Mew codes going out to North American Pokemon newsletter subscribers
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
If you’re a North American Pokemon newsletter subscriber, an email containing a code for Mew should be making its way to your inbox. Codes to redeem the Mythical Pokemon in X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire are going out this morning. They can be redeemed through August 31.
Nintendo UK boss Simon Kemp leaving the company
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 20 Comments
Simon Kemp, general manager for Nintendo UK, is department from the company. MCV received word that he’s leaving ‘to pursue opportunities for a change of career outside Nintendo.’
Nintendo said in a statement:
“Simon has performed the role of general manager of Nintendo UK since November 2012. Nintendo would like to take this opportunity to thank Simon for his services to Nintendo UK and to wish him every success in his choice of new career.”
Kemp became Nintendo UK’s boss after replacing David Yarnton in 2012. For the moment, Stephan Bole will take over his role, who is senior managing director for European subsidiaries. Nintendo is now looking into a permanent replacement for Kemp.
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Another Yo-kai Watch 3 commercial
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Another new Yo-kai Watch 3 commercial has gone in which focuses on the events happening in the US. Check it out below.
Dan McFox: Head Hunter footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 2 Comments
Dan McFox: Head Hunter recently came out in Europe, and yesterday in North America. A little bit of footage showing the game can be seen below.
Media Create software sales (5/30/16 – 6/5/16) – Top 50
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and Prophecy’s End
02./02. [PSV] Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and Prophecy’s End
03./03. [PS3] Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and Prophecy’s End
04./04. [PS4] Overwatch
05./06. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
06./07. [PS4] Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End #
07./10. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
08./09. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
09./05. [PS4] Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator #
10./13. [WIU] Splatoon #
11./12. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
12./11. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
13./16. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
14./00. [PSV] Taishou x Alice: All in One
15./14. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
16./19. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
17./18. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
18./08. [PS3] Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator #
19./26. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V [New Price Edition]
20./21. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects]
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Super Mario Maker Wii U bundle to be discontinued in Japan soon
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
A notice on Nintendo’s website notes that the Japanese Super Mario Maker Wii U bundle will soon be discontinued. A specific date isn’t mentioned, but it’ll be on the way out soon. Once retailers sell their remaining stock, that’ll be it.
Consumers will still have two options left if they’re interested in picking up a Wii U. They’ll be able to buy a standard system, or the new Splatoon bundle.
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Pokken Tournament upgrading to version 1.3 on June 15th
Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Update: The patch notes are available, courtesy of Serebii. The notes are quite extensive (especially for Shadow Mewtwo), and so have been placed after the jump.
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More Nintendo maintenance next week
Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Update (6/10): Splatoon will also be getting some maintenance in the same window. Here’s the schedule for that:
– 3 PM PT (Monday)- 7 PM PT
– 6 PM ET (Monday) – 10 PM ET
– 12 AM in the UK (Tuesday)- 3 AM in the UK
– 1 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 4 AM in Europe
Update (6/9): Even more maintenance for Wii U and 3DS! Once again, here’s the schedule:
– 5:50 PM PT (Tuesday)- 7:30 PM PT
– 8:50 PM ET (Tuesday)- 10:30 PM ET
– 1:50 AM in the UK (Wednesday)- 3:30 AM in the UK
– 2:50 AM in Europe (Wednesday)- 4:30 AM in Europe
Original (6/8): Nintendo has scheduled another round of maintenance for next week. All network services will be unavailable during this time for Wii U and 3DS. The times are as follows:
– 3 PM PT (Monday) – 6 PM PT (Monday)
– 6 PM ET (Monday) – 9 PM ET (Monday)
– 11 PM in the UK (Monday) – 2 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 12 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 3 AM in Europe (Tuesday)
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Another round of The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Having come out earlier in the week for Wii U, more footage from The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is now available. We’ve posted additional gameplay below.
National SteetPass Week – Nintendo@E3 2016 Edition begins June 10 in North America
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
As another means of celebrating E3, National StreetPass Week will be hosted between June 10 and June 19. 3DS owners can stop by a Nintendo Zone location to receive up to six StreetPass tags from around North America.
Here’s a notice from the 3DS eShop:
Nintendo is heading to E3 2016 to give fans a first look at the upcoming The Legend of Zelda game for the Wii U console. Bring your Nintendo 3DS system to a Nintendo Zone location from June 10-19 to collect up to six StreetPass tags from around North America!
