Super Mario Maker – Nindie courses #3 – Sarepta Studio
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Nintendo UK is showing off some of the indie-made courses in Super Mario Maker in a new video series. Get a look at the third video below, which focuses on Sarepta Studio.
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First Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 2 Comments
Square Enix issued the first official screenshots from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3. You’ll find them in the gallery below.
Scans roundup – Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3, Monster Hunter X, Monster Strike
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlighted games include Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3, Monster Hunter X, and Monster Strike. Scans of each title can be found in the gallery below.
21 million amiibo have been sold worldwide
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
Nintendo has sold 21 million amiibo worldwide, according to president and CEO Tatsumi Kimishima. This number indicates that around 10.6 million units were sold since March.
We also have some data specific to France. Journalist Chloé Woitier reports that over 800,000 amiibo have been sold in the territory thus far, including 70,000 cards.
Nintendo Direct taking on a new format in 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 28 Comments
Earlier today, we heard from Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima that at least one new Nintendo Direct will air before the end of this year. Another tidbit about the company’s plans for the presentations has since been made known.
During Nintendo’s financial results briefing, Kimishima mentioned that Nintendo Direct is currently being remodeled. In 2016, we’ll be seeing the new format. Specific details about what’s in store for Nintendo Direct in the future were not made announced.
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Monster Hunter X getting a Fairy Tail crossover
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
Another Monster Hunter X collaboration has been confirmed. This time around, Weekly Shonen Magazine is announcing a partnership with the manga/anime Fairy Tail.
In Monster Hunter X, it’ll be possible to obtain a Palico based on the character Happy. We do have an image of the collaboration above.
By the way, if you’re interested in seeing even more from Monster Hunter X, check out the video below. It features the latest gameplay from Capcom TV.
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GameStop: Bayonetta 2 for $35
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments
Bayonetta 2 has gone on sale over on GameStop, this time for its lowest price yet. You can pick up the game for only $35. Remember: you’ll also be getting the first Bayonetta with your purchase!
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Media Create sales (10/19 – 10/25)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 30 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 22,801
New 3DS LL – 16,144
Vita – 12,981
Wii U – 9,961
New 3DS – 3,530
PS3 – 1,909
3DS – 1,277
Xbox One – 1,009
Vita TV – 782
3DS LL – 478
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 25,699
New 3DS LL – 17,881
Vita – 14,546
Wii U – 11,658
New 3DS – 4,514
PS3 – 2,105
3DS – 1,232
Vita TV – 696
3DS LL – 625
Xbox One – 438
And here are the software charts:
1. [3DS] Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – 54,394 / NEW
2. [3DS] PriPara Mezase! Idol * Grand Prix No.1! – 34,035 / NEW
3. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 20,824 / 1,674,995
4. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 15,817 / 337,039
5. [3DS] 7th Dragon III – 13,299 / 85,776
6. [WIU] Splatoon – 13,159 / 737,478
7. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 8,625 / 1,098,904
8. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 7,547 / 375,264
9. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 6,442 / 82,413
10. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – 6,402 / 243,494
11. [3DS] Picross 3D – 5,905 / 58,147
12. [3DS] Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns – 5,894 / 38,421
13. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 4,944 / 411,720
14. [PSV] Tokyo Xanadu – 4,793 / 116,835
15. [PS4] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 4,528 / 63,769
16. [PS4] Uncharted Collection – 4,439 / 37,049
17. [3DS] Dragon Quest VIII – 4,208 / 801,043
18. [PS4] GTA V (4,990 yen Edition) – 3,673 / 10,875
19. [3DS] Chibi-Robo!: Zip-Lahs – 3,647 / 25,083
20. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 3,614 / 190,093
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Super Mario Maker version 1.2.0 official patch notes, file size
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo published official patch notes for Super Mario Maker version 1.2.0, which goes live next Wednesday. They are as follows:
- Added the functionality to play Event Courses Users can unlock new Mystery Mushroom costumes when they clear certain Event Courses.
- Users will be able to play courses created by Official Makers in Course World.
- Added checkpoint flags.
- Added a small Easter egg in Course Maker.
- Added a hard mode in Gnat Attack minigame.
- Other adjustments for a more pleasant gaming experience.
As for the file size, you’ll need about 314.5MB of storage space.
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New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward bundle of beauty
Posted on 8 years ago by Les Thomas(@byLesThomas) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
The Nintendo UK Store released word of a New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward 3DS Bundle in their storefront. The bundle will include The New 3DS, exclusive white diamond face plates, a digital copy of the game, a download code for a game inspired Home Menu theme, and the usually absent 3DS charger.
If that’s not fashion forward enough, you also receive a 10 quid e-voucher for lookfantastic.com.
That is a lot of beauty in one bundle, so if you’re fashion conscious pre-order the pack here for £179.99.