Famitsu’s most wanted games (5/29/16)
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! Things mostly stay the same, but Etrian Odyssey V is now in the top 10.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 12 and May 18.
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Pre-order updates (5/29/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 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
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – Amazon
Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Special Edition – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon
, Best Buy
3DS
Kirby: Planet Robobot – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
7th Dragon III Code: VFD (pre-order for art book) – Amazon
, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Monster Hunter Generations – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (pre-order for launch edition) – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – 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
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon
, Best Buy
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Systems
Monster Hunter Generations New 3DS XL – Best Buy, GameStop
amiibo
Kirby – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Meta Knight – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
King Dedede – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Waddle Dee – Kirby series – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Isabelle Summer Outfit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Isabelle Winter Outfit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Animal Crossing amiibo cards wave 4 – Amazon
Callie and Marie – Best Buy
Inkling Boy/Girl/Squid – Best Buy
Inkling Girl – Best Buy
Inkling Boy – 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
Pokeball GamePad Protector for Wii U – Amazon (new)
Pokken Tournament Pikachu controller – GameStop (exclusive)
Canada
Wii U
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Minecraft: Wii U Edition
Terraria
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9
3DS
Kirby: Planet Robobot
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Monster Hunter Generations
Zero Time Dilemma
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Pokemon Sun 
Pokemon Moon
Systems
Monster Hunter Generations New 3DS XL
(new)
amiibo
Kirby – Kirby series
Meta Knight – Kirby series
Isabelle Winter Outfit
Isabelle Summer Outfit
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards, Series 4
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)
UK
Wii U
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9
3DS
Kirby: Planet Robobot amiibo bundle
Nintendo Selects – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
(new)
Nintendo Selects – Paper Mario: Sticker Star
(new)
Nintendo Selects – New Style Boutique
(new)
Nintendo Selects – Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros
(new)
Nintendo Selects – LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins
(new)
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney Art Academy
Monster Hunter Generations
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
amiibo
Kirby: Planet Robobot amiibo bundle
Meta Knight amiibo
King Dedede amiibo
Waddle Dee amiibo
Books
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
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[Let’s Talk] Splatoon, one year later
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Wii U | 24 Comments
One year ago, Splatoon launched around the world. Having sold over four million copies, it’s one of the most successful Wii U games, making it an impressive debut for a new IP.
Splatoon underwent an amazing transformation since its initial reveal at E3 2014. There were gamers who were on board with the concept to start out with, but there was definitely some skepticism surrounding the title. That started to fade away closer to release as Nintendo shared more information. You could even argue that post-launch helped since new features, maps, and weapons were added in addition to fairly regular Splatfests.
Now that Splatoon is celebrating its one year anniversary, how do you feel about the game? Has your opinion changed at all since the original announcement/after launch? Let us know in the comments below!
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Japan’s best-selling games of April 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of April 2016. You can check out the full results below.
Update: June 7 in NA – Splatoon – Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 2 out on June 8
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Update: The Splatoon Tumblr confirms Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 2 for the evening of June 7 in North America:
The long-awaited release of Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 2 is finally confirmed! Coming the evening of June 7th, we heard that the new weapon combinations may allow you to discover even more new battle strategies. We’ll let you know more details on the upcoming weapons once Sheldon gives us more info!
Splatoon will be adding a new batch of weapons in a couple of weeks. Nintendo has announced that Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 2 will be releasing on June 8 in Japan (likely June 7 in North America, but we’ll see). Specifics have not yet been posted, but we should be hearing more soon!
Thanks to LOLametro for the tip.
Japan to receive Splatoon Live in Makuhari CD on July 13, features a couple of new songs
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Update: We now have confirmation that the two new songs are Tokimeki * Bomb Rush from Callie and Sumisoae no Yoru from Marie.
The Splatoon news continues, as we’re now hearing that a new CD is making its way to Japan. “Splatoon Live in Makuhari” is slated for July 13 with a 2,500 yen price point.
Back in January, the Squid Sisters performed a concert at Makuhari Messe in celebration of Game Party Japan 2016. This is what’s featured on the CD, along with two new songs not included in the “Splatune” soundtrack and voice files from the Squid Sisters. The CD jacket is newly drawn by Seita Inoue, the art director for Splatoon.
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Nintendo celebrates Splatoon’s first anniversary with some special art
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 15 Comments
Splatoon debuted on Wii U one year ago. The game shipped on May 28 in Japan, followed by a day later in North America and Europe. Nintendo is celebrating the occasion with some special art that we’ve included above.
I don’t think anyone could have imagined Splatoon doing this well – even Nintendo. It’s crazy to think that the IP’s first entry has amassed over four million copies to sold. It’s even crazier when you factor in the Wii U’s install base and think about the attach ratio!
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New Splatoon Wii U bundle coming to Japan on July 7
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Nintendo is planning on launching a new Splatoon Wii U bundle in Japan soon. Consumers will be able to pick up a package containing a white 32GB system, pre-installed copy of Splatoon, and the Squid Sisters amiibo on July 7. Pricing is set at 39,960 yen.
Here’s another look at the box:
Nintendo partnering with CEOGaming, featuring Smash Bros. Melee and Wii U
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
CEO2016 will be taking place in about a month from now. Nintendo has announced a partnership with the tournament, which will heavily feature Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Nintendo posted the following on Twitter a few minutes ago:
We're partnering with @CEOGaming on June 24-26 to bring you #SmashBros Melee & Smash Bros. for Wii U. For more info: https://t.co/yiuVxFZig0
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 27, 2016
CEOGaming 2016 will run between June 24 and June 26.
Star Fox Zero – official translation of Nintendo Dream’s interview
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Update 2 (5/27): The third part can now be read here.
Update (5/20): The second portion can now be read in full here.
Original (5/13): Last week, we posted a translation summary of Nintendo Dream’s interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Yugo Hayashi about Star Fox Zero. Nintendo of Europe is now starting to post a complete translation on its website. You can read the first part right now over here. We’ll let you know when the other portions are made available.
