Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place on Monday
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has more Wii U and 3DS maintenance lined up for early next week. This will be taking place during the early hours on Monday, and will impact online elements such as online play and rankings.
Here’s when the maintenance period is scheduled for:
– 10 PM PT (Sunday) – 2 AM PT (Monday)
– 1 AM ET (Monday) – 5 AM ET (Monday)
– 6 AM in the UK (Monday) – 10 AM in the UK (Monday)
– 7 AM in Europe (Monday) – 11 AM in Europe (Monday)
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Zelda Wii U rumors: More talk of Wii U / NX release, play as a male / female, voice acting
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Wii U | 544 Comments
Emily Rogers – who most recently revealed that a new Paper Mario was heading to Wii U prior to the announcement of Color Splash – has come forward with a new set of rumors about Zelda Wii U.
Today’s speculation consists of three parts. Rogers further backs up claims that the new Zelda will be on both Wii U and NX. Additionally, the game may allow players to choose between a male or female character, and most characters are voiced – aside from Link.
Here’s the full roundup of Rogers’ tweets:
Rumor #1: Yes, Zelda is coming to both Wii U and NX. I confirmed it with a ton of people. You can choose which one to get. Or get both.
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) April 8, 2016
Rumor #2: I heard from multiple sources that you can choose between a male or female as your playable character in Zelda.
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) April 8, 2016
Rumor #3: There is voice acting for most of the characters…except Link.
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) April 8, 2016
Like with all rumors, these bits should be taken with a grain of salt. It shouldn’t be too much longer until we hear about the new Zelda in an official capacity again, as E3 is coming up quick.
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HORI making a new Animal Crossing 3DS pouch
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Amazon has a listing up for a new Nintendo-licensed Animal Crossing 3DS pouch. It’s tentatively slated for May 31.
The pouch can hold a New 3DS XL, New 3DS, 3DS XL, or 3DS. It also has two pockets to hold Animal Crossing amiibo cards.
You can check out Amazon’s listing here.
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Image & Form on working with Nintendo for SteamWorld Heist’s Nintendo Direct appearance
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
Image & Form has returned with another video for its “The Engine Room” series. In today’s edition, a big portion of the episode is dedicated to talking about working with Nintendo on SteamWorld Heist’s Nintendo Direct appearance. Check out the full video below.
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Monolith Productions job listing includes mention of Nintendo lot check
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Warner Bros. developer Monolith Productions has done very little with Nintendo hardware in the past. But a new job listing is sparking speculation that the studio – which made the acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – could have something to offer in the future… maybe on NX?
This line from a Quality Assurance Manager posting is what gamers are talking about in particular:
Knowledge of certification standards for Microsoft (TCR compliance), Sony (TRC compliance), or Nintendo (Lot Check).
Of course, there’s no specific mention of NX there. Having the word “or” is also important, as it could mean a person with experience publishing games on major platforms is simply needed. I suppose only time will tell if something ever comes from this!
Media Create software sales (3/28/16 – 4/3/16) – Top 50
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
02./00. [PS4] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
03./01. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
04./02. [PS4] Dark Souls III
05./05. [WIU] Pokken Tournament #
06./12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
07./11. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
08./08. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!!
09./03. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X
10./00. [PS4] Winning Post 8 2016
11./15. [WIU] Splatoon #
12./16. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects]
13./00. [PSV] Winning Post 8 2016
14./13. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s The Division
15./19. [3DS] Tomodachi Life [Nintendo Selects]
16./17. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
17./04. [PS4] Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune #
18./07. [PS4] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Sengoku Risshiden #
19./00. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain #
20./00. [PS3] Winning Post 8 2016
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49 minutes of Yo-kai Sangokushi footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Yo-kai Sangokushi recently debuted in Japan, and some extensive gameplay has now come in. Get a look at 49 minutes of footage below.
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Disney 3DS themes footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 3 Comments
Four new 3DS themes based on Disney properties are available worldwide. For a look at all of them, check out the video below.
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Wii U eShop charts (4/7/16)
Posted on 9 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. Pokken Tournament
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. Super Mario 3D World
4. Yoshi’s Story
5. Super Mario World
6. Super Mario Maker
7. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
8. Super Mario 64
9. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
10. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
11. Super Mario Bros. 3
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Paper Mario
14. Pikmin 3
15. Zelda: A Link to the Past
16. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
17. EarthBound
18. Donkey Kong Country
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Videos
1. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
2. Yoshi’s Story Trailer
3. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
4. Shantae: Risky’s Revenge Director’s Cut Trailer
5. Star Fox Zero – Let’s Rock & Roll Trailer
6. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
7. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
8. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
9. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
10. Infinity Runner Trailer
11. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
12. Lost Reavers Trailer
13. Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exodus Trailer
14. Super Mario World Trailer
15. LEGO Dimensions Superhero Mash-Up Trailer
16. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
17. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
18. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
19. Super Mario 64 Trailer
20. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
Source: Wii U eShop
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Yo-kai Sangokushi sold through 64% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
Yo-kai Sangokushi moved 270,000 copies during its launch weekend in Japan (April 2 and April 3). Media Create now reports that the game sold through 63.87 percent of its initial shipment.
Even though it’s a spin-off, this title’s sales fall well short in comparison to the series’ last release, Yo-kai Watch Busters. That one sold nearly 700,000 units in July 2015. However, when compared to Pokemon Conquest which was another collaboration game from the past (first week sales of 172,000 units, sell-through rate of 58.43 percent), Yo-kai Sangokushi sold much better in both numbers and sell-through rate. Given that, one could say that it’s off to a good start.
