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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Four new 3DS themes are out now for Japanese Club Nintendo members. There’s a Club Nintendo-specific theme, plus ones for Captain Toad, Mario Hanafuda, and Nintendo hardware. They certainly look nice!

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The Japanese Wii U eShop updated today with a new video service. System owners can now download “Rakuten SHOWTIME” for all of their video needs. For those curious, the app takes up 64MB of space.

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Two new games will be available on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console next week. They are as follows:

Metal Marines (Super Famicom, 823 yen)
Sky Kid (Famicom, 514 yen)

The games above are hitting the Japanese eShop on March 4.

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This week’s issue of Famitsu has revealed a new River City Ransom game from Arc System Works. The company is developing “Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki”, according to the magazine.

Here’s what we know thus far:

– Out on May 28
– Takes place several years after the NES game Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zenin Shugo
– Up to four characters can be in a party
– These include Kunimasa (Kunio / Alex in River City Ransom), Tsurumatsu (Kaoru Sonokawa / Harry in River City Ransom), and two henchman
– Can now wield a sword thanks to the game’s new “Katana Action” element
– The sword is powerful but uses energy each time you swing it
– If you use up all your energy and your stamina is depleted, you won’t be able to restore it
– Story Mode, Mission Mode, and Battle Royale Mode
– Up to 4 players can play together in Battle Royale mode

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

What’s shown above could end up being one of the rarest New 3DS cover plates. Shonen Jump will be holding a contest, in which the Super Mario x One Piece cover plate can be won. It’s based on the amiibo support in One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X.

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Another Japanese 3DS theme for Theatrhythm Dragon Quest has been revealed. It will be available as an early purchase bonus.

By purchasing the retail version, Theatrhythm Dragon Quest owners will find a card that lets them download the theme. Quantities will be limited. It’s also possible to obtain the theme on the eShop, but codes will only be provided through April 30.

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Nintendo is bringing out a new set of Pokemon cards in Japan next month. For 500 yen a pack, consumers can pick up a card set based on Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. While Both get the same Joker cards, they have their own unique Pokemon based on which version you pick up.

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Thanks to the official website, we have several character details for Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden. Read on below for some information about Goku and other characters in the game.

Goku

– Moves include x20 Kaio-ken Kamehameha and the Spirit Bomb
– Overall balanced character with nice reach with his attacks
– His speed helps him pull off combos in mid-air with ease

Vegeta

– Special attacks include his Final Flash and Galick Gun
– Uses speed and tricky movements
– Various combos as well

Teen Gohan

– Has excellent reach with his powerful dash attacks
– Can also use his Masenko attack and more
– Doesn’t sound like a combo-heavy character like Goku and Vegeta
– Has some surprising and powerful mid-ranged attacks that he can use to his advantage

Trunks (Future/Super)

– Attacks include Buster Flash and Buster Cannon
– Specializes at mid-ranged attacks like Gohan
– Aso has attacks that can help instantly close the distance between him and his opponents

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