[Review] Ninja Battle Heroes (3DS)
Posted on 10 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS eShop, Features, Reviews | 2 Comments
System: Nintendo 3DS
Release Date: October 9th, 2014
Developer: Tom Create
Publisher: Tom Create
Author: Vincent W.
If someone were to write a book on terrible game design, I feel as if Ninja Battle Heroes would be one of the main examples. Aside from its terribly uncreative title, this 3DS eShop game looks pretty appealing on the surface. Boasting a heavily Japanese-inspired universe along with a unique platforming experience, Ninja Battle Heroes seems like it could provide a small but desperately needed breath of fresh air to a genre that’s been long in need of one. Once inside, however, you’ll find a game that takes all of its interesting ideas and executes them poorly.
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European release dates from the eShop – Shovel Knight, Disney Infinity 2.0 digital, Picross e5
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Update: Here’s what Yacht Club says about the eShop listing:
@JeGeekJePlay Seeing that release date is a surprise to us honestly! Possibly a mix up?
— Yacht Club Games (@YachtClubGames) October 22, 2014
@JeGeekJePlay The Wii U and 3DS versions should be released on the same day! Though we're still waiting to find out when that is exactly.
— Yacht Club Games (@YachtClubGames) October 22, 2014
The European Wii U eShop has apparently dated several games for Europe.
First up, Shovel Knight will apparently launch on November 6 for €14.99. Yacht Club Games previously confirmed that the game would be launching in Europe and Australia next month, but a specific date wasn’t shared.
Also due out on November 6 is the eShop version of Disney Infinity 2.0. Wii U owners will be able to purchase the title for €29.99.
Last but not least, Picross e5 is slated for November 11 (with a €5.00 price point).
Note that while these dates are likely accurate, they have not been officially announced.
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Media Create software sales (10/13 – 10/19)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – 327,212 / 1,773,501
2. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 53,075 / 1,610,904
3. [3DS] Youkai Watch 2 – 42,778 / 2,755,687
4. [PSV] Chaos Rings III: Prequel Trilogy – 12,436 / NEW
5. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix – 11,215 / 117,309
6. [PS3] FIFA 15 – 4,462 / 20,612
7. [PSV] Amnesia Later x Crowd V Edition – 3,668 / NEW
8. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 3,625 / 690,387
9. [PSV] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II – 3,309 / 106,214
10. [3DS] Dragon Quest X – 3,303 / 108,599
11. [PSV] Danganronpa: Another Episode – 3,283 / 96,396
12. [PS4] FIFA 15 – 3,038 / 19,757
13. [3DS] Nazotoki Battle TORE! Densetsu no Makyuu o Fukkatsu Saseyo! – 2,936 / 15,782
14. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 2,934 / 1,287,733
15. [PS3] Destiny – 2,858 / 94,324
16. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 2,666 / 3,797,831
17. [PS3] The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II – 2,631 / 82,104
18. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 2,598 / 197,108
19. [PS3] Toukiden Extreme – 2,158 / 143,048
20. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 2,118 / 4,153,186
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Media Create hardware sales (10/13 – 10/19)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 3DS LL – 60,348
New 3DS – 29,341
3DS LL – 16,771
Vita – 8,761
PS4 – 8,046
3DS – 6,778
Wii U – 5,293
PS3 – 4,779
Xbox One – 728
Vita TV – 630
PSP – 100
Xbox 360 – 88
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
New 3DS LL – 164,756
New 3DS – 70,050
3DS LL – 19,727
PS4 – 11,697
Vita – 8,561
3DS – 7,340
Wii U – 6,309
PS3 – 4,954
Xbox One – 809
Vita TV – 737
Xbox 360 – 97
PSP – 67
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U screenshot (10/22/14)
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 20 Comments
Though the 3DS version of Smash has been out for some time now, I think it’s funny in a weird Nintendo way that so much effort is being put into censoring the roster for those who decided to wait. Today’s screenshot is a look at one of the secret fighter’s reveal cinematic:
Latest Mario Kart 8 DLC screenshots
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 7 Comments
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Yoshi Circuit returns for Mario Kart 8’s first DLC pack
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments
Nintendo has announced a new track for Mario Kart 8’s first DLC pack. Yoshi Circuit, which first appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, will be included. You can get a look at the revamped track in the video below.
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Spike Chunsoft’s Attack on Titan rated in Australia, Atlus listed as publisher
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Is Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind seeing localization? That does seem to be the case based on a new rating from Australia.
“Attack on Titan” was recently rated, with Atlus listed as publisher. We know that the rating pertains to The Last Wings of Mankind since Spike Chunsoft is included in the rating.
Atlus hasn’t officially announced Attack on Titan for the west. Perhaps that will change soon…
Game Boy Color is now 16 years old
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
16 years ago today, the Game Boy Color launched in Japan. That means it’s time for a birthday celebration!
The Game Boy Color was the first Nintendo system I personally owned (be it home console or handheld), so I certainly have a ton of nostalgia for it. I believe Pokemon Gold was the first game I purchased!
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A few interesting words from Nintendo’s former handheld designer
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
Satoru Okada was a pretty important figure at Nintendo. He played a big role in the creation of the company’s earliest handheld systems, which continued until his retirement back in 2012.
Okada was recently interviewed by the Japanese publication “Shooting Gameside”. Here are a few of the more interesting excerpt that specifically pertains to Nintendo:
—Since you’ve participated in the creation of so many different handheld gaming consoles, I was thinking you’d be more particular and high-strung. But in fact you’re very open and relaxed.
Okada: The first thing I made using a computer was the Game and Watch series. After that handheld gaming consoles became the main focus of my work at Nintendo. Speaking of being particular, you know, I didn’t originally apply to Nintendo with any special ambitions or designs. Originally my friend was supposed to have taken the company’s entrance test, but due to circumstances he couldn’t make it out. In his place I was chosen to take the test. When I say “in his place”, though, I don’t mean that I was a mere susbtitute; I was given the chance as part of a job-search program at my school. I knew if I took it lightly that it would damage the reputation of my school, and I couldn’t allow that. Still, I didn’t really know what I was doing, so I ended up being late to that test, but thanks to the kindness of the test administrator, I was allowed to take it anyway.
Nintendo’s entrance exam had a section where you had to actually engineer something. You were given a design and had to make a model of it using small metal pieces. Since I had spent so much time in Junior High doing those electrical engineering projects, it was an easy task for me. As a result, rumour got around at Nintendo that “someone good at soldering has joined!” It seemed I was the first person to join Nintendo with any electrical engineering abilities, a fact which would turn out to be a huge investment in my future.
