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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments

Kadokawa director Hirokazu Hamamura, who is also Enterbrain president and former editor-in-chief of Famitsu, commented on Wii U’s chances to be resurrected in an interview with Mainichi Shinbun.

Hamamura noted that Nintendo may have a shot to turn things around with “killer content”. He did, however, explain that producing many games for both Wii U and 3DS is a difficult task.

Hamamura’s comments in full:

Associating the growth of smartphones and the slump of the Wii U is difficult. Two years ago the handheld 3DS was called a failure, and then it bounced back. Of course they are in competition to keep a hold on the users’ time. It can be boosted if killer content is released. However developing a lot of games for both the Wii U and the 3DS is difficult… That’s a fact.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

In Japan, those with Japanese Wii U owners can stream over 10,000 anime episodes to their consoles through “Wii U Bandai Channel”. If you’re wondering what’s offered in the app, check out the information roundup below.

– Free viewers can watch roughly 500 different anime series’ first episodes
– This is free for an unlimited number of times
– Sign up for a monthly Bandai Namco ID to access almost the entire backlog of about 580 different shows
– These includes Sgt Frog, the Gundam series, and more
– 1,050 yen monthly
– Gives over 10,000 to watch
– Need a PC or smartphone to sign up
– Can watch anime on the TV while using the GamePad to scroll through other shows or view other pertinent information
– Can scroll through shows using their main poster shot or via searching, including using keywords

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 13 Comments

Happy New Year! 2014 is certainly a year to be excited for in the world of Nintendo, as new games such as Super Smash Bros., X, Mario Kart 8, and more are on the horizon.

As far as what lies ahead for Nintendo Everything… well, there’s plenty! We finally launched a new and proper design for the site on our sixth anniversary a few months ago, and we continue to tinker away at new feature additions and small visual changes, which we’ll hopefully have news on soon.

In 2014, I’m also going to try and emphasize video content a bit more. I’ve had one particular idea in my head – for at least a year, if not two – that I’ve been dying to try, but timing and other factors have made it difficult for me to pursue previously. I’ll be looking to change that this year. Along with my new idea (that’s all you’ll get out of me on that for now!), I’ll be continuing with Random Thoughts and we’ll possibly introduce a couple of additional things as well.

Aside from videos, you can expect other regular updates from us – tons of additional news, more features, more reviews, and more podcasts (thanks Austin, Jack, and Laura!).

Finally, I’ve been meaning to bring up one more site-related topic before moving on. I admittedly do a terrible job at promoting, so you may be unaware of things like our YouTube and Facebook pages. Did you also know that we have a sister site that covers everything gaming? Don’t forget about our forum as well!

Now it’s time to get mushy!

Although Nintendo Everything is ultimately a “blog”, I tend to leave any and all personal updates aside (including mushy stuff like this) so that content can take the spotlight here. At the end of the day, that’s what you guys care about! Still, I hope you all know how much I truly appreciate each and every one one of you. I appreciate the comments you all bring. I appreciate all feedback we receive – both good and bad. I also appreciate some of the very neat people I’ve met “virtually” through the site – especially on the forum and comments section. Wait… this is starting to sound like Thanksgiving with me sharing what I’m thankful for! Haha.

If you ever have any comments, questions, or concerns, you can always feel free to send an email, a message on the forum, or a tweet. Frankly, I’d love to hear from all of you! Is there anything you’re not satisfied with on Nintendo Everything? Annoying ad causing problems? Have an idea for something you’d like to see on the site? What do you want to see here in the future? Just let me know. I welcome all kinds of feedback.

With that, Happy 2014! Let’s make this year a good one!

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Warner Bros. has confirmed new story DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins. Based on the teaser image posted above, the common consensus is that Mr. Freeze will be involved in some fashion.

No word yet on when the DLC will arrive. Just a vague 2014 window has been provided as of now.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

Circle Entertainment has shared a few new updates about its upcoming projects in tweet-form.

FK Digital is almost done with its fourth game, which is in the puzzle genre. The tentatively-titled “Demon’s Box” from LIONant is also on track for a Q1 launch.

Circle Entertainment’s tweets in full:

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 2 Comments

So this is a bit of an interesting chart. Chart-Track, ERA and The Official Charts Company has provided a listing of the top 20 entertainment products of 2013 – that includes both video games and movies.

Here it is in full:

1. Grand Theft Auto V (Video Game) – Rockstar – 3,670,234
2. Skyfall (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 2,959,969
3. FIFA 14 (Video Game) – EA – 2,656,763
4. The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey (Video) – Warner Home Video – 2,065,152
5. Call Of Duty: Ghosts (Video Game) – Activision Blizzard – 1,991,994
6. Les Miserables (Video) – Universal Pictures – 1,497,737
7. Despicable Me 2 (Video) – Universal Pictures – 1,449,311
8. The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn Part 2 (Video) – Entertainment One – 1,190,139
9. Now That’s What I Call Music 86 (Music) – Sony Music/Universal Music – 1,159,595
10. Now That’s What I Call Music 85 (Music) – Sony Music/Universal Music – 968,238
11. Monsters University (Video) – Walt Disney Studios – 968,129
12. Star Trek – Into Darkness (Video) – Paramount – 909,331
13. Django Unchained (Video) – Sony Pictures – 885,311
14. Life Of Pi (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 858,834
15. Battlefield 4 (Video Game) – Electronic Arts – 838,869
16. Man Of Steel (Video) – Warner Home Video – 828,027
17. Despicable Me (Video) – Universal Pictures – 821,070
18. Iron Man 3 (Video) – Walt Disney Studios – 816,922
19. Taken 2 (Video) – 20th Century Fox – 804,396
20. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Video Game) – Ubisoft – 776,888

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Nintendo of Europe has passed along a new year’s greeting on Twitter. Check it out below:

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

AckkStudios has released the first screenshots of Project Y2K, which will be coming to the Wii U eShop sometime in the future. First images are posted above.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

The Wii U eShop has been updated with new music – at least in the US. You can get a listen to the tune through the video above.

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s GameStop ad has gone live. There aren’t too many highlights this week as we kick off 2014, though consumers can save $50 on the Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle. Angry Birds Star Wars is also available for $20 off.

You can find GameStop’s full circular for the week of January 1 below.

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