UK software sales (Week ending 05/14/2016) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Splatoon – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
5. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo
6. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
7. Donkey Kong County: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
9. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
10. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
3DS
1. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
6. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
8. Pokemon X – Nintendo
9. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 05/14/2016)
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (5/15/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! There isn’t too much change, though Zelda Wii U has moved up a few spots again.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 21 and April 27.
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Pre-order updates (5/15/16)
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
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – Amazon
Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Amazon (new) Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Special Edition – 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
Monster Hunter Generations – Amazon
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (pre-order for launch edition) – Amazon, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 (new) – 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 – GameStop (new)
amiibo
Kirby – Kirby series – Best Buy, GameStop
Meta Knight – Kirby series – Best Buy, GameStop
King Dedede – Kirby series – Best Buy, GameStop
Waddle Dee – Kirby series – Best Buy, GameStop
Isabelle Summer Outfit – Best Buy, GameStop
Isabelle Winter Outfit – Best Buy, GameStop
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
Other
Animal Crossing 3DS pouch – Amazon
Pokken Tournament Pikachu controller (new) – GameStop (exclusive)
Canada
Wii U
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Minecraft: Wii U Edition
(new)
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 
(new)
Pokemon Moon
(new)
amiibo
Kirby – Kirby series
(new)
Meta Knight – Kirby series
(new)
Isabelle Winter Outfit
(new)
Isabelle Summer Outfit
(new)
Animal Crossing amiibo Cards, Series 4
(new)
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
UK
Wii U
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9
3DS
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Kirby: Planet Robobot amiibo bundle
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney Art Academy
amiibo
Kirby: Planet Robobot amiibo bundle
Meta Knight amiibo
King Dedede amiibo
Waddle Dee amiibo
Books
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Yacht Club Games still open to Nintendo cameo in Shovel Knight
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 13 Comments
PlayStation and Xbox platforms have console-specific cameos in Shovel Knight in the form of Kratos and Battletoads respectively. There is exclusive content on Wii U and 3DS in the form of amiibo support, but there aren’t any Nintendo characters in the game.
Here’s what Yacht Club Games told Destructoid regarding the possibility of a Nintendo cameo:
“I wouldn’t say it [the door] is 100% closed, but I’d be surprised if it happened. That said, I would have said the same for the amiibo a year ago…”
It’d be very neat to see a Nintendo character in Shovel Knight. That being said, it’d have to be one that the Big N signs off on.
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Amazon: Save $11.60 on Xenoblade Chronicles X
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Xenoblade Chronicles X has received a discount on Amazon. It started out at $60, but can currently be had for $48.39 (save $11.60). Place an order here if interested.
Splatoon – Splatfest #14 results (worldwide)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
The first worldwide Splatfest in Splatoon is now over. All regions competed to see if players would rather go to a fancy party or a costume party. We now have the results.
Thanks to slight edges in both votes and wins, Team Fancy Party came out on top. Needless to say, it was extremely close. The final score was 358 points to 342 points.
Pokken Tournament dev tidbits – Wii U reception, making the game approachable, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
In one of its recent issues, Famitsu published an interview with the developers behind Pokken Tournament. The magazine spoke with director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada, director Haruki Suzaki, and producer Masaaki Hoshino. Topics include the reception on Wii U, trying to make the game approachable, and more.
We have a summary of the full interview. To read our translation, head past the break.
Art for the new CoroCoro gear collaboration with Splatoon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 2 Comments
News leaked out of CoroCoro yesterday that the magazine has an upcoming collaboration with Splatoon with a new weapon and gear. We now have the first official art for the partnership, pictured above.
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Splatoon is the most successful new console IP in Japan since the Wii series
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 32 Comments
Splatoon has sold very well in all regions, but its performance in Japan is particularly impressive. The game is actually the most-successful IP console launch since the Wii series of games (Wii Sports, etc.).
Splatoon is sitting at around 1,357,000 copies sold in Japan. Wii U itself has moved around 3,165,000 units. By the time Wii U is phased out, the tie-in ratio could end up at 50 percent.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
