Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch, Wii U | 3 Comments

Famitsu published a special issue today in celebration of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom. On the back, an ad for Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be found. We don’t usually make mention of print ads, but we’re making one exception here.

The ad continues to show how Nintendo is promoting Breath of the Wild’s ties to the original Zelda. The text states, “Once more to Hyrule”. This also appears to be the first time that the Switch logo is included in an ad.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Another round of Wii U and 3DS maintenance is scheduled for tonight / tomorrow. It’ll begin later this evening in North America, and very early tomorrow in Europe. Certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. will be affected.

The maintenance schedule is as follows:

– 8:30 PM PT (November 9) – 10:30 PM PT (November 9)
– 11:30 PM ET (November 9) – 1:30 AM ET (November 10)
– 4:30 AM in the UK (November 10) – 6:30 AM in the UK (November 10)
– 5:30 AM in Europe (November 10) – 7:30 AM in Europe (November 10)

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

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

PS4 – 32,041
New 3DS LL – 19,798
Vita – 9,816
2DS – 7,122
New 3DS – 3,807
Wii U – 2,071
PS3 – 735
3DS – 408
Xbox One – 181
3DS LL – 47

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

PS4 – 30,375
New 3DS LL – 15,151
Vita – 10,392
2DS – 7,103
New 3DS – 3,090
Wii U – 1,898
PS3 – 610
Xbox One – 335
3DS – 244
3DS LL – 72

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments

The NES Classic Edition doesn’t allow for native support with original NES controllers. However, Hyperkin is looking to solve that with a new accessory. Later this month, players will be able to use the NES controllers as well as joysticks with a 6-inch adapter. You’ll also be able to connect it to a Wii U or Wii.

The adapter doesn’t seem to have an exact release date yet. We do know though that it will be priced at $10.

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

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

Wii U

1. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
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 Party 10- Nintendo
9. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
10. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Warner Bros. Interactive

3DS

1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
6. New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward – Nintendo
7. Pokemon X – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Star Rush – Nintendo
10. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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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 Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

3DS Download

SHOOT THE BALL – €1.49 / £1.39 / CHF 2.10

eShop Sales

Wii U

Baila Latino – €11.96 / £9.96 / CHF 15.56 until 08.12.2016, regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90

Fit Music for Wii U – €11.96 / £9.96 / CHF 15.56 until 08.12.2016, regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90

Luv Me Buddies Wonderland – €11.96 / £9.96 / CHF 15.56 until 08.12.2016, regular price €29.90 / £24.90 / CHF 38.90

Elliot Quest – €11.69 / £8.54 / CHF 12.59 until 24.11.2016, regular price €12.99 / £9.49 / CHF 13.99

Olympia Rising – €4.49 / £4.04 / CHF 6.30 until 24.11.2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00

PixelMaker – €2.90 / £2.49 / CHF 2.90 until 17.11.2016, regular price €3.49 / £2.99 / CHF 3.49

STEEL LORDS – €7.49 / £5.49 / CHF 7.49 until 08.12.2016, regular price €14.99 / £10.99 / CHF 14.99

Word Party – €7.99 / £7.49 / CHF 11.00 until 17.11.2016, regular price €15.99 / £14.99 / CHF 22.00

3DS

Luv Me Buddies Wonderland – €9.96 / £7.96 / CHF 12.76 until 08.12.2016, regular price €24.90 / £19.90 / CHF 31.90

Dementium Remastered – €7.49 / £6.74 / CHF 10.50 until 17.11.2016, regular price €14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00

Dan McFox: Head Hunter – €1.99 / £1.59 / CHF 2.80 until 24.11.2016, regular price €2.49 / £1.99 / CHF 3.50

Permanent price drops

Wii U

SPACE HULK – €19.95 / £19.99 / CHF 21.90; previously € 29.95 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90

Source: Nintendo PR

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

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Pokemon Sun/Moon and Dragon Quest XI are still in the top five, but Zelda: Breath of the Wild has slipped out of the top ten.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 20 and October 26.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 15 Comments

GameXplain captured some off-screen footage of Yooka-Laylee from Day of the Devs in San Francisco. Find the gameplay below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

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

SteamWorld Collection – Amazon, 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

Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Dual Pack – Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Fusions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Systems

Electric Blue 2DS variation – Amazon
Crimson Red 2DS variation – Amazon

amiibo

Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 4 – Best Buy
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy, GameStop
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy, GameStop
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy, GameStop

Books

Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages – Amazon
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
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

Other

Nyko Extend Link for NES Classic Edition (new) – Amazon
My Arcade Extender Cable – 10′ Gamepad Extender Cable – NES (new) – Amazon
My Arcade GamePad Combo Kit – Wireless Controller, 10′ (new) – NES Amazon
My Arcade GamePad Classic – Wireless Controller – NES (new) – Amazon
My Arcade Extender Cable – 10′ Gamepad Extender Cable (new) – Amazon
NES Classic Edition Carrying Case – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

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

3DS

Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Dragon Ball Fusions
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Books

Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition (save $9)
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

amiibo

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo Cards 6 Pack

UK

Wii U

Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Sun Steelbook
Pokemon Moon Steel Book
Animal Crossing: New Leaf + amiibo Card
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Picross 3D: Round 2
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers

Systems

New 3DS XL – Pearl White
New 3DS XL – Orange and Black
Pokemon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL

amiibo

Link (8-Bit)
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
Link (Zelda: Wind Waker)
Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker)

Books

Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1
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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