Wii U

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

Early next month, Nintendo will be closing down the Mario Kart TV website. This is taking place at the following days/times:

– 11 PM PT (April 4)
– 2 AM ET (April 5)
– 7 AM in the UK (April 5)
– 8 AM in Europe (April 5)

The Mario Kart TV site has the following notice regarding its closure:

“The Mario Kart TV website, which lets you watch highlight videos posted from Mario Kart 8, will be closing down as of 11:00 PM PT on Monday, April 4th 2016. We are very thankful to the many people who have used this website since it launched in 2014.

Even after the website shuts down, it will still be possible to watch Mario Kart TV and upload highlights from within Mario Kart 8 itself.
Highlight videos uploaded to YouTube from the game will not be deleted after the website shuts down.”

Nintendo did not go into detail as to the reason for the end of the Mario Kart TV site. If you’d like to give the page a look, head on over here.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 31 Comments

Kotobukiya has started accepting pre-orders (overseas shipping not available) for the new Xenoblade Chronicles X plastic model, which is based on the game’s Formula Skell / Doll. In Japan, this will be released in July. Pricing is set at 8,424 yen.

The 175mm model (1/48 scale) comes with the ability to transform from Skell / Doll form to vehicle form. Armaments include Sword, Machinegun, Grenade, Beamsaber, and Shield. It also comes with decals that can be placed on the model.

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

Amazon and GameStop have opened up pre-orders for several titles featured in last week’s Nintendo Direct. The full lineup is below.

Amazon (20% off with Prime)

Paper Mario: Color Splash
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Disney Art Academy

GameStop

Paper Mario: Color Splash
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Disney Art Academy

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

Super Mario Maker hasn’t received too many discounts since launching last September, but it’s currently on sale over at Amazon. You can save $13 on the title bringing it down to $47. Place an order here if interested.

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

Even more Nintendo maintenance is taking place this week. Super Mario Maker, Splatoon, and Wii U/3DS online services will be affected.

Here’s the full lineup:

Super Mario Maker (all network services)

– 6 PM PT (Monday) – 7 PM PT (Monday)
– 9 PM ET (Monday) – 10 PM ET (Monday)
– 2 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 3 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 3 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 4 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

Splatoon (all network services)

– 4:50 PM PT (Tuesday) – 6:30 PM PT (Tuesday)
– 7:50 PM ET (Tuesday) – 9:30 PM ET (Tuesday)
– 12:50 AM (Wednesday) in the UK – 2:30 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 1:50 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 3:30 AM in Europe (Wednesday)

Wii U/3DS (all network services: online play, rankings, etc.)

– 9 PM PT (Tuesday) – 1 AM PT (Wednesday)
– 12 AM ET (Wednesday) – 4 AM ET (Wednesday)
– 5 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 9 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 6 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 10 AM in Europe (Wednesday)

Previously-scheduled maintenance for this week can be found here.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments

We have a couple more videos for Star Fox Zero. You can see more footage from the Fortuna level below as well as an intro comparison with Star Fox 64.

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

Nintendo UK is hosting a “Countdown Clash” for Pokken Tournament. Two of the game’s fighters will be pitted against each other, and fans will be asked which Pokemon they believe will win the battle. After votes are collected on both YouTube and Twitter, the winners of both bouts with then be announced.

You can see the second Countdown Clash video below. The two matches are Garchomp vs. Charizard Machamp vs. Blaziken.

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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. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Splatoon – Nintendo
5. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
7. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft
9. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
10. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

3DS

1. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
4. Bravely Second: End Layer – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Pokemon X – Nintendo
7. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
8. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
9. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
10. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – 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 has dropped down one spot again to number three.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 18 and February 24.

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