Pre-order updates (4/24/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
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
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – Amazon
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Special Edition (new) – 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
3DS
SEGA 3D Classics Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Rumble World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Art Academy – Amazon, GameStop
Kirby: Planet Robobot – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – 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 (new) – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – Amazon, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy, 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 (new)
Meta Knight – Kirby series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
King Dedede – Kirby series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Waddle Dee – Kirby series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Isabelle Summer Outfit – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Isabelle Winter Outfit – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Books
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 (new) – Amazon
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages (new) – Amazon
Other
Animal Crossing 3DS pouch – Amazon
Canada
Wii U
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9
Terraria
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
3DS
SEGA 3D Classics Collection
Pokémon Rumble World
Disney Art Academy
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Monster Hunter Generations
Zero Time Dilemma
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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
Yo-kai Watch
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
amiibo
Kirby: Planet Robobot amiibo bundle
Meta Knight amiibo
King Dedede amiibo
Waddle Dee amiibo
Books
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Pokken Tournament accolades trailer
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Nintendo has made a new Pokken Tournament trailer to highlight the game’s accolades received thus far. Take a look at the video below.
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Splatoon – Japanese Splatfest #13 results
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In Japan, Splatoon’s 13th Splatfest just wrapped up. The theme involved a 7-Eleven promotion, in which mayonnaise tuna and red salmon onigiri battled head-to-head. We now have the results.
The battle was close, but mayonnaise tuna was victorious. It was less popular than red salmon, which had 52 percent of the vote, but had the edge in wins (51 percent). The final score was 354 to 346.
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE – PAX East 2016 demo footage
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Nintendo stopped by the Twitch live stream at PAX East 2016 to show off the English build of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. We have the full recording below.
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Splatoon – North American and European Splatfest #13 now live
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Splatoon players in North America and Europe can now begin participating in the 13th Splatfest. The topic is based on Nickelodeon’s popular cartoon, as Team SpongeBob and Team Patrick battle it out. This competition will last until April 24 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.
Which side are you on? Let us know in the comments below!
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Nintendo Treehouse – Star Fox Zero / Star Fox Guard live stream recording
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A few days ago, the Nintendo Treehouse hosted a lengthy gameplay session for both Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard. Take a look at the video below for a full recording of the event.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Star Fox Zero – get the Retro and Black Arwings without amiibo, other unlockables revealed
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 35 Comments
Star Fox Zero has only been out for about a day, though fans are already finding out what the game has to offer in terms of unlockables. One big takeaway involves confirmation of being able to nab the Retro and Black Arwings without amiibo.
There isn’t anything overly spoilerish in terms of story, but just to be safe, head past the break for more information about unlockables (plus a video!).
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20 minutes of off-screen Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE English gameplay
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Off-screen footage of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE in English has emerged from the game’s playable demo at PAX East 2016. Check out the gameplay below.
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Video: A look at Star Fox Zero’s secret vehicle
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Nintendo has shown off Star Fox Zero’s various vehicles in trailers and whatnot, but there’s one that not too many people know about. This is another element that falls into spoiler territory, so continue on below for a look at it in action.
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Video: Past similarities with Star Fox Zero’s ending
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Game Informer has a video up of Star Fox Zero’s ending which shows why it has some similarities with the series’ past. There are naturally quite big spoilers here, so we’ve posted the video after the break.