Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Splatoon – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
6. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
8. Xenoblade Chronicles X –  Nintendo
9. Skylanders SuperChargers – Activision
10. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Nintendo

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Videos | 3 Comments

Nintendo have published a Japanese overview trailer for the 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Check it out below:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI is still number one with well over 700 votes.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 10 and December 16.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

North America

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , Terraria
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – Amazon, GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers , GameStop
Project X Zone 2 (pre-order for exclusive DLC pack) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition – Best Buy
Mega Man Legacy Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy

Guides/Books

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening (new) – Amazon (save $16)

Other

HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller (new) – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening (new)

UK

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Star Fox Zero

3DS

Pokemon Rumble World
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Terraria
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Stella Glow
Project X Zone 2
Terraria

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening (new)

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

Last month’s issue of Nintendo Dream contains an interview centered around The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. The Japanese magazine spoke with director Hiromasa Shikata, designer Keisuke Umeda, and producer Eiji Aonuma. There were some interesting comments shared, not to mention valuable concept art for Zelda fans.

Costumes are naturally a big part of Tri Force Heroes. During the interview, Umeda talked about what elements were taken into consideration when designing these for Link:

“The first thing is to make the effect [of the costume] easy to understand. Then comes making it look interesting and easily recognizable with colors. Designs were made while keeping these three things in mind.”

One piece of concept art included in the interview is of the Cheer Outfit. Here’s a look at that:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

A couple of notable deals are currently running on GameStop. First, select 3DS games are part of a “buy 1, get 1 50% off” sale. The lineup includes Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Kirby Triple Deluxe, and more. New 3DS XL systems are also $25 off.

Lastly, here are a pair of Amazon deals:

Save $28 on Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
HORI GamePad protectors for $13 (Splatoon, Mario)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 10 Comments

Fantasy Life has shipped over one million copies worldwide, Level-5 has revealed. That figure includes units sent to retailers plus digital sales.

I actually just wrapped up Fantasy Life a little while back. Knowing that the sequel is a mobile game bums me out!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments

Update 3 (12/26): Bumped to the top. This is now $16 off on Amazon.

Update 2 (12/24): Bumped to the top. Now available for pre-order on Amazon UK.

Update: The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening can be pre-ordered on Amazon Canada here.

Dark Horse has teamed up with Nintendo to release a new art book in North America. Next August, The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening will be available.

Here’s what you can expect from it:

The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening contains an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the smash-hit 3DS game, from beautifully illustrated renditions of your favorite characters, to storyboards for in-game events, character designs, weapon designs, character profiles, and the entirety of the script with every possible branch of dialogue! Relive some of the most poignant moments of the game, or see what might have been if you had made different in-game decisions with the Art of Fire Emblem Awakening!

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening is due out in comic shops on August 17 and in bookstores on August 30 (apparently a bit earlier at places like Amazon). Pre-orders are already live on Amazon here.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Mixi has published yet another commercial for its 3DS game Monster Strike. You can view it below.

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