Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 13 Comments

A pair of accolade trailers have landed on Nintendo UK’s YouTube channel. Videos for Star Fox Zero and Fire Emblem Fates can be found below.

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

Over on the official Star Fox Zero website, Nintendo posted a page which provides a behind the scenes look at the recent animation – Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins. It delves into the style used, and touches on how the video shows the everyday lives of Fox and his team as they relax on the Great Fox. There’s even some concept images, too.

Head past the break for the full article.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments

ICv2 put up a new interview this week with VIZ Media senior editorial director Beth Kawasaki. In it, Kawasaki discussed the success of Yo-kai Watch and also shared some information about The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition.

Continue on below for some excerpts from the interview. You can read the full piece here, which includes some talk about Pokemon (including a cookbook coming this year).

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

Pocket Card Jockey is made by Game Freak, the developer of the Pokemon RPGs. So it makes sense that the game has references to the well-known series, right? In addition to that, there are nods to Game Freak’s other titles as well as Nintendo, pop culture, and gaming in general. GameXplain looks at it all in the following video:

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

Sweetest Thing was among the lineup of titles that dropped on the European Wii U eShop yesterday. Here’s a look at the game:

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

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

01./00. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 144.846 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 101.981 / NEW
03./00. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 84.973 / NEW
04./00. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 56.477 / NEW
05./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi (Level 5) {2016.04.02} (¥4.600) – 34.648 / 464.886 (+20%)
06./00. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 20.027 / NEW
07./06. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (Square Enix) {2016.03.24} (¥5.250) – 14.780 / 572.355 (-7%)
08./02. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800) – 10.197 / 42.880 (-69%)
09./01. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥7.600) – 9.898 / 45.394 (-72%)
10./16. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥5.700) – 9.458 / 861.427 (+61%)
11./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 8.991 / 752.549 (+44%)
12./14. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700) – 8.826 / 1.347.515 (+36%)
13./00. [PSV] Rose to Tasogare no Kojou # (Nippon Ichi Software) {2016.04.26} (¥3.980) – 8.508 / NEW
14./05. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥6.500) – 7.694 / 24.808 (-55%)
15./09. [PS4] Dark Souls III (From Software) {2016.03.24} (¥7.430) – 7.360 / 282.269 (+1%)
16./04. [PSV] Bullet Girls 2 (D3Publisher) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800) – 6.339 / 23.562 (-63%)
17./00. [PSV] Eve: Burst Error R # (Red Flagship) {2016.04.28} (¥6.800) – 5.699 / NEW
18./19. [3DS] Disney Art Academy (Nintendo) {2016.04.07} (¥3.700) – 5.155 / 35.971 (+11%)
19./22. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700) – 4.956 / 149.273
20./10. [3DS] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800) – 3.968 / 11.219 (-45%)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 13 Comments

Update (5/6): Bumped to the top. Added in Nintendo’s official announcement after the break.

Original (5/5): At the end of March, twelve games were announced as finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The actual inductees have now been announced.

Six new titles will be joining the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The lineup is as follows:

• Grand Theft Auto III
• The Legend of Zelda
• The Oregon Trail
• The Sims
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Space Invaders

In case you’re curious, the inaugural class from last year included:

• Doom
• Pac-Man
• Pong
• Super Mario Bros.
• Tetris
• World of Warcraft

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

A new Nintendo Direct is lined up for one specific game due out soon in Japan. On May 11 at 8:30 PM Japan time, Culdcept Revolt will be getting a special presentation. The official page is located here.

Thanks to Gefen A for the tip.

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Posted on 8 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. Affordable Space Adventures
2. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
3. Freedom Planet
4. Darksiders II
5. Star Fox Zero
6. Citizens of Earth
7. Runbow
8. Swords & Soldiers II
9. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Xenoblade Chronicles
11. Super Mario World
12. Super Mario 64
13. Super Mario Maker
14. Star Fox Guard
15. Super Mario 3D World
16. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
17. Super Mario Bros. 3
18. Pokken Tournament
19. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
20. Super Mario Bros.

Videos

1. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
2. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
3. Star Fox Zero Launch Trailer
4. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
5. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
6. Lost Reavers Trailer
7. Xenoblade Chronicles Trailer
8. Super Meat Boy Trailer
9. The Deer God Trailer
10. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
11. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
12. Super Mario World Trailer
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
14. Super Mario 64 Trailer
15. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
16. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
17. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
18. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
19. Nintendo Minute – Super Mario Maker with SethBling
20. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 9 Comments

Nintendo has sent out a notice to Miitomo users, informing them about an update set to be made available in the near future.

One big addition will be new ways of adding friends. You’ll be able to connect with those you know by email, among other methods.

Nintendo also says the Miitomo update will let users answer the same question as others when looking at “All Answers” while also making it possible to edit a Miifoto before posting it as a comment. Finally, there will be speed optimizations as well.

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