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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles X is down to $50 on Amazon. If you purchase the game now, you’ll save $10. Xenoblade Chronicles X won’t be in stock until December 25, but you can still get an order in!

Thanks to MikeW for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 13 Comments

Famitsu has shared a comprehensive listing of the top 10 publishers of 2015 based on sales in Japan. It’s not quite the full year though, as the tracking period was between December 29, 2014 and November 29, 2015.

In any case, here’s the publisher ranking:

1. Nintendo – 7.090.000
2. Bandai Namco – 4.100.000
3. Square Enix – 2.910.000
4. Capcom – 2.690.000
5. Level 5 – 2.420.000
6. Konami – 1.230.000
7. Sony Computer Entertainment – 1.120.000
8. Koei Tecmo – 860.000
9. Sega – 810.000
10. Pokemon Company – 750.000

Head past the break for the top five game sales by publisher. Keep in mind that digital sales are not included.

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

Maintenance for a trio of Nintendo titles will be taking place next week. Super Mario Maker (two rounds), Xenoblade Chronicles X, and Zelda: Tri Force Heroes will all have network services affected on Monday/Tuesday.

Here’s the full lineup of maintenance:

Super Mario Maker

– 3 PM PT (Monday) – 5 PM PT (Monday)
– 6 PM ET (Monday) – 8 PM ET (Monday)
– 11 PM in the UK (Monday) – 1 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 12 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 2 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

Xenoblade Chronicles X

– 4:30 PM PT (Monday) – 6 PM PT (Monday)
– 7:30 PM ET (Monday) – 9 PM ET (Monday)
– 12:30 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 2 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 1:30 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 3 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

Super Mario Maker (again)

– 8:50 PM PT (Monday) – 10 PM PT (Monday)
– 11:50 PM ET (Monday) – 1 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 4:50 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 6 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 5:50 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 7 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

– 9:50 AM PT (Monday) – 11 PM PT (Monday)
– 12:50 AM ET (Tuesday) – 2 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 5:50 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 7 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 6:50 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 8 AM in Europe (Tuesday)

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

Next week, Nintendo will be bringing out several new features for Super Mario Maker. We’ll be seeing some new game elements as well as the Bookmark portal site.

Below are the full patch notes for Super Mario Maker’s latest update, version 1.30:

• Add objects such as Fire Koopa Clown Car.
• Add linkage with the Super Mario Maker Bookmark portal site that will allow a more detailed course search.
• Users will no longer be able to use the words “Like”, “Yeah!”, and the “?” symbol in their course names. Please change the course name when saving a course that includes these words.
• “World Record (fastest player to clear the course)” and the “First Clear (first player to clear the course)” will be listed for each course.
• For courses that were posted prior to the Ver. 1.30 update, only the “World Record (fastest player to clear the course)” will displayed.
• Adjustments will be made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

Super Mario Maker will require 298MB of free space for its 1.3.0 update.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter X # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥6.264) – 192.203 / 2.013.048 (-42%)
02./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 52.878 / 1.851.500 (+38%)
03./04. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 51.138 / 912.335 (+45%)
04./05. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥6.156) – 48.600 / 491.188 (+51%)
05./00. [PSV] Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni # (Marvelous) {2015.12.10} (¥7.538) – 39.013 / NEW
06./00. [PSV] Steins;Gate 0 (5pb.) {2015.12.10} (¥7.344) – 38.746 / NEW <89,98%>
07./00. [PS4] Steins;Gate 0 (5pb.) {2015.12.10} (¥8.424) – 38.156 / NEW <86,77%>
08./02. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo) {2015.12.03} (¥5.076) – 32.580 / 81.847 (-34%)
09./08. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 27.669 / 1.175.208 (+136%)
10./00. [PS4] Gravity Rush Remastered # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.12.10} (¥6.372) – 25.004 / NEW
11./00. [PS4] Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege (Ubisoft) {2015.12.10} (¥9.072) – 23.402 / NEW
12./00. [PSV] The Idolm@ster: Must Songs – Red Board / Blue Board (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.10} (¥6.156) – 23.349 / NEW
13./07. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.05} (¥6.145) – 21.553 / 152.533 (+55%)
14./09. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 17.643 / 442.010 (+58%)
15./00. [PSV] The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC Evolution # (Kadokawa Games) {2015.12.10} (¥6.264) – 15.202 / NEW
16./16. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076) – 14.232 / 524.053 (+148%)
17./12. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu (Nippon Columbia) {2015.11.19} (¥5.184) – 12.506 / 41.953 (+63%)
18./10. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops III # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.11.06} (¥8.532) – 8.840 / 240.340 (-20%)
19./00. [PS3] Steins;Gate 0 (5pb.) {2015.12.10} (¥8.424) – 8.645 / NEW <90,11%>
20./11. [PS4] Star Wars: Battlefront # (Electronic Arts) {2015.11.19} (¥8.424) – 8.368 / 160.104 (-12%)

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 57 Comments

During the week of December 7, Wii U sold 47,000 units in Japan. Media Create points out that sales for the system were up 15,000 units compared to the previous week. As for the increase, that’s thanks to the bundles featuring Splatoon and Super Mario Maker. These two products sold roughly 36,000 Wii U units alone, which is a 146.06 percent rise compared to last week.

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

Nintendo isn’t slowing down with new costume additions in Super Mario Maker. Starting tomorrow in Japan (likely today in North America), you’ll be able to use new outfits based on Mr. Saturn and Master Belch from EarthBound. Trailers for each are below.

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

Nintendo updated the Japanese Genei Ibun Roku #FE website with new content for Genei Ibun Roku #FE. Check out a new trailer and details below, courtesy of Gematsu.

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

It’s almost time for another weapon update in Splatoon. In just a few hours, Nintendo will be making the Tri-Slosher Nouveau available.

Here’s the news from Nintendo:

You’ll be able to use the Tri-Slosher Nouveau at the following times:

– 6 PM PT
– 9 PM ET
– 2 AM in the UK
– 3 AM in Europe

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

Splatoon’s latest update is now available for download. Version 2.4.0 can be obtained by starting up the game or by letting your Wii U download it automatically. 393MB of free space is required for the update.

If you missed yesterday’s post, we’re sharing the patch notes once again. You can read them in full after the break.

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