A look at Splatoon’s new Zink Mini Splatling weapon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon will be updated with the Zink Mini Splatling in just a couple of hours. Get an early look at the weapon in the video below.
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Shovel Knight amiibo footage
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Now that the new Shovel Knight amiibo update is out in Europe, we can see what sort of new elements are introduced in the game. The video below shows power ups, weapons, and more.
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Splatoon – North American Splatfest #9 taking place next weekend (Naughty vs. Nice)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Splatoon’s ninth North American Splatfest has been announced for next weekend. The event presents players with two choices: Naughty or Nice.
The Splatfest should begin at 9 PM PT on December 18 / 12 AM ET on December 19. Expect it to last for a full day per usual.
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Wii U and 3DS maintenance taking place on Monday / Tuesday
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
The latest round of Nintendo maintenance has been scheduled for Monday. Online play, rankings, and other Internet aspects for Wii U and 3DS will be affected.
Nintendo is planning the maintenance during the following times:
– 5 PM PT (Monday) – 3 AM PT (Tuesday)
– 8 PM ET (Monday) – 6 AM ET (Tuesday)
– 1 AM in the UK (Tuesday) – 11 AM in the UK (Tuesday)
– 2 AM in Europe (Tuesday) – 12 PM in Europe (Tuesday)
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Media Create software sales (11/30 – 12/6) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter X #
02./00. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
03./07. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
04./03. [WIU] Splatoon #
05./04. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
06./00. [PS4] Bloodborne: Complete Edition
07./12. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 #
08./14. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
09./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
10./10. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops III #
11./05. [PS4] Star Wars: Battlefront
12./22. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu
13./00. [WIU] Yo-Kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version #
14./02. [3DS] Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage!
15./00. [PSV] Himoutou! Umaru-Chan: Himoutou Ikusei Keikaku #
16./35. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+
17./21. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes
18./18. [3DS] Pokemon Rumble World
19./26. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
20./00. [PS4] Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition
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Splatoon – Zink Mini Splatling weapon going live today in North America, tomorrow in Europe
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Very shortly, Splatoon will be adding yet another weapon. Nintendo has plans to make the Zink Mini Splatling tonight in North America, which is tomorrow for those of you in Europe.
Here’s when it’ll be going live:
– 7 PM PT
– 10 PM ET
– 2 AM in the UK
– 3 AM in Europe
Breaking #Splatoon news! The Zink Mini Splatling arrives tomorrow morning! #WiiU pic.twitter.com/UlbVpJzIum
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 11, 2015
New Genei Ibun Roku #FE trailer shows off more gameplay
Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in News, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has just released a brand new trailer just in time for the release of Genei Ibun Roku #FE in just a few weeks in Japan. The new trailer for the Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem crossover shows off some brand new gameplay and cutscenes. Some of the stuff we’ve seen before, with new footage being thrown into the mix as well.
Check it out:
Xeodrifter developer states unhealthy market as reason for new game not being on Nintendo platforms
Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 25 Comments
Jools Watsham, co-founder of Renegade Kid and new mobile studio Atooi, recently wrote an article on Gamasutra discussing his decision to partake in the mobile gaming space, promoting his new game Totes the Goat, and why that game didn’t make it onto Nintendo platforms like previous titles he’s worked on.
He goes into great detail on what it’s like working in the environment, but the most notable is his description on why Nintendo didn’t make the cut for his new IP this time around:
“For many years I have been 100% dedicated to developing games for Nintendo handhelds. Sure, some of our games have also been ported to other platforms. But, they were all originally made for Nintendo platforms. Part of the reason for this when we started Renegade Kid was that it was a logistically sensible thing to do, considering my experience with the SNES and N64 prior to the release of the Nintendo DS. The other portion of my reasoning was my love for Nintendo, and my love for Nintendo handhelds. I love them, you see!”
“What has changed? Well, my love for Nintendo hasn’t changed. But, the market isn’t quite as healthy as it once was for us. I think it began with the launch of Moon Chronicles for the 3DS in May 2014, and was cemented with the release of Xeodrifter for the 3DS in December 2014. Naturally, everyone has their own opinion regarding creative works, so I accept that not everyone will agree with mine. From my perspective, Moon Chronicles and Xeodrifter are both great quality games that were released into a healthy market – a combination for success, right?”
“Neither game has sold very well, unfortunately. This is not based on my perception of what I think is a good number of units to sell. It is based on the revenue needed to fund a team of four with reasonable salaries and no office space overhead – basic return on investment (ROI). Sure, there are 100 reasons why these games may have not sold more, but the inescapable reality is that the tremendous effort required to create those games versus the reward did not add up in the end. It wasn’t for lack of trying on our part. It wasn’t for lack of support from Nintendo, either. It just didn’t work out.”
There are tons of fans for Xeodrifter, Moon Chronicles, and the newly released remake of Dementium: The Ward on 3DS, so it’s interesting to see that the sales just weren’t up to par to warrant another title coming to 3DS and/or Wii U this time around, given the marketing and word-of-mouth involved within the gaming space regarding Renegade Kid IP.
The installed base is undoubtedly much larger on mobile with virtually everyone having a phone with them, but with its oversaturation of banal titles, games like Totes the Goat and plenty of others that would benefit being on a dedicated gaming system with tangible buttons ultimately get buried until someone stumbles upon it through an ad in yet another unrelated disposable app.
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November 2015 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 20 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of November 2015. The results can be found below.
1. Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)
2. Fallout 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
3. Star Wars: Battlefront (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
4. Madden NFL 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
5. NBA 2K16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
6. FIFA 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
7. Need For Speed (PS4, Xbox One)
8. Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One)
9. Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
10. Just Dance 2016 (Wii, Wii U, 360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3)
Monolith Soft on Xenoblade Chronicles X’s Tatsu
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
Nintendo posted more comments from the developers of Xenoblade Chronicles X. This time around, Monolith Soft talked a bit about Tatsu.
Below are their full comments:
Which #XenobladeChroniclesX character do the game’s designers compare to a “serious-looking office businessman”? pic.twitter.com/FBTB8ePcKx
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 10, 2015
