[Let’s Talk] Thoughts on Star Fox Zero
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Let’s Talk #46: Thoughts on Star Fox Zero
Following a half-year delay, Star Fox Zero has finally launched on Wii U. The game just came out in all territories this week. Most of you have probably seen the critical reception at this point, but each person’s experience is their own.
For those of you who have managed to get some time in with Star Fox Zero, what are your impressions thus far? Are you enjoying it, or are you disappointed? The controls have been a big topic of discussions, so how are you finding those. Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – April 2016
Monster Games working on an unannounced title with “Career” and “Championship” modes
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Excite Truck developer Monster Games has been working on a new project since at least February of last year which includes both “Career” and “Championship” modes. That’s according to the LinkedIn profile of Joshua Ruis, a software engineer at the studio. This find is sparking speculation that a new racer or perhaps a sports title could be in development.
Monster Games has only made Nintendo titles since 2006. In addition to Excite Truck, the company created Excitebots: Trick Racing, Excitebike: World Rally, and Pilotwings Resort along with the Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Xenoblade Chronicles 3D ports.
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Update: Recording – Bravely Second PAX East 2016 developer panel live stream
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Update: Here’s the recording:
The Bravely Second developer panel at PAX East 2016 is now underway. It’s being streamed via Twitch, so you can watch it as it happens after the break. We’ll add in a recording after it’s finished.
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – PAX East 2016 demo footage
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Nintendo stopped by the Twitch live stream at PAX East 2016 to show off the English build of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. We have the full recording below.
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE “First Beats” trailer
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Nintendo has just released a brand new trailer for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. We’ve attached the video below.
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Okami Felyne costume revealed for Monster Hunter Generations
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Monster Hunter Generations is receiving a collaboration with Okami, Capcom has revealed. Players will be able to dress their Felyne in a costume based on Amaterasu. Check out a trailer for today’s announcement below.
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Natsume localizing River City: Tokyo Rumble for 3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 8 Comments
Update: Natsume has now sent out an official announcement, confirming River City: Tokyo Rumble will be launching this summer in North America. We’ve also added in a bunch of details below.
Following yesterday’s Twitter tease, Natsume has announced that the company is publishing River City: Tokyo Rumble for 3DS. The game will be playable at E3 2016 in June.
Natsume just wrote on Twitter a few minutes ago:
Introducing River City: Tokyo Rumble! Keep watching for details about this #KunioKun 3DS game, playable at E3 2016! pic.twitter.com/JPSWeNsE2f
— Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc) April 21, 2016
River City: Tokyo Rumble is the localized version of Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun SP: Rantou Kyousoukyoku. That game came out in Japan back in 2013.
Nintendo Download (4/21/16, North America) – Star Fox, Mario Party DS, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
Star Fox Zero – $49.99; Zero/Guard combo is $59.99 (available Friday)
Star Fox Guard – $14.99; Zero/Guard combo is $59.99 (available Friday)
Wii U Download
Blockara – $6.99
Dreamals – $4.99
Pinball Arcade – free to download
Wii U Virtual Console
Mario Party DS – $9.99
3DS Demo
Pocket Card Jockey
3DS DLC
Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Map: Witches’ Trial – Test your battle skills in the Fear Mountain stage from the Fire Emblem Gaiden game. This new map is available to download in the Fire Emblem Fates game for $1.99.
Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 1 – As a reminder, anyone who owns either the Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright or Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest game can purchase Map Pack 1 at the Dragon’s Gate in Chapter 6 of the game for $17.99 to get access to get bonus content and 11 DLC maps. Map Pack 1 content is priced at more than $24 when purchased individually.
3DS Themes
Fire Emblem Fates: The Men
Fire Emblem Fates: The Women
eShop Sales
Wii U
– Family Tennis SP is 25 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $3.74) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 12.
– Toon Tanks is 20 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.59) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 12.
3DS
– Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 2.
– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 9.
– Carps & Dragons is 50 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 31.
– Soccer Up Online is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 19.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Mario Kart Arcade GP DX gets a big update in Japan, adds new courses and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
In Japan, a pretty big update has been released for the arcade game Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. This adds new courses such as Pac-Man Stadium and Namco Circuit while also improving the user interface and making the versus mode more enjoyable.
First, below are details on Pac-Man Stadium and Namco Circuit:
Pac-Man Stadium
A course glittering with neons, with the Pacman statue leaving the most impressions. It’s a technical course with many sharp curves. In order to progress smoothly, players will need to memorize the order of curves, and spin the handle in a rhythmical pattern accordingly.
Namco Circuit
A circuit that looks like a history museum of Namco games. There are many straight lines and loose curves, making it a course with high-speed battles. Use the acceleration area gimmicks well to instantly widen the gap against rivals.
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Miitomo gets Splatoon items and promo activities
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 5 Comments
Nintendo is kicking off a new promotion for Miitomo that can net users some Splatoon items. If the company surpasses 10,000 retweets or tweets that include the hashtag #Miitomo_Splatoon_RT, an Inkling boy wig will be handed out. The same goes for the Inkling boy wig and Inkling girl wig at 20,000 tweets.
The retweet period will end on April 26 at 7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET. You can find the official page here.
On top of the promo event, on April 27, there will be Splatoon tie-ins for Miitomo Drop, the Miitomo Shop, and rewards on My Nintendo for the app. The full details are below.
Be sure to check out these other Miitomo x Splatoon collab promo activities:
Splatoon x Miitomo Drop!
From April 27th, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. PT until May 29th, 2016 at 7:59 a.m. PT, Splatoon-themed stages will be available in Miitomo Drop. You can redeem Miitomo coins or game tickets to play Miitomo Drop. This is your chance to freshen up your Miitomo wardrobe with Splatoon-themed clothing items and accessories!
