Splatoon is the most successful new console IP in Japan since the Wii series
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 32 Comments
Splatoon has sold very well in all regions, but its performance in Japan is particularly impressive. The game is actually the most-successful IP console launch since the Wii series of games (Wii Sports, etc.).
Splatoon is sitting at around 1,357,000 copies sold in Japan. Wii U itself has moved around 3,165,000 units. By the time Wii U is phased out, the tie-in ratio could end up at 50 percent.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Japan receiving an Ace Attorney novel on June 15
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A new novel of the Ace Attorney series is coming to Japan on June 15, which goes by the name Gyakuten Saiban – Gyakuten Idol (Ace Attorney – Turnabout Idol).
Here’s a summary:
“An incident happened during a visit to the shopping mall by defense attorney Phoenix Wright! The idol Sumomo Momogaya (not sure about reading) is arrested as a murder suspect. Phoenix becomes her attorney to prove her innocence in court. Finally a novel of the popular game series!!”
Mie Takase, a veteran writer specializing in light novels, has written the Ace Attorney book. Kikuyaro, who has been involved with various Ace Attorney illustration work, is providing illustrations for this piece as well.
More: Ace Attorney, Capcom, Japan
Media Create software sales (5/2/16 – 5/8/16) – 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./01. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
02./05. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
03./03. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
04./02. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
05./07. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
06./04. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
08./12. [WIU] Splatoon #
09./10. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
10./19. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
11./18. [3DS] Disney Art Academy
12./08. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood #
13./14. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack
14./06. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
15./22. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects]
16./23. [WIU] Pokken Tournament #
17./09. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood #
18./15. [PS4] Dark Souls III
19./20. [3DS] Terraria
20./37. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Etrian Odyssey V – Cestus and Masurao trailers
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
A pair of new Etrian Odyssey V trailers have been published today. Below you’ll find videos for both the Cestus and Masurao character classes.
More: Atlus, Etrian Odyssey V, Japan
Another 5 minutes of Puzzle & Dragons X footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
CoroCoro is back with five more minutes of footage from Puzzle & Dragons X. Watch the gameplay below.
Hyrule Warriors Legends: Medli & Master Wind Waker pack DLC trailer; out next week
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Videos | 0 comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Nintendo has now confirmed the same date for Europe, so the DLC should be out at the same time worldwide.
The Master Wind Waker Pack becomes available to purchase in #HyruleWarriors: Legends for #3DS on 19/05https://t.co/2WlzyDAVV9
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) May 12, 2016
You'll be able to play as Medli for free in the #3DS & #WiiU versions of #HyruleWarriors as part of a free update pic.twitter.com/6eCLQCuUtQ
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) May 12, 2016
Koei Tecmo have just released a trailer for the first DLC pack for Hyrule Warriors Legends. The trailer shows off Medli, the new Adventure Mode map, which is the “Master Quest” version of the Great Sea map found in the base game, and several new outfits for both characters and My Fairy. In Japan, the DLC pack is being released next week, on May 19th. A Western release date has not yet been confirmed, though a release on the same date seems likely. We will keep you updated.
More: Hyrule Warriors Legends, Japan, Koei Tecmo
Etrian Odyssey V details – character creation, job change, facilities, Master Skills
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu once again has a sizable update on Etrian Odyssey V. The magazine goes over character creation, job change, facilities, and Master Skills. We’ve summarized all of the information below.
Character Creation
With this game’s character creation features, first you choose the desired race, then their job and looks. You can customize the hair, eye and skin colors. The ‘jobless’ race illustrations can also be used for the character’s looks.
More: Atlus, details roundup, Etrian Odyssey V, Famitsu, Japan
Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages details – characters, events, facilities
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu provides more information on Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages. We have details about additional characters, events, and facilities.
First up is Ford, one of the groom candidates. He’s a doctor and has a clinic located in Wes Town under the name White Castle. Ford’s part time job has him being a test subject for his medicine experiments that have different effects. He’s involved with child delivery, too.
Japanese Lime x Black, Pink x White New 3DS XL packaging
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, New Nintendo 3DS | 5 Comments
Several hours ago, Nintendo announced Lime x Black and Pink x White as new colors for the New 3DS XL in Japan. We now have the packaging shots for each – see above.
Culdcept Revolt – release date, boxart, demo, second Direct, and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 4 Comments
Nintendo shared a bunch of news and footage about its upcoming Japanese 3DS game Culdcept Revolt.
The title is now available for pre-purchase on the 3DS eShop. Those who take advantage of this or spend 500 Platinum My Nintendo points can receive a “Start Dash Version” demo. The download comes with eight types of books (decks of cards) and includes the opening part of Quest Mode. Save data can be transferred to the full game.
Nintendo said today that Culdcept Revolt will have more than 150 story mode stages, and “Breed Cards” that are possible to train and develop.
Culdcept Revolt arrives in Japan on July 7 for 4,700 yen. You can watch the full Culdcept Revolt Direct below as well as an introduction video featuring Aya Shibata. A second presentation will be held in late June.
