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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 121 Comments

Starting on November 23, Nintendo will be visiting 16 malls around the United States. Fans can try out the likes of Yo-kai Watch, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, and more.

Here’s the lineup for both systems:

3DS

Yo-kai Watch
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
Super Smash Bros.
Mario Kart 7

Wii U

Super Mario Maker
Splatoon
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Skylanders SuperChargers
Super Smash Bros.

Attendees will also be able to also check out the latest amiibo figures and visit Nintendo’s colorful interactive space to receive free giveaways and Nintendo Holiday Gift Guides, while supplies last. There will be holiday “gurus” on-site as well to assist gift givers with questions, and provide recommendations to those looking for the perfect gift from Nintendo. A free coupon for use on Nintendo products at Toys R Us locations this holiday season will also be handed out while supplies list.

Head past the break for the full listing of malls taking part in the event. It’ll last until December 20.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

When Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival launches in Japan later this month, customers will be able to buy the diorama pictured above in limited quantities in order to display their amiibo.

So far this diorama hasn’t been announced outside of Japan.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

KnapNok Games’ acclaimed Wii U exclusive Affordable Space Adventures is getting a free update with some new content this week. Below you’ll find KnapNok Games’ press release for the update and some screenshots.

Copenhagen, Denmark – June 10th 2015

KnapNok Games and Nifflas’ Games, the developers of the critically acclaimed Affordable Space Adventures for Wii U, are announcing the release of the free Origin Story content update and a temporary discount to celebrate the launch on November 12th 2015.

Origin Story is a set of 5 brand-new levels of Affordable Space Adventures that take players through the hardest areas of the game so far. These unique stages have been designed not only to put players’ skills to the test, but also to get them to think outside the box and make use of all the Small Craft systems in new ways.

This new chapter, available at any moment from the difficulty select screen, is recommended only for those that have already completed the main story and are looking for a new series of puzzling challenges. “We had lots of level ideas that were too difficult to implement as part of the main story”, explains Affordable Space Adventures’ game director Nicklas Nygren. “Origin Story is our way of introducing some of these concepts to those who have already finished the game.”

To celebrate the release of the new update, the developers will be launching a special sale of Affordable Space Adventures on the Nintendo eShop. The sale will drop the price of the game by 20% for 2 weeks starting November 12th 2015 in Europe and Australia, the same day the Origin Story update launches for Wii U™ consoles. America will get both the update and the sale soon after.

The update, which is a remaster of the game rather than a patch, also brings with it several fixes and improvements based upon players’ feedback via social media and the Affordable Space Adventures Miiverse™ community.

“We’d like to reward fans of Affordable Space Adventures with additional content for free”, states KnapNok Games’ CEO Dajana Dimovska. “We heard a lot of people asking for more levels, so our hope is that this update will keep the game alive for them. Likewise, we expect new players to pick up the game after this update and enjoy taking it for a spin.”

Since its release in April 9th, Affordable Space Adventures has been receiving great reviews and recommendations from both the media and customers alike. The highest praised feature is the game’s use of the Wii U GamePad, transforming it into the cockpit of a spaceship and giving players absolute control over the ship’s systems. This allows for the game to be played not only in single player mode, but also as a co-op experience, with players taking over different roles as Pilot, Engineer and Science Officer of the spaceship and requiring good communication between them.

The game has players taking control over the Small Craft, a cheap but functional spaceship provided by the Uexplore corporation, as they crash-land on an alien planet. As the game progresses, the spaceship gains new functions, progressively introducing players to new ways of solving the puzzles they encounter as they find their way out of the planet.

The game currently holds a score of 81 in Metacritic.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, Mobile, News | 1 Comment

Pokemon Shuffle has seen a fairly small update today compared to previous Mondays, but there’s still some new stuff worth checking out.

First of all, the Mega Gardevoir competition ended last night. You can claim your prizes now by checking in.

The Pokemon Safari stages featuring Electrike, Manectric, Stantler, Darumakka and Darmanitan are making a return to the 3DS version and are appearing for the first time on the mobile version. These stages will be available till November 24th.

Finally, Tornadus makes its Pokemon Shuffle debut. You can only play this stage once per day, so make it count! It will be available until November 16th.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Check out some screenshots of this week’s European Nintendo downloads:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Splatoon – Nintendo
4. LEGO Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
7. Skylanders Superchargers – Activision Blizzard
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
10. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft

3DS

1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Nintendo
4. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Chibi-Robo! Zip-Lash – Nintendo
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
10. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

Rodea the Sky Soldier – €49.99 / £39.99 / CHF 64.90

Wii U Download

Word Party – €12.79 / £11.99 / CHF 17.00 until 26/11/2015, regular price €15.99 / £14.99 / CHF 22.00

Wii U Demo

Word Party

3DS Retail

Rodea the Sky Soldier – €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Horse Life 4 – €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90

Helly Kitty & Friends: Rockin’ World Tour – €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90

3DS Download

Family Bowling 3D – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00

3DS DLC

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Addonetarium – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

3DS Themes

Barbie – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10

Monster High – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10

Hot Wheels – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10

SEGA Game Gear Theme – €1.79 / £1.59 / CHF 2.50

SEGA Mark III Theme – €1.79 / £1.59 / CHF 2.50

SEGA Master System Theme – €1.79 / £1.59 / CHF 2.50

SEGA Mega Drive Theme – €1.79 / £1.59 / CHF 2.50

eShop Sales

Wii U

Affordable Space Adventures – €15.00 / £13.50 / CHF 20.00 until 26/11/2015, regular price €18.99 / £16.99 / CHF 26.00

Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX – €4.95/ £4.45 / CHF 6.94 until 10/12/2015, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20

Roving Rogue – €5.99 / £5.39 / CHF 8.40 until 26/11/2015, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.2

Permanent Price Drops

Wii U

Canvaleon – €9.95 / £ 8.99 / CHF 14.00 (Previously €13.95 / £12.59 / CHF 19.60)

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, News, Videos | 3 Comments

Capcom just revealed via their YouTube channel brand new Monster Hunter X trailers and collaborations, preparing for the release of the game in Japan on November 28th.

The first of many trailers uploaded by Capcom shows the opening cinematic for Monster Hunter X, and it’s gorgeous:

Next up is the main trailer showing off Monster Hunter X’s gameplay:

Yet another Legend of Zelda collaboration will be making its way over to Monster Hunter X with the Felyne’s getting a Wind Waker makeover. It’s a little creepy, but also hilarious seeing Link channel his inner feline:

In addition to the Legend of Zelda collaboration, Macross Delta will also be making its way to Monster Hunter X and give the Felynes an awesome mech-like makeover:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 21 Comments

Let’s Talk #29: What are you playing? – November 2015

It’s the beginning of a new month (close enough anyway, right?). November is upon us, and there are only a few months left in 2015. Tell us what you’ve been playing or what you intend to play soon!

As for me, I just wrapped up Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Great, great game. I’ve talked about how atrocious my backlog before, and the fact that I only beat this game a couple of days ago further shows that! Within the past few weeks I’ve also been playing a bit of Lumines: Electronic Symphony, and some of Dillon Rolling Western which I wasn’t enjoying too much.

Highlights from last week’s topic: Has your opinion on Nintendo’s November Wii U releases changed?

TruExtent

I think the line up has potential but they are focusing my the wrong things. I don’t care for AC Amiibo Festival and I have a feeling the new Mario Tennis will only generate so much interest.

Everyone is forgetting Xenoblade X.

If Nintendo wants to generate more interest this holiday, they need to market the hell out of Xenoblade to the level that Microsoft is pushing Halo and Ubisoft pushing Assassin’s Creed. From the very few times I look at a TV if I see a video game advert, it’s one of those two games; I never see Nintendo’s stuff. If Xenoblade can’t cut it, maybe Devil’s Third can (with the right marketing). I feel an action game will have far more potential than a party game and an arcade sports game.

Meanwhile, the 3DS should be just fine.

Steve793

Nope not really. Wasn’t interested in them before, still am not.

For me, the Mario sports series are just meh. I personally wish they didn’t exist and Nintendo had made sports games using new IPs with new characters and such, instead of just putting the Mario IP on it. Think of it this way, that would mean more characters from different series for Smash… But, they could have had a Mario Team, a Zelda Team, etc for in-game opponents or have Mario, Link and Fox as surprise characters. That’ll never happen, so whatever. But seriously, for sports games, I’d rather go outside and play the actually sport than do it in a video game, especially tennis. Then again, I’ve only played Super Sluggers, and while that was alright, I wasn’t hooked, but I could still be persuaded on Mario Sports games, but I’d still rather see new sports games with new characters.

And since I’ve never played an Animal Crossing game, and don’t particularly care for Party games like Mario Party and such, I’ll be skipping this, and playing my backlog until Xeno X.

JuleyJules

Not at all. Wasn’t interested in whatever is coming in November before especially a tennis game with no motion controls. Do we really need another Wii Party U/Mario Party 10 style game on Wii U with other characters? The whole rolling the dice by using amiibo was a pain in MP10 and quickly turned everyone I know off of it. Still not interested now. They need to step it up to keep people interested until the NX comes out imo.

ecoutercavalier

I can’t really justify either purchase yet. Amiibo Festival seems like a lazy excuse to make AC amiibo. I’m not sure what I would want out of an Animal Crossing themed board game, but what they came up with just isn’t doing it for me. Even with the new modes that have been announced I doubt I could convince a group of friends to play it more than once.
Mario Tennis looks sort of bland, but I’ll forgive it if we find out that there are loads of good mini-games or a compelling tournament mode. I like the amiibo support. If I’m not mistaken this is the first game that allows you to use amiibos in online play. It’s not necessarily enough to play perfectly if you haven’t bothered training your amiibo, but if you have then it might be able to cover some of your mistakes. It’s very cool in concept, but I’ll wait to see how balanced it is before passing any judgement.

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