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

Splatoon has managed to sell over one million copies in Japan. Nintendo announced the news on its blog, confirming the figure is what has been sold to consumers rather than shipped.

In other news, the Squid Sisters will be performing at the finale for Splatoon’s Japanese tournament – Splatoon Koshien 2016 – on January 30. That’ll be held at the following times:

– 12 AM PT
– 3 AM ET
– 8 AM in the UK
– 9 AM in Europe

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Another collaboration course and costume have made their way to Super Mario Maker. Players can begin playing the “Ma Rio Hills” level right now. After completing it, you’ll unlock a new Felyne costume inspired by the Monster Hunter series.

Here’s a look at the costume:

And a description of the new course:

“As a Felyne warrior, your quest is to face the gigantic monsters that roam the uncharted region of Ma Rio Hills and make it safely from your camp to the target point.

Genre: Mario Hunting Action”

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

Update: Added in footage of the new Mii Fighter costumes.

Now that Cloud has been added to Smash Bros., various gameplay videos of the character action are popping up online. We’ve rounded up some of the footage below.

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

The latest update for Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS is now live. Players of both titles can now download version 1.1.3.

With the new update, users can purchase Cloud and the Midgar stage. Additionally, Nintendo says “Adjustments have also been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.”

Today’s update on Wii U is 555MB to download. The 3DS version is 3,104 blocks.

Thanks to Brian for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 5 Comments

If you happened to miss today’s final Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS presentation, you can watch the full thing now. Check out the full video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots, Wii U | 14 Comments

Nintendo has passed along a ton of screenshots and art for a bunch of the new Smash Bros. DLC. We have all of the images in the gallery below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 20 Comments

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 15, 2015 – In the final video presentation dedicated to the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games, creator Masahiro Sakurai provided many details about previously announced character Cloud from FINAL FANTASY VII, as well as introduced two new playable fighters to the franchise: Corrin from upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Fire Emblem Fates, and Bayonetta from the critically acclaimed Bayonetta games. Bayonetta was the overall top pick in the recent Fighter Ballot, which asked fans to nominate characters that they would love to see added to the Super Smash Bros. series. Bayonetta was the No. 1 pick in Europe and in the top five in North America. When factoring in the amount of votes, Bayonetta was the clear worldwide choice.

In addition to detailed information about the new characters, Sakurai also revealed two new stages coming to both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as downloadable content. Midgar – a familiar location for fans of FINAL FANTASY VII – will join the series as Cloud’s stage, while Bayonetta will feel right at home in the Umbra Clock Tower stage. New Mii Fighter outfits will also be added to the game, highlighted by a full costume inspired by Geno from the Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 50 Comments

Corrin wasn’t the only new fighter announced for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS today. As revealed in a new trailer, Bayonetta is joining the battle.

Bayonetta was actually the number-one requested fighter in the Fighter Ballot worldwide “among realizable characters”. She was the top pick in Europe, and also in the top five in North America.

Here are some details from our live blog:

Her controls will feel familiar to that of the original game
A combo fighter, slow to start but high damage potential
Each special move strikes multiple times
“Bullet Arts” – After an attack, press and hold for continuous gunfire
Gunfire doesn’t cause hitstop, enemies can keep attacking
“Wicked Weaves” summons limbs for all her A smash attacks
“Witch Time” is a counter that slows the opponent down and allows you to punish. Doesn’t slow down the whole game, just opponent
Slowdown time is affected by overall opponent %
When triggered late, “Bat Within” is activated instead which reduces damage done by opponent
“Bullet Climax” is standard B special, fires her guns. Can press and hold the button to charge up
“Heel Slide” is Side + B when used on the ground, can combo out of it. In the air the move is “AfterBurner Kick” and can be followed up with a second kick

Umbra Clock Tower is also coming to Smash Bros. as a new stage. It recreates the opening scene of Bayonetta as the battle progresses. Bayonetta, Jeanne, Cereza, and Rodin trophies will be available to those who purchase the DLC on Wii U.

Bayonetta’s arrival is targeted for February 2016.

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The final set of Mii Fighter outfits for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS were announced during today’s presentation. Here’s the full lineup:

– Geno (Super Mario RPG), Gunner, out today
– Chocobo Hat, hat, out today
– Bionic Armor – February 2016
– Takamaru (Sword Fighter Male) – Feb
– Ashley (Sword Fighter Female) – Feb
– Gil (Sword Fighter Male) – Feb
– Tails (Gunner Male) – Feb
– Knuckles (Brawler) – Feb

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Cloud

– Cloud has been the most requested Final Fantasy character
– Handles a Buster Sword as big as a body
– Side Smash: high-speed 3-hit chain attack
– Costumes are from the original Final Fantasy VII and Advent Children
– 2 Advent Children costumes (variations)
– Limit Break: limit gauge fills up as you receive damage and attack opponents
– Charge it up with his down special
– When maxed out, Limit Break will be activiated
– Slightly increases his stats
– Standard special: Blade Beam, wide attack range; more powerful on the ground
– Limit Break Version: combo hit + stronger launch
– Side special: Cross Slash, more attack power but also more vulnerability
– Limit Break Version: even more damage and launch power
– Up special: Climhazzard
– Limit Break Version: adds extra height
– Down special: Limit Charge; manually charge the gauge
– Limit Break Version: Finishing Touch, 1% damage but extremely strong launch power
– Final Smash: Omnislash; special combo attack

Midgar Stage

– Where the journey begins in Final Fantasy VII
– Summon Materia appears
– Acquire it to use summons
– Monsters will do something that changes the terrain
– Ifrit: moves the terrain itself with inferno, will be damaged if you touch the fire
– Ramuh: lightning: manipulates floating terrain; only the fighter who summons Ramuh is safe
– Odin: cut stage in half with a single slice, can avoid the attack but will be KOed if not
– Leviathan: floods the stage with water from right to left; if swept away by water, player who summoned will get points
– Bahamut Zero: devestating attack from orbit; summoner can get points by forcing opponents into the blast

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