stars game, titled “Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal” will be released on Nintendo 3DS. The idol rhythm game will be released alongside “Aikatsu Stars! Free Appeal”, which will be a free-to-play game. The targeted release date for both games is Summer 2016.
Famitsu promises to provide more information soon. A international release of either game seems fairly unlikely.
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – drama track CD, 3DS theme
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Inti Creates held another live stream for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 on Niconico earlier today. During the broadcast, more was shared on Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 as well as Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, which will include the sequel and the original game.
A limited edition version of Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack will come with a drama CD. Here’s a summary from Skybane:
This [drama CD tells] a tale that happens a bit before the story of “Armed Blue Gunvolt”. It’s a prelude to the Japan invasion by the Multi-National Psychics Union “Eden” and its 7th Wave (Sevens) Psychics.
The country’s defenders, “Sumeragi”, fight hard battles against Eden, which seeks the destruction of the national defensive barrier – will Sumeragi be able to halt Eden’s advance? And the 3rd faction “Feather” gets involved as well…
Along with the drama CD, Inti Creates will include a download code for a new 3DS theme, pictured above. It’s named “Azure Thunderclap Gunvolt Striker Pack” and has a theme based on the package illustration plus the featured song “Concurrent World (Parallel World)” by Morpho. Those who purchase the standard version of Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack will be able to download the theme as well.
The Snack World concept art, Level-5 cross-media project tease, next live stream
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Images, News | 1 Comment
Level-5 wrapped up a live stream to promote its upcoming Vision event a short while ago. Aside from confirming new Layton and Inazuma games, CEO Akihiro Hino also talked about a few other titles.
First, Hino touched on The Snack World, which is still on the way. New concept art was shown – see the gallery below.
Hino also briefly discussed Level-5’s new cross-media project while showing concept art as well. He said, “you won’t go to space, this will be a very familiar story. An academy drama… perhaps?” The project is said to be shaping up very nicely and Level-5 has great expectations for it.
Here are a couple of pieces of concept art:
Finally, another live-stream will be held on Niconico on July 20 to provide more early information on the projects planned for Level-5 Vision 2016. It’ll take place at the following times:
– 4 AM PT
– 7 AM ET
– 12 PM in the UK
– 1 PM in Europe
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Yo-kai Watch 3 trailers, commercials
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Level-5 just published a bunch of new Yo-kai Watch 3. You can view a couple of trailers and commercials below, along with a making-of video.
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Media Create software sales (6/13/16 – 6/19/16) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don Don! Mystery Adventure (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.06.16} (¥4.800) – 32.369 / NEW
02./01. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice # (Capcom) {2016.06.09} (¥5.800) – 25.288 / 222.119 (-87%)
03./02. [PSV] Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and Prophecy’s End (Square Enix) {2016.05.27} (¥6.800) – 13.175 / 193.339 (-36%)
04./00. [PSV] Hakuoki: Shinkai – Hana no Shou # (Idea Factory) {2016.06.16} (¥6.300) – 10.526 / NEW
05./05. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 9.766 / 321.860 (-16%)
06./03. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and Prophecy’s End (Square Enix) {2016.05.27} (¥7.800) – 8.673 / 253.845 (-48%)
07./04. [PS4] Overwatch (Square Enix) {2016.05.24} (¥7.800) – 8.484 / 97.136 (-32%)
08./06. [PS3] Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and Prophecy’s End (Square Enix) {2016.05.27} (¥6.800) – 6.167 / 109.311 (-38%)
09./08. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 6.006 / 798.870 (+2%)
10./10. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700) – 5.486 / 1.388.585 (+5%)
11./00. [PSV] Root Letter # (Kadokawa Games) {2016.06.16} (¥4.800) – 4.855 / NEW
12./11. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi (Level 5) {2016.04.02} (¥4.600) – 4.370 / 541.752 (-11%)
13./12. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥5.700) – 4.281 / 896.116 (+4%)
14./00. [PS4] Root Letter # (Kadokawa Games) {2016.06.16} (¥4.800) – 4.052 / NEW
15./16. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700) – 3.845 / 174.403 (+18%)
16./13. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 3.567 / 144.445 (-9%)
17./19. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition] (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2015.10.08} (¥4.990) – 3.076 / 120.799 (+5%)
18./17. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 2.818 / 95.539 (-10%)
19./15. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 2.685 / 157.562 (-23%)
20./23. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (Square Enix) {2016.03.24} (¥5.250) – 2.594 / 607.574
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Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure off to a slower start than its predecessors
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure managed to sell just over 32,000 copies in its first week in Japan. Media Create now reports that the game sold through just 29.31 percent of its initial shipment.
Dokodon! Mystery Adventure is off to a slower start compared to the previous Taiko Drum Master games on 3DS. Little Dragon and the Mysterious Orb, which came out in July 2012, sold 65,000 units in its first week. 2014’s Don and Katsu’s Space-Time Great Adventure then sold 53,000 copies. Both titles saw sell-through rates of about 45 percent.
Even though Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure isn’t selling as well as its predecessors, it still should be something that moves copies in the long-term. However, there’s no denying that it’s seeing a difficult start.
