Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments

A listing on Nintendo’s website confirms this week’s North American Wii U Virtual Console title. Tomorrow, Konami Krazy Racers will be out on the eShop.

Here’s a brief overview:

“Choose from 12 of your favorite Konami characters, all with unique racing abilities. Speed your way through 16 action-packed, fun-filled courses. Collect coins to upgrade your car, unlock hidden courses, and race by your opponents on your way to the checkered flag.”

Pricing for Konami Krazy Racers is set at $6.99.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Those with an Amazon Prime membership can take advantage of extra savings on Super Mario Maker. The game launched at $60, but it can be yours for only $50. Place an order here if interested.

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Another eShop release has been confirmed for Europe. On December 10, Engine Software will be bringing out the educational title Dinox. Pricing is set at €4.99.

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Last November, indie developer Red Column announced the 2D puzzle platformer “3Souls” for the Wii U eShop. It was tentatively scheduled for 2015 at the time, but is now expected in the second quarter of 2016.

Red Column also shared the first images from 3Souls today. View the screenshots in the gallery below.

Source: Red Column PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments

In just a couple of weeks, the European eShop will be open for business in several new European territories. These countries include Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, and Romania.

The opening date is set for December 10. Consumers will need to pay in Euros, and the shop will be displayed in English.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

The latest unboxing video shows off two more cover plates for the New 3DS. Get a look at the new Super Mario Maker and Yoshi variations below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 27 Comments

Nintendo has kicked off a new set of eShop “Cyber Deals” in North America. Wii U and 3DS owners can save up to 50 percent on Wii U and 3DS titles.

Here’s the full lineup of games on sale:

Wii U

Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – $34.99 (was $49.99)
Metroid Fusion – $4.79 (was $7.99)
Don’t Starve: Giant Edition – $7.49 (was $14.99)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – $27.99 (was $39.99)
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – $9.99 (was $19.99)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – $34.99 (was $49.99)
Rayman Legends – $19.99 (was $39.99)
Adventures of Pip – $7.49 (was $14.99)
Pushmo World – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land – $12.99 (was $19.99)
Teslagrad – $7.49 (was $14.99)
Chariot – $7.49 (was $14.99)
Star Fox Command – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Never Alone – $5.99 (was $14.99)
SteamWorld Dig – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Pikmin 3 – $38.99 (was $59.99)
Art of Balance – $4.49 (was $8.99)
Trine 2: Director’s Cut – $9.99 (was $19.99)
The Wonderful 101 – $19.49 (was $29.99)
Mario Golf – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Child of Light – $7.49 (was $14.99)
Blek – $2.99 (was $5.99)
Little Inferno – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Mutant Mudds Deluxe – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Scram Kitty – $4.99 (was $9.99)

3DS

Fire Emblem Awakening – $27.99 (was $39.99)
Metroid – $2.49 (was $4.99)
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – $23.99 (was $39.99)
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – $20.99 (was $29.99)
Azure Striker Gunvolt – $7.50 (was $14.99)
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – $27.99 (was $39.99)
BoxBoy! – $3.49 (was $4.99)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy – $20.09 (was $29.99)
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – $9.99 (was $19.99)
Crashmo – $4.49 (was $8.99)
Kid Icarus: Uprising – $24.49 (was $34.99)
Rune Factory 4 – $19.99 (was $39.99)
3D Sonic the Hedgehog – $2.99 (was $5.99)
3D Out Run – $4.19 (was $5.99)
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move – $6.49 (was $9.99)
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream – $2.49 (was $4.99)
SteamWorld Dig – $4.99 (was $8.99)
Mario Golf: World Tour – $20.99 (was $29.99)
1001 Spikes – $9.99 (was $15.00)
Inazuma Eleven – $9.99 (was $19.99)
Retro City Rampage DX – $4.99 (was $9.99)
Mutant Mudds – $4.49 (was $8.99)
Siesta Fiesta – $2.99 (was $5.99)

This sale runs through December 2 at 11:59 AM ET / 8:59 AM PT.

Europe will be seeing its own set of holiday deals starting on Friday and lasting through Monday. We’ll let you know about those when they go live.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 20 Comments

All of the English voice actors in Xenoblade Chronicles X have been found through the RPG’s credits. Below you can see the main cast, avatars, and those who helped out with additional voices.

Voice Cast (English)

Elma – Caitlin Glass
Lin – Cassandra Lee Morris
Tatsu – Chris Cason
Irina – Carrie Keranen
Gwin – Michael Sinterniklaas
Lao – Matt Mercer
Doug – Patrick Seitz
L – Ray Chase
Ga Buidhe – Cindy Robinson
Maurice – Kirk Thorton
Goetia – Rachel Robinson
Dahgan – Patrick Seitz
Celica – Mela Lee
Rock – Nicolas Roye
Yelv – Kaiji Tang
Boze – Chris Jai Alex
H.B. – D.C. Douglas
Frye – Doug Erholtz
Phog – Josh Grelle
Alexa – Cherami Leigh
Hope – Alexis Tipton

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 49 Comments

GameSpot has posted another feature with Monolith Soft head Tetsuya Takahashi. In today’s interview, Takahashi commented on things like making games that will appeal to both Japan and the west, the “mass” hiring the studio had in October (which carries a rather interesting response), the possibility of additional Xeno games, and more.

Continue on below to read up on Takashi’s comments. You should also give GameSpot’s original piece a look here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

On December 18, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Play Set will arrive for Disney Infinity 3.0. Take a look at a new trailer for it below.

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