Uh-oh, thanks to unforeseen blackouts and persistent network issues, we were unable to publish last week's Digest. Thankfully, we're back this time around! Click here to review Issue #5. Here are this week's highlights collated from January 3 to January 9, 2016. Remember, you can follow the links below to read more information on each subject:
Local News
‣ Pre-Order Fire Emblem: Fates Standard Editions Locally
Considered as one of the most anticipated 3DS games of 2016, Fire Emblem: Fates - Birthright and Fire Emblem: Fates - Conquest can now be pre-ordered from Game One Gadget Store / i.TECH - Philippines! Unfortunately, we still haven't received any updates if DataBlitz will follow through or if either retailer will be able to offer the Special Edition of Fire Emblem: Fates. Don't worry, we will post any new updates when we get one!
‣ Netflix Service Now Accessible Locally
Filipino 3DS owners can now utilize the free-to-download Netflix app from the 3DS eShop after the video-streaming company open its paid membership service to the Philippines. Like in the US, there's a one-month free trial that you can try but you will still have to provide valid credit card / Paypal details for the registration to push through.
StreetPass Events
‣ StreetPass - NorthGate Keepers 01.09.16
The NorthGate Keepers community held its second StreetPass Event of the year last January 9, 2016 at Starbucks Fastbytes, Alabang, Muntinlupa.
‣ StreetPass - Thy Board-Dom 01.09.16
Players from around the Bacoor, Cavite vicinity conducted another StreetPass Event at Thy Board-Dom.
‣ Gallery - NorthGate Keepers 01.02.16
A late upload from NorthGate Keepers's StreetPass Event for the New Year held last January 2, 2015 at Starbucks Fastbytes, Alabang, Muntinlupa.
3DS Updates
‣ Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard Heading To The 3DS eShop
Another unique music-based 3DS app is coming to the 3DS eShop soon. Creating and sharing your own songs, sounds, and melodies on Facebook, Twitter, and Miiverse should be easy as 1, 2, and 3!
‣ Pokemon Shuffle Update
This week's update brings the Mega Swampert Challenge and Tornadus Challenge Rerun to the 3DS version of the game. Speaking of which, have you completed the Pokemon Safari from the previous update? Getting Gigalith is a pain with its 3% encounter rate!
‣ New Yu-Gi-Oh! Game Coming To The 3DS This Year
Yes folks, Konami confirmed that the 3DS title they announced last December in Japan will also have a global release. This means that North American (the same region as US, Asian, & MDE) 3DS owners will be able to enjoy the game as well once it launches sometime during the 3rd Quarter this year.
‣ 3DS eShop Updates - January 8
The first batch of eShop-exclusive games for 2016 have arrived! Some Holiday Discounts have also ended.
That's all folks! See you again next week!
