Mario & Luigi devs on why new remake isn’t on Switch, skipping Partners in Time, Luigi’s role in the series, more
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Game Informer recently spoke with the developers behind Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey. The publication caught up with Yoshihiko Maekawa and Akira Otani, the producers at AlphaDream and Nintendo respectively (among others). Maekawa and Otani commented on why the latest 3DS remake isn’t on Switch, why Partners in Time wasn’t revisited, Luigi’s role in the series, and more.
We’ve rounded up some of the more interesting excerpts from the interview below. Find the full discussion here.
Nintendo announces new wave of Nintendo Selects for 3DS
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A new wave of games are coming soon to the Nintendo Selects line. Super Mario Maker, Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, and Star Fox 64 3D are the latest additions.
These titles will become a part of the Nintendo Selects line on February 4. When that happens, their prices will drop down to $19.99 officially.
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UK software sales (Week ending 1/12/2019) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 5 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
4. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! – Nintendo
5. Super Mario Party – Nintendo
6. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
7. Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition – Bandai Namco Entertainment
8. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! – Nintendo
9. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
10. Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy – Activision Blizzard
Wii U
1. Just Dance 2019 – Ubisoft
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
4. Wii Party U – Nintendo
5. Mighty No. 9 – Deep Silver
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
8. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
9. Wii Sports Club – Nintendo
10. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
3DS
1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
4. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
5. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
6. Donkey Kong Country Returns – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros. – Nintendo
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (1/13/19)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Animal Crossing remains the top Nintendo title.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 20 and December 25.
Pre-order updates (1/13/19)
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Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn details all Ravel Abilities, plus other details and new screenshots
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 0 comments
Nintendo provided a major update on Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn this week. We learned that the game is launching on March 8, and some new information about the game was shared.
One of the things we heard about are Ravel Abilities “that power up Kirby in fun ways”. We now have the full rundown of these, which are as follows:
More: Good Feel, Kirby's Epic Yarn
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey launch trailer
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey is out today in North America. Nintendo has now shared a launch trailer, which we have below.
Kirby Triple Deluxe’s fifth anniversary celebrated with special art
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 0 comments
Kirby Triple Deluxe if five years old. The 3DS game initially debuted in Japan on January 11, 2014 while it would launch in other regions a few months later.
Nintendo and HAL Laboratory are celebrating the fifth anniversary of Kirby Triple Deluxe with some special art. Check it out above.
Media Create software sales (12/31/18 – 1/6/19) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate #
02./02. [NSW] Super Mario Party #
03./03. [NSW] Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! #
04./04. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
05./05. [NSW] Dragon Quest Builders 2
06./06. [NSW] Splatoon 2 #
07./09. [NSW] Minecraft #
08./07. [PS4] Dragon Quest Builders 2
09./12. [NSW] Go Vacation
10./08. [PS4] Judgment
11./10. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild #
12./13. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
13./16. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!
14./14. [NSW] Kirby Star Allies
15./11. [PS4] God Eater 3 #
16./18. [NSW] Mario Tennis Aces
17./19. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII
18./22. [PS4] Battlefield V
19./24. [NSW] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
20./26. [NSW] Dragon Ball FighterZ
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Media Create sales (12/31/18 – 1/6/19)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 199,982
PS4 – 87,669
PS4 Pro – 29,513
New 2DS LL – 22,645
Vita – 4,138
New 3DS LL – 3,281
2DS – 557
Xbox One X – 102
Xbox One – 53
