News

Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Update: Fire Emblem Fates has been added to the schedule. This is planned for:

— 11 PM to 12:30 AM (PST) on May 23
— 2 AM to 3:30 AM (EST) on May 24
— 7 AM to 8:30 AM (UK) on May 24
— 8 AM to 9:30 AM (Europe) on May 24

Nintendo has announced upcoming maintenance for both the Wii U and 3DS online services, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday (May 23-24). Both Xenoblade X and Pokemon X and Y are being directly affected, and online features such as play, rankings, and Miiverse in general may be affected as well. The schedule is as follows:

Pokemon X/Y
— 4 PM to 5:30 PM (PST) on May 23
— 7 PM to 8:30 PM (EST) on May 23
— 12 AM to 1:30 AM (UK) on May 24
— 1 AM to 2:30 AM (Europe) on May 24

Xenoblade X
— 9 PM to 10:30 PM (PST) on May 23
— 12 AM to 1:30 AM (EST) on May 24
— 5 AM to 6:30 AM (UK) on May 24
— 6 AM to 7:30 AM (Europe) on May 24

Wii U / 3DS (certain network services – online play, rankings, etc.)
— 6 PM to 11 AM (PST) on May 24
— 9 AM to 2 PM (EST) on May 24
— 2 PM to 7 PM (UK) on May 24
— 3 PM to 8 PM (Europe) on May 24

Source

More: maintenance

Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The patch for Super Smash Bros. on both Wii U and 3DS is now available. As previously covered, the patch only applies changes to Bayonetta. To download it, launch the software while connected to the internet.

Source

More: Super Smash Bros.

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

Inti Creates updated its blog today with a new post about Azure Striker Gunvolt 2. We now have overviews of three new characters: Xiao Wu, Mytyl, and Nori.

Information on all three can be found below. We also have new screenshots plus images showing character relationships.

Read More

More: Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Inti Creates

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

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

Software

1. Runbow
2. Affordable Space Adventures
3. Swords & Soldiers II
4. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
5. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
6. Freedom Planet
7. Darksiders II
8. Citizens of Earth
9. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
10. Super Mario World
11. Super Mario 64
12. Super Mario 3D World
13. Super Mario 64
14. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
15. Star Fox Zero
16. Super Mario Bros. 3
17. Super Mario Bros.
18. Xenoblade Chronicles
19. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
20. Super Meat Boy

Videos

1. Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft: Wii U Edition
2. Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge Launch Trailer
3. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
4. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
5. 8Bit Hero Trailer
6. Super Meat Boy Trailer
7. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE First Beats Trailer
8. Lost Reavers Trailer
9. Splatoon – Squid Sisters amiibo
10. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
11. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
12. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
13. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
14. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
15. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
16. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
17. Star Fox Zero Launch Trailer
18. The Beggar’s Ride Trailer
19. Super Mario 64 Trailer
20. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation

Source: Wii U eShop

More: charts

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

A new version of Super Mario Maker has gone live. Version 1.43 is available for download now.

Here are the patch notes from Nintendo:

• The Star Ranking list in Course World has been changed to display courses that have received the most stars relative to the number of people who have played them.
  • Previously, when searching for courses in the Star Ranking list, results could be set to either “Weekly” or “All-Time” but will now be limited to “All-Time.”
• “Super Expert” difficulty has been added to the difficulty filters when searching for courses.
• This update (ver1.43) must be downloaded and applied in order to use the Internet features of Super Mario Maker.

Today’s Super Mario Maker update is a 324MB download.

Source

More: Super Mario Maker, title update, top

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

The newest Pokemon distribution is now live in North America. X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire players can now get their hands on Shiny Yveltal.

You can obtain Shiny Yveltal by choosing Mystery Gift on the main menu, and then selecting the Internet option. Speak to the delivery girl in any Pokemon Center to receive it. That’s all!

More: Pokemon Alpha Sapphire, Pokemon Omega Ruby, Pokemon X, Pokemon Y

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 12 Comments

Nintendo has put up a new job listing on its website for an “IP Art Asset Specialist”. Among other things, this person will be involved with evaluating artwork for use in movies.

Here’s the full rundown of expected responsibilities:

Read More

More: movies

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

Bloomylight Studio has completely pulled the plug on Lynn and the Spirits of Inao – including the game’s Kickstarter – following some serious accusations.

Interns who were at the company have apparently come forward within the past few days, claiming that they were not paid for their work. Bloomylight can be found in France where it’s illegal not to pay interns when the internship lasts more than two months.

Bloomylight posted a message on Kickstarter to announce the end of its project yesterday. However, it did not specifically address the recent allegations. You can read it in full below.

Read More

More: Bloomylight Studio, indie, Lynn and the Spirits of Inao

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Update (5/19): All of the new Splatoon amiibo are now available for pre-order on Amazon France. They’re all up here.

Original (5/18): The new Callie and Marie amiibo can now be reserved on Amazon France. Callie is available here while Marie is located here We’ll let you know about other retailers as they begin taking pre-orders.

More: Amazon, Europe, pre-order

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

The latest issue of MCV has a listing of the best-selling games in the UK for the month of April. The results are posted below, based on data collected between April 3 and April 30.

01 (NE) DARK SOULS III (BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT) ~ 85,000 / NEW
02 (NE) RATCHET & CLANK (SONY COMPUTER ENT.) ~ 57,000 / NEW
03 (01) TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION (UBISOFT)
04 (NE) DIRT RALLY (CODEMASTERS)
05 (NE) QUANTUM BREAK (MICROSOFT)
06 (01) CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)
07 (03) EA SPORTS UFC 2 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
08 (04) FIFA 16 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
09 (02) FAR CRY PRIMAL (UBISOFT)
10 (06) GRAND THEFT AUTO V (TAKE 2)
11 (10) STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
12 (08) LEGO MARVEL AVENGERS (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)
13 (07) PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE 2 (ELECTRONIC ARTS)
14 (15) LEGO JURASSIC WORLD (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)
15 (11) TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW 6: SIEGE (UBISOFT)
16 (19) WWE 2K16 (TAKE 2)
17 (14) MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION (MICROSOFT)
18 (18) MINECRAFT: STORY MODE (TELLTALE GAMES)
19 (20) MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)
20 (25) DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD)
21 (24) DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 (DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS)
22 (NE) STAR FOX ZERO (NINTENDO)
23 (12) FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 (MICROSOFT)
24 (NE) MXGP 2: THE OFFICIAL MOTOCROSS VIDEOGAME (PQUBE)
25 (17) ASSASSIN’S CREED: SYNDICATE (UBISOFT)
26 (16) FALLOUT 4 (BETHESDA SOFTWORKS)
27 (23) JUST CAUSE 3 (SQUARE ENIX EUROPE)
28 (21) UNCHARTED: THE NATHAN DRAKE COLLECTION (SONY COMPUTER ENT.)
29 (34) UEFA EURO 2016 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER (KONAMI)
30 (__) BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)
31 (31) TERRARIA (505 GAMES)
32 (__) NBA 2K16 (TAKE 2)
33 (__) TRACKMANIA TURBO (UBISOFT)
34 (__) LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA (LUCASARTS)
35 (26) HALO 5: GUARDIANS (MICROSOFT)
36 (32) LEGO DIMENSIONS (WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE)
37 (29) METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (KONAMI)
38 (__) RUGBY CHALLENGE 3 (ALTERNATIVE SOFTWARE)
39 (13) POKKÉN TOURNAMENT (NINTENDO)
40 (__) NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. U + SUPER LUIGI (NINTENDO)

And here’s a breakdown of physical software sales by format (units)

PlayStation 4 – 420,187 (+1.67%)
Xbox One – 317,141 (-1.39%)
Xbox 360 – 79,035 (-61.13%)
Nintendo 3DS – 53,024 (-39.55%)
Nintendo Wii U – 47,021 (+14.14%)
PlayStation 3 – 45,020 (-62.77%)
PC Software – 28,012 (-69.45%)
Nintendo Wii – 5,002 (-65.78%)
PlayStation Vita – 5,002 (-62.36%)
Nintendo DS – 2,001 (-89.24%)

Source

More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK