Fire Emblem Fates’ Corrin revealed for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 59 Comments
Nintendo started off today’s Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS presentation by revealing a new character, Corrin, as a playable fighter. This is the main character from Fire Emblem Fates. Male and female versions are both offered.
Dragon Fang lets Corrin transform. Doing so lets him execute moves that no others can. Some moves transform specific parts of his body.
Corrin’s moves include the Dragon Fang Shot, Dragon Lunge, Dragon Ascent, Counter Surge. Torrential Roar is the Final Smash, allowing him to pull in opponents with a whirl of water and finish them off collectively.
While there is no new stage, those who purchase Corrin will receive two new music pieces in the Wii U game. Ryoma and Xander are coming as new trophies in the 3DS version.
Corrin is targeted for release in February 2016.
Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS final presentation live stream and blog
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 36 Comments
Well, this is it folks! The final Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS presentation is nearly here. In just a few hours, we’ll know about what sort of goodies are planned as the game’s DLC begins to come to an end.
The stream will begin at the following times below:
– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe
We’ve posted a live stream for the presentation below. Along with fresh posts on the site for important news, we’ll also maintain a live blog. It should be a good time!
GThe Smash Bros. presentation should be about 33 minutes long, according to the Japanese stream.
Live blog
- Corrin, Fire Emblem Fates’ protagonist revealed. Playable both male and female
- Sakurai wanted Corrin in Smash to help players get familiar with the character before Fates comes out in the West
- Omega Yato is the final form of Corrin’s weapon
- Transforms using a technique called Dragon Fang, turning different body parts into tools in battle
- Side + B – “Dragon Lunge” is a side lunge that can pin the opponent to the ground and follow up
- UP + B – “Dragon Ascent” is a wide attack recovery move with controlable angles
- Down + B – “Counter Surge” is a counter move where Corrin counters by transforming into a dragon. Attacks in front and behind
- Final Smash is “Torrential Roar” which pulls opponents in and KOs them
- More music is coming with Corrin, the main theme of Fates and a remixed version of the same theme
- Corrin will be available in February 2016. ($4.99 for single console, $5.99 for both)
Cloud
- Will be available “soon” UPDATE: Cloud will be available ‘hours after the presentation’
- Side Smash is a 3 hit chain attack
- All hit sounds are inspired by the original Final Fantasy VII
- Cloud has an Advent Children costume
- Has access to “Limit Gauge” which fills when he hits or get hits. Similar to Little Mac’s KO gauge but is not always visible
- Once he has it, certain attacks will be altered
- Neutral B “Blade Beam” is a projectile move. Limit Break version leads to a combo
- Side + B “Cross Slash” is a combo move, Limit Break version increases power
- Up + B “Climhazzard” can be pressed twice to carry the opponent back down, only press button once when recovering
- Down + B “Limit Charge” charges Limit Gauge, when charged it becomes “Finishing Touch” which has great knock back but doesn’t do damage
- Final smash is “Omnislash” which combos oppponents
Midgar
- Summon Materia can be collected on the stage, collecting enough will give the players a summon that impact the battlefield
- Ifrit, Ramuh, Odin, Leviathan, Behamut ZERO summons all shown
- Summons are available in the 3DS version of Midgar
- Art for Cloud done by Tetsuya Nomura
Mii Fighters
- Chocobo hat for Mii Fighters revealed
- Geno Mii Fighter Outfit revealed (from Super Mario RPG)
- Final costume pack for Mii fighters are: Geno (Gunner), Bionic Armor (Brawler, Feb 2016), Takamara (Sword Fighter, 2016), Ashley (Sword Fighter Female, 2016), Gil (Sword Fighter, 2016), Tails (Gunner, 2016), Knucles (Brawler, 2016)
- On the Smash website, you can get QR codes for Miis that look like the characters the costumes are based on
Bayonetta
- Bayonetta revealed as final playable character in Smash
- Number 1 requested character on the ballot in Europe, top 5 in US. Number 1 overall worldwide
- 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
- “Witch Twist” is Up + B, can be used twice or hold the button to shoot
- “Internal Climax” is final smash, attack opponents to fill up a gauge. When filled, summons a demon which will KO opponents over 100% instantly
- Umbra Clock Tower revealed as a playable stage
- Flat platform with moving platforms around it
- Music and trophies are coming along with the stage
- Targeting a February 2016 release for Bayonetta content, alongside Corrin
Amiibo
- Ryu, Roy, Famicon R.O.B. coming March 18th
- DLC characters revealed today getting amiibo figures (Date TBC)
Mercedes-Benz talks about its partnerships with Nintendo
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Last week, Nintendo and Mercedes-Benz teamed up for their latest partnership. The car company created and put out its own level in Super Mario Maker, which unlocks a special costume upon completion.
This was the second time Nintendo and Mercedes-Benz. In 2014, free DLC was added to Mario Kart 8 so that players could access the GLA, W 25 Silver Arrow, 300 SL Roadster, and GLA Tires.
Here’s what Caroline Pilz, head of product placement and fashion sponsoring for Mercedes-Benz Cars, said about its work with Nintendo:
“Many people grew up with Mario during the last 30 years, so there are quite a lot of 30- and 40-somethings around for which Super Mario Maker hails back to their childhood days and gives them a large dose of nostalgia. While we received a lot of positive feedback on the campaign and the integration of our cars into Mario Kart 8, we also learned that many gamers are skeptical about brands appearing in their games, so we made sure to put a lot of effort and passion into designing the actual level.”
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November 2015 NPD: sales for Yo-kai Watch, amiibo Festival, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 25 Comments
The November 2015 NPD report was issued on Thursday. But, as usual, we didn’t receive much in terms of concrete sales figures.
Thankfully, NeoGAF’s creamsugar has once again come through by sharing various sales in the U.S. last month. The lineup includes Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon, Yo-kai Watch, and more.
Here’s the full list:
Wii U
Super Mario Maker – about 140,000 units
Smash Bros. / Splatoon Wii U bundle – about 140,000 units
Splatoon – about 105,000 units
Yoshi’s Woolly World – about 97,000 units
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – about 36,000 units
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – about 18,000 units
3DS
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – about 115,000 units
Yo-kai Watch – about 71,000 units
YIIK coming between February and March
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
AckkStudios provided another release window update for YIIK today. When we last heard about the game, it was planned for launch between December and late February. We can now count on seeing it sometime between February and March.
AckkStudios wrote in a Tumblr update:
“We estimate we’re about 96% complete with the game, and believe that we can bring it to you between February and March!
Our original plan was to release it this month, however in an effort to avoid having the console versions trailing a few months behind the Steam release, we’ve decided to take time and try and release them on the same day, or within weeks.”
More: AckkStudios, indie, YIIK
Amazon: Shovel Knight for $20
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Shovel Knight is currently on sale over on Amazon. Currently, the Wii U and 3DS versions of the game can be had for $20. Put in an order here
if interested.
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Bandai Channel service on Wii U ending in Japan on March 31
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
Wii U owners in Japan have been able to stream over ten thousand anime episodes through the Bandai Channel, which launched in August 2013. In just a matter of months though, the service will be ending.
The Bandai Channel will be taken down from the Wii U eShop on February 29. And on March 31, the actual service will shut down.
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Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS leaked content post
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 38 Comments
Update 4: Bumped to the top. Added in trophies, possible Mii Fighter hat images, and music.
Update 3: Added in possible Mii Fighter hat/outfit.
Update 2: Added in a stage note. That might be it folks! And I personally see that as a good thing.
Update: Thus far, it’s looking like there are no new characters in the update. Cloud and the Midgar stage seem to be added with the patch. Possibly another stage as well.
Data miners are up to their usual tricks when it comes to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS. It appears that content from the latest patch has started to leak, which isn’t too surprising given that the new presentation is taking place tomorrow. We won’t be spoiling anything on the front page or our social media accounts, but you can keep track of updates as they happen after the break.
A look at the Japanese Pokken Tournament boxart
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 4 Comments
It’s not the biggest image, but we do have a look at the Japanese boxart for Pokken Tournament. Check it out above.
More: Bandai Namco, boxargt, Japan, Pokken Tournament
Togekiss, Rotom, Dragonite, and Victini revealed as new Pokken Tournament support characters
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Four new support Pokemon have been revealed for Pokken Tournament. Togekiss, Rotom, Dragonite, and Victini are the new additions. At the moment, specifics about each are unknown.
