3DS update 10.6.0-31 out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
Nintendo has come out with the latest 3DS firmware update. Version 10.6.0-31 is now available in all territories.
As for what’s behind the update, you all can probably guess the purpose. The lone note from Nintendo: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
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Retailer listing Disney Art Academy for 3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 15 Comments
Update: This is also listed by Synnex (Nintendo distributor for North America).
Disney Art Academy could be in the works, based on a newly-discovered retailer listing. MacMall has reason to believe that the title is coming to 3DS.
Most of Nintendo’s Art Academy releases have been pretty traditional. But following Pokemon Art Academy, this would be the series’ second spin-off – assuming there’s truth to MacMall’s listing. We’ll let you know if we hear anything official.
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Nintendo Download (02/25/16, Europe): Bravely Second, Pokemon Red, Blue & Yellow and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
6180 the moon – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60
Inside My Radio – €14.99 / £12.99 / CHF 21.00
Defense Dome – €2.99 / £2.29 / CHF 3.29
REPLAY: VHS is not dead – €9.99 / £7.49 / CHF 10.99
SMART Adventures Mission Math: Sabotage at the Space Station – €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20
Wii U Demo
SDK Spriter
Wii U Virtual Console
Pokemon Ranger (DS) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
3DS Retail
Bravely Second: End Layer (available February 26th) – €44.99 / £39.99 (€40.49 / £35.99 / CHF 52.10 if you downloaded the demo. Offer ends March 10th.)
Bonus for purchase from Nintendo eShop: Download code for the exclusive Promotional Set 2 costumes (Vestal Garb, Knight’s Tunic, Minstrel’s Garb, Onion Knight Garb) for Bravely Second: End Layer for Nintendo 3DS included!
Mega Man Legacy Collection (available February 23rd) – €14.99 / £11.99 / CHF 18.40
3DS Download
SADAME – €14.99 / £12.99 / CHF 21.00
Excave III: Tower of Destiny – €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20
Toy Defence – €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.80
3DS DLC
Bravely Second: End Layer: SP Drink (available February 26th) – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40 (€0.50 / £0.50 / CHF 0.70 for the first purchase)
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight: Thunder Queen’s Legacy – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80 (Free until March 3rd)
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight: The Eldritch Hound – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight: Wanted: Blessed Clover – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
3DS Virtual Console
Pokemon Red Edition (Game Boy, available February 27th) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
Pokemon Blue Edition (Game Boy, available February 27th) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
Pokemon Yellow Edition (Game Boy, available February 27th) – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
3DS Themes
Mega Man: Stage Select (available February 23rd) – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Mega Man vs Dr. Wily! (available February 23rd) – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
eShop Sales
Wii U
Joe’s Diner – €7.19 / £5.39 / CHF 7.19 until March 10th, regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99
SDK Paint – €3.35 / £2.99 / CHF 4.49until March 3rd, regular price €4.49 / £3.99 / CHF 5.99)
3DS
Bloo Kid – €1.99/ £1.69 / CHF 2.69 until March 17th, regular price €3.99 / £3.49 / CHF 5.49
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars – €9.99/ £7.40 / CHF 11.00 until March 10th, regular price €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Crazy Construction – €5.59/ £3.99 / CHF 5.59 until March 10th, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! – €2.24/ £1.85 / CHF 2.60 until Marc 17th, regular price €2.99 / £2.50 / CHF 3.50
Funfair Party Games – €4.99/ £3.69 / CHF 4.99 until March 10th, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Jewel Match 3 – €4.99/ £3.99 / CHF 4.99 until March 10th, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
KAMI – €1.99/ £1.59 / CHF 2.40 until March 10th, regular price €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50
Pazuru – €4.49/ £2.99 / CHF 5.99 until March 10th, regular price €5.99 / £3.99 / CHF 19.99
Undead Bowling – €5.59/ £3.99 / CHF 5.59 until March 10th, regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99
Witch & Hero – €1.99/ £1.59 / CHF 2.30 until March 10th, regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.70
Source: Nintendo PR
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Splatoon – Splatfest #11 results
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments
After a day of intense battles, Splatoon’s latest Splatfest has ended. The results of the Pokemon Red vs. Blue competition in North America/Europe and Pokemon Red vs. Green event in Japan are now in.
You can see how things panned out in North America above. As for Europe and Japan, those results are below.
Genei Ibun Roku #FE devs on reproducing Shibuya, game structure, scrapped battle intro idea
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments
Several developers behind Genei Ibun Roku #FE were interviewed in Nintendo Dream’s February issue. Surprisingly, the March edition has another interview with the team as well. The lengthy lineup of staff who participated include producer Hitoshi Yamagami (Nintendo), director Kaori Ando (Nintendo), producer Shinjiro Takata (Atlus), director Eiji Ishida (Atlus), chief director Wataru Hirata (Atlus), art director Fumitaka Yano (Atlus).
Nintendo Dream’s latest feature isn’t quite as interesting as last month’s where we learned that Genei Ibun Roku #FE was originally planned for 3DS and considered a wide array of genres. But there are still quite a few juicy tidbits. After the break, you can see what the developers had to say about reproducing Shibuya, the game structure, and an idea for battle intros that was scrapped.
Sakurai considered Geno for Smash Bros.
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 189 Comments
There’s a pretty big interview with Masahiro Sakurai in this month’s issue of Nintendo Dream. We already covered quite a bit of it earlier today, but there’s additional news emerging from the magazine as well.
As spotted by Source Gaming, Sakurai states that he wanted Geno to be a playable fighter in Brawl, and apparently Wii U/3DS as well. He also acknowledged that Geno is popular, especially when talking about old characters.
We did end up with a Geno costume in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Obviously that’s very different from a playable fighter, however. Maybe we’ll see him in the franchise’s next entry?
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 – new Gunvolt design revealed, first gameplay trailer (off-screen)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Videos | 27 Comments
During MAGFest today, Keiji Inafune and Inti Creates hosted a panel. Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 was featured during the event and we finally received an update as to what’s happening with the project.
First, it’s been revealed that Gunvolt will have a new design in the game. Inti Creates redid all of the character sprites in order to achieve this. Also teased was “a whole lot of stuff” that fans have yet to see. The team is spending a ton of time to create “the best high-quality game they possibly can.” Unfortunately, there’s still no word on a release date, but Inti Creates CEO said the developers are “working very hard to be able to get you guys the sequel to Azure Striker Gunvolt as soon as we can.”
Lastly, and most significantly, the first gameplay trailer for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2. We have it the off-screen video below.
Nintendo NY’s PJ Sadler – no plans for other stores, Iwata memorial, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Videos | 17 Comments
Nintendo World Report has an interview up with PJ Sadler, who runs Nintendo NY. Sadler mentioned that there are no plans to open up other stores, explains the thinking behind the Satoru Iwata memorial last year, and more. Listen to the full interview below.
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Sakurai on ending Smash Bros. DLC, wanting to appeal to all players
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 101 Comments
This month’s issue of Nintendo Dream features an interview with Masahiro Sakurai. During the discussion, the Smash Bros. director talked about ending DLC in the Wii U and 3DS games, including how development differed with the main title and why now is an appropriate time to stop adding characters. There’s also quite a bit of discussion about how Sakurai wants Smash Bros. to appeal to all types of players.
Head past the break for the interview breakdown. Please note that this particular post is more of an abridged/summary version rather than a word-for-word translation.
Happy 30th anniversary to The Legend of Zelda
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 14 Comments
We all know that The Legend of Zelda is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The big day itself is actually today since it’s now February 21 in Japan! The original Zelda debuted on the Famicom way back on February 21, 1986.
The Legend of Zelda has had such a major impact on Nintendo and gaming in general. It’s kind of crazy that it’s been around as long as it has! For me, Zelda is the biggest reason why I’m personally a gamer today. If I never had the opportunity to play Ocarina of Time, I can’t even begin to imagine how different my life would be. Nintendo Everything probably wouldn’t have existed!
