Pre-order updates (12/18/16)
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Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
United States
* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.
Wii U
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for case)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
amiibo
Poochy (new) – Best Buy
Accessories
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow – Amazon
Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter (new) – Amazon
Books
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Canada
Wii U
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3DS
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World (new)
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle (new)
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
Accessories
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow
Books
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
UK
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3DS
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Ball Fusions (new)
Books
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
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Amazon: Save $20 on the Pokemon Sun/Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
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The Pokemon Sun/Moon Steelbook Dual Pack has been discounted on Amazon, an exclusive for the retailer. It started out at $89.99, but is currently available for $69.98. Place an order here if interested.
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs video shows development progress
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Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was successfully funded on Kickstarter last year. As a result, the team promised a 3DS version. There’s been relatively little news since, but a new video was shared today showing off progress made thus far.
View the video below. Note that it’s a work in progress look at the first part of mission 1, and the final game will have new music.
Nintendo Badge Arcade – North American updates for the week of December 12, 2016
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Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.
Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.
Here’s what’s on tap for the week of December 12:
December 12
– 16 Nikki panels
– 4 Fire Emblem Fates panels (1 day left)
– 2 Mario icon panels (1 day left)
– 2 Mario Kart icon panels (1 day left)
– 1 Mario enemies panel (1 day left)
– 2 Kid Icarus panels (1 day left)
– 3 Pokemon panels (1 day left)
– Super Mario holiday theme offer until 12/29
– 1 free play
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Nintendo says competition has been its biggest challenge, but IPs and innovation give the company an edge
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 51 Comments
Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed is a new documentary series that explores the world of video games. The new show just went live this week, and one of the episodes features Nintendo quite a bit.
Two prominent Nintendo executives spoke about the topic of competition during their segments. At one point, Nintendo of America executive vice president of operations Don James was asked about the biggest challenge the company has had to deal with. That’s what led him to mention competition. While competition can be “fierce”, James believes that Nintendo franchises act like a “secret weapon”.
He noted:
More: Don James, interview, Reggie Fils-Aime, top
Yooka-Laylee video shows how Tribalstack Tropics has improved
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Playtonic shared a new Yooka-Laylee video this week that gives fans a taste of what Tribalstack Tropics will be like in the final game as a fully fleshed out world. We’ve posted it below.
More: Playtonic, Team17, Yooka-Laylee
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Wii U gameplay
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Additional footage of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has come in specifically showing the Wii U version. Get a look at 40 minutes of gameplay below.
Dragon Quest XI teaser site open
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Following its presence at Jump Festa, Dragon Quest XI’s teaser site is now open. It’s located right here. The page contains three videos for now: the opening movie, gameplay, and a clip of new character Camus. More content should be added in 2017.
More: Dragon Quest XI, Square Enix
Paper Mario: Color Splash producer on lack of returning NPCs, new game would feature “a different system”
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Paper Mario’s first two games featured many original characters and party members with original abilities. However, since then, the series has been moving away from that. It is especially evident in Color Splash, as many of the characters encountered are Toads.
Game Informer spoke with Kensuke Tanabe, the Wii U title’s producer, in this month’s issue. The magazine started out by asking why old NPCs from the early Paper Mario games haven’t returned. Tanabe replied with the following:
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[Let’s Talk] Super Mario Run launch thoughts
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Mobile | 19 Comments
Mario has finally made his mobile debut. Super Mario Run launched on Thursday… though only on iOS. The Android release will follow in 2017.
Have you downloaded Super Mario Run? If so, have you purchased the full game, or do you intend to? What are your impressions? Perhaps you’re holding off on downloading it all together? Or maybe you’re waiting on the Android version?
That’s a lot of questions, though Super Mario Run is certainly deserving of them. If you do have any final thoughts on the title, be sure to share them with us in the comments!
