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

This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Affordable Space Adventures
2. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
3. Freedom Planet
4. Darksiders II
5. Star Fox Zero
6. Citizens of Earth
7. Runbow
8. Swords & Soldiers II
9. Minecraft: Wii U Edition
10. Xenoblade Chronicles
11. Super Mario World
12. Super Mario 64
13. Super Mario Maker
14. Star Fox Guard
15. Super Mario 3D World
16. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
17. Super Mario Bros. 3
18. Pokken Tournament
19. Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 1
20. Super Mario Bros.

Videos

1. Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
2. Star Fox Zero – Foxy Fox Trailer
3. Star Fox Zero Launch Trailer
4. Pokken Tournament TV Spot
5. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
6. Lost Reavers Trailer
7. Xenoblade Chronicles Trailer
8. Super Meat Boy Trailer
9. The Deer God Trailer
10. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
11. Super Mario Maker Key Update Video
12. Super Mario World Trailer
13. Super Mario 3D World Trailer
14. Super Mario 64 Trailer
15. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
16. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 1
17. Pokemon Rumble U Gameplay Trailer
18. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 2
19. Nintendo Minute – Super Mario Maker with SethBling
20. Yoshi’s Woolly World Adventure Guide Episode 3

Source: Wii U eShop

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

Nintendo has sent out a notice to Miitomo users, informing them about an update set to be made available in the near future.

One big addition will be new ways of adding friends. You’ll be able to connect with those you know by email, among other methods.

Nintendo also says the Miitomo update will let users answer the same question as others when looking at “All Answers” while also making it possible to edit a Miifoto before posting it as a comment. Finally, there will be speed optimizations as well.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments

Splatoon’s 14th Splatfest will be taking place next weekend in all regions. As a collaboration with Miitomo, the theme asks players if they’d rather attend a fancy party or a costume party. This is the first Slatfest to be held simultaneously worldwide.

The latest Splatfest will begin at the following times:

– 8 PM PT (May 13)
– 11 PM ET (May 13)
– 4 AM in the UK (May 14)
– 5 AM in Europe (May 14)

And it will conclude at the following times:

– 3 AM PT (May 15)
– 6 AM ET (May 15)
– 11 AM in the UK (May 15)
– 12 AM in Europe (May 15)

Soon after the Splatfest ends, we’ll post the results right here.

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

Pocket Card Jockey came out on the 3DS eShop today, and was accompanied by several reviews (including ours!). We have a roundup of some notable verdicts we’ve come across below.

Nintendo Everything – Thumbs Up
GameXplain – Liked
Nintendo World Report – 9 / 10
Shacknews – 7 / 10
Nintendo Life – 7 / 10
Destructoid – 9.5 / 10
USgamer – 4 / 5

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments

Nintendo brought out Pocket Card Jockey on the 3DS eShop today. After downloading the game, you’ll notice that it takes up 853 blocks. That amounts to 106.63MB.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 11 Comments

At Nintendo NY earlier today, Disney Channel actress Sabrina Carpenter stopped by the store for a Disney Art Academy preview event. Nintendo has since shared a few photos from the gathering. Check out the images along with their descriptions below.

Photo 1
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, actor Sabrina Carpenter, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Girl Meets World, sketches Olaf from Disney Frozen in the Disney Art Academy video game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Whether you’re a strong artist or just a beginner, Disney Art Academy can help you create masterpieces of some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, which you can then upload and share via Facebook, Twitter and Miiverse.

Photo 2
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, actor Sabrina Carpenter, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Girl Meets World, shares her passion for art with fans of the Disney Art Academy video game. The Nintendo 3DS game brings Disney and Pixar characters together on-the-go in a creative, artistic way.

Photo 3
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, people of different skill levels follow step-by-step instructions in the Disney Art Academy video game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. By participating in fun lessons and Free Paint, anyone can learn to draw more than 80 Disney and Pixar characters, like Mickey Mouse, or Elsa and Olaf from Disney Frozen.

Photo 4
In this photo released by Nintendo of America, guests are treated to a special preview event of the Disney Art Academy video game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems ahead of its release on May 13, 2016. Hosted by actor Sabrina Carpenter, currently starring in the Disney Channel sitcom Girl Meets World, players learn to draw some of their favorite Disney and Pixar characters through step-by-step lessons and develop art skills that can be transferred to real life.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, Videos | 2 Comments

Super Punch Out!! is now available on the New 3DS Virtual Console. Take a look at a trailer for the game below.

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

Pocket Card Jockey is out now on the 3DS eShop. Nintendo has come out with a launch trailer for the game, posted below.

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

The European Fire Emblem Fates website has been updated with DLC pricing information for Europe. Players will be able to purchase Map Pack 1 for £16.19 / €17.99 to access 11 new maps along with 10,000 in-game gold. If purchased separately, the maps would cost £22.70 / €24.90.

Here’s the pricing information for individual maps.

• Before Awakening – Beyond the gate to another world lies the Halidom of Ylisse. (20th May, free)
• Boo Camp – It is said that there is another world where one can get plenty of experience… (26th May, £2.29/€2.49)
• Beach Brawl – And the winner of the royal families’ battle over a ticket to paradise is… (26th May, £2.29/€2.49)
• Ghostly Gold – It is said that there is another world where one can get plenty of gold… (2nd June, £2.29/€2.49)
• Museum Melee – It is said that there is a world where one can get many new weapons… (2nd June, £2.29/€2.49)
• Royal Royale – A battle to determine the strongest royal. And the last one standing is— (9th June, £2.29/€2.49)
• Hidden Truths (1 & 2) – The secret prologue to the world of Fates. 2 map set. (16th June, £4.09/€4.49)
• Vanguard Dawn – A trial ground using the stage Elincia’s Gambit from Radiant Dawn. (23rd June, £1.79/€1.99)
• Anna on the Run – Anna is cornered by thieves! What will her fate be…? (30th June, £1.79/€1.99)
• Ballistician Blitz – A trial ground using the stage The Wooden Cavalry from Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. (7th July, £1.79/€1.99)
• A Gift From Anna – If you select “A Gift from Anna” from the “Play DLC” section of the Dragon’s Gate after downloading, you may select and receive either the Sighting Lens OR the Witch’s Mark. Only playable once. (7th July, free)
• Witches’ Trial – A trial ground using the stage Fear Mountain from Fire Emblem Gaiden.(14th July, £1.79/€1.99)

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments

Nintendo has put up its third Star Fox Zero commercial in two days. Take a look at a new “Showoff” advert below.

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