Submit a news tip



Japan

Those who own a Japanese 3DS system can now begin filling in a puzzle for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. It’s not available overseas as far as I’m aware, but we’ll probably see it when the game comes closer to its western release. We’ll keep you updated.

Source

horiccpikachu_1411121 horiccpikachu_1411122

Hori previously announced red and green Super Mario Bros. controllers that are made with Smash Bros. Wii U in mind. A yellow, Pikachu-themed controller is also in the works.

The Pikachu controller plugs into a Wiimote like the Mario Bros. versions. It will be compatible with Smash Bros. Wii U and features the turbo function with three speed settings.

The controller goes on sale in Japan on December 20. Pricing is set at 3,434 yen.

Source

More: , ,

This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:

3DS

Downloadable Titles
Ashi Ato Ribashi Kumamon Version – 200 yen
Shikakui Atama o Marukusuru Junior Kokugo Sans? Shakai Rika Seikatsu – 4,104 yen
Shikakui Atama o Marukusuru Expert Kanji Keisan Zukei – 4,104 yen
Shikakui Atama o Marukusuru Master Kokugo Sans? Shakai Rika – 4,104 yen
Shun Ashi Mezase! Zenkoku Saiky? Runner (retail title) – 4,937 yen (from 11/13)
One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X (retail title) – 6,145 yen (from 11/13)
Shin Sekaiju no Meiky? Fafnir no Kishi (Etrian Odyssey II Untold: The Knights of Fafnir) Demo – FREE
Sengoku Mus? Chronicle 3 (Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3) Demo – FREE
Dori Kanon Doki Doki Tokimeki Himitsu no Ongaku Katsud? Start De-su!! Demo – FREE
Maho Colle(ction) Mah? Idol Collection Demo – FREE
Final Fantasy Explorers Light – FREE (from 11/14)

Virtual Console
NA (no titles since 5/7)

Wii U

Downloadable
Susume! Kinopio Taich? (retail title, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker) – 3,700 yen
Pikmin 3 Demo – FREE

Virtual Console
Bikkuri Nekketsu Shin Kiroku! Harukanaru Kin Medal (Crash ’n the Boys: Street Challenge, Famicom) – 514 yen
Rockman Zero 2 (Mega Man Zero 2, Game Boy Advance) – 702 yen

Source

Famitsu brought us the surprising news yesterday that Rodea: The Sky Soldier is still in development. That’s despite the fact that the game was announced nearly four years ago. Rodea is still coming to 3DS, but it’s now heading to Wii U (the latter version also features the original Wii game that never released).

Earlier today, Famitsu posted an official about Rodea: The Sky Soldier. Along with several fresh screenshots, there are a few new details to read up on as well. You can find all of the latest content below.

– Begins on the floating continent of Garuda
– A curious girl named Ion discovers and reactivates Rodea in the ruins of Garuda
– Rodea is the legendary “Majin” machine soldier
– Was in a 1,000 year slumber
– Rodea lost his memory and is found with his right arm completely destroyed
– All that remains of his memory is a “fierce battle from the past” and “a girl with facial features similar to Ion”
– Rodea and Ion team up to fight against the machine empire of Naga
– Naga is approaching Garuda with the aim to capture the continent’s “Gravity Energy”

Source

This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 57,645 / 2,104,844
2. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 27,182 / 2,842,890
3. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 24,509 / 1,701,465
4. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2014 – 9,070 / 111,037
5. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2014 – 7,661 / 71,073
6. [PS3] The Evil Within – 7,562 / 82,932
7. [3DS] Tales of the World: Reve Unitia – 5,280 / 62,120
8. [3DS] The LEGO Movie Videogame – 4,180 / NEW
9. [WIU] The LEGO Movie Videogame – 3,574 / NEW
10. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 3,210 / 699,588
11. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 2,844 / 3,805,306
12. [PS3] Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – 2,676 / 15,062
13. [PS4] Metro Redux – 2,624 / 8,782
14. [3DS] Dragon Quest X – 2,501 / 116,252
15. [PS4] The Evil Within – 2,359 / 66,956
16. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix – 2,258 / 129,660
17. [PS4] Onechanbara Z2: Chaos – 2,245 / 12,719
18. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 – 2,2158 / 154,098
19. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 2,033 / 1,293,939
20. [PSV] Super Hero Generation – 2,028 / 22,856

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

New 3DS LL – 50,619
New 3DS – 15,020
PS4 – 10,078
Vita – 9,874
3DS LL – 9,083
Wii U – 4,787
PS3 – 4,666
3DS – 4,495
Vita TV – 678
Xbox One – 513
Xbox 360 – 107
PSP – 2

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

New 3DS LL – 41,633
New 3DS – 14,040
Vita – 10,688
3DS LL – 9,270
PS4 – 8,906
PS3 – 5,066
3DS – 4,730
Wii U – 4,696
Vita TV – 718
Xbox One – 599
Xbox 360 – 79
PSP – 50


Manage Cookie Settings