Original: In Europe and Japan, Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends players will find new DLC and updates awaiting them. Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have released the final DLC based on A Link Between Worlds. Additionally, Hyrule Warriors is now up to version 1.12.0 while Legends is at version 1.6.0.

Head past the break for the full patch notes. We’ll update this post when the DLC and updates are live in North America.

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3DS and Wii U maintenance taking place later today

Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo scheduled some maintenance on rather short notice today for “certain network services” on both Wii U and 3DS. Below are the exact times:

5PM PT (October 31st) – 6 PM PT (October 31st)
8PM ET (October 31st) – 9PM ET (October 31st)
12AM in the UK (November 1st) – 1AM in the UK (November 1st)
1AM in Europe (November 1st) – 2AM in Europe (November 1st)

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UK software sales (Week ending 10/29/2016) – Wii U/3DS charts

Posted on 7 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. Minecraft Wii U Edition – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3d World – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
7. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2017 – Nintendo
9. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
10. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo

3DS

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

Source: Chart-Track

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UK software sales (Week ending 10/29/2016)

Posted on 7 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 1 Source 2

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Japanese Hyrule Warriors Legends – A Link Between Worlds Pack trailer

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments

Nintendo of Europe showed a trailer for the new Hyrule Warriors Legends (and Hyrule Warriors) DLC for A Link Between Worlds Pack a few days ago. Now we have another video, this time in Japanese from Koei Tecmo. Watch it below.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild art

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Switch, Wii U | 10 Comments

In celebration of Halloween, Nintendo has released a new piece of Zelda: Breath of the Wild art on the franchise’s Japanese Twitter page. You can see it above.

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Famitsu’s most wanted games (10/30/16)

Posted on 7 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! Pokemon Sun/Moon, Dragon Quest XI, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild remain in the top 10.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 13 and October 19.

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Pre-order updates (10/30/16)

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 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

Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
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

Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
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

Daisy: Super Mario Series – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Boo: Super Mario Series – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Wario: Super Mario Series – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
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. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 – Amazon
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

NES Classic Edition Carrying Case – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-ring – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Crystal 9 Pack – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

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

3DS

Mario Party: Star Rush
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. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2
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

Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers (new)
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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Japan’s best-selling games of September 2016

Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of September 2016. You can check out the full results below.