GameStop: Star Fox statue for $30
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Star Fox Limited Edition Fox McCloud Stone Statue is now further discounted over at GameStop. It’s on sale for $30, meaning you can save another $15. Place an order here if interested.
Final Fantasy XV director “very interested” in Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 48 Comments
Hajime Tabata, the director of Final Fantasy XV, has significant interest in Switch.
Speaking about Nintendo’s console with French outlet Gameblog, Tabata talked about how he is looking forward to the platform as both a developer and a player. This is also the first time in awhile that he’s has had interest in creating titles for a Nintendo platform.
Tabata’s words in full:
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Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition New 3DS XL unboxing video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
YouTube channel Tuxx Toys has posted an unboxing of the Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition New 3DS XL. For another look at the system, watch the video below.
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Kadokawa Games “would like to look into the Nintendo Switch”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 18 Comments
Kadokawa Games has some interest in Switch, according to president Yoshimi Yasuda. In a recent interview, Yasuda mentioned that the company is interested in looking into the platform in the future.
Yasuda said:
“We would like to deliver our games to as many peoples as possible, in the best route possible. Therefore, in the future we would like to look into the Nintendo Switch or Steam and any other hardware that has an install base.”
Kadokawa Games helped to develop the Wii-exclusive (and Japan-only) Earth Seeker a few years ago. They’re also responsible for Demon Gaze, and originally published Rodea: The Sky Soldier in Japan.
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Plenty of additional Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!! details
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The Momotaro Dentetsu may not be well-recognized in the west, but it’s pretty big in Japan. Nintendo is now publishing the latest entry, Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!!, on December 22. Famitsu shares more about the game in its latest issue.
The basic rules of the game are still exactly the same as past titles. Players become the president of a railroad company, move between stations based on the dice numbers rolled, and aim to become the first one to arrive at the designated destination. However, it is also important to gather fortune by buying things sold at other stations as well.
European Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure boxart
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 0 comments
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure still hasn’t been officially announced for Wii U, but now the European boxart has appeared. Grainger Games has a listing with the image on its website along with a December 14 release date. Hopefully Telltale Games makes it official soon.
Thanks to aseiaw for the tip.
Mario Party: Star Rush sold through 20% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 15 Comments
Mario Party: Star Rush is off to a slow start in Japan. According to Media Create and Dengeki reports, it sold less than 30,000 units in its first week. Dengeki now further says that the game sold through just 20 percent of its initial shipment.
Prior to Star Rush, Mario Party: Island Tour hit 3DS. That one sold 133,000 copies in its first week before going on to move 553,000 units in total.
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Photos of the Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition New 3DS XL
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 4 Comments
The Pokemon Sun/Moon-based New 3DS XL arrived on store shelves this week. Have a closer, in-person look at the Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition below.
Wii U eShop charts (10/28/16)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Paper Mario: Color Splash
2. Zelda: Spirit Tracks
3. Super Mario 64
4. Super Mario 3D World
5. Animal Crossing: Wild World
6. Never Alone
7. Super Mario World
8. Super Mario RPG
9. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
10. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
11. Zelda: Skyward Sword
12. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
13. Paper Mario
14. Super Mario Bros. 3
15. Mario Party 10
16. Super Mario Bros.
17. Super Mario Maker
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. SteamWorld Heist
20. Zelda: A Link to the Past
Videos
1. First look at Nintendo’s new home gaming system
2. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery
3. Paper Mario: Color Splash TV Spot
4. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Time to Make a Splash!
5. Just Dance 2017 Trailer
6. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
7. Paper Mario: Color Splash E3 2016 Trailer
8. Lost Reavers Trailer
9. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
11. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
12. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
13. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
14. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
15. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
16. Severed E3 2016 Trailer
17. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
18. Skylanders Imaginators Launch Gameplay Trailer
19. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
20. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
Source: Wii U eShop
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Crash Bandicoot appears in the new Skylanders Academy show
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments
Skylanders Academy debuted on Netflix today. It’s a new animated series based on Activision’s toys-to-life franchise.
Crash Bandicoot was present in Skylanders Imaginators, and it looks like he’s in this show as well. A brief clip has emerged on YouTube of his appearance… and he even talks. See it below.
