Media Create sales (10/10/16 – 10/16/16)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 15 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 30,154
 New 3DS LL – 15,905
 Vita – 8,772
 2DS – 8,203
 New 3DS – 2,983
 Wii U – 2,430
 PS3 – 814
 3DS – 346
 Xbox One – 323
 3DS LL – 71
 PS VR – 51,644
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 31,071
 New 3DS LL – 16,548
 2DS – 9,421
 Vita – 9,282
 New 3DS – 3,084
 Wii U – 2,545
 PS3 – 820
 3DS – 449
 3DS LL – 90
 Xbox One – 88
And here are the software charts:
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Darksiders Warmastered Edition now releasing November 22 as an eShop download, later at retail
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Retailer listings recently pointed to a delay for Darksiders Warmastered Edition. Today, publisher THQ Nordic confirmed the news.
Darksiders Warmastered Edition will arrive on the Wii U eShop on November 22. A physical retail version will follow “at a later stage.” Originally, it was planned for October 25.
Source: THQ Nordic PR
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WayForward gives Shantae: Half-Genie Hero status update, product features revealed
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WayForward is extremely close to the finish line with Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. The studio remains in the testing phase, and is currently taking care of bugs on various platforms. A final date isn’t set, though WayForward will have more news to share once the game reaches the submission phase.
Other than that, WayForward also shared the lineup of product features for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Here’s the news straight from the studio:
- New Game Plus! We’ve added a bonus mode which will unlock when you clear the game for the first time! Speed runners and sequence breakers – this feature is for you. Expect some kind of treat for completing the game quickly!
- Transformations! The game contains five chapters, two of which were stretch goals. As with all previous games, this means 1 transformation per chapter for a total of FIVE, right? NO! This time, Shantae will transform into a whopping 10 forms – 11 if you include the Tinkerbat Form. A few of these forms are very unusual… hmm.
- Magical Attacks and Upgrades. We’ve added upgrades for many of the most popular Shantae powers from the past. Storm Puff, Bubble Shield, Pike Ball, and Fireball are back. But this time you can upgrade all of them through multiple stages, with some devastatingly powerful final forms. For example, you can upgrade Pikeball into the “SCIMITAR”, which will cut any foe down to size in seconds. There are other upgrades too, but we’ll let you find those for yourself!
- GIGA WRENCH and Warp Dance! New to Half-Genie Hero is the Warp Dance. Get this dance, and you can zip around the stages within a given world with ease. To travel between worlds, you can catch a ride on Giga Wrench! Whenever you need a lift, blow Sky’s Bird-Whistle for a quick lift!
- Expanded Art Gallery: As planned, the Scuttle Town Art Gallery will house the 50+ images created by Backers. Now we’ve expanded that feature to include additional artwork created by our concept artists, animators, and friends at Inti Creates. Look for over 100 pieces of original artwork to unlock! If you unlock all of the images, you might get a special reward from the Mayor.
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure on the way to Wii U
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A few episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode can be found on the Wii U eShop. But sometime soon, the full set will come to Nintendo’s console as a physical release.
Listings for Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure have been located in both North America and Europe. PEGI rated the package today, and GameFly recently put up a listing as well. If the retailer’s listing is accurate, Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure launches in North America on December 13.
UK software sales (Week ending 10/15/2016) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 9 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. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
 2. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
 3. Minecraft Wii U Edition – Nintendo
 4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
 5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
 6. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
 7. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
 8. Lego Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
 9. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
 10. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
3DS
1. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
 2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
 3. Mario Kart 7- Nintendo
 4. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
 5. Mario Party: Star Rush – Nintendo
 6. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
 7. Pokemon X – Nintendo
 8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
 9. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
 10. Disney Magical World 2 – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 10/15/2016)
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Shadow, Tails, Big the Cat, and Knuckles are in the new LEGO Dimensions Sonic pack
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
LEGO Dimensions is adding a new pack based on Sonic the Hedgehog next month. As it turns out, the Blue Blur isn’t the only character from SEGA’s franchise that will appear.
A tweet went out on the LEGO Dimensions Twitter account earlier today showing Shadow, Tails, Big the Cat, and Knuckles. It’s the only image we have to go off for now, but they are indeed in. You can see them all in their glorified “LEGO-ness” above.
Famitsu’s most wanted games (10/16/16)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Pokemon Sun/Moon and Dragon Quest XI remain in the top five, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild is back in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 29 and October 5.
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Pre-order updates (10/16/16)
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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
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 SteamWorld Collection – Amazon, GameStop
 Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
 Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Amazon, GameStop
 Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
 Mario Party: Star Rush – 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
New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
 Electric Blue 2DS variation – Amazon
 Crimson Red 2DS variation Amazon
amiibo
Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
 Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
 Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
 Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
 Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
 Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
 Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop
 Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 4 (new) – 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
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)
 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
Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – 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
 Just Dance 2017
 Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3DS
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
 Corpse Party Back to School Edition
 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
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
 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
Rhythm Paradise Megamix
 Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
 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 – Peal 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
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
 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 August 2016
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of August 2016. You can check out the full results below.



















