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. Splatoon
2. EarthBound Beginnings
3. Cube Life: Island Survival
4. Super Mario World
5. EarthBound
6. Super Mario 64
7. Paper Mario
8. Mario Party 10
9. Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
10. Zelda: The Minish Cap
11. Super Mario Bros. 3
12. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
13. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
14. Super Metroid
15. LEGO Jurassic World
16. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
17. Donkey Kong 64
18. Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
19. Golden Sun
20. Super Mario Bros.

Videos

1. Super Mario Maker – E3 2015 Trailer
2. Star Fox Zero – E3 2015 Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Here Comes a New Challenger
4. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2015 Trailer
5. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS New Content 6/14/15
6. Splatoon Direct 5/7/15
7. Cube Life: Island Survival Trailer
8. Skylanders SuperChargers E3 Trailer
9. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Roy Seals the Deal
10. EarthBound Beginnings Trailer
11. LEGO Jurassic World Launch Trailer
12. Splatoon amiibo Trailer
13. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
14. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
15. Never Alone Trailer
16. Xenoblade Chronicles X E3 2015 Trailer
17. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer
18. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash E3 2015 Trailer
19. Art Academy: Home Studio Launch Trailer
20. Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival E3 2015 Trailer

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Splatoon – Splatfest Incoming
Nintendo Minute – E3 Vlog
Roving Rogue Trailer
KEYTARI: 8-bit Music Maker Trailer
Quadcopter Pilot Challenger Trailer
Art Academy: Home Studio Launch Trailer

3DS

Splatoon – Splatfest Incoming
Nintendo Minute – E3 Vlog
Art Academy: Home Studio Launch Trailer

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

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

Software

1. Smash Controller
2. 3D Sonic the Hedgehog
3. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
4. Mario Kart 7
5. Fire Emblem: Awakening
6. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
7. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
8. Super Mario Bros. 3
9. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
10. Super Mario 3D Land
11. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
12. Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure
13. The Legend of Zelda
14. Gunman Clive
15. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
16. 3D Streets of Rage
17. Star Fox 64 3D
18. Fantasy Life
19. Kid Icarus: Uprising
20. Super Mario Bros.

Videos

1. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer
2. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon E3 2015 Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Here Comes a New Challenger
4. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam E3 2015 Trailer
5. Stretchmo Trailer
6. Hyrule Warriors Legends E3 2015 Trailer
7. Super Mario Maker – E3 2015 Trailer
8. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer E3 2015 Trailer
9. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS New Content 6/14/15
10. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
11. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Roy Seals the Deal
12. Fire Emblem Fates E3 2015 Trailer
13. Metroid Prime: Federation Force E3 2015 Trailer
14. LEGO Jurassic World Launch Trailer
15. Star Fox Zero E3 2015 Trailer
16. Nintendo Digital Event – E3 2015
17. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2015 Trailer
18. Skylanders SuperChargers E3 2015 Trailer
19. Kirby: Right Back At Ya! Volume 1
20. Splatoon Direct 5/7/15

Source: 3DS eShop

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

The Legend of Zelda manga is returning. The series will be seeing a new entry sometime this year, Akira Himekawa announced on its official Twitter account.

Details about the new Zelda manga are being kept under wraps for now. We do at least know that Akira Himekawa has already started writing.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 26 Comments

Over on Reddit, Hyperkin revealed a new GameCube-style controller for Wii U called the “ProCube”. This would work with all titles on the console that support the Pro Controller, and wouldn’t require an adapter since it syncs directly with the system.

The ProCube is very much like Nintendo’s original GameCube controller. It just has a few extra buttons that would make it work with Wii U games that offer the Pro Controller scheme.

As things stand now, the ProCube isn’t an absolutely final product that will hit the market. It’s currently in the prototype stage, and Hyperkin will have it at EVO 2015 to gather feedback. Hyperkin product manager Chris Gallizzi told GamesBeat, “If the overall feedback is awesome and accepting we will move into production.”

Hyperkin will be using feedback obtained from EVO players to make changes to things such button placement and the sensitivity of the analog sticks. Ultimately, the company wants to have a controller that can appeal to everyone.

The ProCube is only planned as a wireless controller at the moment, but a wired version could be produced as well. Assuming the reception is positive, it’s expected to carry a price point somewhere between $30 and $40.

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

A new multiplayer mode has now been added to Splatoon. As part of Ranked Battle, players can now participate in “Tower Control”.

Nintendo describes Tower Control as follows:

The objective of Tower Control is to ride a single floating tower into the enemy’s base. Both teams rush toward the tower, which is initially placed in the center of the map, and the tower will start moving automatically once a player climbs aboard. But beware: Riding the tower will increase the chances of being splatted, as every player has his or her target on the tower. Riding the tower alone is pretty tough, encouraging randomly selected teams of players to team up to accomplish their goal. Just like in Ranked Battle and Turf War, players will be rewarded for working together as a team. Surrounding the tower and protecting the player riding the tower, using each stage’s features to gain an advantage and supporting each other are the keys to victory.

Tower Control joins Splat Zones as one of the modes available in Ranked Battle. At some point in the future, “Rainmaker” will also be added as a Ranked Battle option.

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

A listing on the eShop reveals that 3D Streets of Rage 2 is coming to North America on July 16. SEGA will be making it available for $5.99, much like other 3D Classics. You can view some screenshots from 3D Streets of Rage 2 in the gallery below.

SEGA has another couple of 3D Classics launching this summer. 3D Gunstar Heroes is due out in August, followed by 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in September.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo World Report uploaded a new video of SteamWorld Heist. In addition to giving us the latest off-screen footage, it also has developer commentary from Image & Form. Take a look at the video below.

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

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is launching on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow, a listing on Nintendo’s website confirms. It will be available as a Virtual Console download for $9.99.

Here’s the official overview:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – one of the most critically acclaimed games ever made –returns on the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. Set off on a legendary journey to stop Ganondorf, who has plunged Hyrule into darkness. Travel through time as child and adult Link and experience Hyrule in peace and war to save the world and protect the Triforce.

Your quest takes you through dense forests and across wind-whipped deserts. Swim raging rivers, climb treacherous mountains, dash on horseback across rolling hills, and delve into dungeons full of creatures that fight to the finish to put an end to your adventures. As Link, you’ll also travel through time to solve puzzles, save friends, and right Ganondorf’s wrongs with the help from your trusty Ocarina of Time and the mysterious youth, Sheik. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Nintendo’s most epic challenges ever and one of its most touching stories, and is an absolute must-play for Nintendo fans.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time was confirmed as one of Europe’s Virtual Console releases for this week on Monday. Europe is getting Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising tomorrow as well.

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

Helix Games has announced that its new game “Neon Battle” is coming to the North American eShop next week. Wii U owners will be able to purchase the title starting on July 9.

An official overview and trailer are posted below.

Maneuver your way around the circular battlefield to victory in Neon Battle! Smash your opponent out of the way and yell obscenities at them without the threat of assault charges! Well, that’s assuming you keep it in the game, with four different game modes to choose from and a selection of powerups, it’s arguably more fun than smashing someone in real life, and definitely more fun than attending court hearings! Play solo or against a friend in a race to collect points by bouncing the ball and keeping it from going out of bounds! And for when your friends are busy/non-existent, you can play against the CPU!

Source: Helix Games PR

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