Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

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. New: 20% off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well.

Wii U

Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
SteamWorld Collection – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators Dark Edition Starter Pack – GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Amazon, GameStop
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack – Amazon (exclusive)
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Fusions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Systems

New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Gold Mario (new) – Best Buy
Lucina (new) – Best Buy
Ness (new) – Best Buy
Mega Man (new) – Best Buy
Pit (new) – Best Buy
Samus (new) – Best Buy
Sonic (new) – Best Buy
Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy

Books

Super Mario Adventures – Amazon
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 – Amazon
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages – Amazon
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
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

Other

Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-ring – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Crystal 9 Pack – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Paper Mario: Color Splash
SteamWorld Collection
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Skylanders Imaginators
Runbow Deluxe Edition
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Corpse Party Back to School Edition
Disney Magical World 2
Mario Party: Star Rush
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Super Mario Maker for 3DS (new)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Books

Super Mario Adventures
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition (save $9)
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

amiibo

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo Cards 6 Pack

UK

Wii U

Paper Mario: Color Splash
Skylanders Imaginators
Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Mario Party: Star Rush
Disney Magical World
Rhythm Paradise Megamix
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Sun Steelbook
Pokemon Moon Steel Book
Animal Crossing: New Leaf + amiibo Card
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Picross 3D: Round 2
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers

Systems

New 3DS XL – Peal White
New 3DS XL – Orange and Black
Pokemon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL

amiibo

Link (8-Bit) (new)
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) (new)
Link (Zelda: Wind Waker) (new)
Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) (new)

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1
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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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments

Update (10/2): Super Mario Maker for 3DS is now up for pre-order on Amazon Canada; also now has a 20% discount like the U.S.

Original (9/26): All major retailers are now properly taking pre-orders for Super Mario Maker on 3DS. Amazon just started reservations officially today, and can be had for 20 perent off with Prime. It’s also up at Best Buy (with 20 percent GCU discount) and GameStop.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments

Update (10/2): Now £37.14 off on Amazon UK.

Update 3 (9/22): This is now up for pre-order on Amazon UK.

Update 2 (9/20): The vault is sold out on Amazon Canada. However, Amazon US is now offering a $52 discount. If you already pre-ordered, it should be applied automatically. Now might be the time to jump in before it sells out!

Update: This can also be pre-ordered on Amazon France.

Original (9/14): Prima and The Pokemon Company are preparing a special “Collector’s Vault Edition” for the Pokemon Sun/Moon guide. Amazon provides details about what the package includes.

Fans can expect the following items:

– Special edition hardcover guide with a soft-touch dust jacket featuring exclusive Pokemon artwork
– Collectible Vault Edition box with magnetic clasp to hold your Pokemon treasures
– Exclusive hardcover 240-page journal displaying a debossed pattern and gold foil with a ribbon bookmark and inside pocket – perfect for recording your adventures in the Alola region
– Elegant roller ball pen etched with Pokemon Sun/Moon logos in classic silver color
– High-quality lithograph set of all-new artwork in a protective sleeve
– A thank you card with gold-foil-stamp signatures from members of Game Freak
– Full-sized bookmark with tassel showcasing Pokemon Sun/Moon art
– Removable decals highlighting five newly discovered Pokemon
– Detailed double-sided poster map of the Alola region
– “And more!”

Amazon Canada’s listing also contains a couple of extra photos:

Quantities for the Pokemon Sun/Moon Collector’s Vault are said to be limited. Once it’s sold out, it won’t return.

You can reserve the vault on Amazon US here (save $6.50). Amazon Canada has it up here (save $17). It should be available on December 9.

Thanks to Wagner C for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

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 September 26:

September 26

– 18 Super Mario Maker panels
– 7 Zelda: Twilight Princess HD panels
– 3 Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D panels (1 day left)
– 2 Animal Crossing icon panels
– Super Mario Bros. theme offer until 9/29
– 1 free play

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Ninja Pizza Girl finally arrives on the Wii U eShop this coming Thursday. Get a look at some gameplay footage below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments

We’ll be seeing The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts in English next February. However, in Japan, it came out last month as Hyrule Graphics.

Much of the book features various images from the Zelda games, ranging from character concept art to official illustrations. Towards the end though, there’s an interview with several Nintendo artists who have worked on the games – starting with the original up through Breath of the Wild.

The Breath of the Wild segment isn’t too long, but we went ahead and translated it since the section was interesting enough. It reveals Takumi Wada, who last contributed to Skyward Sword, as the person leading the way on drawing artwork, and Satoru Takizawa as the art director. There’s some talk about how important the bow is as well, with producer Eiji Aonuma stressing this early on in development. We also get a bit of a look at some variations that were drawn of the art where Link is shooting an arrow.

Head past the break for our full translation.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 1 Comment

You might be surprised to hear that Paper Mario: Color Splash has a fairly extensive map. Judging by an image of it which has surfaced online, there will be plenty of levels to explore and places to visit.

The map doesn’t reveal anything overly spoilerish, but to be on the safe side, we’ve placed it after the break.

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Next Tuesday, Minecraft: Wii U Edition will be receiving the Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack. On top of that, a new update is coming on the same day, which will bring about some new features. Take a look at what’s in store through the video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments

We heard more about the NES Classic Edition towards the end week through a new announcement from Nintendo. In the meantime, various outlets have also been sharing some hands-on impressions with some additional details.

Here’s a roundup of information from various outlets:

– Each game keeps its original presentation quirks (Ex: blank line on the left of screen in Mario Bros. 3)
– Press the reset button to visit the Home Menu
– Option to reduce screen burn-in
– Auto-shudown setting
– 8 languages
– English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Netherlands, Portuguese, and Russian
– Demo screensaver mode that shows a tug of war between Mario and Luigi if you leave it idle
– You’ll also see big pixel-art versions of characters
– Games run both brighter and sharper than on the Wii U Virtual Console
– No option to stretch games to fill a widescreen
– Option dims the screen after a certain amount of idle time
– Legal notices included
– Legal notices mentions an open-source license
– Nintendo didn’t say what’s in the machine, what emulator it’s running
– A little “lock” icon is on the four save slots
– This lets you lock the saved game in place so someone else can’t save their game on top of it

Lastly, we’ve attached some images comparing the NES Classic Edition to the Wii U Virtual Console below.

Source 1, Source 2, Source 3, Source 4

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 1 Comment

Following the initial batch of Paper Mario: Color Splash concept art that surfaced yesterday, we have more images, and significantly more this time around. The latest art shows a few more characters, but also locations and even elements like art style concepts. It’s all incredibly interesting to say the least.

Just like last time, we’re posting the gallery past the break. Some may consider some of the images to be spoilerish in nature.

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