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

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

Software

1. Splatoon
2. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
3. Super Mario Maker
4. Super Mario 64
5. Super Mario World
6. Cube Life: Island Survival
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
9. Super Mario Bros.
10. Paper Mario
11. Woah Dave!
12. Darksiders II
13. Donkey Kong 64
14. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
15. Pandora’s Tower
16. EarthBound
17. Donkey Kong Country
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. Zelda: A Link to the Past
20. Mario Kart 8

Videos

1. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
2. Super Mario Maker E3 2015 Trailer
3. Disney Infinity 3.0 Announcement Trailer
4. Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave One
5. Nintendo@E3 2015 – Super Mario Maker Reactions
6. Splatoon Big Splats Trailer
7. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
8. Splatoon Squid Strats Trailer
9. Cube Life: Island Survival Trailer
10. Splatoon Tower Control Trailer
11. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
12. Cube Life: Island Survival Trailer 2
13. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2015 Trailer
14. amiibo tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits Trailer
15. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
16. Runbow Character Reveal Trailer 2
17. Introducing amiibo
18. The Bridge Trailer
19. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
20. Live @ E3 2015 Super Mario Maker with Nintendo Treehouse

Source: Wii U eShop

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

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

Software

1. Super Mario Bros. 3
2. Mario Kart 7
3. 3D Gunstar Heroes
4. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
5. Smash Controller
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
8. Shovel Knight
9. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
11. PuzzleBox Setup
12. The Legend of Zelda
13. Pokemon Omega Ruby
14. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
15. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
16. Cube Creator 3D
17. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
18. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
19. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
20. Gunman Clive

Videos

1. Let’s Watch! Super Mario Maker Overview!
2. Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Trailer
3. Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave Three
4. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer
5. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
6. Marshmallow People
7. Dead End
8. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon E3 2015 Trailer
9. Cube Creator 3D Update Trailer
10. Stretchmo Trailer
11. Chainsaw Richard
12. Rocket Dog
13. 3D Gunstar Heroes Trailer
14. Tomodachi Life – Lessons from Space: Friendship
15. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
16. Hyrule Warriors Legends E3 2015 Trailer
17. Super Mario Maker E3 2015 Trailer
18. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam E3 2015 Trailer
19. Mario Kart 7 Video
20. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer E3 2015 Trailer

Source: 3DS eShop

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

Nintendo uploaded another two Japanese commercials for Super Mario Maker. Watch them both below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Runbow will be available on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow in North America, and September in Europe. 44 minutes of footage from the game can be seen below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments

These days, it’s not too often that we see a packaged Wii U title from a Japanese publisher other than Nintendo. But on November 19, Silver Star will be bringing Ginsei Shogi: Kyotendo Toufu Raijin to Japan.

Ginsei Shogi is all about Japanese chess. Two screens are utilized, meaning you can display the game on one screen and situational information on the other. Off-TV play is also supported. Additionally, you can zoom in and out with touch controls on the GamePad.

Players will find the following modes included in Ginsei Shogi:

– Regular match: Play against a human, load match records (save up to 99) and restart a recorded match. Hints are also available during a match, so this mode can be used for practicing.

– Rated match: Your rating changes with wins and losses. It is possible to choose the computer level that is suitable for your skill (rating).

– Challenge match: Start the game from a middle of a match. This is a mode with high difficulty and it is suitable for advanced players.

– Blitz survival match: You only have a short time to make a move. The mode tests how long of a winning streak you can get and tracks the hi-score.

Other features are as follows:

– Playing against a human
– Hints
– Board rotation
– Animation settings for a piece
– Countdown buzzer
– Changing background and piece visuals
– Changing background music
– Checkmate warning
– Changing replay speed of a recorded match

With the standard move function, you can opt to show bad moves and good moves on the board when playing, so even those who don’t know standard moves can still use them. The function is optimal for learning standard moves for real situations.

The game also lets you display the effects of pieces on the board, which makes the situation easy to understand.

Finally, it’s possible to change a number of game settings as well. Players can choose a computer level from 15 levels, who has the first move, and time per move/countdown.

Ginsei Shogi: Kyotendo Toufu Raijin will be sold both in stores and on the eShop in November. Take a look at the boxart above.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 8 Comments

Nintendo World Report has put a video together comparing the Walker transformation in Star Fox Zero and Star Fox 2. Check it out below.

Of course, Star Fox 2 never actually made it to market. At least we’re able to see the Walker transformation live on in Zero!

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

The Nintendo online store has started selling a white refurbished 32GB Wii U console. It also comes with a Nintendo Land game disc along with a digital version of Super Mario 3D World.

If you’re interested, you can place an order here. The console costs $235.

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

The retail version of Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is down to $30 on Amazon. Since a discount amount isn’t listed, this could be a permanent price drop. Amazon’s page for Persona Q is located here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 8 Comments

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth will be getting a patch on New 3DS alongside tomorrow’s eShop update. Nicalis’ Tyrone Rodriguez sharing the news on Twitter just a few moments ago, writing:

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has been suffering from some technical issues on New 3DS, so hopefully tomorrow’s update will correct things.

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

PixlBit Studios has announced its first title “PixlCross”, which will soon be available on the Wii U eShop and other platforms.

PixlBit describes its new title as follows:

“PixlCross is a nonogram-style puzzle game (i.e. Picross) where you use hints to fill in a grid and reveal a hidden picture. Containing more than 150 puzzles across four levels of difficulty, players will start by solving puzzles on simple 5×5 grids, eventually taking on the challenging final puzzles on massive 35×35 grids! Each puzzle, no matter how large, can be solved without guessing – a common frustration for fans of the pen-and-paper puzzles.”

Players can slide along the grid to fill in or cross out grid boxes. Boxes count as you fill, and pop-out hints eliminate unnecessary scrolling. The game also makes use of an auto-scroll feature to make even the toughest challenges a bit easier.

Because PixlCross saves after every move, it’s possible to exit and return to puzzles at any time. There’s also a hint system that allows the game to be as easy or difficult as players see fit.

Aside from puzzles, PixlCross also features a Puzzle Editor. Players will be able to create their own puzzles and share them with the community through online connectivity.

We also have confirmation that the game will support off-TV play as well as Miiverse integration.

PixlCross doesn’t have a release date just yet. However, it’s already with Nintendo for certification, so it will probably be ready sooner rather than later.

Take a look at PixlCross’ trailer below.

Source: PixlBit Studios PR

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