Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments

Nintendo is bringing in another new costume for Super Mario Maker. An outfit for Yamamura will be going live later tonight in North America, and tomorrow morning in Europe. This will be available upon completion of a new Event Course.

Here’s the news from Nintendo’s Twitter account:

We’ll put up a notice when the new costume and Event Course are added to Super Mario Maker. Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page will likely be publishing a video as well.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 65 Comments

Nintendo has come out with a new firmware update for Wii U. As of now, version 5.5.1 is available worldwide. No new features have been introduced, but Nintendo says today’s update makes improvements to overall system stability. Other minor adjustments have also been made to improve the user experience.

There are a couple of ways to grab today’s update. You can head to system settings or wait until your console downloads it automatically. Note that 47MB of free space is required.

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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. Splatoon – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Xenoblade Chronicles X – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2016 –  Ubisoft
9. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
10. Disney Infinity 3.0 – Disney Interactive Studios

3DS

1. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
2. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. – Nintendo
3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
6. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
8. Story of Seasons – Nintendo
9. Pokemon X – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Y – 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 | 6 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest XI remains the top pick.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 17 and December 23.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Hulu Plus users on Wii U have started to notice that the app has been updated. It’s now been rebranded as simply “Hulu” for its software name as well as the icon image. As far as functionality, it’s not known if there are any changes.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

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

North America

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , Terraria
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – Amazon, GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers , GameStop
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
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy

amiibo

Lucas – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Resetti – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Celeste – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Blathers – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Kicks – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 2 (new) – Amazon

Guides/Books

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $16)

Other

HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
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
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

UK

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Star Fox Zero

3DS

Pokemon Rumble World
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Terraria
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Stella Glow
Project X Zone 2
Terraria

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 12 Comments

The Play Nintendo YouTube account is continuing its “Super Play Time” video series. Check out the fourth episode below, which again focuses on Splatoon.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 72 Comments

Genei Ibun Roku #FE just launched in Japan a couple of weeks ago. Famitsu reviewed the RPG a bit before release, giving it an “8”, “9”, “9”, and “8” from four different editors.

Since it’s going to be awhile before Genei Ibun Roku #FE heads west, we’ve translated Famitsu’s full review to give you an idea about its reception in Japan thus far – at least from one publication. Continue on below to read it in full.

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

The 16th annual Game Developers Choice Awards will be held in March. Today, the nominees across a number of different categories were announced.

Two Nintendo games in particular received nominations: Splatoon and Super Mario Maker. Neither one is up for Game of the Year, but are being considered for the likes of “Innovation Award”, “Best Design”, and “Best Visual Art”. Head past the break for the full listing of nominees.

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