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

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

Software

1. Super Mario Maker
2. Freedom Planet
3. Super Mario World
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Splatoon
6. Super Mario 64
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Pac-Man
10. Shovel Knight
11. Zelda: A Link to the Past
12. Year Walk
13. Donkey Kong 64
14. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
15. Runbow
16. Donkey kong Country
17. Starwhal
18. The Legend of Zelda
19. Mario Kart 8
20. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

Videos

1. Yoshi’s Woolly World – PAX Prime 2015 Video
2. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
3. Super Mario Maker Accolades Trailer
4. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2015 Trailer
5. Super Mario Maker E3 2015 Trailer
6. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
7. Year Walk Reveal Trailer
8. Xenoblade Chronicles X E3 2015 Trailer
9. Freedom Planet Trailer
10. Skylanders SuperChargers E3 Trailer
11. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash E3 2015 Trailer
12. Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2014 – Yoshi’s Woolly World
13. LEGO Dimensions – World Feature Trailer
14. Splatoon Big Splats Trailer
15. Introducing amiibo
16. Splatoon Squid Strats Trailer
17. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
18. LEGO Dimensions Story Trailer
19. New amiibo TV Commercial
20. Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 Skylanders SuperChargers

Source: Wii U eShop

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

Battleminer developer Wobbly Tooth is bringing out its new game next week. Next Thursday, “The Magic Hammer” will be distributed on the 3DS eShop for $5.99.

The Magic Hammer is an open-world co-op action RPG. Players can create a character and explore different worlds, battle enemies (including bosses), mine/build, and play with others locally or online.

Take a look at the official game trailer below.

Thanks to umejjos for the tip.

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Polygon has put up the latest video in its “Devs Make Mario” series. In today’s feature, Surgeon Simulator and I Am Bread developer Luke Williams creates a level in the game. View it below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 4 Comments

Strap yourselves in for the longest Project X Zone 2 trailer yet. Bandai Namco just published a new video showing the game’s various characters and systems, coming in at nearly 14 minutes in length. We’ve posted it below.

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The latest episode of Capcom TV was held earlier today, and it gave us another look at Monster Hunter X. We’ve embedded the video below. It should kick off right where the Monster Hunter X footage begins.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 7 Comments

Following a lengthy wait, SmileBASIC is finally due out in North America next week. Nintendo’s website has the app listed for release on October 15. Pricing is set at $9.99.

Here’s an overview of the different features included in the programming app:

A Range of Versatile Instructions:

Pictures and words that “pop out” from the screen!
Information obtained from various different sensors
Voice input and playback via the microphone
Versus play using local wireless communication
Draw instructions for lines and circles, filling, and more
Music composition using MML

Useful Tools:

SMILE Tool (for checking SE and character numbers)
Paint Tool (for drawing characters and background images)
Animation Tool (for creating flipbook animations)
Mapping Tool (for arranging tiles to create maps)
Waveform Tool (for sampling and creating waveforms)

Rich Sample Library:

Characters and background images that can be used in a variety of contexts
Over 100 sound effects and 40 BGM tunes
Simple programs for helping to learn BASIC
Technical samples that allow the user to check the execution results for each instruction
Game samples created using advanced techniques

SmileBoom did say last month that SmileBASIC’s overseas launch would be coming soon. Glad to see that it’s happening after all this time!

Thanks to Brian for the tip.

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Pre-orders for Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival have opened on Amazon. To reserve a copy, head on over here.. The game is set for release on November 13.

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A new 3DS theme based on Chibi-Robo! (and Famista) is available now in Japan. It’s priced at 200 yen, which should translate to $2 when released overseas. Those who purchase Chibi-Robo!: Zip Last on the European eShop will be able to receive the theme for free.

Here’s some footage:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 21 Comments

We haven’t seen The Dance of the Damned in about a year, but the game still remains on track for the Wii U eShop. Take a look at the latest screenshots below.

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Splatoon’s sixth Splatfest is happening this weekend in North America and Japan. Unfortunately for European players, they’ll have to wait a bit longer for the next competition. Nintendo said in a tweet today that the next Splatfest in Europe isn’t planned for this weekend.

The message reads:

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