Daily Briefs (Jan 26) – Splatoon Koshien 2016 / Monster Hunter X update

26 January 2016 Lite_Agent Aksys Games, Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!!, Arc System Works, Capcom, extreme, Langrisser: Re:Incarnation -Tensei-, Masaya Games, mixi, Monster Hunter Generations, Monster Strike, River City: Rival Showdown, Splatoon, Splatoon Koshien, Splatoon Koshien 2016, World Hobby Fair 2016, World Hobby Fairy, XFlag

Splatoon Koshien 2016

Here’s pictures of two teams competing in the Splatoon Koshien 2016 final, taking place this week-end during the Game Party Japan:

Source: Nintendo

Wii collection

Kacy “Da Game Nerd” is on a quest to collect all Wii games released in North America. Here’s a video interview of him, by Metal Jesus Rocks:

Langrisser

Here’s the North American boxart for Langrisser: Re:Incarnation -Tensei-, courtesy of Amazon.com:

Langrisser: Re:Incarnation -Tensei- (3DS) comes out on April 19th in Europe and North America.

Monster Hunter X

It’s not just the Nintendo 3DS which got an update today: Monster Hunter X also did, in Japan! It brings the game to Ver. 1.2.0, and is required to play online (offline play with friends will work even without the update). Unfortunately, Capcom doesn’t say what this update adds and/or fixes.

To download this update, you have several options:

launch Monster Hunter X from the Home Menu, while being connected to the internet;
search for Monster Hunter X on the Nintendo eShop;
use the option on the Nintendo eShop settings page.

Talking of Monster Hunter X, here’s picture of merchandise coming out this week in Japan:

Source: Capcom / Famitsu (1 / 2)

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River City Ransom SP

Here’s the early purchase bonus for Rivery City Ransom SP at ebten: an acrylic charm strap!

River City Ransom SP (3DS) comes out on April 28th in Japan.

Tabletop Simulator

Tabletop Simulator is a game allowing you to play various tabletop games on your PC. Thanks to mods, fans have brought back to life some old Nintendo tabletop games thanks to mods: you can check out this article from Siliconera, which highlights some of the best ones!

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikeusei Keikaku!!

On February 24th, the CD of the Opening song used for the Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Season 2 anime will be released in Japan. Fans who buy the first-print copies will get a serial code, allowing them to take part in the Korosensei lottery. There’s a New Nintendo 3DS and a set of four cover plates to win!