Reggie on the New 3DS name, Smash 3DS and Pokemon sales, more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments
Speaking with Forbes, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shared more information regarding the 3DS’ strong success in the U.S. during the month of February.
We learned a couple of days ago that 3DS hardware sales are up 90 percent year-over-year. Fils-Aime also revealed that the handheld sold more units this February than the past two Februaries combined.
The New 3DS launch was the main catalyst behind the 3DS’ overall boost last month, and Fils-Aime noted that the system drove sales because “consumers are always looking for a reason to upgrade.” Nintendo believes that “making ongoing improvements to a hardware system really pays longterm dividends”.
Target planning B1G1 50% off sale during the week of March 29
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Between March 29 and April 4, Target will be holding a buy 1, get 1 50% off sale. This will apply to all games sold by the retailer.
Although it’s not quite as significant, a separate buy one, get 1 free sale will kick off at Target on March 15. It’s for non-planogram games – essentially clearance titles.
If you need further details about either sale, check out the image above.
Amazon: Save $10 on Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition
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Update: Amazon is indeed acting weird. Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
is $1.50 off (thanks Nocturne) while Mario Party 10
is about $2 off.
Amazon has a strange sale running on Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition. The game won’t be available until May, but you can pre-order the game over on Amazon
for just $30.28 – $10 off what we thought was the MSRP. I’m not too sure how long this will last, so take advantage while you can!
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. live stream – Nintendo and Wil Wheaton
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Nintendo and Wil Wheaton (Abe Lincoln voice actor in the game) are about to kick off a live stream for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. It should begin at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT, or about 12 minutes. We’ve posted the stream after the break due to auto-play.
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More Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. footage
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Nobuo Uematsu was interested in working on Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
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Nobuo Uematsu worked on Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and ended up creating the game’s orchestral theme. As for how his participation with Brawl’s development came about, Uematsu told Game Informer:
“I have a feeling that I got the job offer from Mr. Sakurai while we were drinking. He would let me selfishly do whatever I wanted, whether it be using an orchestra or using opera singers.”
It appears that Uematsu would have been interested in returning for the new Smash Bros. games on Wii U/3DS, but wasn’t asked to be brought back.
Uematsu said:
“Why didn’t I participate in the new Smash Brothers!? Ask Mr. Sakurai! I wanted to work on it! All joking aside, it’s just that, since there are many video game musicians representing Japan who are already participating, there’s no need for me.”
Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D Miiverse interview with the “Happy Mask Salesman”
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Another “Miiting” just wrapped up on Miiverse a short while ago. In the latest discussion, Nintendo’s MariChan chatted with the Happy Mask Salesman from Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. The Happy Mask Salesman doesn’t actually exist of course (except in the game… and in our hearts!), but the interview nonetheless holds some interesting nuggets.
We’re posting the “Miiting” in full below. It’s rather lengthy!
Video: A look at the final two playable characters in Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
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Terra Formars: Fierce Battle on the Crimson Planet screenshots/art
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Europe gets the latest Pokemon 3DS themes
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A trio of new 3DS themes are out now in Europe. System owners can purchase Pokemon: Mega Rayquaza (Battle! Ancient Pokemon music from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire), Pokemon Friends (“Let’s Go Together” music from Black/White), and Pokemon: Hanafuda (Kimono Girls music from HeartGold/SoulSilver). Pricing is set at £1.79 / €1.99 each.
