Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 112 Comments

Playtonic delivered the surprising news today that Yooka-Laylee’s Wii U version has been scrapped. In its place though, the team appears to be refocusing its Nintendo efforts entirely on Switch.

GamesIndustry spoke with Playtonic studio head Gavin Price to inquire further about the delay. He was asked if the recent news about Wii U production affected the decision, to which he denied.

Price explained:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Wii U | 106 Comments

Playtonic announced today that Yooka-Laylee will be released on April 11th, 2017 on all previously announced platforms..except Wii U. According to Playtonic, due to “unforeseen technical issues”, a release of the Wii U version was made impossible. However, to make up for that, Playtonic are “working very closely with Nintendo” to bring the game to the Nintendo Switch instead. Further details will be shared “early next year”.

Kickstarter backers who opted to get the Wii U version can instead get the game for any of the other platforms for which the game launches on April 11th, or to the Switch version once further details are announced next year. The wording seems to imply that the Switch version will not launch on April 11th alongside the other versions. Those who backed the Wii U version and want a refund instead of switching to another version are urged by Playtonic to contact them via the Backer messaging system on Kickstarter.

Finally, here’s a new trailer for the game; hopefully we will be able to play this on the Switch soon:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Wii U | 0 comments

Amazon Prime is offering The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and Splatoon for $35. You can get Twilight Princess here and Splatoon here. Note that these deals are only for Prime members, and that the products themselves don’t appear to be in stock until next week.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in Rumors, Wii U | 15 Comments

If the Xbox store webpage is anything to go by, it seems that Yooka-Laylee will be released in April.

The page has Yooka-Laylee listed for release on April 11. A Brazilian retailer also posted its own release date of April 7 for physical versions. While this is by no means an official confirmation, one could assume that we’re likely close to an actual official announcement from Playtonic in the near future.

The only slightly concerning thing here is that a physical version of Yooka-Laylee is nowhere to be seen. Missing out on a retail release wouldn’t be entirely surprising given the state of the console, but we’ll have to see what Playtonic and Team17 are planning.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

A pair of Wii U games are on sale over at Walmart. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and Splatoon are currently $35 each. These deals seem to come from a “Green Monday” sale, so they may only last through today.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Wii U | 0 comments

Warner Bros. and TT Games have updated the Fantastic Beasts expansion in LEGO Dimensions to include the film’s proper ending.

Previously, the game left out a key scene from the movie’s final few minutes. A Warner Bros. spokesperson told Eurogamer that this was done as to not spoil the film. “Soon after the film was released, the cut scene was switched in the game,” the rep confirmed.

You can see the updated ending below. The first video is the original, and the second is the new version.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
3. Minecraft: Wii U Edition –  Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World –  Nintendo
5. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
8. Mario & Sonic: Rio 2016 Olympic Games- Nintendo
9. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
10. Splatoon – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

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Posted on 8 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

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Zelda: Breath of the Wild is back in the top ten while The Alliance Alive and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional appear for the first time.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 17 and November 22.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

United States

* 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.

Wii U

Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for case)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle (new) – GameStop
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon, GameStop

Accessories

8Bitdo NES30 Classic Edition Set with Bluetooth Retro Receiver (new) – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue – Amazon
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow – Amazon

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
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 Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns

Accessories

HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Moltres Travel Pouch – Red (new)
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Articuno Travel Pouch – Blue (new)
HORI Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Zapdos Travel Pouch – Yellow (new)

Books

Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5

UK

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Dragon Quest VIII (new)

Books

The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

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