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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments

Update: A few more tidbits:

– No indication as to whether or not Ghirahim is playable yet; the description in Famitsu could be be about his boss moves or character outline as general
– If Link uses Power gloves and drops off ball & chain, he can lift pillars, jars or even enemies
– With the legendary baton from Wind waker, Zelda can command winds and fight by playing songs
– You can blow enemies away with wind or the sound can turn into lightning bolts
– You can also summon tornados to snatch enemies away
– After you select a character for a stage you select the weapon
– You can’t change weapons in battle
– Weapons differ a lot from each other and it is part of the fun to test which one suits you

Nintendo Everything reader gigamario has gone to the trouble of translating the latest information about Hyrule Warriors from this week’s Famitsu. You can find a new set of details below.

– Can shop between battles
– Shopping area includes at least training room, potion shop, badge shop and junk shop
– Junk shop will be introduced in a later magazine
– In training shop you can pay rupees to level up your character
– Characters also level up through normal gameplay
– Potions are one time use only and cause special effect during a battle
– It seems that one potion makes easier to obtain weapons (not entirely clear)
– Badge shop uses rupees and raw materials to buy permanent badges
– Raw materials are obtained from killing monsters and monsters have unique loot as well as some rare drops. Enemies also drop rupees
– One badge makes weak spot gauge to fill up faster
– Badge shop interface seems like a tree of sorts so I guess you have to make badges in a certain order, no word about it though
– You can see from stage select menu if a stage has heart containers or pieces to collect but you may need to use a certain character to get them
– Heart container/pieces work pretty much like in any Zelda game
– You may also obtain a power up bow from a chest
– The bow makes weak spot gauge to last longer and can attack multiple enemies from afar
– Fi moves by floating midair, can transform into a sword to slash enemies
– Link meets Fi in the Skyloft’s Goddess’ temple
– Ghirahim fights with magical swords, can summon enemies and change place in an instant, likes to toy with his enemies
– The imprisoned is tall as a mountain and emits damaging waves when it steps
– Cia twists space-time to summon forth areas from Skyward sword, e.g. Skyloft and Sealed grounds as pictured
– Pumpkin island is crashed with Skyloft as pictured

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 13 Comments

We learned yesterday that Fi is a playable character in Hyrule Warriors. Now we have scans showing the character in action, as well as a first look at Ghirahim, The Imprisoned, and Skyward Sword stages.

Check them out below:

Huge thanks to NoticeMeSenpai for taking these scans for us!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [PSV] Freedom Wars – 43,160 / 232,048
2. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 28,933 / 1,176,134
3. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken – 24,412 / 77,508
4. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 19,386 / 512,223
5. [PS4] Watch Dogs – 12,783 / 76,378
6. [PS3] Watch Dogs – 12,656 / 43,684
7. [PS3] Kamen Rider Battride War II – 10,651 / 73,300
8. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy – 10,003 / 56,456
9. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge – 7,607 / 144,500
10. [PS3] GTA New Price Version – 5,717 / 12,448
11. [3DS] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge – 5,703 / 62,446
12. [PS4] FIFA 14 – 5,065 / 58,878
13. [3DS] Persona Q – 4,996 / 242,375
14. [3DS] Pokemon X/Y – 4,595 / 4,097,248
15. [PS3] Date A Live: Ars Install – 4,383 / 14,086
16. [PSV] Girls & Panzer: Senshado, Kiwamemasu! – 4,016 / 35,542
17. [PS4] Akiba’s Trip 2 – 3,602 / NEW
18. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 – 3,327 / 3,304,016
19. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour – 3,305 / 404,211
20. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 3,214 / 2,346,622

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

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

3DS LL – 21,914
Vita – 18,438
Wii U – 9,961
PS4 – 7,876
PS3 – 7,511
3DS – 5,424
Vita TV – 2,217
PSP – 1,579
Xbox 360 – 180

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

3DS LL – 22,803
Vita – 22,192
Wii U – 10,653
PS4 – 8,059
PS3 – 7,480
3DS – 5,081
Vita TV – 2,727
PSP – 1,445
Xbox 360 – 201

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 2 Comments

Today’s screenshot features Mii Quest’s Dark Emporer once again, as Sakurai explains a cool tie-in to the 3DS software:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, NE News Bulletin, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

The Nintendo Everything News Bulletin returns! Here’s a quick video covering the latest character in Hyrule Warriors, Dragon Quest X for 3DS, and the new 3DS update. Kind of had to rush through this one a bit, so I’ll try to make the next one better!

Now on with the video:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments

Update: Added more screenshots. The Japanese page also reveals new character Girii, who is the Super-Secret Bases master.

A new/returning feature has been revealed for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire: “Super-Secret Bases”.

In the 3DS remakes, players can create a Secret Base all to their own. You’ll be able to select and place Decorations, use Decorations to create tricks in your Secret Base, decide the rules for what kind of Pokemon battles are allowed there, and make it like your very own Pokemon Gym. Players can challenge you here as well.

First screenshots from the Super-Secret Bases can be found above. An official post from the Pokemon website with a bunch of additional information is located below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 3 Comments

Palutena gets the spotlight twice today as Sakurai shows off her huge up-smash attack:

I talked about an attack with a far reach in yesterday’s post, but it didn’t compare to Palutena’s up smash attack! No joke, it reaches really far. It reached so far in this shot that even the rocketbarrels got blown up.

However, it appears it’s not without drawbacks:

That said, if we’re talking just about range, even that can’t beat Palutena’s power, Heavenly Light. It has quite a damage field. However, this is a no-flinch attack, which means the opponents won’t react to the damage!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 11 Comments

Dragon Quest X is coming to the 3DS, Square Enix announced today. The game will be available in Japan on September 4 for 3,800 yen.

On 3DS, Dragon Quest X looks to be the same full-fledged experience currently available on Wii U, Wii, and PC. You’ll also be able to play the handheld release with players in the other versions.

Also worth noting, Dragon Quest X for 3DS makes use of streaming technology. 3D will not be supported.

Source

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 43 Comments

Update: There might be more to this update than originally thought. Check out this interesting tweet from developer Syrenne McNulty:

Nintendo has released a new system update for 3DS, bringing the firmware up to version 8.0.0-18. It’s nothing too major though – Nintendo’s website states that it makes “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments” in order “to enhance the user experience”.

Note that you’ll need to download today’s firmware in order to access the 3DS eShop.

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