Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 26 Comments

Update: Gone. Lasted about 40 minutes.

Original: Out of nowhere, Walmart has started taking pre-orders for the Super NES Classic Edition. Get yours here. How long this remains in stock remains to be seen.

Thanks to Jack B for the tip.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments

Update 4: One last bump. The Splatoon 2 Switch Pro Controller is up on Amazon.

Update 3: Amazon Canada has some amiibo in stock here.

Update 2: All amiibo currently available are here.

Update: Bumped to the top. Latest amiibo on Amazon is the retailer exclusive Corrin (Player 2). Get it here.

Original: Amazon is starting to accept orders for the new amiibo launching today. You can now order the new Squid and Inkling Boy figures for Splatoon 2, for example. Keep track of this page as more amiibo go live throughout the day.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Super Mario 64
2. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Super Mario World
5. Mario Party 2
6. Super Mario 3D World
7. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
8. Mario Kart 64
9. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
10. Mario Party 10
11. Super Mario Bros. 3
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Brain Age
14. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
15. Super Mario RPG
16. Paper Mario
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
20. Zelda: Skyward Sword

Videos

1. Splatoon 2 Direct 7/6/17
2. Super Mario Odyssey E3 2017 Trailer
3. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
4. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
5. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle E3 2017 Trailer
6. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
7. Zelda: Breath of the Wild Accolades Trailer
8. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Life in the Ruins
9. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
10. Super Play Time – Splatoon – First Dip
11. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
12. Pikmin Short Movies Trailer
13. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
15. Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 First Look
16. Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer
17. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
18. Super Mario 64 Trailer
19. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapon Splategies
20. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

A few new games out came out this week on the various eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments

Earlier this week, SEGA and Archie Comics ended their 24-year relationship on Sonic comics. That wasn’t the end of the Blue Blur’s appearance in comics as a whole, however.

SEGA announced a new partnership with IDW Publishing today that will see a new line of Sonic comics starting in 2018. Teams are currently being formed and a publishing plan is being put into place. SEGA says that additional details will be shared later.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos | 0 comments

Nintendo has prepared a couple of new Splatoon 2 commercials for launch day. We’ve included both below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Players may not have known it, but Ultra Street Fighter II has had a secret unlockable character from the start. Capcom unveiled how to add Shin Akuma earlier today by going through a few simple steps. See some footage of the character in action below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments

The first-person shooter SUPERHOT is being considered for Switch. That’s according to developer Andrzej Dominowski, who was asked about the possibility during a Reddit AMA today.

SUPERHOT is a unique take on the first-person shooter genre. Time moves only when you move, the game ditches regenerating health bars, and will have you moving through slow-motion bullets.

The concept of SUPERHOT may sound slightly strange if you’ve never heard of it before, but it definitely works. You can get a feel for the gameplay with the video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos | 1 Comment

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta end their month of Splatoon 2 coverage with a video about the clothes, shoes and hats you get in-game and show off some real life goodies. Check out the full episode below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 24 Comments

Capcom hosted a Street Fighter 30th Anniversary panel at Comic-Con today. At the event, a special surprise was shared.

Shin Akuma can actually be unlocked in Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. By following just a few steps, you can add the character to the roster.

Here’s how it works:

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