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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Darkrai is coming to Pokken Tournament, Bandai Namco revealed today. The news was made during a live stream to promote content being added to the arcade version on July 20.

Here’s some footage:

While Darkrai’s arrival specifically applies to arcades, it’d be very surprising if the character didn’t end up in the Wii U version. Darkrai, along with Scizor and Empoleon, recently found in the game’s files.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 30 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu has a feature on E3 2016. In its piece, the magazine asked a slew of Japanese developers to list the games or announcements that impressed them the most.

Many of those included in Famitsu’s poll chose Zelda: Breath of the Wild. That includes Suda51, Final Fantasy producer Shinji Hashimoto, NieR creator Taro Yoko, and more.

Find the full results after the break.

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

A few notable deals are currently running on Amazon. Here’s a look at some of the Nintendo deals from the retailer:

Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition – $78 (save $12)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – $50.99 (save $9)
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – $34 (save $6)
Yo-kai Watch – $33.99 (save $6)
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – $33.99 (save $6)
Yo-kai Watch – $33.99 (save $6)
Splatoon amiibo 3-pack (new alt. colors) – $30 (save $5)

Also worth mentioning, the Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Special Edition is available in “limited quantities”.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Wii U | 5 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild made YouTube’s chart as one of the top trending games of June. Stemming from its big appearance at E3, Breath of the Wild ended up at the seventh spot. Minecraft: Story Mode – a game available on Wii U – was number one. You can see the full results above.

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

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

PS4 – 22,717
New 3DS LL – 16,505
Wii U – 15,470
Vita – 11,042
New 3DS – 3,284
PS3 – 1,126
3DS – 670
3DS LL – 87
Xbox One – 72

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

PS4 – 23,679
New 3DS LL – 17,648
Vita – 11,461
Wii U – 4,444
New 3DS – 4,122
PS3 – 1,265
3DS – 718
3DS LL – 82
Xbox One – 73

And here are the software charts:

1. [3DS] Culdcept Revolt – 29,321 / NEW
2. [WIU] Splatoon – 16,351 / 1,415,016
3. [3DS] Story of Seasons: Tri of Towns – 15,530 / 146,677
4. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 9,762 / 42,830
5. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 9,329 / 38,285
6. [PS4] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 9,080 / 79,471
7. [PSV] Refrain no Chika Meikyuu to Majo no Ryodan – 7,476 / 34,572
8. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 6,850 / 344,903
9. [PS3] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers – 6,603 / 45,318
10. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 6,423 / 818,113
11. [3DS] Taiko Drum Master: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure – 5,410 / 57,210
12. [PSV] Shin Hayarigami 2 – 5,351 / NEW
13. [PS4] Tales of Zestiria (Welcome Price) – 5,045 / NEW
14. [PS4] Overwatch – 4,957 / 115,725
15. [PSV} Dragon Quest Heroes II – 4,425 / 212,434
16. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 4,363 / 187,339
17. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice – 3,959 / 245,424
18. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 3,518 / 2,819,752
19. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V (4,990 Yen Edition) – 3,136 / 130,380
20. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 3,003 / 908,424

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

Nintendo will be present at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 next week. The company will have a bunch of playable games at the show as well as various activities.

First, have a look at Nintendo’s full lineup below:

Nintendo 3DS

Monster Hunter Generations from Capcom – Launching July 15
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Launching Aug. 19
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward – Launching Aug. 19
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice from SEGA – Launching Sept. 27
YO-KAI WATCH 2 – Launching Sept. 30
YO-KAI WATCH – Now available
Yoshi’s New Island – Now available
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D – Now available
Kirby: Planet Robobot – Now available
Mario Kart 7 – Now available
Pokémon Omega Ruby / Pokémon Alpha Sapphire – Now available
New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Now available

Wii U

Splatoon – Now available
Mario Kart 8 – Now available
Pokkén Tournament – Now available

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Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in Wii U | 12 Comments

Seems like Konami is pretty keen on the Wii U’s Virtual Console this week as, not only will Bonk’s Adventure be arriving, but so will R-Type and New Adventure Island. Their descriptions from Nintendo’s website:

R-Type

Power-up your spaceship and prepare for battle!

This is a completely faithful port—right down to the character details—of the famous shooting-game masterpiece, R-TYPE. Destroy the POW armor and 1 of 6 different units will appear, which you can then use to power up your R-9. Equip Bits and obtain Laser Units to make the Force appear and to power it up. The Force can then be integrated into or separated from your R-9. Make the most of your weapons, including the Reflecting Laser Beams, Air-to-Surface, and Antiaircraft Lasers. Keep pressing the fire button to fire blasts from the Beam Cannon. Press and hold the fire button to charge the Beam Gauge, then release it to fire a devastating Wave Cannon blast! The longer you hold it, the stronger the blast! The ultimate highlights are the N32bosses that await you at the end of each stage, including a stage that pits you against a giant warship.

New Adventure Island

Rescue your bride and stop the wicked Baron!

On peaceful Adventure Island, the islanders are celebrating the wedding of Master Higgins and Tina, the “Miss Island Queen.” Suddenly, the celebration is interrupted by the appearance of Baron Bronsky and his henchmen, who kidnap Tina and the island children! Master Higgins must set out to rescue the children and his beloved Tina in this side-scrolling action game! Throw hatchets and boomerangs, hop on skateboards, and guide Master Higgins safely to the goal in each area! New Adventure Island consists of 7 exciting stages! Each stage is split into 4 areas, with a boss waiting at the end of the final area. Defeat all the bosses and release the kidnapped children! And waiting in the castle of the final stage—the wicked Baron Bronsky! Help Master Higgins defeat him and reclaim his bride!

R-Type will be priced at $7.99, while New Adventure Island will be $5.99.

Thanks, again, to Jonathan for the heads up!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 10 Comments

Bonk’s Adventure will be landing on the Wii U Virtual Console this Thursday, July 14. The description from Nintendo’s website:

Headbutt your way to victory!

An old-school side-scrolling action game. Gameplay is simple: just headbutt your enemies as you progress through each stage! You receive damage when you get hit by an enemy or when you touch something hazardous. Try to keep Bonk from losing any lives. Chow down on meat you find along the way to power up Bonk by 2 levels. Headbutt the ground after Bonk has transformed to unleash a powerful explosion—the earth will tremble and your enemies will be stunned! That’s Bonk power! The power of his mighty, rock-hard head! The game is loaded with bonus games and hidden stages. And, just like any great action game, there are big boss battles.

The game will cost $5.99.

Thanks to Jonathan for the heads up!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, Wii U | 4 Comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are in and are as follows:

7’scarlet (PS Vita) – 8/8/8/8
Battle of Elemental REBOOST (3DS) – 6/7/6/6
Block Drop U (Wii U) – 6/6/6/6
Gendai Daisenryaku 2016: Chitsujo no Houkai – Haken Kokka Shittsui (PS3) – 7/6/6/6
Gendai Daisenryaku 2016: Chitsujo no Houkai – Haken Kokka Shittsui (PS Vita) –
7/6/6/6
Sumikko Gurashi: Mura o Tsukurundesu (3DS) – 7/8/8/7
Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura (3DS) – 10/9/9/9
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (PS Vita) – 9/8/8/9

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

Tumblestone is out now on the Wii U eShop, and the release is being celebrated with a new trailer. Check out a video showing the game’s features below.

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