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

Natsume has eight GBA Virtual Console games planned for the Wii U Virtual Console. That’s according to the company’s Graham Markay, who shared the news on the latest Fragments of Silicon podcast.

As previously mentioned, Natsume’s Virtual Console plans include the Medabots games Medabots AX and Medabots: An RPG Adventure. Pocky & Rocky with Becky is also on the way.

Markay noted in the podcast that Natsume has been working on its new Virtual Console plans “for awhile”.

We’ll begin seeing Natsume’s new Virtual Console releases on the eShop at the beginning of June.

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

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Highlights include Bravely Second at #2 and Fire Emblem If at #6. Xenoblade Chronicles X/3D are also in the top ten.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 19 and March 25.

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

There are plenty of Kickstarter projects that feature Wii U in one form or another. For the latest look at which games are seeking funding, check out our roundup below.

Izle (new) – $90,000 for funding, includes Wii U
Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death (new) – Wii U stretch goal at $35,000
FreezeME – $15,000 for funding, includes Wii U
Othello U – $1,000 for funding, Wii U only
Once Bitten, Twice Dead! – $15,258 for funding, includes Wii U
Ralin – Dwarf Wars – $66,419 for funding, includes Wii U

Another crowdfunding project is CrossCode, though it’s on Indiegogo. If funds reach €100,000, it will be on Wii U.

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

Nintendo revealed two new games for StreetPass Mii Plaza during the latest Nintendo Direct. We now know that Good Feel worked on Battleground Z, while Prope handled Ultimate Angler.

Both developers previously created games for the StreetPass Mii Plaza. Good Feel was responsible for Mii Force and Prope was in charge of Monster Manor. Prope also has experience with fishing thanks to the Wii game Fishing Resort.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 1 Comment

This is the perfect sort of thing for the weekend! I don’t know how anyone would have the patience for it, but one fan has recreated the Super Mario Bros. title screen with 14,000 toothpicks. You can get a look at the results below.

Thanks to kurocchi0509 for the tip.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Rodea: The Sky Solider – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Legend of Kay HD – Amazon
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

New 3DS games

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Amazon, Best Buy (new) GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Solider – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – Amazon, GameStop
Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon, GameStop
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

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

The two new 3DS themes for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D are releasing in North America this coming Thursday. In the latest game trailer uploaded by Nintendo, there’s a brief mention at the very end confirming that they’re slated for April 9. Both will likely be priced at $1.99 each.

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

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