Bandai Namco has announced the latest Taiko no Tatsujin game for Wii U. A live stream held just a short while ago revealed the existence of Taiko Drum Master: Atsumete ? Tomodachi Dai Sakusen! for Nintendo’s console.

Bandai Namco will be releasing a special 15th anniversary box for all first-print copies, pictured below. It will come with several bonuses in addition to the game. You’ll also notice that the box has an amiibo logo.

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Additionally, Studio Ghibli is creating a special short animation that will be included with the game. Here’s some promotional art:

We’re sadly a bit short on game details at the moment. However, it’s confirmed that the title is heading to Japan on November 26. We should be getting another update in the near future.

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7th Dragon III: Code VFD new trailer, shows off character creation tools

Posted on 10 years ago by Brady(@emitremmus22) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

SEGA of Japan have posted a new trailer for 7th Dragon III: Code VFD, the newest entry in the RPG series for 3DS. The trailer details the character creation tools. Check it out below.

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Media Create software sales (8/10 – 8/16) – Top 50

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

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./01. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 140.235 / 844.167 (-23%)
02./02. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 100.553 / 1.303.342 (+18%)
03./03. [WIU] Splatoon (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 41.361 / 560.394 (+16%)
04./04. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076) – 27.356 / 420.193 (+45%)
05./06. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 11.787 / 291.927 (+46%)
06./08. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 9.765 / 1.098.497 (+35%)
07./07. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright / Conquest (Nintendo) {2015.06.25} (¥5.076) – 8.325 / 405.035 (+5%)
08./09. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 6.865 / 4.026.016 (+13%)
09./05. [PSV] Luminous Arc: Infinity (Marvelous) {2015.08.06} (¥7.344) – 6.048 / 22.265 (-63%)
10./14. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World # (Nintendo) {2015.07.16} (¥6.156) – 5.609 / 60.589 (+14%)
11./11. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4: Sumeragi # (Capcom) {2015.07.23} (¥6.469) – 5.445 / 82.202 (-7%)
12./15. [PSV] Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥6.145) – 5.438 / 84.740 (+11%)
13./18. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.937) – 5.331 / 2.682.774 (+19%)
14./19. [3DS] Super Run For Money Tousouchuu Atsumare! Saikyou no Tousou Monotachi (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.07.09} (¥5.119) – 5.140 / 38.429 (+38%)
15./16. [3DS] Great Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Naruhodou Ryuunosuke no Bouken # (Capcom) {2015.07.09} (¥6.264) – 4.529 / 184.334 (-1%)
16./23. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 4.354 / 2.272.252
17./25. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2015.04.29} (¥4.320) – 4.348 / 288.718
18./10. [PSV] IA/VT: Colorful # (Marvelous) {2015.07.30} (¥5.184) – 3.896 / 48.678 (-34%)
19./24. [3DS] Style Savvy 3: Kira Kira Coord (Nintendo) {2015.04.16} (¥5.076) – 3.706 / 179.195
20./30. [3DS] Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.06.11} (¥6.145) – 3.423 / 123.716

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Collectible Badge Center adds Pushmo badges and more

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment

Collectible Badge Center’s latest update puts the focus on Pushmo. Five panels including replacement icons for the pre-installed software have been added. Additionally, Nintendo is distributing new Super Mario panels.

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Another Dragon Quest VIII scan, gameplay

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Videos | 0 comments

A new scan of Dragon Quest VIII has emerged from this week’s issue of V Jump. That can be seen above. Below, you can also round another round of gameplay from the 3DS RPG.

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Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX web commercials

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Capcom uploaded a series of Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX web commercials today. All of them have been rounded up below.

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Super Robot Wars BX commercial

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Bandai Namco uploaded a commercial for the Japanese 3DS game Super Robot Wars BX. Watch it below.

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Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX screenshots

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Capcom released yet another batch of screenshots from Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village today. In the first few images, you can see the bonuses offered in Monster Hunter X to those who have Monster Hunter Diary save data on their SD card. All others are screenshots from Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX.