‘Pokemon Scrap’ event coming to Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire in Japan on November 1st
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The game may not even be out yet, but Japanese players already have details of the first event for Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. From November 1st through to April 30th 2015, players will be able to collect codes redeemable for in-game for items such as Nuggets, Super Potions, Luxury Balls, Rare Candies and Master Balls. Legendary Pokemon Shaymin, Keldeo and Victini are also on offer for those that can find them during the event.
These codes are found through clippings obtained through merchandise like the TCG booster packs Gaia Volcano and Tidal Storm, in Pokemon Sandwich packs and in Pokemon 3D pencil cases. A total of 50 different cards are up for grabs though not all rewards are equal in value. The number of cards needed for each reward are as follows:
- Shaymin only needs 1 card
- A Nugget needs 3 cards
- A Super Potion need 5 cards
- Keldeo needs 7 cards
- Luxury Balls need 10 cards
- A Rare Candy need 13 cards
- Victini needs 16 cards
- A Master Ball needs a total of 20 cards
Japan gets three Halloween 3DS themes
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
A trio of Halloween 3DS themes are now available in Japan. These include Zelda and Animal Crossing variations, plus a black cat theme.
Check out the videos below for a look at the new themes in action. Each is priced at 200 yen.
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Video: Monster Hunter 4G New 3DS XL unboxing
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
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Game Freak’s Solitiba getting a soundtrack release in Japan
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
Game Freak’s Solitiba (also known as Soritia Horse) is getting a soundtrack in Japan. It was announced on the company’s blog today that the item will be released next month for 2,500 yen.
The soundtrack contains 30 tracks, 25 of which are from the game. Another 5 are bonus tracks including Karaoke and character voices. Also included are QR codes and series codes for the 3DS and iOS versions.
More: Game Freak, Japan, Solitiba, Soritia Horse
First Terra Formars: Fierce Battle on the Crimson Planet image, teaser site open
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 0 comments
FuRyu released the first image from Terra Formars: Fierce Battle on the Crimson Planet today. You’ll find it attached above. Check out the game’s teaser site here.
New summons and jobs announced for Final Fantasy Explorers
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Jump provides an update on Final Fantasy Explorers this week, revealing new summons and jobs for the 3DS game.
Odin and his steed Sleipnir can be summoned in Final Fantasy Explorers. Additionally, Amaterasu will make its first appearance in the Final Fantasy series.
Jump also confirms the Red Mage and Machinist jobs for Final Fantasy Explorers. Red Mages can use swords and magic attacks against enemies while the Machinist can strike enemies at short intervals with rapid-fire attacks.
More: Final Fantasy Explorers, Japan, Square Enix
Kuroko’s Basketball: Ties to the Future coming to 3DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Jump’s other 3DS game announcement from this week’s issue is “Kuroko’s Basketball: Ties to the Future”. This will be the series’ second title for Nintendo’s portable.
Kuroko’s Basketball: Ties to the Future will let players control their character to walk around town and talk to other characters. New original event scenes and powered-up basketball action will also be included.
Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Kurosensei announced for 3DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
This week’s issue of Jump contains a couple of new 3DS game announcements. The first, Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Kurosensei, is a “comical assassin action” game. Players can create their own character and cooperate with the students of Class 3-E to kill Korosensei.
No further information is included in the magazine. Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Kurosensei does not have a release date or price currently.
Sengoku Musou (Samurai Warriors) Chronicle 3 Japanese boxart
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, Images | 0 comments
Two new Mario Kart 8 bundles releasing next month (Japan)
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Releasing on November 13th Japan will receive two Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundles.
Just like the family packs from last year, except varying colors (one Balck, and one white).
The bundles will contain:
– a pre-loaded copy of Mario Kart 8
– Wiimote
– sensor bar
– Wii U stand
– 2 Gamepad stands
Release price of 32800 yen