Submit a news tip



Update (9/9): Bumped to the top. A GAME customer service representative has apologized for the issue, and promises a refund soon.

On Monday we became aware of an issue with some isolated orders. This has impacted a number of customers who pre-ordered the Wii U exclusive, Super Mario Maker. We have been working through crediting any pending transactions with our banking partners as a top priority. You should see these appear on your account over the next couple of days as we resolve everything ready for the product release on Friday.

Our warehouse are working hard and are packing everyone’s order ready for Friday. Please keep an eye out for your shipment confirmation email.

If you have any questions please contact our customer service team on this dedicated hotline number 01256 784400 or email us at [email protected]. We will also be posting updates on our @GAMEHelps twitter page.

Thank you for your patience and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Catherine Wilson

Head of Customer Services


Original (9/8): Several people who have pre-ordered Super Mario Maker from UK store GAME have apparently had their bank accounts / credit cards charged multiple times. There are multiple reports on Twitter about people being charged around £235 yesterday (five times the game’s price) despite ordering only one copy. GAME responded quickly on Twitter and said that customers affected by this would get  a refund within 24 hours.

However, it seems like the issue was not fully resolved as this morning, at least one person claims to have been charged an additional two times, for a total of seven times the game’s original price.

Source

Curve Digital will release Pumped BMX+ on Wii U on September 24th. Check out a new trailer of the game below:

Source

Not only is Japan getting a retail release of the Splatoon soundtrack in October, Famitsu revealed today that Nintendo is also releasing a Splatoon art book that same month, on October 10th. The book will feature over 300 pages of concept art, character designs and more. Expect more info this week once the full issue of Famitsu is out.

splatoon art book 2

Source

More: ,

Nintendo will show off quite a few games at EGX 2015, one of the biggest gaming conventions in Europe. The event will take place at the NEC in Birmingham, UK from September 24th to till September 27th. Here’s the full list of Wii U and 3DS games you’ll be able to play if you attend:

Wii U

  • Super Mario Maker
  • Splatoon
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Star Fox Zero
  • Mario Tennis Ultra Smash
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X
  • Skylanders SuperChargers

3DS

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
  • Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
  • Chibi Robo: Zip Lash
  • Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
  • Skylanders SuperChargers
  • Pokemon Omega Ruby
  • Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

#Nindies on Wii U

  • Mighty No. 9 [Deep Silver, Concept]
  • Rive [Two Tribes]
  • Runbow [13am Games]
  • Fast Racing NEO [Shin’en]
  • Typoman [Brainseed/Head Up Games]
  • Soul Axiom [Wales Interactive]
  • Poncho [Rising Star Games]
  • Extreme Exorcism [Ripstone]
  • Oddworld New n Tasty [Oddworld]
  • Shadow Puppeteer [Snowcannon Games/Sarepta Studios]
  • Action Henk [Curve]
  • Lovely Planet [Tiny Build]
  • Terraria

#Nindies on 3DS

  • Steamworld Heist
  • Shovel Knight [Yacht Club Games]
  • Terraria

Nintendo will also host several tournaments, such as squad battles in Splatoon, 200cc races in Mario Kart 8 or two-player matches in Mario Tennis Ultra Smash.

Source

More: ,

The Lost Reavers beta is currently running in Japan. Check out some more footage of it below:

Via

Several new games are launching this week on the European Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a peak at the gallery below.

Source

Another new week means more new content for Pokemon Shuffle. The Mega Sharpedo event has begun in the 3DS version; it will run until this Sunday.

If you want to get the coveted Sharpedonite, you need to rank in the top 11,000 in Europe, the top 18,000 in North America or the top 50,000 in Japan. If you manage to rank in the top 2,500 in Europe, the top 3,500 in North America or the top 10,000 in Japan you’ll receive a Mega Speedup in addition to the Mega Stone. If you don’t get the Sharpedonite but rank in the top 16,000  in Europe, the top 25,000 in North America or the top 70,000 in Japan, you’ll receive an Attack Power Up as a consolation price. If you rank below that, you will receive a Jewel.

Source

This week’s Wii U/3DS specific charts are as follows:

Wii U

1. Splatoon – Nintendo

2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo

3. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Disney Interactive Studios

4. FIFA 13 – Electronic Arts

5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo

6. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo

7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo

8. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

9. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo

10. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Disney Interactive Studios

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

3. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Nintendo

4. Dead or Alive: Dimensions – Koei Tecmo Europe

5. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo

7. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo

8. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo

9. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition – Capcom

10. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

individual formats september 7th 2015

All Formats

all formats september 7th 2015

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

Super Mario Maker (available September 11th) – €39.99/£34.99

Wii U Download

The Swindle – €12.49/£9.99 (Ends September 24th, regular price €14.99/£11.99)

Star Sky – €4.00/£3.60

3DS Retail

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX (available September 11th) – €39.99/£29.99

Etrian Mystery Dungeon – €39.99/£34.99

3DS DLC

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Find a wanderer for me – €1.79/£1.59

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Know the Red Pookas – €1.79/£1.59

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Find a princess for me – €1.79/£1.59

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Find a landsknecht for me – €1.34/£1.19

Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Slay the Gold Guardians – €1.34/£1.19

3DS Demo

Samurai Defender

eShop Sales

Wii U

Trine Enchanted Edition – €6.49/£5.49 (Ends October 10th, regular price €12.99/£10.99)

Trine 2: Director’s Cut – €8.49/£6.99 (Ends October 10th, regular price €16.99/£13.99)

TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends October 1st, regular price €7.99/£6.99)

3DS

AeternoBlade – €7.99/£7.19 (Ends October 8th, regular price €14.99/£13.50)

AiRace Speed – €2.39/£2.10 (Ends October 8th, regular price €3.49/£3.10)

AiRace Xeno – €1.69/£1.59 (Ends October 8th, regular price €2.49/£2.29)

escapeVektor – €3.49/£2.99 (Ends September 24th, regular price €6.99/£5.99)

Source: Nintendo PR


Manage Cookie Settings