Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 61 Comments

Pokemon fans in Hong Kong aren’t pleased with how Nintendo is approaching Pikachu’s name in Sun/Moon. There’s a bit of a change happening with the two games, which will feature traditional and simplified Chinese in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. While different regions have featured their own translations to reflect local language and tradition in the past, that won’t be the case any longer.

Quartz sheds more light on the situation in a new article:

Now Nintendo wants to unify them: Pokémon in Greater China will be officially called ?????, or Jingling Baokemeng in Mandarin (Jingling means “spirit” or “elf,” and Baokemeng is a transliteration of Pokémon). Earlier in Hong Kong, it was ?????, Pet Little Elves (or Spirits), while in Taiwan, it was ????, Magic Babies.

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

With Kirby: Planet Robobot quickly approaching its western launch, Nintendo of Europe has prepared another new trailer for the game. Watch the “Robobot Rampage” video below.

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

Check out some screenshots of this week’s European Nintendo Downloads:

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

A new round of maintenance is lined up for the next couple of days.

First up, maintenance for Minecraft: Wii U Edition is taking place tomorrow:

– 5:50 PM PT (May 31) – 7:30 PM PT (May 31)
– 8:50 PM ET (May 31) – 10:30 PM ET (May 31)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (June 1) – 3:30 AM in the UK (June 1)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (June 1) – 4:30 AM in Europe (June 1)

There will also be Wii U / 3DS maintenance later in the week:

– 6 PM PT (June 1) – 8:30 PM PT (June 1)
– 9 PM ET (June 1) – 11:30 PM ET (June 1)
– 2 AM in the UK (June 2) – 4:30 AM in the UK (June 2)
– 3 AM in Europe (June 2) – 5:30 AM in Europe (June 2)

Also, as a bit of an aside, the eShop maintenance we reported on for this week is no longer taking place. We’ll see if Nintendo reschedules it at some point.

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

Amazon UK has Splatoon for a very good price. At the moment, it’s being sold for just £16. If you’ve been looking to pick up Splatoon in the UK, now might be the time to do so!

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

Capcom continues its promotional efforts of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice in Japan with a new commercial. We have it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 11 Comments

Dragon Quest IX ending up as a DS exclusive was a big deal back in the day. But how’d that come about in any case?

During the Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Countdown Special this past week, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino spoke about how he convinced series creator Yuji Horii to make IX for DS. Hino was also developing Professor Layton at that time, and Nintendo’s portable was experiencing great momentum. Horii hesitated at first and questioned having a numbered Dragon Quest game on a handheld, but Hino kept pushing him to do it.

Horii became a big fan of the tag mode in Dragon Quest IX, which would end up partially inspiring StreetPass support for the 3DS. He liked how it connected the game world and real world together.

Horii also said that his wish is just to “have Dragon Quest be enjoyed by as many people as possible”.

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

Miitomo has added a new round of clothing, including armor and more. Here’s the full lineup:

– Camo bucket hat
– Duster cardigan
– Pants w/ checkered hem
– Basic mid-length socks
– Zebra-print pumps
– Fluffy puppy tail
– Plate armor helmet (set)
– Plate armor suit (set)

All of these items can be redeemed in Miitomo Shop in exchange for coins.

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

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Things mostly stay the same, but Etrian Odyssey V is now in the top 10.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 12 and May 18.

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

Wii U

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – Amazon
Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Special Edition – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Kirby: Planet Robobot – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
7th Dragon III Code: VFD (pre-order for art book) – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Monster Hunter Generations – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (pre-order for launch edition) – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Amazon, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Amazon, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Systems

Monster Hunter Generations New 3DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Kirby – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Meta Knight – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
King Dedede – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Waddle Dee – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Isabelle Summer Outfit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Isabelle Winter Outfit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Animal Crossing amiibo cards wave 4 – Amazon
Callie and Marie – Best Buy
Inkling Boy/Girl/Squid – Best Buy
Inkling Girl – Best Buy
Inkling Boy – Best Buy

Books

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
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)

Other

Pokeball GamePad Protector for Wii U – Amazon (new)
Pokken Tournament Pikachu controller – GameStop (exclusive)

Canada

Wii U

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Minecraft: Wii U Edition
Terraria
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Kirby: Planet Robobot
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Monster Hunter Generations
Zero Time Dilemma
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon

Systems

Monster Hunter Generations New 3DS XL (new)

amiibo

Kirby – Kirby series
Meta Knight – Kirby series
Isabelle Winter Outfit
Isabelle Summer Outfit
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards, Series 4

Books

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
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition (save $9)

UK

Wii U

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Kirby: Planet Robobot amiibo bundle
Nintendo Selects – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (new)
Nintendo Selects – Paper Mario: Sticker Star (new)
Nintendo Selects – New Style Boutique (new)
Nintendo Selects – Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros (new)
Nintendo Selects – LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins (new)
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney Art Academy
Monster Hunter Generations
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon

amiibo

Kirby: Planet Robobot amiibo bundle
Meta Knight amiibo
King Dedede amiibo
Waddle Dee amiibo

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition

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