[Review] Splatoon
Posted on 9 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Reviews, Videos | 9 Comments
Splatoon is officially launching in just a matter of minutes, so we’re giving this one final bump!
Finally we’ve come upon the day when Splatoon reviews are allowed to be posted. Here’s a 15 minute video with a whole lot of what I thought about the game; would you believe me if I said this was edited down from a thirty minute video? I could seriously make a 60 minute video about this game honestly. Maybe I will someday.
Our complete video review is below. Hit the break for the summary, recommendation, and rating.
A look at Splatoon’s neater details – Plushies are cute, connecting everything together
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Features, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Over the past couple of weeks, Austin has been playing the heck out of Splatoon. The game has a bunch of neat details, and he’s picked up on a few of them that fans might be interested in.
Our fourth and fifth videos (last ones!) explore a neat single-player touch, plus a look at how the world of Splatoon is connected together. Check them out below.
Electronic Super Joy heading to retail in September
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Electronic Super Joy: Groove City, an eShop game that arrived on Wii U back in January, is now coming to retail. Creator Michael Todd announced on Twitter that the physical version is slated for September, and new content will be included. 15 new levels have been added to the package.
Todd wrote on Twitter today:
If you haven't heard, Electronic Super Joy is coming to consoles and actual goddamn physical shelves in sept. #esj
— Michael Todd (@thegamedesigner) May 29, 2015
There are 15 new levels in all, 4 by @TheAlpenter, 1 by @uNcleargamer (fans who really knocked it out of the park & built levels for me!).
— Michael Todd (@thegamedesigner) May 29, 2015
Publisher asked for unique levels, for the retail release. Sure, I'll add 10 new levels to Micro-Hell! 😀 pic.twitter.com/cEzoXojLCJ
— Michael Todd (@thegamedesigner) May 29, 2015
We don’t have an exact release date just yet. When we hear something, we’ll be sure to let you know!
ZaciSa’s Last Stand – Insanity Mode videos
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
The upcoming 1.2 patch for ZaciSa’s Last Stand will add a new Insanity Mode. In it, levels introduces a random special event that can either help you or hinder your progress. You may encounter a level with reduced enemy speed, or possibly something like double or triple the enemy spawns.
Here’s a couple of videos for the Insanity Mode:
Glory of Generals: The Pacific game intro
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Circle Entertainment launched Glory of Generals: The Pacific on the North American 3DS eShop today. A short intro/trailer for the title is posted below.
Buy a select Wii U game from the UK eShop, get 10% amiibo discount for Nintendo online store
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo initiated an interesting offer over on the UK Wii U eShop. If you buy one of six select games, you’ll receive a 10 percent discount code that can be used for amiibo on the company’s online store. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Mario Kart 8, Mario Party 10, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Hyrule Warriors are the eligible titles.
Adventures of Pip release date bumped up to next Thursday
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Adventures of Pip’s release date has changed once again, though this time it’s for the better. As opposed to June 10, you’ll be able to purchase the game starting on June 4 – next Thursday.
TicToc Games confirmed on Twitter just a short while ago:
Due to popular demand & the magic of @NintendoAmerica, Adventures of Pip will launch on #WiiU early: June 4!
— Tic Toc Games (@TicTocGames) May 29, 2015
YES, that's Thursday! Only one week! Adventures of Pip releases together on #Steam (worldwide) and #WiiU (NA) on June 4th. #indiedev #8bit
— Tic Toc Games (@TicTocGames) May 29, 2015
Note that Adventures of Pip’s release date only applies to North America. The European launch will take place at some time in the future.
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North America and Europe not getting Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3’s Link and Zelda costumes
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
Nintendo teamed up with Koei Tecmo for Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3’s Japanese release last year. By playing an eShop demo, players could access costumes based on Link and Zelda from Hyrule Warriors.
Unfortunately, Koei Tecmo won’t be offering these items in next month’s western version. The company told Siliconera that “those costumes are Japan-exclusive”.
Splatoon Mess Fest fan reactions
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo’s latest YouTube video is all about fan reactions to last week’s Splatoon Mess Fest. If you’re interested in the event, give it a watch below.
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More Disney Infinity 3.0 Inside Out Play Set footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Polygon uploaded a bit of extra direct-feed footage from the Disney Infinity 3.0 Inside Out Play Set. We’ve posted the video below.
