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Nintendo heir donates $2.5 million to rescue Kyoto canal
The project has long been stalled by lack of city funding
An heir to the late founder of Nintendo is planning on donating 300 million yen, or about $2.48 million USD, to help restore Kyoto’s historic Takase River, a canal built in 1614.
It’s been leaking water due to its age, so the city started restoration work back in 2010. However, due to Kyoto’s fiscal strains, the project stalled.
Thanks to this donation, restoration work should resume soon. It’s currently estimated to be finished by the end of March 2024.
Nintendo have released a Japanese interview with the team behind Kirby and the Forgotten Land
It's the latest in Nintendo's "Ask the Developer" series
The team behind the much-anticipated Kirby and the Forgotten Land over at HAL Laboratory are the stars in the latest interview from Nintendo’s “Ask the Developer” series, which kicked off last July. If you can read Japanese and want to learn more about the upcoming Kirby title, check it out here:
For now, it’s only in Japanese, but, based on the other interviews in this series, it should get an official translation soon. What we can offer is a compilation of all the behind-the-scenes clips and gameplay segments that the article includes. Check out that video compilation below.
Get a closer look at My Nintendo's N64 game keychains
You can get yours now for only 500 platinum points
Our friends over at GameXplain have just received one of the two-packs of Nintendo 64-inspired keychains from My Nintendo, featuring designs based on the original box arts of both Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TIme, and they’ve uploaded a video offering a good look at what they’re like in person. You can see it below.
If you’re in the US, you can get your own pair of these keychains for only 500 platinum points. You can also get a similar pair with the box arts of Mario Kart 64 and Star Fox 64 for the same price. They’re both available here.
3DS eShop charts for March 23rd, 2022
Pokémon has fallen to the great Capcom sale
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are out, and Pokémon Crystal is no longer at the top. It looks like Capcom’s deep discounts on their digital-only Phoenix Wright titles are working well for them. You can see the ordered lists below:
Software
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
- Pokemon Crystal
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
- Resident Evil Revelations
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
- Pokemon Yellow
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure
- Pokemon Red
- Pokemon Gold
- Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
- Tomodachi Life
- Pokemon Blue
- Nano Assault EX
- Zelda: Oracle of Ages
- Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Pokemon Dream Radar
- Tomodachi Life
Videos
- Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
- Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
- Mario Kart 7 Video
- Nintendo Direct 9/13/18
- Demon King Box Trailer
- Gurumin 3D Trailer
- Pokemon Bank Trailer
- IronFall Trailer
- Pokemon Yellow Trailer
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Video
- Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
- Resident Evil Revelations Video #1
- Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video
- Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
- Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX Trailer
- Flipnote Studio 3D: Flipnote Samples
- Super Mario 3D Land Video
- Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
- Nano Assault EX Trailer
Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! sales pass 3.5 million
Apparently Konami does still make games
Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!, a party game from Konami that’s yet to see a release outside of Japan, has just passed 3.5 million sales, Konami have announced.
The title has players become the presidents of railroad companies and compete to acquire the most valuable properties. Here’s hoping we see it get a worldwide release some day!
Takara Tomy Arts shows off new Kirby 30th Anniversary merch
It'll be available in Japan on April 27th
Takara Tomy Arts has shown off some new merch that’ll be releasing in Japan on April 27th, 2022, Kirby’s actual anniversary, to celebrate the pink puffball’s birthday. First up is the Relaxing Kirby Plush pictured above, which even has the anniversary logo showcased on his foot.
They’ve also shown off a new series of mini Kirby plush ball chain keychains. A purchase will get you one of 10, 9 of which have been revealed.
The keychains will cost 990 yen and are also set to release on April 27th. The plush will retail for 2640 yen.
Kraken Academy!! out tomorrow on Switch
Can you save the world in three days?
The anime-inspired time-loop adventure Kraken Academy!! is launching tomorrow, March 22nd, on the Nintendo Switch eShop. You can see the trailer here:
The game’s been out on Steam since last year, and it’s received 95% positive reviews. Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Happy Brocolli Games provided this run-down:
Can you save the world in three days? Kraken Academy!! drops players into the shoes of a new student, trying to find their way in this technicolor fever dream that, for legal reasons, can only be described as “technically a school.” When a magical kraken bestows them with time-travelling powers, they must uncover campus secrets, navigate treacherous school clubs, overcome awkward situations and last but not least, prevent an impending apocalypse
It will be available to download at 5pm PDT in North America, Canada and Mexico.
Fire Emblem Heroes Announces New Heroes & Ascended Mareeta Event
It kicks off on March 18th
The latest summoning event for Fire Emblem: Heroes was just announced. It’ll feature a variety of characters from Fire Emblem: Thracia 776. The New Heroes & Ascended Mareeta summoning event will go live on March 18th.
Taito Game Sale Starts on the Japanese eShop
The latest Bubble Bobble and Darius games are up to 50% off
Taito Corporation, known for series such as Bubble Bobble and Groove Coaster, have put a lot of their Nintendo Switch titles on sale in Japan. You can see Google’s translation of the deals below.
■ Touhou Spell Bubble Regular price: ¥ 5,800 (tax included) ⇒ Price: 2,900 yen (tax included) (50% off)
■ Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party !!!! Regular price: 6,500 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 3,900 yen (tax included) (40% off)
■ Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party !!!! Additional Content UNDERTALE Pack Regular Price: 1,650 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 1,155 yen (tax included) (30% off)
■ Bubble Bobble 4 Friends / Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Counterattack of Monster Strike Regular price: 5,280 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 3,168 yen (tax included) (40% off)
■ The Ninja Warriors Once Again Regular price: 3,080 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 1,540 yen (tax included) (50% off)
■ Darius Cozmic Collection Regular Edition Regular Price: 5,720 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 2,860 yen (tax included) (50% off)
■ Darius Cozmic Collection CE Regular price: 7,150 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 3,575 yen (tax included) (50% off)
■ Darias Burst Another Chronicle EX + Regular price: 4,180 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 2,926 yen (tax included) (30% off)
■ G-Darius HD Regular price: 4,180 yen (tax included) ⇒ Price: 2,926 yen (tax included) (30% off)
The sale will end on March 30th in Japan. These deals are currently unavailable in other regions.
EVE ghost enemies Opening Movie
This visual novel is set to release in Japan on June 30th
Developer El Dia has released the opening movie for EVE ghost enemies, the latest visual novel in the long-running EVE series. You can see it here:
EVE ghost enemies is planned for release on June 30th in Japan. There are currently no releases for any other region confirmed.
New SEGA Genesis Games Released via Nintendo Switch Online
Some classics from Treasure and Sunsoft are available now
The latest batch of SEGA Genesis titles have just released for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. This batch brings with it Treasure’s Alien Soldier and Light Crusader, as well as Sunsoft’s Super Fantasy Zone. You can see some more details about the titles below:
In Alien Soldier, the acclaimed developers at Treasure invite you to take on the role of a bird-man with steel wings in his fight against 25 bosses. In this challenging game, you can learn new tactics with every defeat … or take advantage of that handy Rewind feature to perfect your run!
Super Fantasy Zone has you powering up the ever-appealing Opa-Opa across eight colorful planets!
In Light Crusader, also from Treasure, let nobility light your way through a lovingly crafted action-RPG.
3DS eShop Charts for March 16th, 2022
Retro Pokémon titles sit at the top
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are out, and nothing’s particularly surprising. You can see the ordered list below:
Software
- Pokemon Crystal
- Tomodachi Life
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
- Pokemon Yellow
- Pokemon Red
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
- Pokemon Omega Ruby
- Pokemon Gold
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Pokemon Silver
- Super Mario 3D Land
- Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
- Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
- Pokemon Blue
- Pokemon X
- Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Videos
- Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
- Tomodachi Life Wish List Video
- Mario Kart 7 Video
- Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Overview Trailer
- Nintendo Direct 9/13/18
- IronFall Trailer
- Pokemon Bank Trailer
- Super Mario 3D Land Video
- Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Video
- Introducing Tomodachi Life
- Tomodachi Life Direct 4/10/14
- Super Mario World Trailer
- Nintendo Minute – Tomodachi Life
- Team Kirby Clash Deluxe – Ready for Launch
- Kirby: Planet Robobot Accolades Trailer
- New Super Mario Bros. 2: Coin Rush
- Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo
- Pokemon Yellow Trailer
New Fuga: Melodies of Steel DLC Announced
This costume pack releases on March 24th
CyberConnect2 has announced the Way of the Sword Costume Pack for Fuga: Melodies of Steel, bringing with it many new Japanese-themed outfits for the game’s cast. The trailer can be seen below.
The new DLC pack will be available starting March 24th and, based on the price of the last DLC pack, it will likely cost $5.
eBay Australia has the Nintendo Switch OLED for Under AU$500
It's available for AU$40 below MSRP
It’s hard to argue that the Nintendo Switch OLED isn’t the best model of the console available right now, though its increased price is a bit hard to stomach. However, if you’ve been considering biting the bullet but you’ve been unwilling to fork over the extra cash, now might be the perfect moment.
The Big W store on eBay Australia is selling the console for AU$499, AU$40 lower than the normal price. You can find the deal right here on eBay.
The Future of Chocobo GP Has Been Detailed
Square Enix claims to be listening to player feedback
The latest game in the Chocobo series, Chocobo GP, released last week to many complaints regarding its plentiful microtransactions. Over on Twitter, Square Enix has shared their plans for the future of the title.
Reddit user Sat-AM provided a breakdown in English.
