New Pokken Tournament character teased for July 14 reveal
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments
On July 20, the arcade version of Pokken Tournament will be getting a major update. The game will be adding Garchomp, Braixen, and Shadow Mewtwo. On top of this, it sounds like there will be a new character on the way.
A broadcast on Niconico during the middle of July will be going over the update. Additionally, based on the official image above, it’s implied that a new fighter teased will be revealed.
The Niconico stream will air on July 14 at the following times:
– 4 AM PT
– 7 AM ET
– 12 PM in the UK
– 1 PM in Europe
Although this news pertains specifically to the arcade version of Pokken Tournament, one would have to think that the fighter would be made available in the Wii U version as well. References to Scizor, Darkrai, and Empoleon were spotted in the latest update, but that doesn’t necessarily confirm that one of these three will be announced.
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament
Splatoon version 2.9.0 going live next week, patch notes
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Splatoon will be receiving its latest update next week. Version 2.9.0 will be going out during the evening of July 5 in North America, and the early morning hours of July 6 in Europe.
After applying the update, players will be able to use the new Callie and Marie amiibo. Weapons are being balanced, a small stage adjustment will be implemented, and there will be some multiplayer bug fixes.
Head past the break for the full patch notes for Splatoon version 2.9.0. Note that 373MB of free space will be required for the update.
More: Splatoon, title update, top
Update: Live – Minecraft: Wii U Edition – update #9 incoming
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Update: Bumped to the top. The patch is now live. It takes up 40MB of space.
Minecraft: Wii U Edition is getting another update to address issues with the Battle Mini Game. The ninth patch should be released later tonight.
As for what’s involved here, below are the full patch notes:
- Battle Mini Game: Disable kicking players during Public Battle rounds. This is enabled for the host in the Lobby.
- Battle Mini Game: Disable the host exiting the game during a Battle round. This is enabled in the lobby.
- Battle Mini Game: Grace period increased to 20 seconds.
- Battle Mini Game: Changed all Poison Potions to level 2 instead of level 1.
- Battle Mini Game: All Sticks now have at least Sharpness 1.
- Battle Mini Game: Replaced the Fire Charge item with a Potion of Fire Resistance.
- Battle Mini Game: Replaced the Diamond Chestplate with an Iron Chestplate.
- Battle Mini Game: The Wooden Hoe with Fire Aspect 1 has Sharpness 1 added to it.
- Battle Mini Game: Removed the Wooden Shovel from the Centre Chests.
- Battle Mini Game: Added Sharpness 1 to the Wooden Pickaxe in the Outer Chests.
- Battle Mini Game: Added Sharpness 2 to the Wooden Shovel in the Outer Chests.
- Battle Mini Game: Fixed various areas in maps where players could get stuck.
Hyrule Warriors / Legends – Link’s Awakening Pack footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 8 Comments
Now that the Link’s Awakening Pack has launched for Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends, we’re expecting a bunch of footage to surface showing Marin, Linkle’s Pegasus Boots, and more. We’ll keep this post updated throughout the day with videos that come in.
Hyrule Warriors / Legends – new updates and DLC out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends have both received new updates and DLC. On Wii U, version 1.10.0 is out now. 3DS is up to version 1.4.0.
The patch notes for Wii U say that adjustments were made to some of the characters while also fixing bugs. 3DS has increased the level cap, added medals and fairies, adjusted rupees earned through StreetPass Link, adjusted characters, and addressed bugs.
The newest DLC, Link’s Awakening Pack, is available on both of Nintendo’s platforms. This includes Marin, boots for Linkle, 16 new costumes, plus 16 new My Fairy costume pieces and an Adventure Mode map specifically on 3DS.
Source, More: DLC, Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Team Ninja, title update
Mighty No. 9 Wii U technical analysis
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 14 Comments
DigitalFoundry has returned with another technical analysis. Today, the outlet is taking a look at how Mighty No. 9 shapes up on Wii U. The results unfortunately aren’t pretty.
One of the biggest issues with Mighty No. 9 on Wii U is the frame rate. It’s uncapped, and due to dips, results in a very unstable experience. The action can apparently drop to as low as 12 frames per second.
Loading times can be another cause of frustration. It’s estimated that loading a new stage takes 20 seconds, with tedious waiting also needed after dying.
Here’s the full analysis, including a look at how the patch improves loading times slighty:
More: Comcept, Deep Silver, Inti Creates, Mighty No. 9
Final Splatfest stages will be voted on by players
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 16 Comments
While the three Splatfest stages have traditionally been picked by the developers, the final Splatfest, Team Callie vs. Team Marie, will have its stages voted on by players. E-mails will be sent out to the accounts linked to players’ Nintendo Network IDs, with voting ending on July 12th.
More: Splatoon
Final Splatfest, Callie vs. Marie, taking place July 22nd
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 57 Comments
The next, and final, Splatfest has been revealed. The theme will be Callie vs. Marie, with the two Squid Sisters (and fans) finally settling the great debate. The Splatfest will start at 2 AM PST on July 22, and will finish at 2AM July 24. It will be a worldwide Splatfest, with scores from each region being totaled (although the top 100 players from each region will be signaled out individually). Players can start getting their Splatfest shirts on July 4, at 7 PM PST.
More: Splatoon
Hyrule Warriors – Link’s Awakening pack extended trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, Wii U | 1 Comment
With the Link’s Awakening DLC pack releasing for Hyrule Warriors, Koei Tecmo has released a new, extended trailer, showing off content such as Marin, Linkle’s Pegasus Boots, the Koholint Island Adventure Map, and new costumes. Check it out below:
Hyrule Warriors – Link’s Awakening Pack footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
In Japan, the Link’s Awakening Pack is already available for Hyrule Warriors (and presumably Hyrule Warriors Legends). Check out some footage of the DLC after the break (warning: auto-play).
