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

Nintendo didn’t provide a whole lot of details about today’s Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS update. In terms of balancing, it was only said that adjustments were made “for a more pleasant gaming experience.”

Even though Nintendo is keeping quiet, fans are certainly not. There’s already quite a few details out there about balance changes in particular. If you’re interested in learning about all of the modifications uncovered thus far, read on below.

Confirmed Changes

Engine

A + B together produces smash attacks
Tilting the analog stick + smash stick together no longer produces tilts, but rather smash attacks.
Lylat Cruise edges (including Omega) changed to “slope” recoveries

Diddy Kong
Up Air Damage 8% -> 6% [KB reductions?]
Forward Air Damage 12/10% -> 10/8%
Up Throw 10% -> 8%
Down Throw 7% -> 6%

Sheik
Bair 10% -> 7%

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments

Capcom has four more Mega Man titles planned for the Wii U Virtual Console as part of “Mega May 2015”. They are as follows:

Mega Man & Bass
Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue/White
Mega Man Zero 2
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun / Blue Moon

Each one of these titles is slated for May, but fans can vote on which game they want to see first. Participate in the poll here. According to Capcom, “the winner will appear on the first Thursday of the month, with the rest of the lineup releasing chronologically each week.”

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

The Pokemon Company has sent out a new set of screenshots for Hoopa Unbound in Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. View the images below.

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

We’re not done with Mario Kart 8 videos just yet! A new one from GameSpot compares 150cc and 200cc on Toad’s Turnpike, which we’ve posted below.

Head past the break for footage from the Bell Cup and Crossing Cup.

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

Yanim Studio released a small clip for Red Goddess: Inner World today showing a bit of fireball gameplay. Check it out below.

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

Eurogamer has put together another video comparing the Mario Kart 8 Baby Park track to the GameCube original. View it below.

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

One of the new Mario Kart 8 DLC tracks appears to have a reference to the Kung Fu Panda movie. You’ll notice that just before the race kicks off, there’s a poster on the wall of Lakitu – complete with the “Kung Fu Lakitu” name. Pretty neat, right?

Here’s a look at the Easter egg in video form:

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

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

Nintendo released a new trailer for Puzzle & Dragons Z. Watch it below.

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Bandai Namco announced today that Kaitou Joker: Time Crossing Phantom Thief and the Lost Gem is coming to Japan on June 25. Pricing is set at 5,210 yen.

Those who purchase an early copy of Kaitou Joker: Time Crossing Phantom Thief and the Lost Gem will receive a special mini comic.

We’ve gone ahead and attached the game’s boxart above.

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