Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 2 Comments

We posted several scans from Famitsu earlier today, but we have one last batch from this week’s magazine. There’s a pretty big feature on Monster Hunter X coming in at over 40 pages.

Hit up the gallery below for the full set. These are likely the final scans/screenshots we’ll be sharing from Monster Hunter X, and our video coverage is going to be winding down soon as well.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 10 Comments

Square Enix sent out another batch of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 details and screenshots today. Find the latest content below, courtesy of Siliconera.

– Areas include castles, dungeons, icy zones, futuristic cities
– Won’t see many humans in the cities
– They say that humans are actually quite rare to see in “Break World”
– Map on the bottom screen indicates in red where you’ll need to go while in towns and out in the fields
– In Break World you won’t be able to notice everything around you by simply walking and looking
– That’s where you’ll need to use the Reactor device or ride monsters
– Reactor can help you find data on monsters
– Can also find hidden treasure chests and other objects you normally can’t see
– There will be an indication when the Reactor is responding to something
– This usually means that there’s a hidden object nearby
– Reactor reveals invisible bridges and more as well
– Use the “Ride” feature to access areas you normally can’t on foot.
– Land, sea, and sky varieties for the Rides
– The monsters will be able to provide you with help for any of the three types of travel
– As you advance through the story, the Rides also evolve
– This lets them perform new actions
– Ex: certain Rides will gain the ability to do extra jumps to reach areas you weren’t able to before
– Over 500 monsters in the game
– Use Ride with countless monsters
– They all have their unique looks for the feature
– Can attack monsters while riding
– This leads to monsters being knocked out or stunned for a short while

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 17 Comments

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

PS4 – 29,052
New 3DS LL – 28,257
Wii U – 14,684
Vita – 12,258
New 3DS – 5,859
PS3 – 1,624
3DS – 1,012
Xbox One – 889
3DS LL – 596
Vita TV – 583

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

PS4 – 27,311
New 3DS LL – 21,800
Wii U – 17,921
Vita – 11,821
New 3DS – 5,264
PS3 – 1,751
3DS – 968
Vita TV – 680
3DS LL – 561
Xbox One – 524

And here are the software charts:

1. [PS4] Star Wars Battlefront – 123,908 / NEW
2. [PS4] Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book – 30,759 / NEW
3. [PSV] Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book – 25,805 / NEW
4. [PSV] Omega Labyrinth – 25,113 / NEW
5. [WIU] Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – 20,303 / NEW
6. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops III – 19,355 / 206,801
7. [PS4] Sword Art Online Game Director’s Edition – 18,342 / NEW
8. [WIU] Splatoon – 17,681 / 802,117
9. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi Omise Hajimerun Desu – 16,464 / NEW
10. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 14,700 / 1,744,440
11. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 13,184 / 391,793
12. [PSV] Girl Friend Beta Kimi to Sugosu Natsuyasumi – 12,959 / NEW
13. [PS3] Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book – 11,542 / NEW
14. [3DS] Disney Magical World 2 – 11,530 / 104,959
15. [PSV] Grand Kingdom – 10,720 / NEW
16. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble World – 10,120 / NEW
17. [PS4] Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – 7,247 / 39,325
18. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 7,182 / 404,329
19. [3DS] Project X Zone 2 – 7,050 / 47,995
20. [3DS] Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – 5,909 / 100,045

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

A new video reveals an extra bonus for SEGA 3D Reprint Archives 2. Those who have save data from the first compilation can access the SEGA Master System version of Fantasy Zone. Take a look at an official trailer below.

This version of Fantasy Zone will come with a bit of unique functionality. It lets players switch between FM Unit and PSG, and it also has stereoscopic 3D plus a radar.

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Rocket Company has prepared a new story trailer for Medabots 9. Check it out below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on December 2. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:

Wii U Download

Pixel Paint (400 yen)

Wii U Virtual Console

Ace Attorney II (GBA, 702 yen)
Treasure of the Rudras (Super Famicom, 823 yen)

3DS Download

Toys VS Monsters (500 yen)
Kamen Rider Ghost Game!! (1000 yen)
Super Science Escape Gear Detective (500 yen)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

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

Monster Hunter X – 200 yen
Picross 3D 2 – 200 yen
Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage! – 200 yen
The Amazing World of Gumball (x3) – 200 yen each
Kuusou Suizokukan (x3) – 200 yen each
Silent Siren: Alarm – 200 yen
Creative Alice and Prince! – 100 yen
Hello Kitty – 200 yen

We’ve posted videos for many of today’s 3DS themes after the break.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment

The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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Nintendo released official videos for Konami’s Soccer, Image Fight II, Field Combat, and Metro-Cross on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.

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SEGA will be hosting a new live stream for various games on Monday, including Shin Megami Tensei IV Final. It’ll be shown on Niconico at the following times:

– 3:55 AM PT – 5:15 AM PT
– 6:55 AM ET – 8:15 AM ET
– 11:55 AM in the UK – 1:15 PM in the UK
– 12:55 PM in Europe – 2:15 PM in Europe

Producer Kazuyuki Yamai will be on hand to show more from Shin Megami Tensei IV Final. We’ll be getting a new look at the battle system, the Sukuna-Hikona boss fight, and the Kanda area.

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