UK software sales (Week ending 02/11/2017)
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/12/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch moves up several spots while a number of new Switch games also appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 26 and February 1.
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A look at another part of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s menu
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
Eagle-eyed Zelda fans have spotted another section from Breath of the Wild’s menu that seems to tie in to a certain game mechanic. Just to potentially avoid spoilers and be extra safe, we’ve posted the image after the break.
Pre-order updates (2/12/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.
United States
Switch
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Bomberman R – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
1-2-Switch – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Has Been Heroes – GameStop
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Puyo Puyo Tetris – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO City Undercover – Amazon, GameStop
Disgaea 5 Complete (new) – Amazon
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, Splatoon
NBA 2K18 – Amazon, Best Buy
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy
FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – GameStop
Switch add-ons
Switch Pro Controller – Best Buy, GameStop
Joy-Con (L/R) – Gray – Amazon
Joy-Con (L) – Gray – Amazon
AC adapter – Amazon
Switch accessories
Switch Hybrid Cover – Amazon
Switch Game Traveler Deluxe System Case – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Elite Player Backpack – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Starter Kit – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Zelda Edition – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Secure Game Case – Mario Edition – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Secure Game Case – Zelda Edition – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Official Play & Charge Car Adapter – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Starter Kit – Mario Icon Edition – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Zelda Chat Earbuds – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Gel Guards – Red – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Gel Guards – Blue – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Gel Guards – Gray – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Armor Guards (2) Pack – Red – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Armor Guards (2) Pack – Blue – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Deluxe Game Case – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Zelda Edition – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Zelda Collector’s Edition Screen Protection & Skins – Amazon
PDP Afterglow LVL 1 Chat Communicator for Nintendo Switch – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Starter Kit – Link’s Tunic Edition – Amazon
PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Mario Edition – Amazon
HORI Game Card Case 24 (Zelda Breath of the Wild Version) – Amazon
HORI Tough Pouch (Black) – Amazon
HORI Game Card Case 24 – Amazon
HORI Compact Playstand – Amazon
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Systems
Pikachu New 3DS XL – GameStop
amiibo
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Rider) – Best Buy, GameStop
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Archer) – Best Buy, GameStop
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Zelda – Best Buy, GameStop
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Bokoblin – Best Buy, GameStop
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Guardian – Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy
Accessories
Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon
Books
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Collector’s Edition guide (new) – Amazon (save $16)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide (new) – Amazon (save $10)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Other
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) (new) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (new) – Amazon
Canada
Switch
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1-2-Switch
Super Bomberman R
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
Skylanders Imaginators
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
LEGO City Undercover
Disgaea 5 Complete (new)
Arms
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Redout
Switch add-ons
AC adapter
Joy-Con (L/R) – Grey
Joy-Con (L) – Grey
Joy-Con (R) – Grey
Joy-Con (L/R) – Neon Red
Joy-Con Strap (Grey)
Switch accessories (new)
PDP Switch accessories
HORI Switch accesories
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3DS
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
Mario Sports Superstars (with amiibo card)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
amiibo
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Rider) (new)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Archer) (new)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Zelda (new)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Bokoblin (new)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Guardian (new)
Books
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Collector’s Edition guide (new) (save $9)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide (new) (save $3.52)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
UK
Switch
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1-2-Switch
Super Bomberman R
Skylanders Imaginators
Just Dance 2017
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
LEGO City Undercover
Disgaea 5 Complete (new)
Arms
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Switch add-ons
Switch Pro Controller
Joy-Con Wheel Pair
Joy-Con Charging Grip
Joy-Con (L) – Grey
Joy-Con (R) – Grey
Joy-Con strap (Neon Blue)
Joy-Con strap (Neon Red)
Joy-Con strap (Grey)
Accessory set
AC adapter
Switch accessories
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3DS
Dragon Ball Fusions
Mario Sports Superstars (with amiibo card)
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleeshy Souls
Systems
amiibo
Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards
Books
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – standard
Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – Collector’s Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
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Paper Mario: Color Splash devs on the color theme, Koopalings, music, and more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
In a recent issue of Nintendo Dream, Nintendo and main developer Intelligent Systems spoke in-depth about Paper Mario: Color Splash. Representatives from both companies were asked about the color theme, why the Koopalings appeared, the music, and more.
We’ve prepared a translation of the noteworthy comments from both Nintendo and Intelligent Systems. If you’re interested in reading up about the game for additional insight, continue on below.
A half hour of LEGO Dimensions – The LEGO Batman Movie pack footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
On Friday, Warner Bros. brought out LEGO Dimensions’ pack based on The LEGO Batman Movie. Get an extensive look at the new content below with a half hour of gameplay.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – another classic tune found in Hyrule Field
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 19 Comments
If you listen closely to the sounds and music playing in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you might be able to hear a classic tune. Fans have discovered that a certain theme plays while you’re out exploring Hyrule Field. It’s subtle though, so it might not be entirely easy to detect.
Amazon UK offering download codes for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 1-2-Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 3 Comments
Nintendo’s two Switch games now have download codes on Amazon UK. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and 1-2-Switch can both be “pre-ordered”.
We should point out that the digital versions cost more than the physical releases on Amazon UK. Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s boxed version is £49.99, but a digital copy is going for £59.99. 1-2-Switch is also higher at £39.99 as opposed to £34.99.
In case you’re wondering, Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Wii U also now has a download code option on Amazon UK.
UK software sales for January 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
The latest issue of MCV has a listing of the best-selling games in the UK for the month of January. The results are posted below, based on data collected between January 1 and January 28.
As far as physical software sales by platform goes, here are the results:
01 (01) PlayStation 4 – 581,809 (+15.91%)
02 (02) Xbox One – 429,284 (+10.69%)
03 (03) Nintendo 3DS – 97,173 (+31.44%)
04 (04) Xbox 360 – 40,591 (-69.62%)
05 (05) PlayStation 3 – 23,371 (-70.46%)
06 (07) PC Software – 22,141 (-57.32%)
07 (06) Nintendo Wii U – 22,141 (-46.65%)
08 (08) Nintendo Wii – 8,610 (-26.24%)
09 (09) PlayStation Vita – 3,690 (-52.58%)
10 (10) Nintendo DS – 1,230 (-68.39%)
More: Chart-Track, sales, UK
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Koroks concept art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 6 Comments
Today’s Facebook update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild covers the Koroks, who are returning in the Switch / Wii U game. Find today’s image from Nintendo above.