Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 5 Comments

Good Smile’s previously-announced 1/7 scale PVC Link figure from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword now has a release month. It’ll be available in November for 15,800 yen. Pre-orders open today, and will last until July 27, 2016 at 9 PM JST.

Here’s a good look at the figure:

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

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./01. [PS4] Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2016.05.10} (¥7.900) – 21.155 / 149.879 (-84%)
02./02. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 19.383 / 268.334 (-20%)
03./00. [PS4] Homefront: The Revolution (Spike Chunsoft) {2016.05.19} (¥7.980) – 9.422 / NEW
04./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi (Level 5) {2016.04.02} (¥4.600) – 8.913 / 518.492 (-17%)
05./00. [PSV] Kenka Bancho Otome (Spike Chunsoft) {2016.05.19} (¥5.980) – 8.534 / NEW
06./04. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 6.763 / 126.073 (-29%)
07./00. [PS4] Doom (Bethesda Softworks) {2016.05.19} (¥7.980) – 6.164 / NEW
08./05. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 6.057 / 140.448 (-29%)
09./00. [3DS] My Hero Academia: Battle for All (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.05.19} (¥5.700) – 5.607 / NEW
10./08. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 5.564 / 774.096 (-2%)
11./00. [PS4] Battleborn (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2016.05.19} (¥7.700) – 5.145 / NEW
12./09. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700) – 5.038 / 1.367.268 (-4%)
13./10. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥5.700) – 4.088 / 878.493 (+1%)
14./07. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (Square Enix) {2016.03.24} (¥5.250) – 4.047 / 596.369 (-30%)
15./06. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 3.952 / 80.392 (-33%)
16./00. [PSV] Period Cube: Torikago no Amadeus # (Idea Factory) {2016.05.19} (¥6.300) – 3.850 / NEW
17./18. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥6.500) – 3.735 / 36.177 (+69%)
18./14. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects] (Nintendo) {2016.03.17} (¥2.700) – 2.373 / 47.974 (-5%)
19./16. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700) – 2.319 / 161.048 (-4%)
20./11. [PS4] Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2016.04.21} (¥5.980) – 2.118 / 15.336 (-23%)

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

Two more character class trailers are in for Etrian Odyssey V. Here’s a look at the Shaman and Hound classes:

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

Nintendo updated its Miitomo app a short while ago with some new content. There’s new clothing to be had via Miitomo Drop, plus a new “Everybody Answers” topic as well.

The new Miitomo Drop theme is “Drivin’ me crazy! Vehicle Vogue”. You can nab a bunch of racing-related gear, which is as follows:

– Lowrider layered tee
– Tire tread pants
– Auto-racing helmet (set)
– Auto-racing suit (set)
– Checkered flag shirt
– Checkered flag pants
– Checkered flag necktie
– Race car suit
– Car shoes
– Retro-car pin
– Pit crew headset (set)
– Pit crew suit (set)

With Everybody Answers, the new question is: “What type of personality are you most attracted to?” The event runs until June 3 at 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM PT. If you answer the question while it’s active, you’ll be provided with Miitomo Platinum Points on My Nintendo.

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

Another round of footage is in from today’s European Wii U Virtual Console title, Mario Hoops 3-on-3. Here’s the latest gameplay:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 7 Comments

Azure Striker Gunvolt has managed to reach another sales milestone. Through Twitter, Inti Creates announced that the game’s downloads are past the 160,000 mark on 3DS. The news was celebrated with a special piece of art, pictured above.

Inti Creates has been announcing sales milestones for Azure Striker Gunvolt at 10,000 intervals. The most recent accomplishment was in March, when the game topped 150,000 downloads.

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

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

Software

1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
3. Runbow
4. Affordable Space Adventures
5. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
6. Super Mario 64
7. Swords & Soldiers II
8. Super Mario 3D World
9. Super Mario World
10. Super Mario Maker
11. Freedom Planet
12. Super Meat Boy
13. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
14. Super Mario Bros. 3
15. Super Mario Bros.
16. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
17. Darksiders II
18. Star Fox Zero
19. Paper Mario
20. 8Bit Hero

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge Launch Trailer
3. Super Meat Boy Trailer
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
6. 8Bit Hero Trailer
7. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE First Beats Trailer
8. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
9. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
10. Splatoon – Squid Sisters amiibo
11. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
12. Super Mario Maker – Key Update Video
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
14. Super Mario 64 Trailer
15. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
16. Lost Reavers Trailer
17. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
18. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
19. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
20. New Super Mario Bros. U Video

Source: Wii U eShop

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

Bandai Namco published the first complete gameplay trailer for Dragon Ball: Fusions. Per usual, we have it attached below.

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

Two new costumes are now available in Super Mario Maker. After finishing the new Event Course, players can unlock outfits based on Hello Kitty and My Melody.

Here’s an overview of the course:

Sanrio characters Kitty and Melody find themselves in the world of Super Mario! At first it seems like a fun place, with cute blocks shaped like apples and flowers. But they’d better be careful, because there’s danger up ahead! Won’t you help them find their way safely to the goal?

And some footage:

Note that you need to complete the level twice in order to obtain both costumes.

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

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 will be heading to Wii U early next month. Take a look at the video below for nearly an hour of footage.

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