Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments

Update (5/16): Bumped to the top. Winner of the rival genie has been announced:

Original (5/6): WayForward shared a new Shantae: Half-Genie Hero’s Kickstarter update just a short while ago. It shows off new promo art (see above), covers a rival genie vote, and confirms a physical version of the game.

Here’s the lowdown on the new rival genie vote for backers:

It’s time for another vote! Remember that “Fire and Forget” Stretch Goal you all funded into existence? In that storyline, Shantae gets REPLACED as Scuttle Town’s Guardian Genie. To make matter’s worse, her replacement is snotty, stuck up, and none too easy to get along with. So – what’s this new genie going to look like? You can see all three of Matt’s rough sketches above, along with the cleaned up in-game sprite designs below. Which one strikes your fancy? Vote by clicking the link right here, and make your selections by May 13th, 11:59pm PDT. Let’s get voting!

It’s time for another vote! Remember that “Fire and Forget” Stretch Goal you all funded into existence? In that storyline, Shantae gets REPLACED as Scuttle Town’s Guardian Genie. To make matter’s worse, her replacement is snotty, stuck up, and none too easy to get along with. So – what’s this new genie going to look like? You can see all three of Matt’s rough sketches above, along with the cleaned up in-game sprite designs below. Which one strikes your fancy? Vote by clicking the link right here, and make your selections by May 13th, 11:59pm PDT. Let’s get voting!

WayForward also reveals that it’s working on a retail deal for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. The studio explains what’s happening regarding this in the Kickstarter post:

We’ve received a ton of requests for physical versions of Shantae. Thing is, WayForward is a game developer and a digital publisher – but not an authorized retail publisher. In order to make physical copies of our games for stores, or distribute games in certain countries, console manufacturers require us to work with an authorized publishing partner. You’ve seen us do this before; Square Enix published LIT for WiiWare in Japan, Capcom distributed the original Shantae cartridge in the US, and more recently Intergrow released the boxed version of Pirate’s Curse in Japan for Nintendo 3DS.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Update 2: This is currently available once again!

Update: Sold out.

Nintendo said that the Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Special Edition would only be sold at Amazon and GameStop, but that’s apparently not the case. Best Buy has now opened pre-orders here. Nothing wrong with having more choices!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

IGN has more footage up from Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s new Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, which shows some Easter eggs. Check out the video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

BeatEmUps has published around 20 minutes of footage from the new Super Mario Mash-Up Pack coming to Minecraft: Wii U Edition this week. View the gameplay below.

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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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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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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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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

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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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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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.

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