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.
Splatoon – Splatfest #14 now live (worldwide)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon’s latest Splatfest has gone live. The event (fancy parties vs. costume parties) is particularly noteworthy, as it’s the first time all regions are competing together.
This weekend’s Splatfest will end at 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET / 11 AM in the UK / 12 PM in Europe on Sunday. We’ll have the results here soon after.
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Pre-orders open for Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s physical version
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Update (5/13): Now available for pre-order on Amazon Canada
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Update (5/10): Now available for pre-order on Amazon, comes with a 20 percent discount for Prime members.
Original (5/7): Minecraft: Wii U Edition launched on the Wii U eShop at the end of last year. However, a physical version is coming soon. Best Buy and GameStop have now opened pre-orders.
Based on GameStop’s listing – as well as one from GameFly – Nintendo will be publishing Minecraft: Wii U Edition at retail. In one way that makes sense, as Sony and Microsoft published the game on their respective platforms. It’ll cost $29.99 – just like the eShop version.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Wii U and 3DS maintenance scheduled for next week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has added a bunch of additional maintenance to its schedule next week which will impact network services for Wii U and 3DS.
The first period is taking place on:
– 9 PM PT (Sunday) – 1 AM PT (Monday)
– 12 AM ET (Monday) – 4 AM ET (Monday)
– 5 AM in the UK (Monday) – 9 AM in the UK (Monday)
– 6 AM in Europe (Monday) – 10 AM in Europe (Monday)
And the second period:
– 4 PM PT (Monday) – 7 PM PT (Monday)
– 7 PM ET (Monday) – 10 PM ET (Monday)
– 12 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 3 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 4 AM in Europe (Tuesday)
Lastly, the final period:
– 4 AM PT (Tuesday) – 8 AM PT (Tuesday)
– 7 AM ET (Tuesday) – 11 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 12 PM in the UK (Tuesday) – 4 PM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1 PM in Europe (Tuesday) – 5 PM in Europe (Tuesday)
Don’t forget: there will also be Wii U-specific maintenance next week. That’s scheduled for:
– 5:50 PM PT (Tuesday) – 7:30 PM PT (Tuesday)
– 8:50 PM ET (Tuesday) – 10:30 PM ET (Tuesday)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 3:30 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 4:30 AM in Europe (Wednesday)
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Media Create software sales (5/2/16 – 5/8/16) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
02./05. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
03./03. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
04./02. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
05./07. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
06./04. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
07./11. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
08./12. [WIU] Splatoon #
09./10. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
10./19. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
11./18. [3DS] Disney Art Academy
12./08. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood #
13./14. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack
14./06. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
15./22. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects]
16./23. [WIU] Pokken Tournament #
17./09. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood #
18./15. [PS4] Dark Souls III
19./20. [3DS] Terraria
20./37. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – “Reincarnation” and “Feel” videos, Tiki side quest footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 9 Comments
Our latest look at Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE shows off two of the game’s musical performances. We have videos for carnation” and “Feel” below.
One additional video can be found after the break showing Tiki’s side quesgt.
More: Atlus, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
CoroCoro leak reveals upcoming collaboration with Splatoon, Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 2 coming in summer
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 0 comments
CoroCoro, the Japanese magazine, will be getting a tie-in with Splatoon. Leaked images from the upcoming issue show that three new pieces of gear, all emblazoned with the CoroCoro logo, will be hitting the game. These are a Splat Roller (which has the stats of the regular Splat Roller, but comes with a Splash Wall and Inkzooka), an orange cap (with the Damage Up ability), and an orange parka (with the Cold-Blooded ability). These items will arrive in-game early in the summer. Furthermore, more weapons should arrive at the same time, as the next volume of the Sheldon’s Picks weapons.
Super Mario Maker – Ice Climbers costume and Event Course now live
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
You can now get your hands on the newest Super Mario Maker costume. After finishing the “Popo & Nana’s Climbing Challenge” Event Course, you’ll unlock the Ice Climbers outfit.
Here’s an overview of the level:
“The retro world of Ice Climber comes to Super Mario Maker! Smash your way upward through the blocks, but beware of enemies blocking your path – ascending this perilous peak won’t be a simple task! How quickly can you reach the summit?”
And some footage:
