Pre-order updates (12/27/15)
Posted on 9 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
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
Guides/Books
Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening (new) – Amazon (save $16)
Other
HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller (new) – 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 (new)
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
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Pokken Tournament will feature local multiplayer on Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 76 Comments
The Wii U version of Pokken Tournament will have local multiplayer, according to a notice on the HORI controller website. One player uses the GamePad as their controller perspective on the GamePad, and it seems the other uses the TV screen as their perspective. Two of the HORI controllers can’t be used in local multiplayer.
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament
Splatoon Wii U bundle essentially sold out in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments
Media Create mentioned last week that Wii U bundles have been helping move hardware units in Japan. The Splatoon and Super Mario Maker sets gave the system a big push in particular during the week of December 7, and that has continued since then.
Regarding the Splatoon bundle, this has for all intents and purposes sold out. Nintendo said on Twitter that it has reached the estimate quantity, so production/shipping has been ended. Consumers who are interested in the Wii U are advised to check out sets such as the ones featuring Super Mario Maker and Genei Ibun Roku #FE.
Splatoon – Japanese Splatfest #9 results
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The results are in for Splatoon’s ninth Japanese Splatfest. This is the second time that Red Fox and Green Tanuki have gone head-to-head to promote the Maruchan brand of instant noodles, but we now have a new winner.
Green Tanuki came out on top with 374 votes. Red Fox had the edge in popularity, though Green Tanuki had more wins. The previous Splatfest for this event had Red Fox on top (161 points vs. 139 points).
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Deals: B1G1 50% off select 3DS games at GameStop and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
A couple of notable deals are currently running on GameStop. First, select 3DS games are part of a “buy 1, get 1 50% off” sale. The lineup includes Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Kirby Triple Deluxe, and more. New 3DS XL systems are also $25 off.
Lastly, here are a pair of Amazon deals:
Save $28 on Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
HORI GamePad protectors for $13 (Splatoon, Mario)
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD guide planned, including collector’s edition
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
A listing on GameStop reveals that Prima is planning a guide for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. There’s a standard version in the works as well as a collector’s edition. With the latter item, you’ll receive a cloth map plus a gold foil stamped hardcover with a leather-like look/feel and gilded pages.
You can pre-order the Twilight Princess HD guide on GameStop here. The standard and collector’s editions are currently half off.
Nintendo video: “Super Play Time – Splatoon – Weapons Splategies”
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The Play Nintendo YouTube account is continuing its “Super Play Time” video series. Check out the second episode below, which focuses on Splatoon.
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Genei Ibun Roku #FE – disc vs. download load time comparison
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Like pretty much every Wii U game, Genei Ibun Roku #FE is available in Japan as a disc title and as a digital release on the eShop. But if you’re looking for the absolute quickest way to play in terms of loading times, you may want to go with the latter options. While the two are pretty comparable, the download version shaves a few seconds off here and there for things like the initial startup and going into battles.
More: Atlus, comparison, Genei Ibun Roku #FE
A better look at the Japanese Pokken Tournament boxart
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 3 Comments
We posted the Japanese boxart for Pokken Tournament a little while back, but it was a bit tough to make out. A higher quality image has since appeared on Amazon Japan – look at it above.
More: Bandai Namco, boxart, Japan, Pokken Tournament
2015 Nintendo “Fan Faves” – full top 10 for Wii U and 3DS
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
A few days ago, Nintendo announced the top three games for Wii U and 3DS of 2015 as voted on by Miiverse users. The eShop now has the complete top ten for both platforms.
First, here are the results for Wii U:
1. Splatoon
2. Super Mario Maker
3. Xenoblade Chronicles X
4. Yoshi’s Woolly World
5. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
6. Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
7. Mario Party 10
8. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
9. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
10. LEGO Dimensions
And the full 3DS results:
1. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
2. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
3. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
4. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
5. Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
6. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
7. Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX
8. Pokemon Shuffle
9. Nintendo Badge Arcade
10. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
Source: Wii U/3DS eShops