Posted on 9 years ago by Matthew(@matthewburr) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Nintendo announced the scheduling of this week’s maintenance which includes a number of major titles. The maintenance rolls out in 5 waves starting December 7 (December 8 in Japan.)

The first wave includes:

• Some Wii U online services  and online play
• All online services for Mario Kart 8
• Some Nintendo 3DS online services and online play

The schedule for this wave is:

– Europe: December 7th (10PM) to December 8th (3AM)
– UK: December 7th (9PM) to December 8th (2AM)
– North America (EDT): December 7th (4PM to 9PM)
– North America (PDT): December 7th (1PM to 6PM)
– Japan: December 8th (6AM to 11AM)

The second wave includes:

• All online services for Super Mario Maker

The schedule for this wave is:

– Europe: December 7th (10PM to 11.30PM)
– UK: December 7th (9PM to 10.30PM)
– North America (EDT): December 7th (4PM to 5.30PM)
– North America (PDT): December 7th (1PM to 2.30PM)
– Japan: December 8th (6AM to 7.30AM)

The third wave includes:

• All online services for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
• All online services for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

The schedule for this wave is:

– Europe: December 7th (11PM) to December 8th (3AM)
– UK: December 7th (10PM) to December 8th(2AM)
– North America (EDT): December 7th (5PM to 9PM)
– North America (PDT): December 7th (2PM to 6PM)
– Japan: December 8th (7AM to 11AM)

The fourth wave includes:

• All online services for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Nintendo 3DS)

The schedule for this wave is:

– Europe: December 8th (0.30AM to 3AM)
– UK: December 7th (11.30PM) to December 8th (2AM)
– North America (EDT): December 7th (6.30PM to 9PM)
– North America (PDT): December 7th (3.30PM to 6PM)
– Japan: December 8th (8.30AM to 11AM)

The fifth wave includes:

• All online services for Nintendo Badge Arcade (Nintendo 3DS)

The schedule for this wave is:

– Europe: December 8th (2AM to 3AM)
– UK: December 8th (1AM to 2AM)
– North America (EDT): December 7th (8PM to 9PM)
– North America (PDT): December 7th (5PM to 6PM)
– Japan: December 8th (10AM to 11AM)

Lastly, there is also the weekly maintenance for Devil’s Third on the Wii U which this week works on online play and leaderboards. The schedule for this maintenance is:

– Europe: 1AM to 4AM
– UK: 12AM to 3AM
– North America (EDT): 7PM to 10PM
– North America (PDT): 4PM to 7PM
– Japan: 9AM to 12PM

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Posted on 9 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. Xenoblade Chronicles X – Nintendo
4. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
6. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft
7. Skylanders SuperChargers – Activision
8. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Disney Interactive
9. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
10. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros. – Nintendo
9. Pokemon X – Nintendo
10. Mario Golf: World Tour – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! With the release of Monster Hunter X, Dragon Quest XI has now taken over the top spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 19 and November 25.

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

Monster Strike 3DS is less than two weeks away from release in Japan, so Mixi is continuing to promote the game with regular asset updates. Find the latest screenshots and art below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

North America

Wii U

Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
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 – 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 (new), GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy (new)

Guides

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)

Other

HORI Amiibo Card Folio Officially Licensed by Nintendo – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Devil’s Third
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
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

UK

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
Star Fox Zero

3DS

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

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

Since Monster Hunter X is only out in Japan at the moment, there aren’t a whole lot of reviews floating around for the game. Famitsu did share one in a recent issue, however. Monster Hunter X earned “9’s” from four different editors for a total score of 36 out of 40.

Interested in knowing how Famitsu’s editors felt about the game? Head past the break for a full translation of the magazine’s review.

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

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends’ release took place a few days ago. Hit up the video below for extensive footage from the game.

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

Kit and Krysta tackle three more Game of the Year categories in the latest episode of Nintendo Minute. These include the best (worst) enemy, best eShop game and best soundtrack. Watch today’s full video below.

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

Amazon Japan has posted the Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 boxart. We’ve included it above. The image looks a bit barren, so maybe it’ll be updated before its Japanese launch in March!

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