Japanese 3DS themes (3/8/16)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the full lineup:
Harvest Moon: A New Beginning – 200 yen
Aria the Avverine (x3) – 250 yen each
Chimame-tai – 200 yen
Hazzie – 200 yen
FUKI – 200 yen
Petit Rabbit’s – 200 yen
Finding Ojipockle + – 100 yen
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (3/16/16)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on March 16. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Virtual Console
Game & Watch Gallery 4 (GBA, 702 yen)
Densetsu no Starfy 2 (GBA, 702 yen)
3DS Download
N/A
3DS Virtual Console
N/A
3DS Demo
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
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Japanese Shining Soul II, Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX Wii U Virtual Console trailers
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo released official videos for Shining Soul II and Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages screenshots and art
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 1 Comment
Marvelous pushed out a new round of Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages screenshots and art showing a good chunk of Famitsu’s coverage from last week. Get a look at the latest images below.
Update: Ace Attorney collaboration, release date; Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure revealed for 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Update: We’ve now learned some additional info: the game will be released on June 16th in Japan. Also, there will be a collaboration with the Ace Attorney franchise – the game will feature a medley with popular songs from several Ace Attorney games, and Phoenix Wright will be one of Don-chan’s partners in the game’s RPG-like Mystery Adventure mode.
Other bits:
– 4,800 yen
– “Mystery Adventure Mode” features the series’ familiar Don-chan and Kacchan
– Travel around the world exploring mystery spots and participating in musical performance battles to advance
– Can take Phoenix Wright on your adventure in the above-mentioned Mystery Adventure Mode
– 70 percent complete
The latest entry of the Taiko Drum Master series, Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure, has been revealed for 3DS via Famitsu. Expect some more details once we get our hands on the full scans of this week’s issue of Famitsu tomorrow.
Like with most Taiko Drum Master games, don’t expect this to get released in the West. Still, it’s nice to see that the series is still going strong in Japan.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 demo hits the Japanese 3DS eShop on March 9
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Square Enix has been teasing Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3’s demo for awhile now. Today, the company finally announced that the download is due out on March 9 at 10 AM Japan time via the eShop.
Those who download the demo can try out the series’ “Monster Scout” system, along with new elements such as the “Ride System,” and monster and field object analysis using the new “Reactor” tool. Clearing it will award players with a “present code” that can be used in the full game.
Also, as a reminder, downloading the 3DS tool Dragon Quest X: Boukensha no Odekake Chou Benri Tool will allow users to obtain the “Reactor” tool in Dragon Quest X.
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Formula Skell plastic model release set for July in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 31 Comments
Kotobukiya has started accepting pre-orders (overseas shipping not available) for the new Xenoblade Chronicles X plastic model, which is based on the game’s Formula Skell / Doll. In Japan, this will be released in July. Pricing is set at 8,424 yen.
The 175mm model (1/48 scale) comes with the ability to transform from Skell / Doll form to vehicle form. Armaments include Sword, Machinegun, Grenade, Beamsaber, and Shield. It also comes with decals that can be placed on the model.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 file size
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Square Enix has revealed the file size for Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3. The game takes up 6,858 blocks on an SD card, or 857MB. In Japan, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 can now be pre-loaded from the 3DS eShop.
Lost Reavers update trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
Lost Reavers, which will soon launch in the West as confirmed in the latest Nintendo Direct, has been available in Japan for a while. The download-only title will soon receive another update in Japan, which will add, among other things, a new dungeon, new costumes and several new weapons. Check out the trailer for the update below:
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Fire Emblem Fates soundtrack being released in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
On April 27th, the soundtrack for Fire Emblem Fates will be available for purchase in Japan. For 6800 Yen, you’ll get a total of 134 tracks on 7 CDs. Also included is a DVD which contains all of the game’s cutscenes and tracks from the DLC and amiibo stages.
