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

Update: These are the patch notes:

– A bug has been fixed in which the splash with Rollers/Brushes would not hit opponents in certain instances.
– Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

The update is 32MB to download.

Splatoon has been undergoing a bit of maintenance tonight. At least partially, that could be due to Nintendo readying a new update for the game.

Version 2.11.0 is out now for Splatoon. We’re still waiting on the patch notes, but we should have some information soon.

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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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Ubisoft is giving people a chance to try out Just Dance 2017 before the game lands in October. A demo can now be downloaded from the eShop based on “Sorry” from Justin Bieber.

Three new songs have also been added to Just Dance 2017’s track list. Those are as follows:

“Cake By The Ocean” – DNCE
“Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)” – Silentó
“Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira Ft. Wyclef Jean

Previously announced tracks include:

“Sorry” – Justin Bieber
“DADDY” – Psy Ft. CL of 2NE1
“Cheap Thrills” – Sia Ft. Sean Paul
“Lean On” – Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake
“Worth It” – Fifth Harmony Ft. Kid Ink
“Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen
“PoPiPo” – Hatsune Miku
“RADICAL” – Dyro & Dannic
“El Tiki” – Maluma
“September” – Equinox Stars
“What Is Love” – Ultraclub 90

Source: Ubisoft PR

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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is on sale for one day only at Best Buy. At the moment, you can pick up a Wii U copy for $30, resulting in $20 in savings. Place an order here if interested.

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Update (8/1): Bumped to the top. In addition to 3DS, Wii will also be undergoing maintenance at the same time tonight.

Original (7/29): 3DS will be undergoing maintenance for a couple of hours early next week. Certain network services such as online play, rankings, etc. may be unavailable.

Here’s when it’s scheduled for:

– 5 PM PT (August 1) – 7 PM PT (August 1)
– 8 PM ET (August 1) – 10 PM ET (August 1)
– 1 AM in the UK (August 2) – 3 AM in the UK (August 2)
– 2 AM in Europe (August 2) – 4 AM in Europe (August 2)

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Darksiders Warmastered Edition? will be making its playable debut at Gamescom 2016 later this month, Nordic Games confirmed today. It shouldn’t be much longer before we see footage of the new version.

Nordic will be bringing out Darksiders Warmastered Edition? on October 25. The game sports some new graphical effects, such as improved rendering and twice the texture resolution. It will also run at native 1080p resolution.

Gamescom 2016 will be open to the public between August 18 and August 21.

Source: Nordic Games PR

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

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

Wii U

1. Mario & Sonic: Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Nintendo
2. Minecraft Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
7. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
8. Splatoon – Nintendo
9. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Capcom
2. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
3. Monster Hunter Generations – Nintendo
4. Pokemon X – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
9. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Games like Dragon Quest XI and Zelda: Breath of the Wild maintain their positions, while Monster Hunter Stories is now in the top 10.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 14 and July 20.

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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.

Wii U

Tumblestone (new) – Amazon
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators Dark Edition Starter Pack – GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (pre-order for launch edition) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (pre-order for Launch Edition) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – Amazon, GameStop (new)
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon, GameStop (new)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack – Amazon (exclusive)
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns – Amazon, GameStop (new)

amiibo

Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy

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)

Other

Pikachu Premium Gold Protector for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pokken Tournament Pikachu controller – GameStop (exclusive)

Canada

Wii U

Tumblestone
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition (new)
Paper Mario: Color Splash
Skylanders Imaginators
Runbow Deluxe Edition
Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward
Corpse Party Back to School Edition
Dragon Quest VII (new)
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (pre-order for Launch Edition)
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
Disney Magical World 2
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Mario Party: Star Rush
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
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)

UK

Wii U

Skylanders Imaginators

3DS

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (new)
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Sun Steelbook
Pokemon Moon Steel Book
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers

Hardware

Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System
Pokemon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL

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

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