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

Guitar Hero Live is out today, and so are the reviews. Here’s a quick roundup of the critical reaction thus far:

IGN – 7.9 / 10
GameSpot – 6 / 10
Game Informer – 7.5 / 10
Shacknews – 8 / 10
Destructoid – 9.5 / 10
DigitalSpy – 4 / 5
Kotaku – “Yes”
GameTrailers – 8.7 / 10

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 23 Comments

Starting in early 2016, The Pokemon Company and Build-A-Bear Workshop will be teaming up for a partnership. Build-A-Bear Workshop locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia will allow customers to make their own Pikachu. The Pikachu can be decorated with a Poke Ball Hoodie, and features a Pikachu sound chip.

After creating your Pikachu, you’ll be given a special promo TCG card as a gift. Also, those who order it online can obtain a Charizard costume.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments

Nintendo UK has another short Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water trailer up on its YouTube page as Halloween approaches. Check it out below.

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We recently told you about a few Splatoon plushies that will be coming to Japan in December. These will be based on Callie, Marie, Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl. Nintendo has now posted a few photos of the plushies on the Splatoon Twitter account, which you can find below.

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

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

NBA 2K16 (PS4/XBO/PS3/360) – 10/8/8/8
God Eater Resurrection (PS4/PSV) – 9/8/8/9
Yomawari (PSV) – 7/7/8/7
Ittle Dew (Wii U) – 7/7/7/7
Alia’s Carnival! Sacrament (PSV) – 7/7/7/6
Love Revenge (PSV) – 7/7/6/6

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 1 Comment

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
3. Mario Kart 7
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Shovel Knight
6. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
7. Devil Survivor Overclocked
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Smash Controller
10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival
11. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
12. The Legend of Zelda
13. Cooking Mama 5
14. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
15. The Legend of Legacy
16. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
17. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
18. Pokemon Omega Ruby
19. Shin Megami Tensei IV
20. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

Videos

1. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – The Princess Tells All
2. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Trailer
3. Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Trailer
4. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer PAX Prime 2015 Video
5. Meet Chibi-Robo!
6. The Legend of Legacy Full Trailer
7. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
8. Chronus Arc Trailer
9. Goosebumps: The Game Trailer
10. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
11. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon E3 2015 Trailer
12. Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave One
13. Mario Kart 7 Video
14. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer
15. Yo-kai Watch E3 2015 Trailer
16. Little Battlers eXperience Trailer
17. Chibi-Robo amiibo!
18. Shovel Knight – Amiibo Reveal Trailer
19. Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Nindies@Night PAX Trailer
20. Hyrule Warriors Legends E3 2015 Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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

Footage has come in showing the Board Game mode in Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. Check it out in the video below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Speedrunner Darbian has managed to set a new world record for Super Mario Bros., clearing the game in just four minutes 57 seconds and 627 milliseconds. He’s beaten out the previous record holder, i_o_l, by 66 milliseconds.

Here’s a look at Darbian’s run in full:

Although the new world record has been set, Darbian believes he could improve upon his time by saving roughly 0.35 seconds on level 4-2. He also pointed out on Reddit that he made a few small mistakes in the final level.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 10 Comments

It’s that time again, folks! The 3DS has received a new firmware update, though keeping in line with the last few upgrades, it doesn’t do much.

Today’s 3DS update is once again about improving system stability and making other small adjustments. There are no new features to report. Per usual, you’ll need the update in order to access the eShop.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Octodad: Dadliest Catch has now been dated for Europe. Next Thursday, the game will be out on the Wii U eShop for €13.99. A North American date hasn’t been announced, but it shouldn’t be too far behind.

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