Famitsu’s most wanted games (7/3/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! The top few spots are mostly the same, but Zelda is back up a couple of spots.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 16 and June 22.
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Pre-order updates (7/3/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 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 (new) – 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 (new) – Amazon
Dragon Quest VII (new) – 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
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 (new) – 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
Callie and Marie – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy/Girl/Squid – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Girl (green) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (purple) – Best Buy, GameStop
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
Paper Mario: Color Splash 
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
Mario Party: Star Rush
Pokemon Sun 
Pokemon Moon
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Systems
Monster Hunter Generations New 3DS XL
amiibo
Callie and Marie
Inkling Girl (green)
Inkling Boy (purple)
Inkling Girl/Boy/Squid
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
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Skylanders Imaginators
3DS
Disney Art Academy
Monster Hunter Generations
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
amiibo
Callie and Marie
Marie
Inkling Girl (green)
Inkling Boy (purple)
Squid (orange)
Books
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
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Shigeru Miyamoto, Bill Trinen on the Wii U games that should be given a second look
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 144 Comments
Shigeru Miyamoto and Bill Trinen, senior product marketing manager of Nintendo of America, both weighed in on the Wii U games that should be given a second look while speaking with Game Informer.
Miyamoto was up first. His choice? Star Fox Zero.
About Star Fox Zero, Miyamoto had this to say:
“I think personally Star Fox is a really fun game if you sit down a play it. I think, for example, an elementary school kid who plays it without any preconceived notions, I think it would be really fun for them. I think it’s also really, really fun for siblings to play it together.”
Bill Trinen had a different pick. He went with Pikmin 3, which he feels is “the most amazing game on Wii U” and has one of the best new multiplayer mode.
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Ubisoft CEO on supporting NX, shift in Wii U strategy
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 60 Comments
Ubisoft EMEA boss Alain Corre recently shared some words about the NX, stating that the console could “recapture a lot of the lapsed Wii players.” Yves Guillemot, CEO of the company, has since weighed in on the new platform as well.
When asked by Game Informer if Ubisoft will be present during NX’s launch window, Guillemot responded:
“You can expect we’ll support Nintendo. Nintendo is one of the best partners in the world.”
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Hyrule Warriors / Legends – upcoming DLC characters seemingly outed
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 82 Comments
Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends will be receiving two more DLC packs in the months ahead. One based on Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks is due in September, followed by another for A Link Between Worlds in November.
It now seems that characters for both packs have been outed early. Since this falls into spoiler territory, head past the break for more information.
Splatoon Live in Makuhari CD – full tracklist
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
On July 13, Japan will be receiving the Splatoon Live in Makuhari CD. Famitsu published the full lineup of tracks included earlier today. Head past the break for the entire listing.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild second technical analysis
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 21 Comments
Digital Foundry is back with a second analysis on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Once again, the outlet takes a look at the tech behind Nintendo’s new game. See it in full below.
Koji Igarashi on going independent, giving fans a “classic Igavania-style game” with Bloodstained
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Koji Igarashi left Konami after spending over 20 years with the company. By doing so, he was able to launch a very successful Kickstarter for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, a Castlevania spiritual successor.
Speaking about the decision to go independent with GamesRadar, Igarashi said:
“Three or four years ago I was working at Konami and didn’t have the opportunity to [make a game like Symphony of the Night]. When I saw the success of Mighty No. 9’s crowdfunding, it showed that fans can empower the creator and open up new doors. That was the spark I was looking for to leave Konami, go out on my own, be independent.”
Igarashi talked a bit about Bloodstained as well. Rather than focusing on innovation, the team is to provide “classic Igavania-style game” fans have long been requesting.
“My goal with this game is to give [players] that classic Igavania-style game that they want. First and foremost, we’re not shooting for innovation – we’re shooting for reviving that sort of gameplay that people have been wanting for the last five years, and that publishers and developers have really not been offering. So any innovation beyond that is the sort of spice and coolness.”
Satoru Shibata shares a message about Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Over on Nintendo of Spain’s YouTube page, Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata shared a brief message about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He spoke about his first impressions after playing the demo. Hear Shibata’s full message below.
Photos of the Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Original Soundtrack
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 4 Comments
On July 27, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Original Soundtrack will be released in Japan. We now have a few photos of it below.
Curious as to which tracks are included? Read our original post here for the full lineup.
Thanks to eigotaku for the tip.
