Nintendo 3DS

[dbeth]

Just imported a Circle Pad Pro XL from the UK. I wanted it back to play Snake Eater and some Resident Evil again more easily. I must say, it feels very solid in the hand and doesn't feel as bulky as the original.

Somewhere down the line, I'd be intrigued to see if it could work as some sort of interface with the WiiU. It's almost like a mini WiiPad.

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[Flawless]

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Yes! Thank you Atlus!


Shin Megami Tensei IV heads to North America this summer

Shin Megami Tensei Returns

The Mature-themed Role Playing Game Franchise Is Back After a Decade With
Shin Megami Tensei IV

IRVINE, Calif. – April 2, 2013 – It’s been nearly ten years since the last chapter closed in the original Shin Megami Tensei® role playing game (RPG) series, but the long wait is nearly over. Developed by the award-winning ATLUS team, Shin Megami Tensei IV (SMTIV) features powerful new demons, expansive dungeons, epic story arcs with branching plot lines, game-altering decision making, and more. Built specifically for the Nintendo 3DS™ system with optimized graphics, 3-D dungeons, voiced dialogue, and StreetPass functionality, SMTIV will be a premium title available this summer.

Building on the styles of ATLUS’ Persona, Devil Summoner, and Devil Survivor titles, SMTIV is the first true successor to 2004’s Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home kingdom from a growing army of demons. Decisions players make throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Shin Megami Tensei IV blends familiar features from previous SMT games with all-new features that take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system, including:

• A World to Discover, A Mystery to Uncover – The life of a Samurai is fraught with peril. Players must leave the safety of the kingdom in order to defend it from the invading demons. There the story unfolds as they become involved in a fierce battle between God and demons.

• Demon Collection and Fusion – The core mechanic of the Shin Megami Tensei series returns with more than 400 demons to recruit, collect, and fuse together. Players will constantly be challenged with balancing the strengths of their demons to ultimately excel in battle.

• Choices and Consequences – Throughout the player’s journey, they must choose their own path. The choices will affect them, other NPCs, and the overall outcome of the story. Branching story paths require careful consideration since the fates of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and the rest of the world hang in the balance.

• Pressing the Combat Advantage – The Press Turn system requires strategic thinking for every battle. Pinpointing an enemy’s weakness will provide a vital extra turn for players to exploit. But there are dangers as well…reckless attacks against demons cause players to lose their turns and give the enemy an opening to strike back.

“The return of the legendary Shin Megami Tensei series is one of the biggest milestones yet for ATLUS and the 3DS,” said Naoto Hiraoka, president and chief executive officer, Index Digital Media, Inc. “Since this is the first title from the original SMT series in a decade, we tapped the best developers from many of ATLUS’ acclaimed projects including Nocturne, Strange Journey, Persona, and Soul Hackers to create a premium experience that lives up to our fans’ and our own expectations.”

Shin Megami Tensei IV will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system and sold as a premium title beginning this summer. The game is expected to receive an M rating from the ESRB, but is not yet rated. More details will be revealed in the future, with updates on the official SMTIV website at http://www.atlus.com/smt4.

[ubernoob]

That seals it. I'm buying a 3DS very soon.

[Skyboxer]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

That seals it. I'm buying a 3DS very soon.

Yeah me too... Dang it.
Really didnt want to buy another one my eyes need an XL version

[Flawless]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

Please let this be true. Despite its silly name, Bravely Default looks like the best thing Sqaure Enix has done since The World Ends With You.


Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Will Be Localized For The West

Square Enix still hasn’t announced Bravely Default: Flying Fairy for North America or Europe, but don’t worry—the nostalgic turn-based role-playing game will be released overseas.

During the Game Developers Conference, Siliconera was able to confirm with multiple trusted sources that Bravely Default: Flying Fairy will be localized for English-speaking audiences.

[ubernoob]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

So I was out grocery shopping at Target tonight. Picked up a 3DS with Fire Emblem Awakening and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. I have a lot of hours of playtime in front of me.

Damn you JRPG genre. DAMN YOU.

[redsrule]

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So I was out grocery shopping at Target tonight. Picked up a 3DS with Fire Emblem Awakening and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. I have a lot of hours of playtime in front of me.

Damn you JRPG genre. DAMN YOU.

Fire Emblem is one of the most underrated games ever. It is such a good game, and perma-death is amazing to me.

[Flawless]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

I've put 25 hours into Fire Emblem Awakening, and so far, it's my favorite game this year. It will probably be around 40 hours when I finish it, and it's such a highly replayable game too.

I wanted to get Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, but I couldn't get used to the controls in the demo. I need that Circle Pad Pro, but it's not out here for the XL. I will probably just wait for MH4, especially since that will have online play for 3DS.

Mostly been just Fire Emblem, but I finished the second mansion in Dark Moon a few days ago, and thought it was even better than the first mansion, except the boss wasn't as good as the first one. Also, played a little Super Mario 3D Land and it's pretty good. The 3D is fantastic in that.

[Flawless]

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Project X Zone coming to Nintendo 3DS June 25

Project X Zone, a role-playing strategy crossover game featuring characters from Namco Bandai, Sega and Capcom, will launch for Nintendo 3DS June 25, Namco announced.

The game will feature more than 50 different characters from franchises such as Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, .hack and more. In Project X Zone, a rift in time and space opens after an artifact called the Portalstone is stolen, allowing different universes to mix. Players will choose two characters to team up and explore affected worlds.

Project X Zone launched in Japan Oct. 11, 2012.The game was announced for North American, European and Australian release in January. Project X Zone is currently available for pre-order for $39.99 through Amazon and GameStop.

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Wallet am cry because of 3DS this year.

Fire Emblem
Luigi's Mansion
Soul Hackers
Animal Crossing
Project X Zone
SMT IV
Mario and Luigi RPG
Mario Golf: World Tour
Pokemon X and Y

Bravely Default is possible and the 3DS is due for a Zelda of its own this year.


This pic on NeoGaf sums it up for me:

[SinisterAlex]

Must resist buying a 3DS..... at least until Pokemon X and Y come out. Haha.

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[Novicain13]

Anyone know if they are making a bundle with pokemon?

[VTPack919]

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So I was out grocery shopping at Target tonight. Picked up a 3DS with Fire Emblem Awakening and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. I have a lot of hours of playtime in front of me.

Damn you JRPG genre. DAMN YOU.

Fire emblem is so good. I bought the 3ds a couple months back specifically for all the JRPGs out and coming out.

[Flawless]

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[mgoblue]

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I can't wait for Animal Crossing! That game is perfect for handhelds! I couldn't get into the Wii version as much, but the DS I played a while.

I wish Nintendo didn't take so long to release these outside of Japan.

[Skyboxer]

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Almost bought one today. They had an XL set up with Luigi's Mansion...

sigh.....