GameStop Black Friday 2015 ad – exclusive Ike amiibo restock
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
GameStop’s Black Friday 2015 ad has leaked a bit early. There’s not a massive amount of deals for Nintendo fans, but there are a few notable things to point out.
First up, the Ike amiibo will be restocked exclusively at GameStop. We also know that consumers will be able to save $20 on the black and red New 3DS XL systems. Aside from what’s in the gallery below, LEGO Dimensions will be $20 off (to $79.99) while Disney Infinity 3.0 will be slashed by $20 (to $44.99) and Guitar Hero Live will be discounted by $30 (to $69.99).
Rodea: The Sky Soldier Wii U footage, file size
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Some footage has come in showing off the Wii U version of Rodea: The Sky Soldier. Watch the video below.
We also have the file size for Rodea on Wii U. That’s attached above.
Nintendo’s Yoshi’s Woolly World “Adventure Guide” – episode 2
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
The Play Nintendo YouTube page has kicked off a new Yoshi’s Woolly World “Adventure Guide”. The second episode, published today, can be seen below.
More: Good Feel, Yoshi's Woolly World
Skylanders getting an animated TV series under newly launched Activision Blizzard Studios
Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in News | 1 Comment
Activision Blizzard’s popular Toys-to-Life game has reached millions of people across the globe and sold even more figures at that across multiple platforms, and now Skylanders is expanding even further with its own animated series which is currently in development. The name of the Skylanders TV show is Skylanders Academy, starring some big names such as Justin Long, Jonathan Banks, Norm Macdonald, and Ashley Tisdale.
Activision Blizzard announced today that through their new TV and film studios, aptly named Activision Blizzard Studios, they’ll be producing the series for Skylanders Academy as well as other TV shows and films based off of their IP, such as Call of Duty.
CEO of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, had this to say about the new studio and future development:
“Activision Blizzard is home to some of the most successful entertainment franchises in history, across any medium. With the launch of Activision Blizzard Studios, our engaged fans can now watch the games they love come to life across film and television”
“Activision Blizzard Studios is yet another way we’re celebrating our players and fans, and we expect that our film and television productions will entertain and delight whole new audiences, as well.”
It looks like Activision Blizzard Studios is planning to take on TV and film in a big way. Are you looking forward to the upcoming Skylanders TV show? Let us know your thoughts below!
More: Activision, Activision Blizzard, Skylanders
3D Power Drift screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots | 0 comments
SEGA released some screenshots from 3D Power Drift today. View them below.
More: 3D Power Drift, SEGA
Smash Splat Wii U Deluxe Set spotted in Meijer’s Black Friday ad
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 21 Comments
Nintendo appears to be preparing a new Wii U bundle for the holidays. As spotted in Meijer’s Black Friday ad, the package will contain pre-installed copies of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Splatoon.
The Smash Splat Wii U Deluxe Set is priced at $299.99. However, Meijer will be running a bit of a special offer, shown below.
Video shows off the SNES PlayStation prototype once more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments
Engadget has another video up showing the SNES PlayStation prototype. The system is turned on, and you can even see games running. Watch the full video below, and check out Engadget’s full article at the source link.
More: SNES
USK rates Daedalic Entertainment’s Fire for Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Daedalic Entertainment’s Fire appears to be bound for Wii U. A listing for the game popped up on the USK, hinting at an upcoming release.
Fire features a mix of exploration-adventure gameplay and puzzles. In the game, players are given the simple task of journeying through the Stone Age and finding fire.
Check out a trailer for Fire below. You’ll also find a lengthy overview after the break.
More: Daedalic Entertainment, Fire, indie, USK
Yo-kai Watch doesn’t allow for screenshot sharing on Miiverse
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Most 3DS games these allow players to share screenshots with others on Miiverse. The newly-released Yo-kai Watch, however, does not. We’re not sure what the exact reasoning behind this. It is what it is!
More: Level-5, Miiverse, Yo-kai Watch
Free Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3DS theme returns in North America
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
In May, Capcom released the free “Hunter’s Weapon Gallery” 3DS theme in celebration of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate having shipped over 1 million copies in the west. But after June 30, the promotional period ended and it was taken down.
That same theme has now returned in North America and is free to download. You won’t find it in the “free” section of the theme shop. Instead, head on over to the game-specific themes category.
