Disney Infinity 3.0 getting a Finding Dory Play Set
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Disney Infinity 3.0 has a few new Play Sets planned for 2016. One of these, as leaked by the back of a Kraft Mac & Cheese box of all things, is one for Finding Dory. We don’t have any details just yet, but this certainly makes sense given how it’ll tie in nicely with the upcoming movie.
February 2016 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S. – Fire Emblem at #9
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 19 Comments
Update: GamesBeat added this quote to its article from NPD analyst Liam Callahan:
“If sales for Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, and the special edition for Fire Emblem Fates were combined, this title would have ranked third for new physical software sales. The combined first month sales of Fire Emblem Fates would more than triple the first month sales of the next-highest game within the franchise, Fire Emblem: Awakening.”
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of February 2016. The results can be found below.
1. Far Cry: Primal (PS4, Xbox One)
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)
3. Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
4. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm (PS4, Xbox One)
5. NBA 2K16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
6. Lego Marvel Avengers (360, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, PS3, 3DS, Vita)
7. Street Fighter V (PS4)
8. Minecraft (360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3)
9. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (3DS)
10. Fallout 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
It’s important to note that Fire Emblem Fates’ placement on the chart is only based on Birthright’s sales, which outsold Conquest. If you count Conquest and the special edition, Fates would have been closer to the top. I’m sure Nintendo is very pleased with how the games are selling in the United States thus far.
Pokken Tournament Early Access Competition – meet the trainers
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
A new video from Nintendo shows the different trainers participating in the Pokken Tournament Early Access Competition. The lineup includes Justin Wong, Eric “Esam” Lew, Reepal “RIP” Parbhoo, Will “DK Will” Walsh, Justin Flynn, Shaun “Fab” Swain, Nairoby Quezada, and “Tasty Steve” Scott. Check out the video below.
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Aonuma and Sano on Twilight Princess HD – how it came to be, considered Wiimote controls, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 23 Comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu contains an interview about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Series producer Eiji Aonuma, along with assistant director Tomomi Sano, participated in the discussion.
Topics included how the remake came about, consideration of Wii Remote controls, the Twilight Cave, and more. You can find a full translation of the interview after the break.
More Disney Infinity 3.0 – Marvel Battlegrounds footage
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IGN posted a video with more gameplay from the new Disney Infinity 3.0 – Marvel Battlegrounds Play Set. Check out the footage below.
Aonuma – Zelda Wii U progressing well, “something new” is key
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This week’s issue of Famitsu has an interview centered around The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. But of course, the discussion wouldn’t have been complete without a question regarding Zelda Wii U.
When asked about how development is going on the new game by Famitsu, Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma told the magazine:
“Busy. When we did Skyward Sword for the Wii, at the end stages of development, I was in charge of the characters’ dialogue and the in-game text. And, now as well, it’s like it was then. I had to work on text today, too. But, the game has really taken shape, and things have gotten easier. That means things are progressing well.”
Aonuma added that the keyword/key phrase for the game is “something new.” Ocarina of Time was a huge leap for the Zelda series and since then Aonuma explained:
“I think the base of our secret sauce has always been Ocarina of Time. But this time, the change in flavor will be like going from Japanese food to Western style food. Perhaps, players will be surprised. Please look forward to it, because I think we’ll be able to make ‘something new’ like Ocarina of Time was.”
More: Eiji Aonuma, Famitsu, interview, top, Zelda Wii U
Splatoon, Super Mario Maker pick up BAFTA Game Awards nominations
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A pair of Wii U titles have been nominated for the BAFTA Game Awards. Splatoon has been nominated for “Game Innovation”, “Multiplayer”, and “Original Property” while Super Mario Maker is up for “Family” alongside Disney Infinity 3.0 and Guitar Hero Live.
All of the nominees for the BAFTA Game Awards are located here.
More: Splatoon, Super Mario Maker
Pokken Tournament “Countdown Clash” – battles 3 and 4 results
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Continuing its series of “Countdown Clash” videos leading up to the launch of Pokken Tournament this week, Nintendo UK published the results video for battles 3 and 4. Check it out below:
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Update: Added boxarts – Europe: Wii U games join Nintendo Selects lineup in April
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Update: Added boxarts.
Back in September, Nintendo announced the Nintendo Selects program for Europe – select Nintendo 3DS titles getting both a reprint and a permanent discount. Today, Nintendo announced that several Wii U games will be added to the lineup on April 15th. Each game will cost €24,99 / £19.99, both in stores and on Nintendo eShop. The games are:
- New Super Mario Bros. U & New Super Luigi U (bundle pack; the standard version of New Super Mario Bros. U will be removed from the eShop on April 15th)
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- Wii Party U
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
- Lego City Undercover
Head past the break for today’s full announcement.
More: Europe, Nintendo Selects
Super Mario Maker – Twilight Princess HD Event Course with Wolf Link costume now live
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Update: Here’s a full playthrough of the Event Course:
Another new costume and Event Course have come to Super Mario Maker. Once you’ve completed the Twilight Princess HD level, you can unlock Wolf Link as an outfit. Using the Wolf Link amiibo also unlocks the costume.
Here’s an overview of the Event Course:
“While exploring the Twilight Realm in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, somehow Link and Midna’s souls have found their way into Super Mario Maker.
Now, to protect peace throughout all worlds, they must seal away a new menace – Bowser Jr., who has split himself in three!”
