Pre-order updates (4/10/16)
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
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
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Star Fox Zero frame rate test
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.
More: PlatinumGames, Star Fox Zero
Star Fox Zero footage – two levels with TV and GamePad view, training mission
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.
More: PlatinumGames, Star Fox Zero
Miyamoto on Star Fox Zero – initial design plans, GamePad integration, Arcade Mode, more
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.
More: interview, PlatinumGames, Shigeru Miyamoto, Star Fox Zero, top
Audition for new RPG has heavy Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE focus, resulting in sequel speculation
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.
More: Atlus, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
North American Star Fox Zero commercial
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.
More: commercial, PlatinumGames, Star Fox Zero
Minecraft: Wii U Edition heading to retail soon
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:
Hey! Minecraft: Wii U Edition is already available on the Nintendo eShop, but soon you'll be able to buy it on disc in stores! Waa hoo!
— Minecraft (@Minecraft) April 8, 2016
Thanks to Arison and Pulid productions for the tip.
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Mojang, top
Nintendo’s new Super Mario Maker guidelines cover course deletions
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 39 Comments
Since Super Mario Maker came out last year, some players have been affected by levels that have been removed by Nintendo or courses that have just disappeared for seemingly inexplicable reasons. The company’s support page now has new guidelines covering deletions. Admittely though, they won’t help all users determine why their creations were taken down.
Nintendo’s guidelines cover a few main topics. These include low stars, levels with bugs, requesting stars from others, and inappropriate content. You can read the full guidelines below.
More: Super Mario Maker
Wii U / 3DS maintenance taking place on Monday
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has more Wii U and 3DS maintenance lined up for early next week. This will be taking place during the early hours on Monday, and will impact online elements such as online play and rankings.
Here’s when the maintenance period is scheduled for:
– 10 PM PT (Sunday) – 2 AM PT (Monday)
– 1 AM ET (Monday) – 5 AM ET (Monday)
– 6 AM in the UK (Monday) – 10 AM in the UK (Monday)
– 7 AM in Europe (Monday) – 11 AM in Europe (Monday)
More: maintenance
Zelda Wii U rumors: More talk of Wii U / NX release, play as a male / female, voice acting
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Wii U | 544 Comments
Emily Rogers – who most recently revealed that a new Paper Mario was heading to Wii U prior to the announcement of Color Splash – has come forward with a new set of rumors about Zelda Wii U.
Today’s speculation consists of three parts. Rogers further backs up claims that the new Zelda will be on both Wii U and NX. Additionally, the game may allow players to choose between a male or female character, and most characters are voiced – aside from Link.
Here’s the full roundup of Rogers’ tweets:
Rumor #1: Yes, Zelda is coming to both Wii U and NX. I confirmed it with a ton of people. You can choose which one to get. Or get both.
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) April 8, 2016
Rumor #2: I heard from multiple sources that you can choose between a male or female as your playable character in Zelda.
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) April 8, 2016
Rumor #3: There is voice acting for most of the characters…except Link.
— Emily Rogers (@ArcadeGirl64) April 8, 2016
Like with all rumors, these bits should be taken with a grain of salt. It shouldn’t be too much longer until we hear about the new Zelda in an official capacity again, as E3 is coming up quick.
