Japanese 3DS themes (9/9/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A bunch of new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the full lineup:
Ars Magna – 200 yen
Kaiketsu Zorori – 200 yen
Gotcha Racing – 100 yen
Actually I Am – 200 yen
Jump Hero – 100 yen
Butterfly P – 200 yen
Touyu (Vivid Colors) – 200 yen
Videos for a couple of today’s 3DS themes are below. Images are located here. Additionally, we have videos for three of the themes after the break.
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (9/16/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on September 16. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Download
N/A
Wii U Virtual Console
Exerion (Famicom, 514 yen)
VS. Excitebike (Famicom, 514 yen)
Bomberman: Panic Bomber (PC Engine, 823 yen)
3DS Download
N/A
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Japanese Mega Man Battle Network 5, Kirby: Squeak Squad 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 Mega Man Battle Network 5 and Kirby: Squeak Squad on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
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Splatoon art book being released in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Not only is Japan getting a retail release of the Splatoon soundtrack in October, Famitsu revealed today that Nintendo is also releasing a Splatoon art book that same month, on October 10th. The book will feature over 300 pages of concept art, character designs and more. Expect more info this week once the full issue of Famitsu is out.
Another Dragon Quest VIII 3DS vs. PS2 comparison video
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments
YouTube user “ninten2tv” has another video in comparing Dragon Quest VIII on the 3DS and PlayStation 2. Watch it below.
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Plenty of footage is available showing Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS. You’ll find one such video below.
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Japan: More on Dragon Quest VIII’s sales, Metallic Red New 3DS sold 13,000 units
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments
Dragon Quest VIII sold 585,000 copies in its first week in Japan, according to Media Create. The sales tracker has since provided additional information about the game’s performance.
Dragon Quest VIII ended up selling through 72.27 of its initial stock. For titles released on the 3DS during 2015, it places second next to Yo-kai Watch Busters, which sold 694,000 copies in its opening week. However, when compared to the Dragon Quest VII remake on 3DS (first week sales of 828,000 units, 83.29 percent sell-through, debuted on February 2013), both sales numbers and sell-through have fallen.
On the other hand, big name titles have been a driving force in 3DS hardware sales. Of special note was the sales of the New 3DS XL. The Metallic Red color debuted in Japan, and sold 13,000 units sold having been released on the same day as those games. New 3DS hardware rose to 38,000 units sold, an increase of 192.87 percent compared to last week.
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More Monster Hunter Stories details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu contains a ton of details about Monster Hunter Stories. We shared information translated from the magazine earlier this week based on the article, but now we have details from the developer interview as well.
Development on Monster Hunter Stories began two years ago. However, it’s a project that’s been five to six years in the making, and it’s something that came about due to some fans wanting an RPG.
Monster Hunter has focused on strengthening the player character, but it’s about monsters. In this game, as there are plenty of people who like monsters, it is more of a sport to use them. The team took an approach to allow those who love the Monster Hunter world itself to experience it.
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Media Create software sales (8/24 – 8/30) – Top 50
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
02./02. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
03./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
04./00. [PS4] Dragon’s Dogma Online
05./04. [WIU] Splatoon
06./00. [PS4] Until Dawn
07./00. [PS3] TV Anime Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls G4U! Pack Vol.4
08./00. [3DS] Famicom Remix Best Choice
09./05. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+
10./01. [3DS] Super Robot Wars BX
11./07. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
12./00. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma Online
13./08. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
14./09. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
15./00. [PSV] Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden 1 + 2
16./11. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
17./10. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright / Conquest
18./00. [PS4] Dishonored: Definitive Edition
19./12. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World #
20./13. [PSV] Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version
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Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Bandai Namco published a new Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns trailer earlier today. View it below.
