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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Comics | 34 Comments

We kicked off our new comic series last week, and we now have a new one to share with you today. If all goes well, you’ll hopefully see a new entry at around this time every Saturday. You can also get a look at our new banner above that we’ll be using from here on out!

While last week was a one-shot based on Zelda, today we’re introducing our two new characters who will be featured in many of our comics. The strip below pokes a bit of fun at some of the backlash Metroid Prime: Federation Force has been receiving, and some of the petitions that have stemmed from that.

Here’s the new comic (click for full size):

Let us know what you think! Just like last week, we’ll be taking a look at all comments. As we keep this feature going, we’re hoping that the writing will continue to become easier, and hopefully we can incorporate feedback in different ways.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

7th Dragon III Code: VFD was previously announced for a summer release in North America. Earlier this week, SEGA revealed a final date on Twitter. You’ll be able to get your hands on 7th Dragon III Code: VFD starting July 12.

Here’s the relevant tweet from SEGA:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 39 Comments

Last night, it became clear that rumors about NX’s controller having been leaked were inaccurate. The person behind the image ended up coming forward and revealed that he had created a fake photo.

There had been a second NX “leak”, but we knew that was fake as well given its the similarities to the original image. This person has now also shown how he made his version of the controller, which was actually a physical item. Check out the video below.

Thanks to alexinfurs for the tip.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 10 Comments

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Kirby: Planet Robobot website. With the latest information and footage, two sub-games are showcased: Kirby 3D Rumble and Team Kirby Clash.

Kirby 3D Rumble is actually called Kirby 3D Challenge in Japanese, but the former name should be used in the English version based on what was mentioned in Nintendo’s fact sheet (since removed). As for the actual game, it’s a 3D action spin-off that takes place on a 3D plane. The goal on each stage is to clear out all the enemies, which is done by picking them up and spitting them out (rather than absorbing their powers). Taking out multiple enemies with a shot increases Kirby’s combo and helps wracks up your total score. There are various kinds of terrains and placements in each stage.

Team Kirby Clash is much more well-known, as it was given quite a bit of screen time during the Nintendo Direct earlier in the month. This is an RPG-esque brawl which supports up to four players, including Download Play. You can pick from one of four roles and cooperate with other Kirbys to fight against bosses. It’s also possible to level up and take on more difficult quests. During battle, there will be collectable tablets (Power Tablets) that appear on the screen. If all tablets have been collected, you can activate the co-op skill Team Meteor.

Here’s a look at both sub-games:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 100 Comments

Speculation about the NX’s leaked controller is coming to an end.

Reddit user Idriss2Dev, who started the discussions last week, has now posting a video revealing that he came up with a fake product. He shows some of the steps that he went through in attempting to make a believable image. See the video below.

There was also a different “leak” yesterday from a separate user, perkele37. However, you would have to assume that it’s fake as well given their similarities. It’s unclear if perkele37 is the same person as Idriss2Dev, but I think we can dismiss the overall rumors about the NX’s controller at this point.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 16 Comments

Niantic has posted the first official screenshots from Pokemon GO. We’ve rounded up the images in the gallery below.

The following information has also been posted on the official Pokemon website:

Travel between the real world and the virtual world of Pokémon with Pokémon GO for iPhone and Android devices! With Pokémon GO, you’ll discover Pokémon in a whole new world—your own! Pokémon GO will use real locations to encourage players to search far and wide in the real world to discover Pokémon.

The Pokémon video game series has used real-world locations such as the Hokkaido and Kanto regions of Japan, New York, and Paris as inspiration for the fantasy settings in which its games take place. Now the real world will be the setting!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 34 Comments

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

PS4 – 28,370
Vita – 19,028
New 3DS LL – 18,353
Wii U – 12,998
New 3DS – 5,142
3DS – 2,187
PS3 – 1,462
3DS LL – 370
Xbox One – 91

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

PS4 – 27,341
Vita – 20,810
New 3DS LL – 17,998
New 3DS – 5,832
Wii U – 4,629
3DS – 2,223
PS3 – 1,375
3DS LL – 492
Xbox One – 77

And here are the software charts:

1. [WIU] Pokken Tournament – 69,675 / NEW
2. [PSV] Digimon World: Next Order – 64,218 / NEW
3. [PS4] The Division – 12,078 / 107,646
4. [WIU] Splatoon – 10,081 /1,301,500
6. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 9,136 / 702,183
7. [PS4] Battlefield 4 Premium Edition (EA Best Hits) – 8,771 / NEW
8. [PSV] Gundam Breaker 3 – 8,741 / 100,800
9. [WIU] Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – 7,705 / 59,987
10. [PSV] Summon Night 6 – 7,144 / 47,220
11. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Happy Price Selection) – 6,931 / NEW
12. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 6,297 / 822,312
13. [PS4] Gundam Breaker 3 – 6,152 / 83,892
14. [PSV] Senran Kagura: Estival Versus Sakura Edition – 6,089 / NEW
15. [PSV] Attack on Titan – 5,862 / 110,525
16. [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan – 5,018 / 18,893
17. [PSV] Wand of Fortune R – 4,470 / NEW
18. [3DS] Monster Hunter Generations – 4,391 / 2,715,326
19. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 4,360 / 2,232,744
20. [PS4] Yakuza 0 (New Price Edition) – 4,257 / NEW

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 201 Comments

According to a report from respected Japanese outlet Nikkei, Nintendo will cease production of the Wii U before the end of 2016. The paper adds that some Wii U accessories have already stopped production. Nintendo apparently intends to deplete inventory this year.

Nikkei also reiterates what we already know: Nintendo’s next system, the NX, is primed for an unveiling this year. It’s not said that NX will start being sold this year, though that possibility isn’t ruled out either.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments

Update 2: Here’s what Slaczka told Polygon:

“WB cancelled [Scribblenauts: Fighting Words] today so we had to lay off the staff. It happened so quick we’re not sure what the plans are going forward yet.”

Update: Despite what we’ve been hearing, 5th Cell has not shut down. The studio did lay off some employees following layoffs last week, but creative director Jeremiah Slaczka says the company remains in operation. Layoffs came about to due Warner Bros. cancelling a Scribblenauts mobile game, according to Kotaku. Slaczka added that the remaining staff is “tiny”.

5th Cell, makers of the Scribblenauts series, is closing its doors. That significant piece of information comes by the way of the studio’s lead animator Tim Borrelli.

Scribblenauts was definitely the biggest name attached to 5th Cell, and the series was hugely successful back in the day. On Nintendo platforms, the company also created Drawn to Life and Lock’s Quest.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS, Reviews | 6 Comments

System: 3DS (review of Wii U original here)
Release date: March 25, 2016
Developer: Koei Tecmo
Publisher Nintendo

When I first reviewed Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U back in 2014, I fell in love with its epic battles and large scope surrounded by Zelda references and throwbacks galore. Now that Nintendo and the folks at Koei Tecmo have decided to dive back into the Zelda world by porting the game into Hyrule Warriors Legends on the 3DS, will sacrificing a bit of the scope for more content help this game become the definitive version, or will it just become a legend of the past?

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