Official Nintendo 3DS Thread

[OcStat]

Yeah I have the 3DSXL, so no SNES there; but not too much of an issue as I'm keeping an eye on the NX as well. Plenty of NES games to play through until then.

 

[NotNickFury]

I just got the Pokemon anniversary 3DS and have been playing a lot of that...but yet to invest in any 3DS titles or DS titles as of now. Was thinking for now, maybe Mario Kart 7, Smash Bros, Xenoblade, maybe Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, and since I've never played it, the DS version of Chrono Trigger. Anyone have any suggestions for good 3DS titles? Genre makes no difference.

 

[SpideyVille]

I just got the Pokemon anniversary 3DS and have been playing a lot of that...but yet to invest in any 3DS titles or DS titles as of now. Was thinking for now, maybe Mario Kart 7, Smash Bros, Xenoblade, maybe Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, and since I've never played it, the DS version of Chrono Trigger. Anyone have any suggestions for good 3DS titles? Genre makes no difference.

Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Fire Emblem Awakening and the Fates games, Pokemon X/Y.

 

[Matt Mortem]

You can't go wrong with the Fire Emblem games on 3DS. They're all masterpieces. Smash Bros is ok, but the console version is vastly superior. Xenoblade is identical to the console version so if you have a Wii U it's cheaper to buy it on there for $19.99 I believe. Super Mario 3D Land was a blast. Rhythm Heaven Mega Mix is terrific, as is the Pushmo series.

 

[NotNickFury]

You can't go wrong with the Fire Emblem games on 3DS. They're all masterpieces. Smash Bros is ok, but the console version is vastly superior. Xenoblade is identical to the console version so if you have a Wii U it's cheaper to buy it on there for $19.99 I believe. Super Mario 3D Land was a blast. Rhythm Heaven Mega Mix is terrific, as is the Pushmo series.

Given how the Wii U is pretty much dead in the water, as much as I'd like to test out Smash Bros for the Wii U, I'll pass on that for now. Nintendo hasn't given me enough of an incentive to buy into it, more so now that they're pushing the NX.

 

[zenith16]

I don't know they put out pretty decent bundle

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11 hours ago 686 viewsEP Daily Rundown for August 9, 2016


It looks like Nintendo wants to get rid of some of their older products before the NX comes out. Nintendo has announced a slate of new bundles and for the 3DS and Wii U. The biggest is a Mario-themed version of the regular-sized New 3DS,which comes with the game Super Mario 3D Land for the price of $199 CDN, which is $40 less expensive than previous bundles. That launches August 19. On September 9, Nintendo is also releasing five new bundles for the Wii U, which will package games like Yoshi’s Woolly World, Mario Party 10, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker with their compatible amiibo figures for the discounted price of $50 CDN. Finally, Nintendo is cutting the price of several 3DS and Wii U games by themselves, including Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and Zelda: Wind Waker HD. The price cuts and bundles are clearly a move on Nintendo’s part to sell off old games and systems before the NX arrives early next year. The new system is rumoured to be a hybrid console and mobile platform, and we should be getting an official unveiling very soon.



source:EPN.tv

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  Mega Man X Arrives On 3DS Virtual Console Tomorrow
  
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[FONT=&quot]Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice launches September 8 in the west[/FONT]
Published 11 hours ago. 26 comments.

Demo due out on August 25.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice will launch for 3DS via the Nintendo eShop in North America and Europe on September 8 for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, Capcom announced.




A free demo will be available to download via the Nintendo eShop on August 25. It features a section from the first courtroom scenario in the game, and allows players to take on the role of Phoenix Wright in the Kingdom of Khura’in and try out the newest gameplay feature, the Divination Séance.


Capcom also shared a slew of information. Get that below.

Divination Séances
Through royal priestess Rayfa and her Divination Séances, players can revisit the last moments of a victim’s life and must fight to unravel the discrepancies and contradictions between the Royal Priestess’s Insight and what is shown in the séance. This demo is sure to make for an exciting first test to bring about justice before the game’s full release!
Characters
—Ema Sky
Forensics scientist Ema Skye, who first appearaed in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, returns. Ema has passed her certification exams and is now a full-fledged forensic investigator. Here she returns to assist Apollo in his defense of the series’ popular magician, Trucy Wright, Phoenix’s adopted daughter.
—Trucy Wright
Trucy is famed for her magic tricks and vanishing acts, until she suddenly finds herself mixed up in an unfortunate incident that takes place during one of her magic shows. With Phoenix away, it’s up to Apollo and Athena to uncover the truth about the tragic death of Mr. Reus, one of Trucy’s co-performers.
—Bonny de Famme
A fledgling magician who appears in Trucy’s show and wants to help Apollo in any way she can, but what will her witness testimony reveal? Players will meet Bonny de Fame during Trucy’s case.
Forensic Investigation
Forensic investigation techniques play a vital part in players analyzing the evidence to help solve some of the game’s mysteries. Utilizing the features of the Nintendo 3DS, players will be able to dust some crime scenes and search for fingerprints, while being able to examine certain objects at the scene a full 360 degrees to uncover hidden evidence like never before in the Ace Attorney series. Will the fingerprints match any of the suspects on file and uncover new truths? Combined with the ability to examine video evidence from multiple angles to check for inconsistencies, and other investigation techniques, this latest title in the Ace Attorney series is set to be the most thrilling outing to the courtroom yet!
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Kirby: Planet Robobot Director Talks Tough Challenges And Inspirations . August 11, 2016 . 9:30am

On Nintendo’s Miiverse, fans recently got the chance to ask Kirby: Planet Robobot director Shinya Kumazaki their questions
about the newest title in the Kirby series.

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On Nintendo’s Miiverse, fans recently got the chance to ask Kirby: Planet Robobot director Shinya Kumazaki their questions about the newest title in the Kirby series during an “Ask-a-thon.”

Many of the questions dealt with the development process of the game, such as one which asked how the team came up with the title “Kirby: Planet Robobot.” Kumazaki replied with the following:
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“Initially, we’d planned to call it “Kirby: HAGANE” (“hagane” is Japanese for “steel&#8221, but as Popstar would be populated by robots, we then leaned towards “Kirby: Robot Planet”. As titles go, this was far too literal and lacked impact, so we changed it again to “Roborobo Planet”. One last tweak and the result was “Planet Robobot”, which is in keeping with the playfulness of the Kirby universe. The name for the “Robobot Armor” also came up around this time.”
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Next, Kumazaki was asked what exactly had inspired the creation of Kirby: Planet Robobot, as well as how long it took to produce it, to which Kumazaki had this to say in response:
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“Since we ended up developing two Kirby games in a row using the same hardware – the first being Kirby: Triple Deluxe – this time, we wanted to do a completely different take on the world. At the same time, we were also hoping to attract a new audience. We thought a mechanized world would do well, since then it would be the polar opposite to the previous game’s warm skies and lush scenery. The concept for the Robobot Armor was then proposed as a means of performing new copy abilities unique to the mechanized world. Regarding the length of development, we worked on Planet Robobot in parallel with other titles such as Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe, and it was completed in under two years.”
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Another question asked Kumazaki if there was a specific part of the creation process that proved most challenging, and if there were any areas he would like to improve if given the chance. Kumazaki replied with the following:
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“We were instructed by our producer to avoid any situation that might remind players of Triple Deluxe and I think that although this was a great idea, it was a nightmare to put into practice. We had limited development time and still had to make use of the assets from the previous game. Because we were using Triple Deluxe’s engine, a lot of the gameplay felt similar, so I was constantly fighting to preserve the Kirby series’ distinctive feel and yet produce something fresh and new. There were, of course, many things that I would have liked to refine or improve, but rather than regret not being able to address them, I try to use those shortcomings as motivation to look to the future and help myself do a better job next time. It’s a continuous process that never really ends.”
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To cap off the first round of the Ask-a-thon, Kumazaki was asked if Susie was Haltmann’s real daughter, or if she was just a clone or a robot. Kumazaki explained with this reply:
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“Allow me to explain: Susie is not a clone; she is Haltmann’s real daughter. I’d had in mind two story paths – one in which you finish the game and the story concludes comfortably even without knowing Susie’s identity, and one that reveals more answers after you sink a lot of time into the game. But in Planet Robobot, the story is designed with just a small twist to surprise you when you find out Susie’s last name. I initially considered making it so that Haltmann, in his loneliness, created a robotic Susie who believed she was alive, but that idea was discarded to avoid overcomplicating the story. At the time, I also considered a scenario with one final twist, where you discover that Haltmann was actually a robot all along.”
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To read the rest of Kumazaki’s answers, you can go here.

Kirby: Planet Robobot is available for the Nintendo 3DS.

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source: Siliconera

 

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[FONT=&quot]Sega 3D Classics Collection coming to Europe on November 4[/FONT]
Published 8 hours ago. 5 comments.

European release date finally announced.

Sega 3D Classics Collection will launch physically and digitally for 3DS in Europe on November 4, Sega of Europe announced.
The collection includes nine total games from the Sega Mega Drive, GigaDrive and Master System back catalogs, including:

Titles Never Released Outside of Japan

• Power Drift – This sprite-based circuit racer puts you head to head against other AI racers in a twisting, turning, jumping, looping race to the finish.
• Puyo Puyo 2 – This head-to-head competitive puzzle game is simple to learn, hard to master, and compellingly addictive. Compete against the AI or friends in local multiplayer. Note: because of the quirks of trying to localize a game hard-coded in Japanese, the game has been left entirely in its original language. English instructions are available in the included digital manual.

Titles Not Released on the 3DS Before

• Maze Walker – Originally designed for the SegaScope 3-D glasses on the Sega Master System, Maze Walker comes to life on the 3DS, faithfully reproducing the sense of depth as players try to escape the mysterious, twisting maze filled with unknown dangers. Originally released as Maze Hunter for the Master System in the West.
• Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa – The sentient space ship Opa-Opa is back to defend its bases from evil (but cute!) invaders in the classic scrolling shooter. For SEGA history buffs, this version ofFantasy Zone II is the original Master System version.

Previously Released Titles

• Fantasy Zone II W –Fantasy Zone II W, which was originally created for the Master System, is the version of Fantasy Zone II upgraded to the graphical capabilities of the System- 16 arcade board with added 3D effects. You can enjoy it in 2 game modes with different rules.
• Sonic The Hedgehog – The evil scientist, Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik), has snatched the animals of South Island, turning them into robot slaves. Only the famed blue blur can defeat Dr. Eggman and rescue the animals from his vile clutches in the game that started it all for the fastest hedgehog – Sonic!
• Thunder Blade – In Thunder Blade, players control a helicopter and use guns and missiles to destroy enemy vehicles while flying between buildings, through caves, and into enemy bases. The re-mastered version boasts stereoscopic 3D visuals and adds a host of new features.
• Galaxy Force II – As the star pilot of the Space Federation, it’s up to you to strap yourself into your TRY-X fighter and turn the tables on the invade forces of Halcyon and the Fourth Empire in this 3D shoot ’em up. This remastered version has upgraded graphics with double the resolution of the original for a more pleasing aesthetic.
• Altered Beast – Summoned from the dead by Zeus, players in Altered Beast must shape shift into various beasts and fight off hordes of demons to rescue the captured Athena from the clutches of Neff. Offers local co-op multiplayer.

Sega 3D Classics Collection was released in the Americas on April 26.






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two articles from the same place .


Metroid Prime: Federation Force Shows Off Its Opening Story Cutscene . August 12, 2016 . 9:30am

A new video gives us a look at the game’s opening story cutscene, explaining what events led to the creation of the Federation Force.

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Metroid Prime: Federation Force is due to release in North America next week, and a new video has surfaced, courtesy of GameXplain, featuring a look at the game’s opening story cutscene. The intro gives a bit of backstory, explaining what events led to the creation of the Federation Force. You can check it out in the following video.

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Metroid Prime: Federation Force will release for the Nintendo 3DS on August 19th in North America, August 25th in Japan, and September 2nd in Europe.

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Nintendo Minute Checks Out Metroid Prime: Federation Force’s Co-Op Mission Mode. August 14, 2016 . 3:30pm

In the latest episode of Nintendo Minute, hosts Kit and Krysta are joined by a couple of guests to tackle a few co-op tasks in Metroid Prime: Federation Force’s mission mode.

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In the latest episode of Nintendo Minute, hosts Kit and Krysta are joined by a couple of guests to tackle a few co-op tasks in Metroid Prime: Federation Force’s mission mode.

You can check out their gameplay in the video below.
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Metroid Prime: Federation Force will release for the Nintendo 3DS on August 19th in North America, August 25th in Japan, and September 2nd in Europe.

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source: Siliconera

 

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See A Samus Cameo In Metroid Prime: Federation Force. August 15, 2016 . 9:00am

New footage from Metroid Prime: Federation Force shows Samus Aran making an appearance at the end of a mission.

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The stars of Metroid Prime: Federation Force aren’t familiar faces. They’re blank slates, each one a nameless and faceless member of the Galactic Federation marines. However, Samus Aran cameos have been teased and a new video of the Nintendo 3DS game’s twelfth mission shows her showing up to aid a player’s party. (Thanks, Game Xplain!)

In the Metroid Prime: Federation Force video, Samus shows up briefly after the 3:25 mark. In this mission, players are attempting to protect a probe from a Rohkor Beetle. Someone swoops in when the fight appears to be at its end.
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Metroid Prime: Federation Force will come to the Nintendo 3DS in North America on August 19, 2016. It will come to Japan on August 25, 2016, then Europe on September 2, 2016.

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source: Siliconera

 

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Meet Royal Priestess Rayfa In Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. August 16, 2016 . 4:00pm

Capcom reveals everything fans need to know about Ace Attorney series’ new

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Capcom has started a series of blog posts sharing everything players need to know about the cast of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice before the game’s digital launch on September 8, 2016. In the first post, fans get an introduction to the Royal Priestess Rayfa Padma Khura’in.

As detailed in the Capcom blog, Rayfa is a 14-year-old princess of the Kingdom of Khura’in. She is also a priestess with a lot of responsibilities. Rayfa performs a daily Dance of Devotion at the Tehm’pul Temple, and her spiritual powers are also used to resolve legal matters. How her powers are used in court are described as follows.
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In the courtroom, Rayfa’s powers of Spirit Communion also allow her to guide the soul of the victim to a large reflecting pool in the center of the hall, a practice known as the Divination Séance. With this, the pool will display for all to see the last moments of the victim’s life, and with Rayfa’s insights based on these scenes, judgment is then passed.
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Rayfa’s powers of divination are so strong she can recall the victim’s last moments, even details like the way things look, taste, or smell. As such, the priestess is used to seeing her word be passed along as judgment. As someone who is described as having a “frosty air of superiority” when dealing with others, it should be interesting to see how she handles a defense attorney who turns everyone’s thinking around.

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source: Siliconera

 

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  Nintendo Kicks Off a New Summer Savings Sale
  
  Posted on August 18, 2016 | 0 Comments
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[FONT=&quot]Nintendo has kicked off another Summer Savings sale on the North America Wii U and 3DS eShops. The savings may not be quite as good as you’d see in something like a Steam sale, but it’s still better than full price. This is especially true for any games that you find to be a touch overpriced in the first place! A few notable inclusions in the 3DS lineup for the sale are The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Super Mario 3D World. Nintendo’s latest “Summer Savings” sale runs until 8:59 AM PT / 11:59 AM ET on September 1st.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Here’s a list of some of the titles on sale in the 3DS eShop during this “Summer Savings” sale and their markdowns:[/FONT]
GameSale PriceNormal PriceAdventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations$14.00$19.99Chibi-Robo: Zip-Lash$20.99$29.99Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning$20.99$29.99Kersploosh!$2.09$2.99Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move$6.99$9.99Mighty Switch Force! 2$4.19$5.99Pushmo$4.89$6.99Scribblenauts Unmasked$13.99$19.99Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse$13.99$19.99Super Mario 3D Land$20.99$29.99Super Mario Bros. 3$3.49$4.99The LEGO Movie Videogame$13.99$19.99Yumi’s Odd Odyssey$13.99$19.99Zelda: A Link Between Worlds$27.99$39.99
[FONT=&quot]The Wii U has its own selection of first and third party titles on sale as well. One of the most notable titles here is Super Mario Galaxy, but there are many others. Here is a list of some of them and their markdowns:[/FONT]
GameSale PriceNormal Price Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations $14.00 $19.99 Dr. Luigi $10.49 $14.99 Human Resource Machine $7.49 $9.99 Just Dance 2015 $15.00 $29.99 Lovely Planet $6.99 $9.99 Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash $34.99 $49.99 Mighty Switch Force! 2 $4.19 $5.99 Rayman Legends $19.99 $39.99 Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse $13.99 $19.99 Super Mario Bros. $3.49 $4.99 Super Mario Galaxy $13.99 $19.99 Swords & Soldiers II $9.99 $19.99 Yoshi’s Island DS $6.99 $9.99 Zelda: Phantom Hourglass $6.99 $9.99Zelda II – The Adventure of Link$3.49$4.99

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  PR: Nintendo Download Highlights for 8/18/16
  
  Posted on August 18, 2016 | 1 Comment
  The Federation Force is finally here... Yay?Continue Reading...

[FONT=&quot]Are your ready for a controversial Nintendo Download? The latest and arguably greatest are here again for the week of 8/18/16, and we’ll start off with the most prickly game release from Nintendo in a long time. Besides that, we have plenty of new sales, releases and other goodies for the 3DS and Wii U eShop. Let’s get started.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Yes, today marks the official release of the highly contested and downright hatedMetroid Prime: Federation Force. I wish I could look at this in a positive light, but frankly, after the way Nintendo ignored the latest anniversary of the classic series, it’s hard to be kind when they cap it off with the Metroid game nobody wanted. That said, I shouldn’t judge a game without having played it, so I’ll be paying a lot of attention to the reviews and impressions that come out for Metroid Prime: Federation Force. Luckily, that’s not the only release this week. Also new to the Wii U eShop is the fantastic indie title Poncho, which we previously reviewed on Steam. It’s a gorgeous pixelated puzzle game with a lot of heart, robots and an interesting narrative. I highly recommend it. Also, if you can’t get your fill ofPokémon, there is another Virtual Console release for Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]On the sales front, there is a lot of stuff this week, but as always, I’ll just focus on the best stuff. For the Wii U, the only noteworthy sale is Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty, for those who love the absurd in their puzzle platformers. For the 3DS eShop there are a bunch of great games on sale, starting with two from publisher Nicalis. First up is 1001 Spikes, the hard as nails, ruthless pixelated platformer. The other of note is the classic Cave Story. Both are on sale until August 29th of this month, so you should definitely pick them up if you don’t already have them. If that wasn’t enough, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked and Soul Hackers are on sale, as is the quirky and relatively obscure Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX. Be sure to check these out while you can![/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]There is also a special event happening called the Nintendo 3DS Summer Gaming List Sweepstakes. By answering some select questions here, you could win up to 8 digital games for yourself. The games are from the following list – Kirby: Planet Robobot, Mario Kart 7, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Disney Art Academy, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, New Super Mario Bros. 2 and either Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Some pretty great stuff, actually.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]There are also some new Themes this week, including two from Monster Hunter Generations, as well as some random new releases, such as Armikrog, which we’ll have a review of later this month. Overall a mixed week, but definitely with some worthy sales for the bargain hunter. Stay tuned to oprainfall for the next Nintendo Download![/FONT]

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  Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Jusice Profiles for Maya and Ahlbi
  
  Posted on August 18, 2016 | 0 Comments
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Capcom’s Kellen Haney took to the Unity Blog earlier today to give details on two of the characters appearing in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, the newest entry in the long-running visual novel series. The first of these will be a familiar face for longtime fans of the series. Spirit medium Maya Fey will be making her return in the sixth installment of the mainline series. Acting as Phoenix Wright’s assistant since the first game, fans haven’t seen her as a central character since 2007’s Trials and Tribulations (though she was seen most recently in the spin-off game Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney). Maya has spent the years since then training to become the Master of the Kurain Channeling Technique, a title previously held by her mother. When Wright visits the Kingdom of Khura’in, he soon runs into his old friend, who has been working to further increase her mystical powers. Before long, though, it seems that Wright will have need of Maya’s unique talents once again.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Making his debut in the new game (and keeping with the series’ pun-tastic naming conventions) is Ahlbi Ur’ghaid, a young boy who works as a tour guide in Khura’in. Ahlbi apparently takes his job very seriously and will go on hours-long tangents about the many complex facets of the kingdom’s culture if you let him. Not everything in Khura’in might be on the up-and-up, however, as Ahlbi is soon accused of both theft and murder. Wright quickly jumps to the boy’s defense, but it seems as though there is a deep hatred of lawyers in the kingdom, and Ahlbi wants no help from a dirty attorney like Phoenix Wright! Honestly, this kid seems like a prime client for the game’s first case.[/FONT]
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In the second of our series covering just some of the many characters in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, we take a break from our protagonist and newly introduced royal priestess Rayfa to focus on the return of Phoenix’s long-time friend, Spirit Medium (in training), and Ace Assistant, Maya Fey! We’ll also be discussing the capable (if not overzealous) new character Ahlbi Ur’gaid, a young monk who also works as a tour guide. Turns out these two have a bit more in common than one might think.
Maya made her first appearance in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney as part of a twisting and gloomy case that implicated Maya as a murder suspect. Despite Maya being initially accused of the crime – an accusation that Phoenix quickly clears after taking on Maya’s case himself – Maya soon joins forces with Phoenix to find the true murderer and bring them to justice. Following the sad circumstances that resulted in Phoenix and Maya inheriting the Fey & Co. Law Offices, Maya soon decided that she wanted to take on the role of Phoenix’s assistant. This new friendship born out of tragedy resulted in not only the offices being rebranded as the Wright & Co. Law Offices, but also helped lift Maya’s mood, soon bringing her back to her naturally cheery self. Maya’s unique ability to channel the spirits of the dead (which causes her physical appearance to change as a result), alongside her natural intuition and optimistic outlook, helped Phoenix through many of his early cases – though her channeling sometimes caused her more problems than it solved!
Eventually, Maya returned to her home in Kurain Village to continue her training as a Spirit Medium and perfect her usage of the Kurain Channeling Technique in order to become the eventual Master of the mystical art – though it seems that she kept in touch with Phoenix all the while. Leading up to the events of Spirit of Justice, Maya has spent the last two years in the Kingdom of Khura’in to increase her spiritual energy and complete her training so that she can be recognized as the head of Kurain Village – though it’s hard to tell if she’s been taking her training all that seriously. It is Maya, after all.
Despite the many years between when we last saw her and now, she really seems like the same old Maya – just as spirited, just as big of a fan of the Steel Samurai and other heroes of justice, and just as ready to take jabs at Phoenix’s hair every chance she gets. Despite all her training, it seems like she hasn’t changed in the slightest – right down to her love of hamburgers and getting into all kinds of trouble where Phoenix may need to offer his legal aid.
That’s at least one thing she has in common with Ahlbi Ur’gaid, a young monk who also works as a tour guide to show foreigners around the Kingdom of Khura’in. An industrious and energetic boy who loves to tell people about Khura’in with an eager “Allow me to explain,” Ahlbi puts everything he has into everything he does – particularly his highly detailed explanations of Khura’in’s history, which can take upwards of a few hours! More often than not, Phoenix has to put a stop to Ahlbi’s history lessons before they can get started, though it seems as though Ahlbi likes to talk about the places he showed “Miss Maya” during her time in the Kingdom of Khura’in, too.
Aside from showing foreigners the sights and greeting people with the traditional Khura’inese greeting “hap’piraki,” Ahlbi also carries around the tools of his trade in the gigantic bag he has on his shoulder, including a sweet cake known as a magatah’man, or “soul bun.” Seems like he offers it to everyone he shows around the Kingdom. I wonder what else is in that bag of his, anyways? H-hey… was it just me, or did it move just now?
It’s hard to believe that this earnest boy could harm anyone, which is why it’s such a shock when he’s accused of both the theft of his homeland’s holy relic and the murder of a guard at Tehm’pul Temple! Even so, when Phoenix jumps in to defend him, Ahlbi’s friendly attitude suddenly changes when he finds out Phoenix is a lawyer. It seems the people of Khura’in really do hate lawyers, but Ahlbi’s resistance to Phoenix’s help makes things that much more difficult. How do you defend someone who doesn’t seem to want you to defend them?
That’s all for today, but next time we’ll be taking a trip back to the Wright Anything Agency to catch up with Apollo Justice, and learn more about the globetrotting international prosecutor, Nahyuta Sadhmadhi. See you then!
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[FONT=&quot]Personally, I’m extremely pleased to see Maya finally making a comeback after so many years. I’m greatly looking forward to seeing how far she’s come along since we last saw her, as well as what stories we’ll see develop. The wait is starting to get unbearable, but Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice is set for release on 3DS on September 8.[/FONT]
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Anyone picked up Metroid: Federation Force? Thoughts?

 

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• Nintendo Is Bringing the Games to PAX West 2016
  
  Posted on August 22, 2016 | 0 Comments
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[FONT=&quot]PAX West is just around the corner, and Nintendo is doing their best to strut their stuff and show off the games that will be on display. Nintendo’s Senior VP had a lot to say, stating “PAX West gives Nintendo a great opportunity to showcase both mainstream and Nindie titles to a video game savvy audience,”. He also went on to say “Having the show essentially in Nintendo’s backyard and getting a chance to connect with our fans makes it all the more special for us.”[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]As for specifics, they will have several big names on display. First and foremost is perhaps Pokémon Sun and Moon, which are sure to be incredibly popular entries in the enormous series. They will also have the second entry in the marvelously popular (in Japan, at least) Yo-Kai Watch. I truly was impressed with the first game, and think Yo-Kai Watch 2 is shaping up nicely, as well as differentiating itself from Pokémon in several key ways. Though this one isn’t for me, they will also have Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The real draw for me will be the Nindies on display, which is always an eclectic mix of games. Those will include Punch Club, Runbow Pocket and World to the West (by the incredibly talented Rain games, of Teslagrad fame)! For those not able to make the show, they will also have Nindies@Night before PAX, allowing fans to try out several great games at the EMP in Seattle. And last but not least, they will have the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition hardware on display, for fans of classic goodies. All in all, PAX West is shaping up to be another great year. Stay tuned to oprainfall for exclusive hands on demos and coverage from the floor show![/FONT]

source: Operation Rainfall

 

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Meet The Actor Behind Apollo Justice’s Voice In Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice . August 23, 2016 . 8:30am

Orion discusses the motivation and conviction behind the perfect “Objection!” in addition to explaining how he prepares himself to get into the best mindset right before a recording session.

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Last week, Capcom shared a video featuring voice actor Sam Riegel, the voice behind Phoenix Wright in Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. Now they have released a second video, this time focusing on Apollo Justice’s voice actor Orion Acaba.

In the video, Orion discusses the motivation and conviction behind the perfect “Objection!” in addition to explaining how he prepares himself to get into the best mindset right before a recording session.
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice will release digitally in North America and Europe on September 8th, 2016.

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source: Siliconera

 

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Upcoming GameStop Event Will Let You Try Out Demos For Federation Force, Dragon Quest VII . August 24, 2016 . 9:30am

This Saturday, August 27th, a select bunch of GameStop locations across the country will be having a special event where you can try out the demos for both Nintendo 3DS games.

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Nintendo has announced that, on August 27th, a select bunch of GameStop locations across the country will be having a special event where you can try out the demos for both Metroid Prime: Federation Force and Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.

Federation Force is already available for the Nintendo 3DS, though this event will give players who have been curious about it and the upcoming Dragon Quest VII a chance to try out both games.

To see which GameStop location nearest to you will be participating in the event, you can have a look at the chart below.


Metroid Prime: Federation Force is available for the Nintendo 3DS in North America and will release in Europe on September 2nd. Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past will release for the Nintendo 3DS on September 16th.

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source: Siliconera

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[FONT=&quot]Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice English animated prologue, demo now available[/FONT]
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3DS game due out on September 8.

Capcom has released an English version of the eight-minute animated prologue to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice first released in Japan in March.


A downloadable demo is also available today on the Nintendo eShop. It features a section from the game’s first courtroom clash between Phoenix Wright and his new adversary, royal priestess Rayfa, in the foreign Kingdom of Khura’in.


Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice is due out for 3DS on September 8 in North America and Europe for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99.


Watch the animated prologe below.
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Latest Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice Character Profiles Feature Athena Cykes, Nahyuta Sahdmadhi And More . August 25, 2016 . 8:30am

Capcom has shared the character profiles for returning characters Apollo Justice and Athena Cykes,
as well as newcomers Nahyuta Sahdmadhi and Roger Retinz.

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Capcom has shared more profiles on the cast of characters set to appear in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. Previously, we learned more about Phoenix Wright’s assistant Maya Fey, in addition to the Khura’inese tour guide and monk-in-training Ahlbi Ur’gaid.

This time, we get a look at the returning characters of Athena Cykes and Apollo Justice, as well as new characters Nahyuta Sahdmadhi and Roger Retinz.

First off, Apollo is described by his profile as having an “unbreakable spirit and a relentless need to find the truth of every case.” He also possesses a special bracelet that contracts around his wrist during critical moments, indicating to him that he must focus on peoples’ words and actions to detect if they are telling the truth. In Spirit of Justice, Apollo must defend Phoenix Wright’s daughter Trucy when she is convicted of a murder.
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The prosecutor in that very same case, however, is Nahyuta Sahdmadhi, a devout monk from the Kingdom of Khura’in who is licensed to practice law internationally. His profile describes him as claiming to be able to see the “karmic flow” of a trial and, like many of the people from Khura’in, he holds a profound dislike for lawyers.

Next, we get a look at returning character Athena Cykes, a young attorney who is eager to learn and prove herself. She first appeared in Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies where her super-sensitive hearing often came in handy. In Spirit of Justice, Athena will have to assist Apollo in his case defending Trucy.

Lastly, the character profiles give us a look at a new character, Roger Retinz. Roger is a television producer who appears to be an easygoing guy and is hardly ever seen without his cup of coffee. However, when something goes awry on the set of his latest production (a magic show featuring Phoenix’s daughter Trucy), Roger deflects all blame and instead directs responsibility for the death of a stagehand onto Trucy herself.

To read the entire character profiles for Apollo, Nahyuta, Athena, and Roger you can visit Capcom’s official blog here and here.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice will release digitally for the Nintendo 3DS on September 8th.

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Watch The 8-Minute Opening Prologue For Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. August 25, 2016 . 5:15pm

The English version of the animated opening movie shows what Phoenix Wright will be up against in the Kingdom of Khura’in.

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Capcom has released the English dub version of the opening movie for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice today. The fully animated video runs about eight minutes long and serves as a prologue to the game’s storyline. Find out what Phoenix Wright, Apollo Justice, and Maya Fey are doing before the trials in the Kingdom of Khura’in begin. New characteres like Nahyuta Sahdmadhi and Priestess Rayfa are prominently featured in the video, as well, giving fans a first glimpse at the prosecuter and princess in action.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice releases digitally on September 8, 2016 for Nintendo 3DS. A demo is available beginning today on Nintendo eShop.

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Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice Development Blog Discusses Visual Design And Special Effects . August 28, 2016 . 3:30pm

Capcom has shared another development blog for the upcoming 3DS title,
and this time we hear from a couple of members in charge of visual design and special effects.

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Capcom has shared another development blog for the upcoming 3DS title Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. In this latest blog, we hear from a few members in charge of visual design and special effects.

First off, UI designer Reiko Nakano gives us a glimpse at what it was like having to create different fonts for the game. In Spirit of Justice in particular, the game needed two very different styles for the UI to help set apart the designs for the trial sections which take place in two separate countries.

Next, Chieko Akizuki shared a bit about her role as the lead effects artist in Spirit of Justice. In the game, trials which take place in Khura’in are conducted by a Divination Séance. An important aspect of this rite is the Pool of Souls in which a person’s last memories are channeled. Initially, however, Akizuki notes that they had various ideas regarding how to play out a victim’s final memories, including having the person’s spirit possess a puppet. In the end, they decided upon a pool of water, which led to Akizuki having to research many bodies of water to get the right idea of how to recreate the effect of water into the style of Ace Attorney.
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To read more about both Nakano’s and Akizuki’s work in Spirit of Justice, you can go visit Capcom’s official blog.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice will release digitally for the Nintendo 3DS on September 8th.

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source: Siliconera

 

[Matt Mortem]

Anyone here pick up Metroid Prime Federation Force? I'm interested in it, but don't know if it's worth my time.

 

[zenith16]

It looks like Duke did he said so 8 post above you. He asked if other have played it yet. I held off but they put Samus into the game she''ll help you out in mission's and it's taking place between the time she found that baby metroid . after that.

 

[Duke]

It looks like Duke did he said so 8 post above you. He asked if other have played it yet. I held off but they put Samus into the game she''ll help you out in mission's and it's taking place between the time she found that baby metroid . after that.

Nope, haven't bought it yet, that's why I was asking for opinions on it.

 

[zenith16]

Nope, haven't bought it yet, that's why I was asking for opinions on it.

oh I see I thought you might of but it could been ether way.
so you didn'tI seethat now. my applogies.


I've hearing it's decent from those people I know that comment in the comment area's and talk on game informers forums . I have had time to buy it and see my self . and not have seen the many reviews beside gameinfomers.

however both epn.tv and easy allie aren't running as they used so they seem to be on a limit of game til they get back on tv sponcer wise.