Suicune, Gardevoir and Pikachu confirmed for Pokken Tournament
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
The monthly Famitsu stream for Pokken Tournament has begun and there are plenty of details already emerging about the arcade game to be release in Japan.
First, we know about three new Pokemon set to be included. They are Suicune, Gardevoir and Pikachu. Support Pokemon, which can be used to help, were also shown for the first time.
The stream also gives us a look at Pokken Tournament’s arcade machine.
View all of the new images in the gallery above.
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Nintendo Download (1/22/15, North America) – Punch-Out!! Wii and more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii Download for Wii Wii U
Punch-Out!!
Wii U Download
Citizens of Earth
Midnight
Breezeblox
Wii U Virtual Console
S.C.A.T.
3DS Download
Citizens of Earth
Undead Storm Nightmare
3DS Demo
Undead Storm Nightmare
3DS Virtual Console
S.C.A.T.
eShop Sales
It’s week two of the Throwback Sale! Save up to 50 percent on select games of past and current Nintendo console generations. This week’s sale starts at 9 a.m. PT on Jan. 22 and ends at 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 29.
Only one week left to take advantage of deals on hit indie games with the Super Indie Connection Sale #2. Now through 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 29, fans who already own any participating games or purchase one at full price during this promotion will receive 60 percent off other participating games.
Super Toy Cars is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 29.
Darts Up is 40 percent off (reduced from $2.49 to $1.49) until 8:59am PT on Feb. 19.
Retro City Rampage DX is 30 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $6.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 29.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival is on sale (reduced from $19.99 to $12.99) from Jan. 24 through 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 6.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Masuda has “big-picture ideas” for Pokemon’s future
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 50 Comments
Pokemon as a gaming franchise has been around for nearly two decades. Given its popularity, Pokemon won’t be slowing down any time soon and we’ll continue to see new entries in the franchise.
Where might Pokemon go from here though? Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda won’t give any specifics away, but he did tease to Polygon that he has “some big-picture ideas” for the series.
Masuda said:
There’s probably going to be a lot more games; we might not be able to use the “Gotta catch ’em all” catchphrase anymore [laughs]. Of course, we want to keep creating things that will surprise and delight fans. I don’t think that’s going to change. … I have some big-picture ideas, but I can’t really talk about them.
Koei Tecmo’s Koinuma shares more on his Mario Musou idea, Masuda open to Pokemon Musou
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
Last year, Koei Tecmo executive vice president Hisashi Koinuma mentioned that he’d love to use Mario in a Musou-type game. That was not a joke – Koinuma was being completely serious.
Koinuma elaborated on his original comment while speaking with Polygon, with the site reporting:
He sees Mario as a character that would need to branch out from hand-to-hand combat but could focus on his distinctive moves. Speaking hypothetically, Koinuma suggests Mario could “blast enemies off the screen or knock them unconscious” with his moveset. “I suppose the game would be balanced so the kids could enjoy it as their first action game experience, whereas the adults could enjoy the game with friends and families as a group,” he says.
Pokemon producer Junichi Masuda also weighed in on Musou. He’d be open to seeing the Pokemon franchise cross over with Koei Tecmo’s IP if it wasn’t too violent. During his discussion with Polygon, Masuda suggested that perhaps players could throw out a lot of Pokeballs. It would also need a new form of gameplay so as to not feel too familiar.
More: Hisashi Koinuma, interview, Junichi Masuda, Koei Tecmo, Pokemon, top
Amazon: Pokemon Omega Ruby, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Fire Emblem: Awakening for $27, Smash Wii U $41
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Update 3: All games are back to their normal prices.
Update 2: Back in stock on Amazon!
Update: Monster Hunter is gone on Amazon, but Walmart has it for the same price.
Several new deals have gone live on Amazon, including Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for $27, Super Smash Bros. Wii U for $41, and more. Find our roundup below.
Pokemon Omega Ruby
– $26.85
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
– $27.36
Fire Emblem: Awakening
– $27.41
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
– $41.05
Nintendo has sold 200,000 amiibo figures in France
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
200,000 amiibo figures have been sold in France, Nintendo has announced. That figure accounts for all sales since the product line launched in late November.
amiibo has been extremely successful in other territories as well. For instance, Nintendo confirmed earlier this month that nearly 2.6 million figures have been sold in the U.S. thus far.
Dan Adelman on third-parties, Nintendo culture, demos, eShop quality control, Virtual Console
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 30 Comments
Dromble published a fantastic interview with Dan Adelman today. Adelman worked at Nintendo of America for several years and ended up leading the company’s indie efforts, though he departed last year.
Dromble’s interview touches on several topics – third-parties, culture at Nintendo, demos, eShop quality control, and the Virtual Console. You can find excerpts below, and the full discussion here.
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Media Create sales (1/12 – 1/18)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 25,299
Vita – 16,823
PS4 – 15,480
New 3DS – 9,916
Wii U – 8,894
PS3 – 7,036
3DS LL – 4,776
3DS – 4,238
Vita TV – 682
Xbox One – 300
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 30,455
Vita – 21,536
PS4 – 19,118
New 3DS – 14,226
Wii U – 10,803
PS3 – 8,216
3DS – 6,685
3DS LL – 6,308
Vita TV – 791
Xbox One – 563
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2: Shinuchi – 50,244 / 2,372,371
2. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 24,964 / 2,457,623
3. [3DS] Kenka Bancho 6 – 24,274 / NEW
4. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 15,588 / 2,428,056
5. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 15,443 / 2,111,958
6. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 12,858 / 560,986
7. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 7,906 / 3,082,408
8. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 6,915 / 895,979
9. [PSV] Gundam Breaker 2 – 6,670 / 117,899
10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 6,142 / 3,899,253
11. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V – 6,006 / 150,882
12. [3DS] Final Fantasy Explorers – 5,515 / 244,319
13. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V New Price Version – 4,886 / 112,500
14. [PSV] Diabolik Lovers MORE,BLOOD – 4083 / NEW
15. [PS3] Gundam Breaker 2 – 4,032 / 115,082
16. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 3,474 / 2,458,465
17. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2015 – 3,175 / 147,350
18. [3DS] Aikatsu! 365-Hi no Idol Days – 2,672 – 103,141
19. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 2,639 / 692,358
20. [3DS] Tomodachi Life – 2,602 / 1,779,383
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New Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call DLC officially confirmed, including The World Ends with You tracks
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Rumors regarding The World Ends with You DLC for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call have now been confirmed. A selection of new tracks are out now in Japan, including Twister (battle music) and Calling (field music).
There are a few other new DLC tracks as well. Square Enix has added World Revolution and Wind Scene from Chrono Trigger, Liberi Fatali from Final Fantasy VIII, and Last Battle from Romancing SaGa 3.
Nikki’s Travel Quiz to be available to Club Nintendo Japan members
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 5 Comments
Nikki, known for her appearance in the terminated 3DS application Swapnote, will soon be starring in her own game.
As part of today’s Club Nintendo discontinuation announcement, it was revealed that members of the rewards program in Japan will be able to access “Nikki’s Travel Quiz” for 80 points.
Specific details about the title were not shared. It’s currently unknown when Nikki’s Travel Quiz will release, and if it will come to North America and/or Europe.
