Fans looking to honor Iwata by racing as his Mii in Mario Kart 8
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Nintendo fans have started a campaign to pay their respects to Satoru Iwata. Through the QR code above, you can obtain Iwata’s Mii on your Wii U console. People are using his Mii in Mario Kart 8 as a means of paying tribute to his memory.
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Rakoo & Friends receives first details, will be shown at Gamescom 2015
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Moving Player first confirmed plans to bring Rakoo’s Adventure to Wii U last October. Today, the company shared concrete details about this new console version.
Rakoo’s Adventure has been renamed to “Rakoo & Friends” on Wii U. Moving Player says that the eShop release “bloomed into a multiplayer console version full of fun and surprises”.
Here’s an overview of the game’s features:
– Join Rakoo in his adventures with this Full HD Wii U release
– An original racing and adventure game filled with humor and amazing cartoon graphics
– Up to 5 players in an exclusive multiplayer mode!
– Over 60 levels to complete with this endearing hero you will guide with your Wii U GamePad
– A multitude of enemies with various characteristics and epic bosses
– Fun bonuses ranging from «Hot Spicy» that boosts the speed to «Destructive Mount», an epic mount!
– Collect rewards and unique Miiverse stamps.
– Customize your heroes with fun objects!
Rakoo’s Adventure will be shown at Gamescom 2015 next month. It’s being tested for release by Nintendo, so it should be launching sooner rather than later.
Source: Moving Player PR
Trade in a 2DS, 3DS, or 3DS XL at GameStop and get $100 towards a New 3DS XL
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 3 Comments
GameStop is running a new trade-in promotion for the New 3DS XL. If you trade in a 2DS, 3DS, or 3DS XL (or even a Vita), you’ll receive $100 that can be used towards the purchase of Nintendo’s latest handheld. It’s currently unclear when the offer will expire.
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The Great Ace Attorney – Capcom TV launch special recording
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
A new episode of Capcom TV was recently held to celebrate the Japanese launch of The Great Ace Attorney. Check out the recording in full below, which contains lots of footage from the game.
More: Capcom, Japan, The Great Ace Attorney
UK software sales (Week ending 7/11/15) – Wii U/3DS
Posted on 10 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U/3DS specific charts are as follows:
Wii U
1. Splatoon – Nintendo
2. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
3. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Super Smash Bros for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
8. FIFA 13 – Electronic Arts
9. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
10. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi Winter Games 2014 – Nintendo
3DS
1. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom
2. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby- Nintendo
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire- Nintendo
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
9. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo
10. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 7/11/15)
Posted on 10 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual Formats
All Formats
Source: Chart-Track
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Camera Mode is a new feature in the Dragon Quest VIII remake
Posted on 10 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A new feature was announced for the upcoming 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII today – Camera Mode, which allows you to take a picture of the top screen, which is then saved to your 3DS’ SD card. However, this feature is not just for taking screenshots – you can get special requests from NPCs who ask you to take pictures of rare monsters and hidden items and who will reward you for doing so. When taking pictures of your party members, you can also have them take special poses.
More: Dragon Quest VIII, Japan, Square Enix
Mega Lucario challenge is back on Pokémon Shuffle
Posted on 10 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS eShop | 0 comments
The Mega Lucario stage is back for the third time in Pokémon Shuffle and will grant you yet another chance at obtaining a Lucarionite for your Lucario, which cannot be obtained by normal means.
If you already have a Lucarionite from one of the previous events, you will be awarded two Jewels. If you have yet to win, however, you’ll have to be ranked as one of the top 15k in Europe, 30k in North America, and 60k in Japan to earn yourself a Lucario’s Mega Stone.
As usual, be sure to hit Check In to update your game and gain access to this event. You have until July 20th to enter.
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[Just a Chat] Devil’s Third, Zero Escape 3, Dragon Quest, and the Epic Indie Sale
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Just a Chat, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Brian and Daan are finally back for a new episode of Just a Chat. There was plenty to talk about this week, including the strange situation surrounding Devil’s Third in North America, Zero Escape 3’s announcement, Dragon Quest VII and VIII for the west, and the Epic Indie Sale.
Stuff:
Xeodrifter heading to Wii U on July 30
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Xeodrifter is coming to Wii U on July 30, Renegade Kid has announced. Studio co-founder Jools Watsham made the announcement during Nintendo World Rapport.
If you’ve previously purchased Xeodrifter on 3DS, the Wii U version will be free of charge. Cross-buy is also supported for new buyers of the game.
