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Nintendo 3DS: new Firmware update available (Ver. 11.1.0-34)

13 September 2016 Lite_Agent

More than four months since the previous one, Nintendo released a brand new Firmware update for the Nintendo 3DS today, bringing it to Ver. 11.1.0-34!

[Europe] Metroid Prime Hunters (NDS) – Wii U Virtual Console Trailer, screens

12 September 2016 Lite_Agent Europe, Metroid Prime: Hunters, NST

Metroid Prime Hunters (which originally came out on the Nintendo DS) is the one and only game hitting the Wii U Virtual Console this week, in Europe. Here’s its Nintendo eShop Trailer and some screenshots!

Europe: video games sales for Week 36 (UK) / Week 35 (France), more

12 September 2016 Lite_Agent France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

In this post, you will find sales data for the following countries: United Kingdom (Week 36), France (Week 35), Italy (Week 35), Spain (August), and Germany (Week 35)!

Daily Briefs (Sept. 12): Nintendo Minute / Ninja Usagimaru: The Mysterious Karakuri Castle

12 September 2016 Lite_Agent Aksys Games, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Intelligent Systems, Natsume, Ninja Usagimaru: The Mysterious Karakuri Castle, Nintendo Minute, NIS America, Paper Mario: Color Spash

Today’s Daily Briefs: latest episode of Nintendo Minute, Ninja Usagimaru: The Mysterious Karakuri Castle dated in Europe and North America, a surprising feature for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, pictures of the Harvest Moon: Skytree Village Limited Edition, and Natsume retail partnership.

Pokémon Sun and Moon: new details from CoroCoro (Rockruff evolution, Ultra Beasts)

12 September 2016 Lite_Agent CoroCoro, Game Freak, Pokémon Sun and Moon, Pokémon Sun and Moon (anime), The Pokémon Company

In its latest issue, CoroCoro magazine reveals new details about Pokémon Sun and Moon (Rockruff’s evolution, new Ultra Beasts), but also the new Pokémon anime series!

Pokémon GO: new update available (0.37.0 / 1.7.0)

12 September 2016 Lite_Agent Niantic, Pokémon GO, Pokémon GO Plus, The Pokémon Company

Time to pick up your Buddy Pokémon in Pokémon GO: the latest update for the game is now availble! It also adds support for Pokémon GO Plus, launching this Friday is most countries.

[Perfectly Right] Nintendo eShop: Still a Long Way to Go (Part 2)

10 September 2016 Lite_Agent

Here’s Part 2 of our “Nintendo eShop: Still A Long Way to Go” article, where we look at (non-essential) features that could improve the overall experience!

Japan: more data for Week 35 (Media Create/Dengeki)

9 September 2016 Lite_Agent Dengeki, Japan, Media Create

Today, Media Create released its weekly report for video game sales in Japan, providing us with more sales data for Week 35. Also: Dengeki data!

Pokémon news (Sept. 9): Pokémon Sun and Moon / Pokémon Comaster

9 September 2016 Lite_Agent Game Freak, HEROZ, Pokémon Duel, Pokémon Sun and Moon, The Pokémon Company

Today’s Pokémon news: some advertisement for Pokémon Sun and Moon in Japan, but also a warning and a new event coming soon to Pokémon Comaster!

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past – Overview Trailer

9 September 2016 Lite_Agent

With just one week left until release, make sure you’re ready for Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past by checking out its overview trailer!

Japanese news (Sept. 9): Nintendo Badge Arcade / Kirby cap and wallet

9 September 2016 Lite_Agent Aikatsu! Stars: My Special Appeal, Bandai-Namco, Capcom, Chou Sentou-chuu Kyuukyoku no Shinobu to Battle Player Choujou Kessen!, HAL Laboratory, Kirby, Megami Meguri, Nintendo Badge Arcade

Today’s Japanese news: Nintendo Badge Arcade update, some new Kirby merchandise, an “interview” for Megami Meguri, a TV Commercial for Chou Sentou-chuu Kyuukyoku no Shinobu to Battle Player Choujou Kessen!, and a trailer for Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal!

Daily Briefs (Sept. 9): Miyamoto interview / Play Nintendo Show

9 September 2016 Lite_Agent Bandai-Namco, Disney Magical World 2, Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, Play Nintendo Show, Rhythm Paradise Megamix, Shigeru Miyamoto, Square-Enix, Super Mario Run

Today’s Daily Briefs: a short interview of Shigeru Miyamoto, Rhythm Paradise Megamix and Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past refreshers, some footage for Disney Magical World 2 and latest episode of the Play Nintendo Show!

Yo-kai Watch The Movie to get limited theatrical release in North America, on Oct. 15

9 September 2016 Lite_Agent Eleven Arts, Fathom Events, Level-5, Yo-kai Watch The Movie

Yesterday, Level-5 announced that Yo-kai Watch The Movie would get a limited theatrical release in North America, on October 15th!

[Japan] Media Create sales for Week 35, 2016 (Aug. 29th – Sept. 4) [Top 50]

9 September 2016 Lite_Agent Famitsu, Japan, Media Create

Update: we just added the full Top 50 for Media Create, along with Famitsu sales!
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Media Create data for Week 35 in Japan isn’t really pretty: sales were sluggish for both Software and Hardware, though the 3DS did pretty ok.

Pokémon news (Sept. 8): Pokémon Sun and Moon (Prof. Oak) / Pokémon XY & Z (anime)

8 September 2016 Lite_Agent

Today’s Pokémon news: Professor Oak’s cousin revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon, but also preview + teaser for the Pokémon XY & Z anime series!

Daily Briefs (Sept. 8) – River City: Tokyo Rumble dated / Dragon Quest VII panel recording

8 September 2016 Lite_Agent Arc System Works, Capcom, Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, Kirby, Natsume, Noriyoshi Fujimoto, PAX West, PAX West 2016, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice, River City: Tokyo Rumble, Splatoon, Square-Enix

Today’s Daily Briefs: River City: Tokyo Rumble finally gets a release date, recording of the Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past panel at PAX West, latest two countdown videos for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, and some Splatoon / Kirby merchandise!