Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

We recently learned that VIZ Media would be handling the English version of the Zelda: Twilight Princess manga. Amazon has now opened pre-orders for the first volume here (Amazon Canada here).

VIZ had previously confirmed plans to have Twilight Princess’ initial volume ready in March, but Amazon seems to offer a more specific date of March 7. We also have a price point: $10.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos | 1 Comment

During SEGA’s regular live show hosted on Niconico earlier today, the company debuted the first footage from Puyo Puyo Chronicle. View a recording below.

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

Bandai Namco is making “All Kamen Riders: Rider Revolution” for 3DS, according to the latest issue of Famitsu. It will be a side-scrolling action title with historical Kamen Riders appearing.

Confirmed Kamen Riders so far:

– 1-go
– Amazon
– Super 1
– Kuuga
– Ouja
– Fourze
– Meteor
– Gaim
– Drive
– Mach
– Chaser
– Ghost
– Specter
– EX-Aid

All Kamen Riders: Rider Revolution is 70 percent complete. The game will launch this winter in Japan.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments

Nintendo just released the second video in a multi-part series about a squad of toads helping Mario in Paper Mario: Color Splash. We have today’s clip below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment

Gotta Protectors players can now obtain some new DLC for the game. Just recently, Ancient released the FM Music Pack.

Here’s what’s included:

Ancient also shared a couple of secret features in Gotta Protectors:

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

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Pokemon Red
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Pokemon Blue
6. Mega Man X
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
8. Pokemon Omega Ruby
9. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
10. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
11. Monster Hunter Generations
12. Pokemon X
13. Pokemon Y
14. Super Mario World
15. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
16. Super Mario 3D Land
17. Metroid Prime: Federation Force
18. Zelda: A Link to the Past
19. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
20. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Videos

1. Disney Art Academy – Overview Trailer
2. Kirby: Planet Robobot Overview Trailer
3. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
4. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
5. Guess that Character Challenge – Nintendo Minute
6. Mega Man X Trailer
7. More Pokemon & Meet Team Skull – Pokemon Sun/Moon
8. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
9. Kirby: Planet Robobot Accolades Trailer
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
11. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
12. Pokemon Red Trailer
13. Photos with Mario Trailer
14. Mario Kart 7 Video
15. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
16. Pokemon Bank Trailer
17. Super Mario 3D Land Video
18. Super Mario Bros. 3 Trailer
19. Super Mario World Trailer
20. Pokemon Blue Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 4 Comments

VVVVVV was taken down from the 3DS eShop back in May. Unfortunately, due to a homebrew exploit, it was removed.

But just like Citizens of Earth and SmileBASIC, VVVVVV is now back on the eShop. Better yet, the game is on sale. You can purchase VVVVVV for just $4.75, down from the original $7.99 asking price.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments

According to the NPD Group, spending on gaming-related accessories – including toys-to-life figures – is experiencing a five percent dip year-over-year. That amount came in at $117.1 million last month in the United States. While sales of amiibo and Skylanders have fallen, LEGO Dimensions is up, as is Disney Infinity.

NPD analyst Sam Naji says there was “a 34 percentage point shift in dollar share” from Skylanders and amiibo to Disney Infinity and LEGO Dimensions. “Although total spend for interactive gaming toys declined by 3 percent compared to last year, consumers spent an additional 55 percent on Disney Infinity accessories and $3 million on Lego Dimensions, which launched in September 2015,” Naji said.

Disney Infinity’s bump can almost certainly be distributed to retailer discounts on toys following the cancellation of the series. With amiibo, new releases have slowed, though things may pick up when the new Mario line launches in November.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments

NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2016. The results can be found below.

1. Grand Theft Auto V
2. Overwatch
3. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
4. Monster Hunter: Generations **
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
6. Minecraft **
7. NBA 2K16
8. Doom 2016 **
9. Destiny: The Taken King
10. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege

Note: Games marked with ** designate no digital sales.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 10 Comments

Bloomberg and Axiom Capital Management have provided an extended look at various Pokemon GO stats through the middle of the month. Based on data from Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey, and Apptopia, the game’s daily active users, downloads, engagement, and time spent daily are all off their peaks and on a downward trend.

With Pokemon GO’s incredibly hot start, I think it should have been expected that it wouldn’t maintain its initial levels – especially now that the app has launched in many major countries. We’ll likely see it stabilize at a certain point, and it’ll continue to do well so long as it receives proper support.

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