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

Nintendo has added more maintenance to its schedule for the week. On Wednesday (starting late Tuesday night for those on the West Coast), online 3DS features will be affected for four hours. This will impact elements like online play and rankings.

Here’s when the maintenance will be taking place:

– 10 PM PT – 2 AM PT
– 1 AM ET – 5 AM ET
– 6 AM in the UK – 10 AM in the UK
– 7 AM in Europe – 11 AM in Europe

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

A pair of Pokken Tournament videos have landed on Nintendo UK’s YouTube page. Below you’ll find all of the matches from Hypespotting V – Scotland’s biggest fighting game tournament – along with some fan reactions.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments

It’s not often that we post credits from games. However, there’s a particularly touching inclusion within Star Fox Zero’s staff roll, which we felt was worth sharing.

About halfway through the credits, the following line pops up: “This game is dedicated to our wingman who fell in battle.” It’s a clear nod to late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who passed away last year.

Head past the break for the video with the full credits if you’re interested in doing so ahead of launch! It naturally contains a few final scenes from the game.

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

Indie developer Red Column updated their release plans for their Wii U platformer 3Souls. The game will be released in an episodic format, with the first of its three episodes, called “Nelesa”, to be released in Q2 2016.

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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

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

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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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