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

We’ve been waiting on the Wii U version for Nihilumbra for over a year, but it won’t be much longer before it arrives. The North American eShop is listing the title for release on May 14. Beautifun Games will be selling Nihilumbra for an introductory price of $7.99 until May 28.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Little Orbit today announced Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, a new game coming from developer Vicious Cycle. It’s heading to a number of platforms including Wii U and 3DS.

Here’s the official overview:

Developed by Vicious Cycle, Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends will bring fans a fresh and fist-pumping way to experience DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise with explosive, fast-as-lightning action! With a variety of challenging local and online multiplayer levels, familiar film locations and 20 playable fan-favorite Kung Fu Panda characters, the game will appeal to gamers who like their brawler games served up with a side of laughter.

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends focuses on “an epic tournament where all warriors compete for glory.” Fans can expect “star popular characters from the first two Kung Fu Panda films” at launch. When Kung Fu Panda 3 hits theaters, the game will be updated with new film-specific content.

Little Orbit and Vicious Cycle are packing Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends with a number of modes in single-player and multiplayer. When playing alone, you can experience Tournament of Legends, Practice, and Tutorial modes. Multiplayer options feature VS., Team Play, and Tag-Team modes. There are also plans for both local and online play for multiplayer.

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends launches this fall. Take a look at the first screenshots below.

Source: Little Orbit PR

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

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’s free 3DS theme is out now in Europe. In North America, it became available on Friday.

Capcom created the new theme to celebrate Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate having shipped 1 million copies in the west.

The new theme will be available until July 4.

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

Bloo Kid 2 launches on the European eShop this Thursday. For the game’s updated 3DS trailer, check out the video below.

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

Amazon has a special product listing up for Splatoon. Those who purchase the game through this link will receive the sticker set pictured above.

As of now, no special goodies come with Splatoon orders in North America. GAME UK announced last week that it would be giving out an Inkling beanie with reservations.

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

Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios prepared one final trailer for Project CARS. You can watch it below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Just a Chat, Videos | 2 Comments

After a one week hiatus, Brian and Daan are back for a new Just a Chat discussion. Playtonic’s Yooka-Laylee Kickstarter success is the big story this week, but there’s also talk about Mighty No. 9 and Splatoon. Plus, hear some impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X and Bravely Second from someone who has played both games!

Stuff:

Brian’s Twitter
Daan’s Twitter
New survey (please fill it out if you have a moment!)

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 62 Comments

Let’s Talk #6: Which character do you want to see in Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS?

During last month’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that there are a bunch of plans for DLC in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS. Along with Mewtwo and Lucas, Nintendo will be adding even more fighters to both games down the line. The company went as far as to open a Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot so that fans could voice their opinions about which characters they want to see on the roster.

That brings us to this week’s topic! I’m curious about the sort of characters you guys would like to see added as DLC. I’ll get the discussion started.

I’m not too sure if I have an absolute standout character that I’m pulling for in Smash Bros. Adding the Inkings from Splatoon would be a nice choice! And it’d be very neat to see Amaterasu from Okami in the game (though I know that will never happen).

Honestly, I feel like I had my dream fulfilled with Shulk – that’s someone that I never actually thought would make it into Smash Bros. When the initial leak happened last year, I felt like it was too good to be true. Some people say that Shulk is a dull character, but I believe that he is a really great representation of Xenoblade, and I never had a problem with him.

Those are just a few quick thoughts from me. Now I want to see what you all have to say! What would be your dream character for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS? Sound off in the comments, and read up on some of your highlights from last week’s Let’s Talk below!

Last week’s topic: Your thoughts on Mario Kart 8’s new DLC and 200cc mode (highlights)

Kallumsmarties

I didn’t think it would be better than the first DLC pack to be honest, but it would still be pretty darn good. They definitely proved me wrong lol. They just keep getting better. 200cc also helped get me hyped up it for as well.

Purple3DSXL

I hate Cheese Land. I just don’t get it, and I had played the old version long ago. I didn’t like it then either. These new tracks don’t stick to me like the first DLC pack did. They shouldn’t have shortened Baby Park (seems a little smaller than it used to be) and given it more laps or something. Like Bob said, Wild Woods seems to be the best. I feel it has more to offer than the other tracks do for the latest pack.

gurdurrlv34

I just got both packs of the DLC last week, so I’m going over the most notable tracks. Cheese Land is hard and lame. Wild Woods is cool. The F-Zero courses are bae. Animal crossing is meh as a racetrack. Hyrule Circuit is cool, but I just don’t see Zelda in it. Why couldn’t you just ride through shop town in majora’s mask or ocarina of time??? Ribbon Road is cool. Ice Ice Outpost is LAME! Excitebike arena is cool. Baby park is fun on 200cc and nothing else. SNES rainbow road is, oddly enough, one of my favorite rainbow roads and I like to see it in HD (finally some background scenery 🙂 Wario’s Gold Mine was my favorite course on my favorite Mario kart game, and I’m really happy to see that the mine carts are now GOOD to run into. The rest are just forgettable.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Giveaway, Wii U eShop | 217 Comments

Our winners are in!

North America: James Parry, Figureguy, Kevin Malone
Europe: Ramsés Cabello, daydream, Leon Fletcher

Congratulations to them! Codes should be sent out tomorrow, so keep an eye on your inbox. More giveaways to come!

We’re kicking off a new giveaway today for Affordable Space Adventures. Wii U owners in both North America and Europe are eligible to participate!

Simply leave a comment below and tell us about the following: if you could only bring one item with you on your Small Craft to Spectaculon, what would it be and why? Six codes are up for grabs (thanks Max Criden!) – three for North America, and three for Europe. We’ll choose a winner next weekend.

In your comment, please be sure to let us know which region you’re entering for. We may not be able to count your submission without this information.

Good luck, everyone!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Fire Emblem If has maintained its position at the third spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 16 and April 22.

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