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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

In the UK last night, Bandai Namco used some of the most powerful projectors in the world to promote Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures.

Those who were driving along the M4 on Monday may have noticed that Pac-Man was standing 80 feet tall and plastered across the iconic SEGA building in Chiswick, West London. Sonic the Hedgehog was featured in conjunction with the promo to celebrate Ghostly Adventures’ launch.

But just a few minutes after the projection began, Bandai Namco says the plug was pulled “when security guards were alerted by local authorities as this was a stunt clearly designed to shock, delight and decorate Sega’s impressive building that graces West London.”

PR and marketing director for Bandai Namco Games UK Lee Kirton commented:

“We wanted to be cheeky, create some fun, but obviously do it quietly. Something that’s hard to do in the game’s industry, but slightly easier at midnight. We hope Sega aren’t offended, more delighted.”

An interesting – if not strange – series of events.

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures launches in the UK on March 7.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments

Nintendo has released a new update for Wii U, bringing the firmware up to version 4.0.3. It’s primarily intended to improve system stability (as well as software compatibility).

You can find the official update notes from Nintendo below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Ubisoft has thrown around Japan as one possible locale for Assassin’s Creed. However, don’t expect Assassin’s Creed V to take place in that setting.

Ubisoft Toronto executive Jade Raymond confirmed to Adweek that the upcoming title won’t be Japan-based. Additionally, Raymond teased that it will feature her favorite historical era. No additional details were provided.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Here’s a roundup of the latest discounts on the 3DS eShop:

Bird Mania Christmas 3D – $0.99 (was $1.99) through 3/6
Crazy Chicken Pirates 3D – $0.99 (was $1.99) through 3/6
Beyblade Evolution – $19.95 (was $29.95) through 3/13
Robot Rescue 3D – $0.99 (was $2.99) through 3/6
Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D – $2.99 (was $4.99) through 3/6
Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D – $2.99 (was $4.99) through 3/6
3D Game Collection – $4.99 (was $5.99) through 3/13
Funfair Party Games – $6.99 (was $19.99) through 3/13
Gardenscapes – $5.99 (was $7.99) through 3/13
Girls’ Fashion Shoot – $14.95 (was $29.95) through 3/13
3D MahJongg – $3.99 (was $4.99) through 3/13
Murder on the Titanic – $5.99 (was $7.99) through 3/13
Super Black Bass 3D – $9.99 (was $19.95) through 3/13
Secret Agent Files: Miami – $4.99 (was $7.99) through 3/13
Jewel Match 3 – $5.99 (was $6.99) through 3/13
Viking Invasion 2 – Tower Defense – $4.99 (was $6.99) through 3/24
Cocoto Alien Brick Breaker – $7.99 (was $9.99) through 3/24

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
2. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
3. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
4. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
7. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games – Nintendo
8. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
9. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Sports Connection – Ubisoft

3DS

1. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
4. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
6. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
8. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 3 Comments

E3 version is on top, final version is below.

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