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

This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
4. Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Nintendo
5. Splatoon – Nintendo
6. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
7. Lego Marvel’s Avenger – Warner Bros. Interactive
8. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
9. Skylanders Superchargers – Activision Blizzard
10. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Nintendo

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life- Nintendo
4. Hyrule Warriors: Legends – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
6. Mario & Sonic: Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
8. Pokemon X – Nintendo
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

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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

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

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI is still at number three while Pokemon Sun/Moon continues to ascend.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 24 and March 30.

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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

Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (pre-order for Fighter Patch)
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – Amazon
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

Bravely Second: End Layer (pre-order for costume DLC) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon (pre-order for art book/soundtrack), Best Buy, GameStop
SEGA 3D Classics Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Rumble World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Monster Hunter Generations – Amazon
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
7th Dragon III Code: VFD (pre-order for art book) – Amazon
Disney Art Academy – Amazon, GameStop
Kirby: Planet Robobot – Amazon, Best Buy, 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
Meta Knight – Kirby series – Best Buy
King Dedede – Kirby series – Best Buy
Waddle Dee – Kirby series – Best Buy
Isabelle Summer Outfit – Best Buy
Isabelle Winter Outfit – Best Buy

Guides/Books

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)

Other

Animal Crossing 3DS pouch (new) – Amazon
Retro Zelda GamePad protector – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Star Fox Zero
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Bravely Second
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
SEGA 3D Classics Collection
Pokémon Rumble World
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Monster Hunter Generations
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

UK

Wii U

Nintendo Selects: Wii Party U
Nintendo Selects: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Nintendo Selects: LEGO City: Undercover
Nintendo Selects: New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo Selects: Zelda: Wind Waker HD
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Star Fox Zero
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Langrisser: Reincarnation Tensei
Yo-kai Watch
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 79 Comments

With Star Fox Zero, Nintendo and PlatinumGames were targeting 60 frames per second. Digital Foundry takes a look at the game in its latest piece, and sees if this goal was achieved.

Based on the analysis, Star Fox Zero doesn’t always manage to stay at 60 FPS. Digital Foundry tested two stages: Corneria and Sector Alpha. In Corneria, the game dips to around 50 FPS. And in Sector Alpha, it can go as low as 40 FPS at times.

The reason behind the dips can almost certainly be attributed to the fact that Star Fox Zero renders two different viewpoints – one for the TV (1280×720), and another for the GamePad (854×480). When combined, the overall pixel output is higher than the average Wii U game.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 27 Comments

We have some new b-roll footage from Star Fox Zero. There are three videos in total, two of which show views from both the TV and GamePad. For the third, we have a look at a training mission. You can get a look at all of the footage below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 42 Comments

A few days ago, Australian publication Stack put up a new interview with Shigeru Miyamoto. As you would expect, it was focused mainly on Star Fox Zero. He discussed the GamePad integration, shared first word on the game’s Arcade More, and more. Miyamoto also addressed two general topics: revisiting Nintendo franchises and trying to appeal to new/old players.

A number of Miyamoto’s responses can be found after the break. For the full interview, head on over here.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 37 Comments

This month, Avex Group (in conjunction with SHOWROOM and Decoo), will be holding a public audition for a voice acting position in a new role-playing game. Japanese blog Hachima Kikou speculates that the news could hint at a follow-up of some kind to Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. It’s noteworthy as Avex produced the music in that very Wii U game.

There is no guarantee, but Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE will have a strong presence at the event. In fact, participants will be asked to perform a song from the Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Vocal Collection. A couple of the judges were also involved with the title. Avex does have significant recognition in the music industry, though the company hasn’t worked on too many video game projects – the most prominent one being Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 23 Comments

Nintendo has uploaded the North American Star Fox Zero commercial (despite calling it a trailer). Take a look at it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments

Since launching last December, Minecraft: Wii U Edition has only been sold as an eShop title. However, that will be changing in the near future.

The official Minecraft Twitter account sent out a message today confirming that Minecraft: Wii U Edition will be getting a disc version “soon”. A specific date was not included in the tweet.

Here’s the relevant message:

Thanks to Arison and Pulid productions for the tip.

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