Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments

Kevin Bayliss left a huge mark on Rare during his nearly 20-year run at the studio. As a designer and art director, he contributed to Donkey Kong Country, Diddy Kong Racing, Star Fox Adventures, and much more.

UK magazine GamesTM spoke with Bayliss (who is now at Playtonic) this month, and asked him plenty of interesting questions about his time at Rare. The topics we’re mainly interested in focus on Nintendo specifically. Bayliss commented on the process of redesigning Donkey Kong for Donkey Kong Country, the initial changes that Star Fox Adventures went through, meeting Shigeru Miyamoto, and more.

We’ve included Bayliss’ comments below. You can pick up GamesTM now for the full interview.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Futuridium EP Deluxe made it to the Wii U eShop in May. Then in September, MixedBag Games published a New 3DS release. Strangely, both versions have now disappeared.

Reader TruExtent informed us about the situation this week. Unfortunately, it’s not entirely clear why Futuridium EP Deluxe has been pulled from the eShop.

TruExtent called Nintendo a few days ago, and was told that Futuridium EP Deluxe was taken down from the eShop on November 9. Apparently it had something to do with a license expiring, but specifics weren’t shared. It’s currently unclear if and when Futuridium EP Deluxe will return. We’ve tried reaching out to MixedBag Games, but have not heard back from the studio.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments

Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages with more items.

“The show must go on! Miitomo Concert” is the returning stage theme. They provide the following:

– Acoustic guitar
– Violin
– Saxaphone
– Synthesizer
– Melody tee
– Orchestra jacket
– Orchestra shorts
– Rhythmic tights
– Mic hood
– Mic-drop costume
– Piano keys tee
– Bell one piece

These stages and items are available until December 25 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 20 Comments

Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki launched in Japan on December 15. Leading up to December 18, Media Create reports initial sales of 337,979 copies. Now we have additional information from the sales tracker.

Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki sold through 77.32 percent of its initial shipment. As a comparison to the first week sales of other Yo-kai Watch entries’ first week sales:

– Yo-kai Watch 2: Shinuchi (Yo-kai Watch 2’s third version): 1,244,000 copies
– Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits / Fleshy Souls – 1,317,000 copies
– Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura – 632,000 copies

Media Create points out that Yo-kai Watch’s popularity has fallen compared to the Yo-kai Watch 2 era. As a third version title, Sukiyaki had a massive drop in first week sales compared to previous games.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 1 Comment

Kyoto Shimbun published a new article about Nintendo’s mobile plans yesterday, which included comments from president Tatsumi Kimishima. Sankei has now followed up with its own report.

Kimishima previously mentioned to Kyoto Shimbun that the company was looking at two or three mobile titles each year starting in 2017. However, Sankei has a different quote from him in which he says that Nintendo is always considering pushing out three, and maybe even more than that per year.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 6 Comments

In Japan, the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon Alola Art Book was a pre-order incentive. Official illustrations are included inside, along with special pictures of concept art. These images show characters, locations, and more.

Here’s a look at the various concept art:

I believe this art was also included in the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault. The images may have been a part of the standard/collector’s guides as well, but I can’t say for certain as I don’t have access to those.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Zelda: Majora’s Mask
2. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
3. Super Mario World
4. Super Mario 64
5. Super Mario 3D World
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Mario Party 10
11. Mario Party 2
12. Zelda: Skyward Sword
13. Super Mario Maker
14. Zelda: Wind Waker HD
15. Super Mario RPG
16. Zelda: A Link to the Past
17. Paper Mario
18. Brain Age
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Videos

1. First look at Nintendo’s new home gaming system
2. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
3. Paper Mario: Color Splash – A Splash of Mystery
4. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
5. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Time to Make a Splash!
6. Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2016 Trailer
7. Paper Mario: Color Splash TV Spot
8. Just Dance 2017 Trailer
9. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
10. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
11. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
12. Lost Reavers Trailer
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
14. Super Mario 3D World Accolades Trailer
15. Super Play Time – Splatoon – Get Kraken with Pro Tips
16. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Heroes Showdown Trailer
17. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
18. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
19. My Nintendo Introduction Video
20. Nintendo Minute – SUper Mario Maker SUP-tember Fav levels

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 9 Comments

Capcom is running a winter sale on the North American Wii U and 3DS eShops (Europe as well), but there are a ton of other discounts on both digital stores. Legend of Kay Anniversary, Runbow, SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures, and Lord of Magna are just a few of the included games.

We’ve rounded up some of the more notable sales across both platforms. The full list can be seen below. 

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Several new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 5 Comments

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta finish their discussion on the end of the year awards, which include Best Digital Game, Favorite Character, and their overall Game of the Year. Watch the full episode below.

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