Famitsu’s most wanted games (2/14/16)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! After returning to the top of the list last week, Dragon Quest XI has fallen down a couple of spots.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 28 and February 3.
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Several new support Pokemon revealed for Pokken Tournament, more details and screenshots
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Update: The Pokémon Company has stated that there are currently no plans for DLC stages or Pokémon.
A slew of new support Pokemon have just been announced for Pokken Tournament. The lineup includes Espeon, Umbreon, Magneton, Quagsire, Cubone, and Diglet.
Below are details about each:
– Espeon uses Morning Sun which removes status conditions as well as healing Hit Points
– The less time on the clock, the more it raises
– Umbreon uses Snarl which sucks up the opponent’s Resonance Gauge and prevents them being able to land critical hits
– Cubone uses Bonemerang
– This is a quick long range attack that hits multiple times and brings opponents to you
– Diglett uses Dig which makes it easy to land combos when the opponent has been hit
– Magneton uses Tri Attack which aims upward
– It lowers opponents’ Speed & Attack and is good against jumping opponents
– Quagsire uses Mud Bomb
– It is effective on players on the ground and damages even if guarded against
Information about the new support Pokemon comes from the official website. The page was also updated with new details, which are as follows:
– The Ferrum League is a feature exclusive to the Wii U version
– Beating stages adds more support Pokemon and battle areas
– This takes place in the Ferrum region
– In this region, Resonance Stones link people and their Pokemon
– Game lets you customize the player character’s gender, skin color, hair, etc.
– Encounter different trainers in the game
– Nia helps players navigate the world, and she chose Weavile
– There are also trainers who exist only in the Wii U version who are tough to beat
– Travis with his Garchomp, Keith with his Suicune and Erin with her Braixen
– Practice Mode: test your skills with no time limit or health
– Free Training: train freely
– Combo Dojo: learn various combos for the Pokemon
– My Town: alter your character’s appearance and clothing by spending the in-game currency, PokeGold
More: Bandai Namco, details roundup, Pokken Tournament, top
North American Zelda: Twilight Princess HD “Game Features” trailer
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On Friday, Nintendo of Europe prepared a new “Game Features” trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Nintendo of America has now followed up with a video of its own, which you can view below.
Pre-order updates (2/14/16)
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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
Bayonetta 2 standalone – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
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
Project X Zone 2 (pre-order for exclusive DLC pack) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
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
Systems
Fire Emblem Fates New 3DS XL – Amazon (new), 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
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
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
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
Amazon
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Systems
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
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Bravely Second: End Layer
Stella Glow
Hyrule Warriors Legends
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Systems
Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL
Pokemon Red 2DS
Pokemon Blue 2DS
Pokemon Yellow 2DS
amiibo
Books
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide (including collector’s)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
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Splatoon producer on pre-launch jitters, possibility of a sequel
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments
GamesMaster spoke with Splatoon producer Hisashi Nogami in its latest issue for a brief interview. At one point, Nogami reflected on how there were some jitters within the team before launch, as they weren’t sure how the multiplayer-focused game would be received.
Nogami told the magazine:
“We’ve dealt with online multiplayer in a number of titles up until now, but this was the first time we’d taken up the challenge of releasing a package game where multiplayer was the main mode. We were not 100 percent sure about how a few sections would be received, and so we’re really happy to see them being well received not only by experienced online gamers, but by a really broad range of players including children and female players too; it’s a real confidence boost. If we have the chance in the future, I’d like to build on online gameplay even more.”
GamesMaster followed those comments by pressing Nogami on the possibility of Splatoon 2 happening one day. When asked, he responded with the following:
“We want to raise this new IP with care, so maybe we’ll get a chance to make it happen if players support us.”
Splatoon updates technically ended last month. But at the Splatoon Koshien 2016 finals a couple of weeks ago, Nogami hinted at possible new content for the shooter.
More: Hisashi Nogami, interview, Splatoon, top
Another 36 minutes of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD footage
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Still interested in seeing more of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD? Then check out the video below, which has 36 minutes of footage.
Update: Back up – Splatoon online services currently impacted by “emergency maintenance”
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Update: All services have been stored!
Splatoon’s online services are currently impacted by “emergency maintenance”. If you’re having issues playing with others, now you know why! We’ll let you know when everything is back up and running.
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Amazon: Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition for $37.54, Rodea Wii U for $26.23
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A couple of notable deals are currently up on Amazon. First, the Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack (Dark Edition) is being sold for $37.54, which is $72.46 off. Rodea: The Sky Soldier on Wii U meanwhile is down to $26.23.
Retailer says new Nintendo Selects are coming on March 11
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 55 Comments
A new wave of Nintendo Selects will hit North American retailers on March 11, according to Video Games Plus. The lineup includes several Wii U/3DS titles, and surprisingly, some old Wii releases as well. Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and Super Mario All-Stars are just some of the included games.
For those that are unfamiliar, Nintendo Selects typically bring about lower prices for games. It looks like some older ones will be seeing reprints as well – notably Pikmin 3 and Super Mario All-Stars.
Video Games Plus lists each new Nintendo Select at $29.99 CDN. That should amount to $20 USD.
New Nintendo Selects https://t.co/bz88KmRCZX coming March 11, 2016 Pre-orders now open. #WiiU #Wii #Nintendo #3ds pic.twitter.com/UZ2MPs0yBu
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) February 12, 2016
Nintendo has not yet officially announced this new batch of Nintendo Selects. Presumably though, we should be getting an announcement soon.
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New details about Shadow Mewtwo in Pokken Tournament
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New information about Shadow Mewtwo in Pokken Tournament has emerged from this month’s issue of CoroCoro.
The magazine notes that Psywave attacks can be used in multiple ways. It can go on the offensive with Power and Technical moves that keep shifting in order to confuse the opponent. While Psywave is mainly a close combat move used for setting up combos, it can also be used as a vortex to suck in opponents. It can be used as a projectile, too.