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.
More: Japan, Kotobukiya, Xenoblade Chronicles X
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:
More: Bandai Namco, Japan, Lost Reavers
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.
Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages boxart
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 0 comments
HMV has posted the Story of Seasons: Good Friends of Three Villages boxart. You can see what it looks like above.
My Hero Academia: Battle for All out in Japan on May 19
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Bandai Namco will begin shipping My Hero Academia: Battle for All in Japan on May 19, the company announced today. Those who pick up a first-print copy will receive a 3DS theme along with two cards that can be used with the arcade game My Hero Academia: Clash! Heroes Battle.
You can get a look at the My Hero Academia: Battle for All boxart above. Images of the first-print bonuses are below.
Persona Central has some Etrian Odyssey V footage up from Atlus’ live stream this weekend. Check out the various videos below.
More: Atlus, Etrian Odyssey V, Japan
KFC to offer Pokemon goodies in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
KFC will soon be distributing Pokemon goodies to customers in Japan.
Starting on March 17, straw figurines will be available to those who order any drink for an additional 190 yen each. Customers can receive Froakie, Chespin, Fennekin, Sylveon, Pikachu, or Pancham at random. There will be a “Complete Pack” for 2,500 that features all straw figurines, plus a display stand, six free drink coupons, and an original tote bag.
KFC will also have two special game kits on March 17. These are made from cardboard and let Pokemon fans “catch” different Pokemon by throwing a Poke Ball at them. 16 character cards along with either a street scene or forest environment are included in each pack.
Finally, on April 21, KFC locations in Japan will offer a specially marked bucket featuring four pieces of the Colonel’s crispy fried chicken, fries and some Crispy Strips, and a limited-edition Pikachu-adorned placemat. This will cost 1,890 yen.
