Cygames working with Square Enix on Dragon Quest VIII’s 3DS version
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Square Enix isn’t the only company behind Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS. It turns out that Cygames is developing this new version.
Previously, Cygames worked on mobile titles like Rage of Bahamut and Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light.
Dragon Quest VIII launches for 3DS in Japan on August 27.
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Yoshi’s Woolly World 3DS theme out in Japan next month
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Yoshi’s Woolly World is getting a new 3DS theme. In an email sent out to Japanese fans, Nintendo confirms that this will be available sometime next month. It should eventually release in both North America and Europe as well.
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Two more pieces of merchandise revealed for the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concert
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Another two items have been revealed for the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concert in Japan.
First up, fans can get their hands on the 36-page A4 booklet known as the “Event Official Booklet” This will cost 2,500 yen, and features a discussion between Yuka Tsujiyoko and IIkuro Fujiwara, celebratory messages from those related to the event, and various important plannings.
Another item planned for the concert is an Azura illustration sheet signed by Renka, which cannot be purchased under normal circumstances. Attendees who pick up the Event Official Booklet and Renka’s single “if~ Hitori Omou” will be entered into a raffle for it.
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Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer getting Monster Hunter and 7-Eleven collaborations in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Nintendo is planning two collaborations for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. In Japan, players will be able to participate in opportunities from Monster Hunter and 7-Eleven.
With the Monster Hunter collaboration, a new Felyne character will be available. Players will be able to obtain different items in relation to Capcom’s famous series.
7-Eleven’s collaboration also provides players with a new character known as 7 Gou. This event gives items based on the store as well. It’s possible to participate in the 7-Eleven collaboration by visiting a local store and using a hotspot.
Super Robot Wars BX main characters revealed
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The next installment in the Super Robot Wars franchise will be released in Japan on August 20th. Famitsu revealed the two main characters in their latest issue:
(translations courtesy of Gematsu)
- Youta Hiiragi (Protagonist, voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) – He appears more grown-up than he actually is, and holds high respect for the Super Robot Army and Earth Federation Army that protect the public order. He doesn’t have any special abilities, but he’ll throw himself into battle in the name of justice. His robot is named Falsaber and is voiced by Masaki Terasoma
- Yuki Hiiragi (Heroine, voiced by Mai Nakahara) – A girl who lost her memory and has been living at Youta’s house for the past six months. She has a bright and straightforward personality, but is a bit estranged from the ways of the world and common knowledge due to her memory loss. She does show a deep interest in historic ruins and ancient civilizations, however.
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A closer look at Yo-Kai Watch Busters’ strong sales debut in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Yo-Kai Watch Busters sold 694,000 copies in its first two days on the Japanese market. Media Create reports that the White Dog Squad earned 423,000 of those units while Red Cat Team moved the remaining 271,000 copies. Yo-Kai Watch Busters also became the best-selling game in Japan this year in terms of first week performance (previously Dragon Quest Heroes).
There were 1.159 million pieces of software sold between July 6 and July 12, which was brought about thanks to 3DS titles like Yo-Kai Watch Busters. It’s the first time in roughly 3.5 months that this happened on the Japanese market.
It’s true that Yo-Kai Watch Busters sold 52.67 percent compared to Yo-Kai Watch 2’s debut, which is roughly half. However, there is a difference in the sales period, and Busters isn’t a numbered title and instead a game mode from Yo-Kai Watch 2 that received an independent release. It can be thought that mostly old fans of the series bought Busters.
Media Create also notes that Yo-Kai Watch didn’t do much for 3DS hardware sales, and that strengthens the assumption that mostly existing users bought the game.
More: Japan, Level-5, Media Create, sales, Yo-Kai Watch Busters
A half hour of Monster Hunter X gameplay
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Lots of footage from Monster Hunter X was showcased during Monster Hunter Tokuban 2015 Summer, which Capcom held earlier today. Take a look at a half hour of footage below.
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Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX gameplay
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Capcom showed a little over 10 minutes of gameplay from Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX during Monster Hunter Tokuban 2015 Summer earlier today. Watch the recording below.
Monster Hunter Stories to be playable at TGS 2015
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We haven’t heard much about Monster Hunter Stories since its announcement in April, but that should be changing relatively soon. Capcom confirmed during its Monster Hunter Tokuban 2015 Summer live stream event today that the game will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show. The expo will run between September 17 and September 21.
Monster Hunter X launches in Japan on November 28
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Monster Hunter X is releasing in Japan on November 28, Capcom announced during Monster Hunter Tsudoi 2015 Summer. Reservations will begin on August 1. Pricing is set at 5,800 yen for the retail version and 5,546 yen for the download release.
There are also plans to release a New 3DS XL bundle for Monster Hunter X. This will feature a specially designed system. Pricing is set at 26,000 yen.
Aside from that, Capcom confirmed that two 3DS themes are in the works, and Nargacuga from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite and 3 Ultimate will be returning.
Fans can go hands-on with Monster Hunter X at the Tokyo Game Show in September. Weapon videos will be shown each day between August 1 and 7.
