Rumor: Japan’s Wii U shortages due to Nintendo restricting supply to avoid unsold inventory
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 116 Comments
Over the past few weeks, it’s become apparent that finding a Wii U in Japan isn’t quite as easy as it was a year ago. Why is this so? Respected Japanese outlet Nikkei published some speculation today that Nintendo is “restricting supplies to avoid unsold inventory.”
Here’s an excerpt from a new article on the website:
“In Japan, since late January, signs saying ‘Wii U is out of stock’ have begun appearing at game shops across the country. That has sparked rumors the company might be about to cut prices, though Nintendo denies this. According to the rumors the company has also been restricting supplies to avoid unsold inventory.”
Of course, this is only a rumor at the moment. Whether or not Nikkei is correct is currently unknown.
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EDGE #291 review scores
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
This month’s EDGE review scores are as follows:
Street Fighter V – 7
Far Cry: Primal – 6
The Flame in the Flood – 6
Unravel – 7
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles – 5
Town of Light – 6
Dying Light: The Following – 6
Layers of Fear – 6
Bravely Second: End Layer – 8
American Truck Simulator – 7
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Link is currently featured on Google Maps as the street view icon
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 3 Comments
Nintendo and Google have teamed up for a neat little promotion surrounding The Legend of Zelda. Today, if you access Google Maps, you’ll notice that Link is actually used as the street view icon. You can check this out for yourself right here.
It’s dangerous to go alone. The browser version of Google Maps has a familiar fellow to help you along today. pic.twitter.com/o76kzID4Ep
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) March 4, 2016
Thanks to the bunch of you who sent in a news tip about this.
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Atlus showed a new Etrian Odyssey V trailer during the Japanese Nintendo Direct a few hours ago. Personal Central took a recording of the video, which we’ve posted below.
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New 3DS SNES Virtual Console – switch between the first and second controller
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 8 Comments
Here’s an interesting little tidbit about the SNES Virtual Console on New 3DS. To switch between the first and second controller, simply hold ZR and ZL and then press Y. That little combination may improve your SNES experience even further!
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Video: Miyamoto on how Star Fox Zero came to be, series’ origins, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 5 Comments
The Game Theorists recently had an opportunity to speak with Shigeru Miyamoto about how Star Fox Zero came to be, the series in general, and more. You can watch the full discussion below.
Super Mario Maker – Secrets of Statue Mario Event Course footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Thanks to GameXplain, we have footage of the new “Secrets of Statue Mario” Event Course in Super Mario Maker. Check it out below.
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Wii U eShop charts (3/3/16)
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. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Super Mario Maker
3. Super Mario World
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Super Mario 64
6. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
7. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Super Mario Bros.
10. Paper Mario
11. Zelda: A Link to the Past
12. Donkey Kong Country
13. The Legend of Zelda
14. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
15. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
16. Child of Light
17. EarthBound
18. Rayman Legends
19. Super Mario 3D World
20. Shovel Knight
Videos
1. Pokemon Direct 2/26/16
2. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Game Features
3. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
4. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Adventuring with amiibo
5. Mighty No. 9 Trailer
6. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – What’s New
7. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
8. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
9. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
10. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
11. Star Fox Zero | Introducing Star Fox
12. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
13. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3
14. Nintendo Minute – Super Mario Maker SUP-tember Fav levels 1
15. Zelda: Twilight Princess Retrospective – Episode 1
16. Super Smash Bros. – Final Presentation
17. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
18. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 2
19. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Smash the Competition Trailer
20. LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
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Culdcept Revolt reaches Japan in June
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Today’s Nintendo Direct provided an update on the Japanese 3DS title Culdcept Revolt. In Japan, it will be releasing sometime in June.
Culdcept Revolt features a mix of board game, JRPG, and card gameplay. Over 400 cards will be included. Kinu Nishimura, who has worked on the Street Fighter series, is handling character designs.
Watch a trailer for Culdcept Revolt below.
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Star Fox Zero visual comparison (Wii U vs. N64 & GameCube)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 6 Comments
IGN has another comparison video available for Star Fox Zero. Based on the game’s latest footage, the site puts it up against Star Fox 64 and Star Fox Assault for Corneria and Fortuna.
