Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Update: Stella Glow, Hatsune Miku, and Etrian Odyssey 2 price-matched on Amazon.

Best Buy is holding a one-day sale on several video games. In terms of Nintendo titles, these ones have been discounted:

– Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – $29.99 (save $20)
– Rodea: The Sky Soldier Wii U Launch Edition – $29.99 (save $20)
– Stella Glow – $29.99 (save $20)
– Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends 3DS – $14.99 (save $15)
– Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – $19.99 (save $20)

Head on over to this page to take advantage of the offers listed above.

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

Unsurprisingly, there’s more Nintendo maintenance lined up for this week. Much of it will actually be happening later today – for Splatoon and Wii U/3DS online maintenance. There will also be maintenance specific to 3DS tomorrow as well.

Here’s the full lineup:

Splatoon

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

Wii U/3DS (online play, rankings, etc.)

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

3DS (online play, rankings, etc.)

– 4 PM PT (Tuesday) – 5 PM PT (Tuesday)
– 7 PM ET (Tuesday) – 8 PM ET (Tuesday)
– 12 AM in the UK (Wednesday) – 1 AM in the UK (Wednesday)
– 1 AM in Europe (Wednesday) – 2 AM in Europe (Wednesday)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments

Much like with Hyrule Warriors, Pokken Tournament implements a limit on amiibo usage. Players can use amiibo five times per day to unlock special bonuses.

Here’s another look at the functionality:

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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. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
7. Xenoblade Chronicles X – Nintendo
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
10. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo
2. Project X Zone 2 – Bandai Namco Entertainment
3. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
4. Lego Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
8. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
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

Source 1 Source 2

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

There’s a new Twilight Princess HD tweet up on the Japanese Zelda Twitter page. With today’s message, we get to hear a brief update from “Malo” about Poe Souls.

Here’s the full message:

“..It’s Malo. If you beat Poes who only appear at night, you can obtain the Poe Souls. Speaking of which, I heard someone in Castle Town has been wanting these… The number of spirits you’ve collected is recorded in the map on Wii U GamePad, so guys who tend to forget should be relieved too.”

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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 picked up a spot again, but still isn’t number one.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 4 and February 9.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 24 Comments

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice was originally slated for Fall 2015. Last September though, SEGA ended up pushing the game back to sometime this year. We’ve yet to receive any news updates since then.

A photo taken at Tomy’s booth from the New York Toy Fair may have revealed an updated release window. If what’s mentioned by the toy manufacturer is accurate, we won’t be seeing Fire & Ice until sometime this fall.

That’s not all though. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Wii U is rumored for June. And for those interested in the Sonic Boom cartoon, that’s apparently set to return this fall as well.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 11 Comments

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD supports a few different amiibo – Zelda, Link, Toon Link, Sheik, Ganondorf, and Wolf Link. You can get a close look as to how each of these work in the video below.

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

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

North America

* 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
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition – Best Buy
Mega Man Legacy Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] – Amazon, GameStop
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon, GameStop
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon, GameStop
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bravely Second: End Layer Collector’s Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
SEGA 3D Classics Collection – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
7th Dragon III Code: VFD – 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

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
Timmy & Tommy Nook – Amazon
Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 3 – Amazon, GameStop

Guides/Books

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

Mega Man Legacy Collection
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

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (including collector’s)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

UK

Wii U

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

3DS

Bravely Second: End Layer
Stella Glow
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (new)
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Systems

Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL
Pokemon Red 2DS
Pokemon Blue 2DS
Pokemon Yellow 2DS

amiibo

Ryu
Timmy & Tommy

Books

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (including collector’s)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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