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Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 9 Comments

The Wii U version of Minecraft has been patched. As previously mentioned, it fixes various bugs and issues in the game. Full patch notes are below:

-Fix for a problem with the analog sticks when using 3rd party Pro controllers.
-Fix for a crash after playing for an extensive time.
-Fix for a hang when losing internet connection while in an online game.
-Fix for a graphical issue when looking through opaque colored Glass Blocks.
-Fix to enable Game Chat through the gamepad even if it isn’t being used by one of the active players.
-Fix for an issue when disabling the Game Chat option while in an online game.
-Fix for an issue with the Game Chat option in splitscreen.
-Fix for an issue with input when a splitscreen player is using the system keyboard.
-Fix for an issue when copying saves with no space available.
-Fix for issues when the user deletes one of the Favorite Mii characters.
-Display Japanese names for DLC in the in-game shop in Japan, rather than English names.
-Fix for a graphical corruption issue in the in-game Skin Selector menu.
-Fix for an issue with the flowing water texture in the Festive Mash-up Pack.
-Fixed issue with the left stick input while in Edit Layer and Add Layer in the Superflat World creation menu.
-Corrected some text in the eManual.

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

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Final Fantasy Explorers
2. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
3. Mario Kart 7
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Super Mario 3D Land
6. Terraria
7. Smash Controller
8. SteamWorld Dig
9. Shovel Knight
10. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
11. Gunman Clive 2
12. Super Mario Bros.
13. Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl
14. The Legend of Zelda
15. Code of Princess
16. Star Fox 64 3D
17. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
18. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
19. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
20. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX

Videos

1. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
2. Final Fantasy Explorers Trailer
3. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam TV Spot
4. Yo-kai Watch Launch Trailer
5. Yo-kai Watch Episode 1
6. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Launch Trailer
7. Mario Kart 7 Video
8. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Just the Fax Trailer
9. PSMD Special Video: Ep. 1
10. Super Smash Bros. – Final Presentation
11. Terraria Announcement Trailer
12. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – E3 2015 Trailer
13. Fire Emblem Fates – E3 2015 Trailer
14. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
15. Nintendo Badge Arcade Trailer
16. Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
17. Super Smash Bros. – Bayonetta Gets Wicked
18. Yo-kai Watch Panic Commercial
19. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
20. Photos with Mario Trailer

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

“Malo” is back with yet another tweet pertaining to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. A specific character is the focus for the third time this week, with concept art of Zant being shown.

Here’s the new Twilight Princess tweet translated from the Japanese Zelda Twitter page:

“…It’s Malo. The name of this guy who looks like a **men Ri**r (censored Kamen Rider) is… “Bamboo Shoot-type Final Battle Weapon Zant No.1″… ah it’s wrong isn’t it… anyway, he’s an evil character indeed… and on top of that [he’s based on] a bamboo shoot… That’s uncool…”

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

This week’s issue of Famitsu reveals Super Bike Rider: Gather! Super Beast Hunter, the latest Bike Rider entry for 3DS. The magazine has some extensive details about Spicysoft’s new game. It has the prefix “Super”, which means all aspects are being upgraded.

One of the new features is “Bike Super Beast”. Enemies will drop parts, and by combining them you’ll be able to obtain Bike Super Beasts with excellent stats. In total there are over 40 Bike Super Beasts.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 12 Comments

The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of December 2015. You can check out the full results below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Another round of footage has come in for Moving Player’s Level 22, which is due out tomorrow in North America and Europe on the eShop. Check out the latest video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 14 Comments

Kit and Krysta, the hosts of Nintendo Minute, are often asked why they started the show and how it came about. This is something that the two addressed head-on in a post on Nintendo’s new Tumblr page.

Here’s the full exchange between the two:

Kit: Today we’re going to cover a question that we get fairly frequently from Nintendo Minute viewers, which is “how the heck did the two of you get started doing this thing anyway?”

Krysta: I sometimes ask myself the same question but I think the number one reason (at least for me) is we started Nintendo Minute because of one thing and one thing only; we love Nintendo games and we wanted to share that with you guys!

Kit: Yes, I feel very lucky that throughout my life I’ve been able to have friends around me who are also into games, and that I can talk to about games, because let’s be honest, it’s what we’re constantly thinking about. At the same time, I know there are people out there who may not be in the same position. You and I have had these sorts of discussions ever since we started at Nintendo, so it felt natural to translate them to video and share with everyone else. It’s also been a fun way to document my journey with facial hair! Please look forward to my Viking beard braid in 2017.

Krysta: We’re incredibly lucky to work at a company that really cultivates this type of environment and really encourages us to share our passion with all of you. And yes, it’s weird to see how different we look through the years. And there’s one more thing I want to bring up. We’re definitely not making these videos because we think we’re, like, game playing geniuses or something. But one thing for me that I’ve always believed in, is that you don’t have to be awesome at games to love them. In fact, I think I really suck at most games but it doesn’t make them any less fun for me to play them.

Kit: Our failed dreams of eSports glory aside, Nintendo Minute has really brought us closer to the Nintendo fan community, whether it’s meeting people at events or reading comments (we read them all!). I love how there’s such a circular relationship.

Krysta: Well now I think you’re scaring them…

Kit: This post is too cordial…I…I…don’t know what to do next.

The very first Nintendo Minute aired during the middle of 2013. In May, the show will be celebrating its third anniversary. Time really flies, doesn’t it?

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Gray Fin Studios’ twin-stick shooter “Dual Core” should be on the Wii U eShop soon. Development is complete, and it will be submitted to Nintendo for review soon. We should be getting it in February or March.

Gray Fin Studios shares the following information about its indie title:

Dual Core is a vibrant, futuristic, “twin-stick” style, shooter, with a strong focus on local co-op multiplayer (up to 4 players). Lots of robots, lots of lasers, lots of aliens, lots of explosions! The numerous retro arcade influences are front and center, but spiced up with a colorful modern style, a generous helping of sci-fi intrigue, and a dash of RPG ELEMENTS! This isn’t an arena shooter (though there is an arena-style arcade mode); there’s a full story mode with a ton of handcrafted levels to explore, and battle through.

Dual Core has been in development for several years now, and originally was conceived as a mobile/tablet game – however, somewhere along the line, I realized that very few of my favorite games were actually on mobile devices, *most* of them were in fact, on the Wii U, and usually because of the local multiplayer. So I decided to trust my instincts and that became the focus – our goal is to get players having a blast, working together, laughing, and (occasionally) yelling at the each other! One of my fondest gaming memories was playing co-op Gauntlet as a kid, and that’s still a strong influence today.

But it’s not just multiplayer – even in single player, you don’t play alone; your robot buddy “Corby” sticks with you, and battles by your side through the whole game. So in a way, it’s co-op multiplayer, even when it’s not.

You can watch a trailer for Dual Core below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 35 Comments

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is heading to the European Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. As it turns out, North America will be having access to the game this week as well. Nintendo’s website lists Final Fantasy Tactics Advance for release on January 28 (yes, tomorrow!) for $7.99.

Here’s the game overview:

“When Marche and his friends open an ancient magical tome, their small town is transformed into a fantasy-filled kingdom known as Ivalice. Guide Marche and his clan against countless foes, and discover the wonders of Ivalice. Build up your party, master abilities and summons, and learn tactical combat to win in battle.”

It’s not often that we see North America and Europe receiving the same Virtual Console release during a particular week, so this is a nice surprise!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments

GameStop currently has the amiibo Retro 3-pack on sale. It was initially being sold for $34.99, but you can pick up one for just $25.97 (save $9). Place an order here if interested.

The Animal Crossing amiibo 3-pack is also on sale at Amazon. Head on over to the site to make a purchase for $21 (save $14).

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