Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/28/16)
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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Zelda: Twilight Princess HD tweet (2/28/16)
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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.”
Pre-order updates (2/28/16)
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
amiibo
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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Amazon: Save $10 on the Wii U Pro Controller
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.
Japan’s best-selling games of January 2016
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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.
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD pre-orders on Amazon Japan come with post card set
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
Amazon Japan has revealed a twenty poster card set as its pre-order bonus for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. You can see the various designs above.
In North America, there’s only pre-order bonus available at GameStop. Consumers will receive the Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Sound Selection CD.
Sakurai on Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS DLC stages and Mii Fighter outfits
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
This month’s issue of Nintendo Dream has a lengthy interview with Masahiro Sakurai, director of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. He discussed the two games in general as well as specific topics like DLC fighters.
We now have an overview regarding what Sakurai shared in terms of DLC stages and Mii Fighter outfits. For a summary of this portion of the interview, head past the break.
LEGO Dimensions has sold over 1 million accessories in the UK, 300,000 Starter Packs
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
MCV is reporting that total sales of LEGO Dimensions accessories have surpassed one million units in the UK. The number, which includes Level, Team and Fun Packs is specifically at 1,062,630. Additionally, 299,312 Starter Packs have been sold.
sales and marketing director Spencer Crossley said of the news:
“The incredible success we’ve had with LEGO Dimensions dominating the toys-to-life genre continues in the UK. With much-loved entertainment franchises such as DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie, LEGO Ninjago, Back to the Future, The Wizard of Oz, Scooby-Doo, LEGO Legends of Chima, Doctor Who, Jurassic World, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons, Portal and Midway Arcade, fans just can’t get enough of LEGO Dimensions and with new accessories packs to launch in the next few months, we’ll be continuing to keep them entertained throughout the year.”
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Rumor: Zelda Wii U also coming to NX this year, 2016 3DS lineup
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Switch, Wii U | 56 Comments
On Monday, NeoGAF user “Trevelyan9999” posted alleged details regarding NX and Nintendo’s lineup for 2016. I usually tend to be skeptical when it comes to rumors from sources that I’m unfamiliar with or aren’t widely known, so I held off on sharing that on the site. However, new information has since come to light indicating that Trevelyan9999 may have been spot on.
Let’s go over the actual information first. Here’s a look at everything that was posted:
– Zelda Wii U will also be available for NX
– Zelda NX to be a holiday 2016 release either same day as Zelda Wii U or shortly after during the Nintendo NX holiday 2016 launch window
– Nintendo NX launch games for 2016 besides Zelda NX and marketing focus remain hidden for now
– Wii U $34.5 million marketing budget for 2016 total – Zelda Wii U has $10 million with the possibility of the funding being switched to Zelda NX version depending on launch timing in 2016.
– 3DS $56.25 million marketing budget for 2016 total3DS release list 2016 *Funded by Nintendo only*:
Spring-Early Summer
Mario and Sonic Rio 2016
Nintendo Selects Wave 1
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Disney Art Academy
Bravely Second
Code Name: “Caviar F” (all ages smaller budget game)
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
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Zelda: Twilight Princess retrospective – episode 2: “Characters & Story”
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Nintendo has continued its new retrospective video series for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Check out the second episode below, which has a few staff members reflecting on the characters and story.
