Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments

Today, Nintendo announced that it is partnering with Mojang and Microsoft on a special Super Mario series collaboration with Minecraft.

The “Super Mario Mash-Up Pack” will be available for free starting on May 17. This will add new 40 skins, a Super Mario-themed pre-made world, and a set of Super Mario-themed music and item textures. It’s all inspired by various entries in the Super Mario series, including Super Mario World, Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine.
The retail version of Minecraft: Wii U Edition has also been dated. It’ll be out on June 16 for $29.99.

A trailer and the official announcement for the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack can be found below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule for the week. As of now, this will impact Wii U and 3DS’ online features (online play, rankings, etc.).

It’ll all begin later today with the following maintenance:

– 4:30 PM PT – 8 PM PT
– 7:30 PM ET – 11 PM ET
– 12:30 AM in the UK – 4 AM in the UK
– 1:30 AM in Europe – 5 AM in Europe

As a reminder, the following Wii U and 3DS maintenance is also happening tomorrow:

– 4 AM PT – 8 AM PT
– 7 AM ET – 11 AM ET
– 12 PM in the UK – 4 PM in the UK
– 1 PM in Europe – 5 PM in Europe

And it’ll end later this week with the following maintenance:

– 10 PM PT (Tuesday) – 1 AM PT (Wednesday)
– 1 AM ET – 4 AM ET (Wednesday)
– 6 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 9 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 7 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 10 AM in Europe (Wednesday)

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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. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo
2. Splatoon – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
4. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
8. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo

3DS

1. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
4. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Pokemon X – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

Source 1 Source 2

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 13 Comments

Our latest look at Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE shows off another Kiria side quest. Here’s 15 minutes of gameplay from that:

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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
Terraria – Amazon, 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
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Wii U Edition (new) – Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Disney Art Academy – Amazon, GameStop
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
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

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
Terraria
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Disney Art Academy
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

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 Images, Wii U | 8 Comments

New Splatoon amiibo are due out around the world in July. The first in-person images showing the different figures have now emerged, which we’ve rounded up below.

Source 1, Source 2

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

We have another 20 minutes of footage from the English version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. The following video shows Shibuya exploration, Chapter 1 boss fight, and Chapter 2 gameplay.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 43 Comments

This month’s issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream contains a lengthy interview which mainly pertains to Star Fox Zero. The publication spoke with Shigeru Miyamoto and co-director Yugo Hayashi about the recently-released Wii U game.

We now have a summary of what was shared in the interview. Miyamoto and Hayashi talked about the approach to the story, GamePad, vehicles, and even a bit about Star Fox Guard, among other topics. Head past the break for the full rundown.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Update (5/6): Bumped to the top. GameStop now lists a July 31 release date for the controller. Additionally, the page says there are “limited quantities”.

Original (5/3): We reported yesterday that the Pikachu version of the Pokken Tournament controller would be heading to North America. GameStop has now followed up by opening online pre-orders here. Given the “Only at GameStop” label, this appears to be a retailer exclusive.

There’s also the May 7 release date that we previously mentioned. I’m still not convinced that the controller is coming out this week, but I suppose stranger things have happened!

Thanks to Corey A for the tip.

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