Ayuria is a rider who was born in a different village from the protagonist. She has an Otomon Barioth which she gave a nickname Hyouga. During her journey, she meets with the protagonist.

Hyouga is a rare Otomon that can listen to its Rider’s mind. It’s also reported that despite both being Riders, Ayuria and the protagonist have conflicting ways of thinking.

Newly confirmed Otomon are as follows:

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Kirby Cafe opening in Japan next month

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments

Next month, a cafe with the theme of Kirby will open in Japan for a limited of time. Unsurprisingly, it’ll go by the name “Kirby Cafe”. Original goods exclusive to the cafe will also be sold here.

And that’s all we know for now! The official site is located here. We should have more information soon.

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Latest Monster Hunter Stories footage from Capcom TV

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 8 Comments

It’s a busy time for Monster Hunter Stories coverage. Aside from Famitsu’s article which has new details about the game (including new amiibo), Capcom also showed the game off during its web show earlier today. Find the full recording below.

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Japanese 3DS themes (7/6/16)

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Update: Bumped to the top. We now have the full set of themes.

Several new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:

Culdcept – 200 yen (releasing 7/7)
Yu-Gi-Oh (x3) – 200 yen each
Peanuts: Snoopy Happy Dance – 200 yen
Onegai Chakra – 100 yen
Pre-Machine “UP” (set of five) – 300 yen
Mahojin Guru Guru 2 – 150 yen
Shovel Knight (x2) – 200 yen each (released 6/30)

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Media Create sales (6/27/16 – 7/3/16)

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 10 Comments

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

PS4 – 23,679
New 3DS LL – 17,648
Vita – 11,461
Wii U – 4,444
New 3DS – 4,122
PS3 – 1,265
3DS – 718
3DS LL – 82
Xbox One – 73

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

PS4 – 22,715
New 3DS LL – 18,836
Vita – 11,986
Wii U – 4,358
New 3DS – 3,208
PS3 – 1,141
3DS – 707
3DS LL – 146
Xbox One – 70

And here are the software charts:

1. [PS4] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 70,392 / NEW
2. [PS3] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 38,715 / NEW
3. [3DS] Harvest Moon: Trio of Towns – 30,926 / 131,245
4. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 10,679 / 28,956
5. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 10,478 / 33,068
6. [PSV] Refrain no Chika Meikyuu to Majo no Ryodan – 9,522 / 33,068
7. [3DS] Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure – 7,736 / 51,800
8. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 7,707 / 338,053
9. [PS4] Dragon’s Dogma Online: Season 2 – 7,590 / NEW
10. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice – 7,543 / 241,465
11. [PSV] Caligula – 7,289 / 38,532
12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 6,621 / 811,691
13. [3DS] Shovel Knight – 6,518 / NEW
14. [PS4] Overwatch – 6,390 / 110,768
15. [PSV] Dragon Quest Heroes II – 6,072 / 208,009
16. [PSV] Zero Time Dilemma – 5,375 / NEW
17. [WIU] Splatoon – 5,265 / 1,398,665
18. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 4,803 / 905,422
19. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 4,502 / 182,976
20. [3DS] Zero Time Dilemma – 3,916 / NEW

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Puyo Puyo creator’s new game Nyoki Nyoki in the works for 3DS

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 3 Comments

Nyoki Nyoki: Tabidachi Hen is the newest game from Puyo Puyo creator Masamitsu Niitani and his company Compile Maru. Ahead of its playable debut at BitSummit this weekend, it’s confirmed to be in development for 3DS.

Here’s what we know thus far:

– Falling object puzle game
– Try to match color and horizontally line up falling “Nyoki Nyoki” to build up attack power to prevent from being buied under “Ojama”
– This can be activated at any time
Given that it’s assumed two people are fighting against each other, the official genre name is “fighting puzzle”
– Handicap mode: “2 Colors vs. 5 Colors”
– This mode will allow advanced players and beginners to face off against each other

Nyoki Nyoki: Tabidachi Hen is due out later this summer in Japan for 800 yen. View some screenshots below.