Bandai Channel service on Wii U ending in Japan on March 31
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
Wii U owners in Japan have been able to stream over ten thousand anime episodes through the Bandai Channel, which launched in August 2013. In just a matter of months though, the service will be ending.
The Bandai Channel will be taken down from the Wii U eShop on February 29. And on March 31, the actual service will shut down.
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Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan boxart
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Amazon has posted the boxart for Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan. You can check it out above.
A look at the Japanese Pokken Tournament boxart
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 4 Comments
It’s not the biggest image, but we do have a look at the Japanese boxart for Pokken Tournament. Check it out above.
More: Bandai Namco, boxargt, Japan, Pokken Tournament
Yo-kai Sangokushi launches in 2016 in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Yo-kai Sangokushi is the latest Yo-kai Watch game, and it’s another spin-off / crossover title. Announced earlier this year, Level-5 revealed today that the crossover between Yo-kai Watch and Romance of the Three Kingdoms will be released for Nintendo 3DS in Japan in 2016.
All copies of the game will come with “Komasan Sun Ce” Military Commander Legendary Medal, while first-print copies will also include a “Komasan Sun Ce” figure strap.
More: Japan, Koei Tecmo, Level-5, Yo-Kai Sangokushi
Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 3 heading to Japan on January 14
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
The third wave of Animal Crossing amiibo cards are reaching Japan on January 14, Nintendo announced today. Pricing is set at 324 yen per pack. You can get a look at many of the different cards featured in the upcoming series here.
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Special Pokken Tournament controller to be released in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments
Pokken Tournament will be compatible with several controllers. Players will be able to use the GamePad, Pro Controller, or Classic Controller Pro. That’s not all though!
Also coming to Japan is a special wired controller. It’s due out on March 18 for 3,480 yen, courtesy of HORI.
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Japan’s Pokken Tournament Wii U bundle detailed
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
A Japanese Wii U bundle for Pokken Tournament was announced during last month’s Nintendo Direct. Today, concrete details were shared about what the package contains.
Consumers who purchase the bundle will receive several items. A 32GB Wii U console, digital copy of the game, Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card, and “Battle Pokemon Action List” are all included.
Pricing for the bundle is set at 36,800 yen. Reservations begin in Japan on Saturday, while the actual product will be available in time for launch on March 18.
More: Bandai Namco, Japan, Pokken Tournament
Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan in the works for 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan is in development for 3DS, Bandai Namco announced today.
Players become students of Class 3-E in the game. They’ll be spending time in school from entrance to graduation while attending school events, trying to kill Koro-sensei, and taking tests. It’ll be possible to train with Nagisa Shiota, take on missions with Karma Akabane, and enjoy communication among classmates.
Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan is due out in Japan on March 24 for 5,700 yen. First-print copies will come with four 3DS themes and an in-game item.
You can view the first screenshots from Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan below. Access the official site here.
Monster Strike screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 0 comments
Mixi has once again sent out new assets pertaining to Monster Strike on 3DS. We’ve rounded up the latest screenshots in the gallery below.
More: Japan, Mixi, Monster Strike
Lots of Shin Megami Tensei IV Final footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Shin Megami Tensei IV Final was once again shown during a live stream earlier today. Plenty of footage was shown, including a new animation. Check out the videos below.
Atlus also confirmed that a soundtrack for Shin Megami Tensei IV Final is on the way, though specifics haven’t been revealed. Those in Japan will also have an opportunity to go hands on with the title for over two hours towards the end of January.
