Pre-order updates (7/10/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 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.
Wii U
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, GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, GameStop
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
7th Dragon III Code: VFD (pre-order for art book) – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Monster Hunter Generations – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward – Amazon
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 (new) – Amazon
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Amazon, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Amazon, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon
, Best Buy
Systems
Monster Hunter Generations New 3DS XL – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
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
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 (new)
Paper Mario: Color Splash 
Skylanders Imaginators (new)
Runbow Deluxe Edition (new)
Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3DS
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Monster Hunter Generations
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Style Savvy: Fashion Forward
Corpse Party Back to School Edition
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 (new)
Mario Party: Star Rush
Pokemon Sun 
Pokemon Moon
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Systems
Monster Hunter Generations New 3DS XL
amiibo
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series
Rosalina: Super Mario Series
Wario: Super Mario Series
Daisy: Super Mario Series
Waluigi: Super Mario Series
Boo: Super Mario Series
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
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
(save $9)
Other
UK
Wii U
3DS
Disney Art Academy
Monster Hunter Generations
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Books
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
More: pre-order
Best Buy: Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack and figures on sale
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Update: Some of the figures have been price-matched on Amazon.
As part of its “Deal of the Day”, Best Buy has discounted a ton of Disney Infinity products. The 3.0 Starter Pack is on sale for just $23, and a bunch of different figures have seen their prices slashed. These offers expire at the end of the day.
Nintendo’s Hyper Japan Festival 2016 stage schedule
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
Nintendo shared more details on its plans for Hyper Japan Festival 2016 yesterday. The company will have a bunch of playable games, activities, and more. Additionally, various games will be showcased on stage, including Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Nintendo now has a full schedule for its stage show lineup. Head past the break to see it in full.
Media Create software sales (6/27/16 – 7/3/16) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [PS4] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers #
02./00. [PS3] Super Robot Wars OG: The Moon Dwellers
03./01. [3DS] Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
04./04. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
05./03. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition
06./05. [PSV] Refrain no Chika Meikyuu to Majo no Ryodan #
07./07. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don Don! Mystery Adventure
08./10. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
09./00. [PS4] Dragon’s Dogma Online: Season 2
10./06. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice #
11./02. [PSV] Caligula
12./12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
13./00. [3DS] Shovel Knight
14./11. [PS4] Overwatch
15./09. [PSV] Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and Prophecy’s End
16./00. [PSV] Zero Time Dilemma
17./14. [WIU] Splatoon #
18./15. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
19./17. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
20./00. [3DS] Zero Time Dilemma
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Nintendo hosting “The Summer of Splat” in the UK – The Great British Splat-Off tournaments and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Nintendo has announced “The Summer of Splat” – a new celebration for Splatoon in the UK.
The Summer of Splat is intended to bring kids and squids together over the course of four weekends to partake in The Great British Splat-Off. These online tournaments will allow players to “show off their style, seek to cover the most territory and ultimately prove what they are made of.”
Three different leagues will be online (sign ups here), all of which requires teams of four:
Squid Kid League: For younger players – Turf War game mode only
Inkling League: Beginner/casual players – Turf War game mode only
Octo League: Open to all ages and levels – More challenging featuring all game modes
Splatoon version 2.10.0 now live
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Update: The patch has been completed and servers are back online. It is also confirmed to have fixed the invisible player glitch.
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Another update to Splatoon, upgrading it to version 2.10.0, is happening right now. The patch is undoubtedly to resolve the invisible squid glitch that came in version 2.9.0. Until the patch is completed, servers will be offline, but we’ll update once patching is complete.
More: Splatoon
Super Mario Maker – Callie and Marie costumes, new Event Course now live
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Super Mario Maker has added two new costumes. Players can nab both Callie and Marie from Super Mario Maker after completing the “Squid Sisters vs. Bloopers” Event Course twice.
Here’s an overview of the level:
“Urgent report from the Squid Research Lab! The Squid Sisters have been spotted in the world of Super Mario Maker, and the local squids don’t seem to be giving them a very warm welcome! It’s up to Callie and Marie to show those Blooper bullies that the new squids on the block aren’t about to be messed with. May the freshest squid win!”
And here’s some footage:
More: Splatoon, Super Mario Maker
Another message from Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE’s co-director on the western launch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 42 Comments
Before Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE launched in North America and Europe last month, co-director Mitsuru Hirata shared a message on his own Twitter page. He very briefly commented on how the overseas version made changes to the original Japanese release.
After one fan mentioned their disappointment with censorship, Hirata weighed in on the situation again. He responded to that person with the following message:
“When I found out we were unable to provide the same experience as the Japanese version, I also felt some disappointment. But our overseas fans remained happy that the game was being brought over and I’m glad to see their passionate support. In the meantime, the new costumes added could in a way be considered a merit that can only be enjoyed by our overseas fans! Thank you, and please look forward to the game!”
Thanks to thieftheodore for the tip.
Significant Splatoon glitch allows players to become invisible
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Splatoon received a new update earlier this week. Perhaps as an unforeseen side effect, a significant glitch has been spotted by the community.
The glitch in question involves players becoming invisible, and they appear to be ascending to heaven on the kill cam. It happens after superjumping right before you hit water or an area out of bounds. You’ll be invisible to teammates as well as enemies starting with the superjump enemies, and your squid icon will be off the GamePad to teammates.
As for the kill cam, it’s shown in a certain way because you’re stuck in superjump animation to everyone else. Shots don’t do damage, but reports say that bombs are effective.
This video shows how chaotic things can become when both teams become invisible:
More: Splatoon
Paper Mario: Color Splash producer believes the game’s story could make you cry
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 52 Comments
In E3 interviews, Paper Mario: Color Splash producer Risa Tabata has stressed the importance of story in this new title. That’s something Intelligent Systems is focusing on quite a bit, including the humor. Tabata also told Eurogamer that once you’ve completed the story, “you’ll probably cry.”
