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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 14 Comments

Nintendo has reported its financial results for the third quarter ending December 31. We’ll be rounding up the important pieces of information in this post.

– Sales are down 3.9% for the Apr-Dec 2015 period year on year
– However, operating profit is up 34.4%
– Last quarter (Oct-Dec 2015), Nintendo’s sales reached $1.83 billion (down from $2.2 billion year-on-year)
– Operating profit up to $278mn from $262mn
– Lifetime Wii U hardware: 12.60 million
– Lifetime Wii U software: 79.30 million
– Lifetime 3DS hardware: 57.94 million
– Lifetime 3DS software: 264.53 million
– 3.06 million Wii U systems sold during the first 3 quarters of 2016
– 5.88 million 3DS systems sold during the first 3 quarters of 2016

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2015, for Nintendo 3DS, “New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL,” both of which launched during the previous period as the newest members of the Nintendo 3DS family, made up the bulk of the Nintendo 3DS hardware sales. As for the Nintendo 3DS software, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer became a hit by selling 2.93 million units globally, while in overseas markets, popular titles such as Pokémon Omega Ruby/Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS which were released during the previous fiscal year showed steady sales. In the Japanese market, titles such as Rhythm Tengoku (Japanese title) and Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright/Conquest gained popularity. In addition, some third-party titles sold over a million units as well. As a result, the global sales of the Nintendo 3DS hardware and software were 5.88 million and 38.87 million units respectively.

With respect to Wii U, Splatoon sold 4.06 million units and Super Mario Maker sold 3.34 million units, making both titles blockbusters that vitalized the Wii U platform. In addition, Yoshi’s Woolly World, which was released during this period, and evergreen titles released in the previous period such as Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U showed steady sales. The global sales of the Wii U hardware and software reached 3.06 million and 22.62 million units respectively.

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

“Malo” has returned with yet another tweet about Twilight Princess HD on the Japanese Zelda Twitter page. Today’s message focuses on the Light Spirits.

Here’s the translated message:

“…It’s Malo. These are now the divine Light Spirits… In the past, they had head of a beast, and body of a human… It’s a rare sight to be able to see these spirits in their growth period…”

And concept art to go along with it:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 9 Comments

LEGO Star Wars: Episode 7 is in development, a leak from Amazon Italy reveals. The game is listed for several platforms – including Wii U and 3DS – with a tentative May 31 release date. It may feature the final title something along the lines of “LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.

Amazon’s listing indicates that the game will take players through the story of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with LEGO’s signature humor. New content bridging the gap between Episode VI Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens will also be included. A (very) rough translation mentions something about multi-buildings/construction and battles with the blaster.

“The best-selling LEGO video game franchise makes its triumphant return with an action-packed and humor journey based on the blockbuster movie. The game will also feature exclusive playable content that bridge the gap between the story of Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Play as Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, Kylo Ren, Han Solo and many others in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens! LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduces Multi-constructions and battles with Blaster universe of LEGO videogames. With Multi-buildings, use LEGO bricks available to open new paths, and then break them ricostruiscili to open others! During the battles with Blaster, use the environment as protection to address the First Order.”

It’s likely that we’ll be officially hearing about LEGO Star Wars: Episode 7 as early as tomorrow. Warner Bros. has been sending out emails to members of the media teasing “a massive announcement” regarding “two of the world’s most popular entertainment brands.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments

The soundtrack for Genei Ibun Roku, called Vocal Collection, will be released in Japan on February 10th. It has a total of 18 tracks and includes all of the songs sung by the characters in-game. Check out a trailer for it below:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Splatoon’s servers will be undergoing routine maintenance from approximately 7 PM to 9 PM EST. The announcement also notes that this will not contain software updates.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI has recovered slightly, and Zelda Wii U has risen a few spots.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 14 and January 20.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 25 Comments

Last July, Akira Himekawa teased a new entry in the Zelda manga series. There were plans to have it out last year, but strangely, nothing ever materialized. A concrete update was finally shared today.

A new Twilight Princess manga will begin and published at Shogakukan’s manga app Manga One. They would’ve liked to announce the title during last year’s tease, but there were many states of affairs, which is why they could only announce it today.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Nintendo has just launched a new page on the Japanese Super Mario Maker website. This allows users to make their own wallpaper based on the game, including backgrounds for smartphones. Access it here.

Just like in Super Mario Maker on Wii U, the page can be customized with four different game themes. It’s also possible to place a number of different enemies and items.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments

A new Twilight Princess HD tweet has been published on the series’ Japanese Twitter page. Today, “Malo” shows off Hyrule Castle.

Here’s the translated message:

” …It’s Malo. The Hyrule Castle where Princess Zelda also lives in… Even when I look up I couldn’t see the top. …However, if it’s this spacious wouldn’t there be excess rooms? If it had a cheap rent, I’d like to open a Malo Mart at Hyrule Castle sometime…”

And here’s some Hyrule Castle art:

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