Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 10 Comments

Activision is using its Skylanders franchise to support the millions of families affected by autism. Through one-of-a-kind toys, Skylanders and Autism Speaks are teaming up to raise awareness for an important cause during April’s Autism Awareness Month.

These toys are blue and white to reflect Autism Speaks’ official colors. The “Power Blue” Skylanders SuperChargers feature Splat and Trigger Happy, along with their SuperCharged vehicles Splatter Splasher and Gold Rusher. The full set appears in-game as their special colors. The toys are actually on store shelves in the United States and Europe now, with Canada to follow on April 1.

Activision is also extending its plans to promote Autism Awareness Month through the following activities:

– Launching employee education and employee-donation matching programs
– In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, employees will have the opportunity to participate in the Autism Speaks Walk on April 2 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena
– Making donations to non-profits that are making a difference in the autism community

Source: Activision PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 67 Comments

Nintendo has officially confirmed the newest wave of Nintendo Selects for North America. Several Wii U, 3DS, and Wii games will be joining the lineup next month.

Super Mario 3D World, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Pikmin 3, NES Remix Pack, Yoshi’s New Island, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Mario Party: Island Tour, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Super Mario All-Stars will be dropped to $19.99. This starts on March 11.

Nintendo of America’s Scott Moffitt said of today’s news:

“Whether you just picked up a new Wii U or Nintendo 3DS system over the holiday season or want to expand your ever-growing game collection, Nintendo Selects are a great, affordable option. Not only are these games easier than ever to enjoy, but they also represent some of our highest-quality offerings in recent memory.”

Disregarding the overly light blue Wii U color, here are all of the Nintendo Select boxarts:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Two weeks ago we reported that a Splatoon manga series will be published in Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic, starting with the April 2016 issue (which is actually being released today). Today, a special one-off web-only chapter was published to celebrate the manga’s release. It’s available (in Japanese) here.

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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. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Splatoon – Nintendo
3. Xenoblade Chronicles X – Nintendo
4. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
5. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
7. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
8. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft
9. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Nintendo
10. Skylanders Superchargers – Activision Blizzard

3DS

1. Bravely Second: End Layer – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
7. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
8. Pokemon X – Nintendo
9. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 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 | 1 Comment

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI is still at the same spot as last week at number two.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 10 and February 17.

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

We have another new tweet from the Japanese Zelda Twitter account about Twilight Princess HD. Today, “Malo” goes over the changes to chests in the new version – how Rupees aren’t put back into chests even if your wallet is full.

Here’s our translation:

“…It’s Malo. According to pops with the beard (note: likely referring to Aonuma), the Rupees taken won’t be returned to treasure chests even if your wallet is full. …with this, you should be able to more easily understand how far you have progressed… but where did the excess Rupees go? …You shouldn’t think too hard about it.”

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

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

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – (pre-order for art book/soundtrack) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
SEGA 3D Classics Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Rumble World (new) – Amazon
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
7th Dragon III Code: VFD (pre-order for art book) – Amazon
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Pokemon Sun (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

amiibo

Roy – GameStop (exclusive)
Ryu – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Famicom R.O.B. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Kapp’n – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rover – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 3 – Amazon, GameStop

Guides/Books

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Official Artworks (new) – Amazon
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Collector’s Edition guide – Amazon (save $15)
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (standard) – Amazon (save $7)
Hyrule Warriors Legends Collector’s Edition guide – Amazon (save $8)
Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)

Other

HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Mighty No. 9
Pokken Tournament
Terraria
Star Fox Zero
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

3DS

Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
SEGA 3D Classics Collection
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Books

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Official Artworks (new)
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (including collector’s)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

UK

Wii U

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Pokken Tournament
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Star Fox Zero
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Stella Glow
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Systems

Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL

amiibo

Ryu
Timmy & Tommy

Books

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Official Artworks (new)
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (including collector’s)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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

Aside from the Zelda game sale happening at Best Buy, there’s one other notable discount to point out today. Currently, the Wii U Pro Controller is $10 off at Amazon. For those that are interested, you can place an order here.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 28 Comments

The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of January 2016. You can check out the full results below.

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