Story of Seasons launching in North America on March 31
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
XSEED has announced that Story of Seasons will release in North America on March 31. Pricing is set at $39.99.
By pre-ordering Story of Seasons at participating retailers, consumers will receive a special Angora rabbit “pocket plushie” as a bonus.
A new trailer and overview are posted below.
Story of Seasons is the beginning of a new chapter in the “Bokujo Monogatari” series, a long-standing and top-selling farming/life simulation franchise. Though the series is reborn with a new name, it continues the well-loved traditions of customizable farms, animal care and relationship-building toward the goal of getting married and starting a family.
After creating a customized character, players can live out a new life by cultivating their favorite fruits and vegetables while expanding and filling their farm with their choice of animals. Fans of past games in the series will love the many new additions on display here, including an enhanced variety of seeds, pets, and other ways to make their farms truly their own. But the major addition is the new theme of “connectivity,” as trading with other countries will help grow the player’s crop variety and wallet, as well as the prosperity of the entire town. Players can also connect locally via WiFi to visit one another’s farms and tend crops as a team, expanding both their harvests and their friendships.
This game will launch on March 31, 2015 in North America, and has been rated “E10+” for Everyone ages 10 and up by the ESRB.
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Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven heading to North America this spring
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
XSEED finally confirmed today that Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is heading to North America. The 3DS game will arrive this spring.
For an overview and trailer, continue on below.
Sometimes one’s path is chosen by fate. Luchs is one such soul, whose peaceful innkeeping days were numbered once he discovered a bracelet known as “Lachryma.” Suddenly accosted by strange fiends, he’s saved by a mysterious faerie encased in crystal whose memories are spotty at best. Luchs decides to help her recover these memories and, in doing so, encounters numerous other faeries just like her, each wielding unique powers and remembering a little more about their storied pasts as the entourage grows.
Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven boasts a unique strategic battle system which encourages players to aim their attacks just right in order to “bowl” over as many enemies as possible with a single strike. Players can also turn the tide of battle by crafting new skills with unique items obtainable through StreetPass registration and participation in Free Battles. With adjustable difficulty levels during gameplay and a fast-forward feature to help speed through cutscenes for battle-hungry players, the customizable experience on offer here promises to leave lasting memories, complemented by in-game movie and art galleries that allow players to review key dramatic moments at will.
This title will launch in the spring, and has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Nintendo starting to ban pirates from online services on 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 55 Comments
Nintendo is beginning to crack down on those who are using pirated tools and software on their 3DS units. Reports indicate that certain system owners using Sky3DS and Gateway cards are being banned. Based on what we’re hearing, the bans may have started on February 4 following the release of firmware version 9.5.0-22.
Affected 3DS owners in various countries are experiencing error code 002-0102. This typically designates an Internet connectivity problem, but some have spoken to Nintendo’s customer support service and have learned that they’ve actually been banned. Nintendo isn’t offering additional information currently and are unable to overturn it.
Banned users are still able to enter the eShop and can purchase games as well as download updates. However, they’re restricted from going online within games and using the Friends List. Furthermore, applications requiring online connectivity – Pokemon Bank, YouTube, and Netflix, for instance – are inaccessible. The Internet browser is still functional.
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Nintendo Download (2/12/15, North America)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
3DS Retail
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (available Friday)
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (available Friday)
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy+
3DS Download
3D Fantasy Zone
Pong Pong Candy
Wii U Download
Blek
Paparazzi (available Feb. 17)
Wii U Virtual Console
Breath of Fire
eShop Sales
Knytt Underground is 50 percent off (reduced from $12.99 to $6.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 26.
Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party is 50 percent off (reduced from $11.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 26.
Paper Monsters Recut is 37 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 19.
ZaciSa’s Last Stand is 65 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.69) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 25.
Disney Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay is 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) from Jan. 13 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 9.
Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest is 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) from Jan. 13 until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 9.
3D Game Collection is 16 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 27.
Funfair Party Games is 12 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $6.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 27.
Murder on the Titanic is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 27.
Price Reductions
Battleminer for Nintendo 3DS is $7.99 (reduced from $9.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Feb. 12.
Jett Tailfin for Wii U is $12.99 (reduced from $24.95) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Feb. 15.
3DS Themes
NES: Sword-Swinging Link
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask: Dire Moon
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask: Gold Edition
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Gore Magala & Seregios – Available Feb. 13 (Free with purchase of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.)
Valentine’s Day Activities
National StreetPass Weekend – Valentine’s Edition
Show your love for gaming during this weekend’s StreetPass event. From Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, you can get up to six StreetPass tags from other Nintendo 3DS users from more than 29,000 Nintendo Zone hotspots across the U.S. and Canada. It’s a great opportunity to collect Mii characters from new locations to help fill up puzzle panels in Puzzle Swap and help out in StreetPass Mii Plaza games. You can also enhance game play in StreetPass-enabled games you already own such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. To find a Nintendo Zone location near you, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendozone. For more information about StreetPass, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/features/streetpass/.
PlayNintendo.com Valentines
Send a legendary message to your friends with printable Valentines featuring characters from The Legend of Zelda. Explore more Nintendo Valentine’s Day fun at http://play.nintendo.com/valentine!
Source: Nintendo PR
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Media Create sales (2/2 – 2/8)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 21 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 21,650
PS4 – 18,758
Vita – 10,013
New 3DS – 7,916
Wii U – 6,517
PS3 – 6,426
3DS LL – 3,084
3DS – 2,642
Vita TV – 560
Xbox One – 238
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 21,880
PS4 – 17,392
Vita – 11,871
New 3DS – 7,700
PS3 – 7,211
Wii U – 6,807
3DS LL – 3,641
3DS – 3,187
Vita TV – 521
Xbox One – 222
And here are the software charts:
1. [PS3] Dragon Ball Xenoverse – 44,221 / NEW
2. [PS4] Dragon Ball Xenoverse – 34,690 / NEW
3. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi – 24,068 / 2,455,880
4. [3DS] Lost Heroes 2 – 20,691 / NEW
5. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 12,234 / 2,501,000
6. [PS4] Far Cry 4 – 9,790 / 46,029
7. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 9,715 / 2,460,920
8. [PSV] Ebikore PhotoKano Kiss – 9,512 / NEW
9. [3DS] Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – 9,240 / 62,505
10. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 8,950 / 2,140,261
11. [PS3] Far Cry 4 – 8,513 / 26,879
12. [PS3] Tales of Zestiria – 8,225 / 378,602
13. [PS3] Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin – 7,770 / NEW
14. [WIU] Kirby and the Rainbow Curse – 7,004 / 52,009
15. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 5,683 / 581,796
16. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 4,799 / 911,267
17. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 4,777 / 3,098,589
18. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 4,678 / 3,913,847
19. [PSV] Persona 4 Golden (PS Vita the Best) – 3,574 / NEW
20. [3DS] Kenka Bancho 6 – 2,896 / 40,742
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Is 3D Steets of Rage 2 in the works? Game rated in Australia
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Rumors | 5 Comments
3D Steets of Rage 2 doesn’t seem exist yet. That’s why it’s peculiar how the game has been rated over in Australia. Could 3D Steets of Rage 2 be happening at some point?
More: 3D Steets of Rage 2, SEGA, top
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze appears to have a cut achievement system
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 7 Comments
The Cutting Room Floor has discovered a strings file labeled “miiverse” inside Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. This seems to have strings for some kind of cut achievement system.
There’s a ton of text included in the file. Players would have received achievements for defeating bosses, uncovering new areas, collecting KONG letters and puzzle pieces, and more. Perhaps it would have been possible to share achievements on Miiverse?
If you’re interested in checking out the full text from the achievements-related file, continue on below.
Playtonic working on Banjo Kazooie spiritual successor, interested in Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 18 Comments
Update 2: Name update: the game is going by the tentative name “Project Ukulele”. Additionally, reader Noble Wrot tried adjusting the levels and contrasts of the image below to bring out the forms of the shadowy figures. We might be looking at a bird and some kind of reptile!
Update: Teaser site open here. The team is entirely comprised of those who were formerly from Rare. We also have this piece of art:
This month’s issue of EDGE contains an interview with Playtonic. The studio’s first game will be a spiritual successor to Banjo Kazooie, and the team seems to have quite a bit of interest in the Wii U.
As stated in the magazine:
“There’s a history of working with Nintendo so we’d naturally love to see our game on a Nintendo platform. If people tell us to make Wii U our target console platform then we’ve got the flexibility to do that.”
Playtonic has funding, but the company would like to team up with a publisher if the two sides were interesting in working together. The plan is to first release this game on Steam Early Access, followed by consoles.
More: indie, Playtonic, Project Ukulele, top
Smash Bros. 3DS update version 1.0.5 out now – amiibo support, share mode
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 12 Comments
The 1.0.5 update for Super Smash Bros. 3DS is out now. Players in North America, Europe, and Japan can download the patch.
Today’s update is rather significant. amiibo figures are now supported, meaning players can train their fighters on the go. amiibo in Smash Bros. Wii U are compatible with the 3DS game.
Nintendo and Bandai Namco have also prepared a share mode. Players can post photos, replay data, and Mii Fighter data to the server to share with other users around the world. Other users can search and download the content. In addition, posting photos to Miiverse is now possible.
Read on below for the full update notes from Nintendo.
