Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X is still #1. Dragon Quest XI has also fallen slightly.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 29 and November 4.

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Update: A rare update for a pre-order post! As of this moment, the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition is back up on GameStop. Not sure how long it will last!

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

North America

Wii U

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy (new), Terraria (new)
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo (new) – GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (new) (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Moco Moco Friends – Amazon
Stella Glow – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon (save $5 with Prime), Best Buy, GameStop
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers (new), GameStop (new)
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Mega Man Legacy Collection (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] (new) – Amazon
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] (new) – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] (new) – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII (new) – Amazon

Guides

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
Xenoblade Chronicles X Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)

Other

HORI Amiibo Card Folio Officially Licensed by Nintendo – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Devil’s Third
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Moco Moco Friends
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Stella Glow
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (new)
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

UK

Wii U

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Animal Crossing amiibo Festival
Xenoblade Chronicles X
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
Star Fox Zero (new)

3DS

Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 – Fashion Forward
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Stella Glow
Terraria

Consoles

New 3DS – New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward w/ exclusive cover plate

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 32 Comments

Wii U owners can install four different data packs for Xenoblade Chronicles X, all of which should improve loading times. How much of a difference do they make? You can get an idea for things in the video below.

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Nintendo has shared the final boxarts for Genei Ibun Roku FE. In the image above, you can see the standard packaging, Fortissimo Edition, and Fortissimo Edition Set (Wii U bundle).

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On Twitter, voice actress Caitlin Glass announced that she’s playing the role of Elma in Xenoblade Chronicles X’s English version. Elma is one of several main characters in the RPG.

Here’s the relevant tweet:

Glass has been involved with voice acting for over ten years. In video games, she contributed to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers, Street Fighter, and Tales of Zestiria. Glass has also worked heavily in the anime industry.

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Pokken Tournament was shown during the Nintendo Directs in all three regions on Thursday. But in Japan, Nintendo shared an extra piece of interesting news – aside from the confirmed release date.

Consumers in Japan will be able to purchase a bundle when Pokken Tournament launches in a few months. Nintendo didn’t elaborate on the specifics, but it’ll definitely include a Wii U console and a copy of the game.

Pokken Tournament’s Japanese release is scheduled for March 18.

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

01./00. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops III # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.11.06} (¥8.532) – 143.817 / NEW
02./00. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.05} (¥6.145) – 73.824 / NEW
03./00. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.11.06} (¥6.372) – 20.899 / NEW
04./01. [PSV] God Eater: Resurrection (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.10.29} (¥5.627) – 20.812 / 146.688 (-83%)
05./05. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 19.810 / 1.714.160 (+2%)
06./00. [PSV] To Love-Ru Trouble: Darkness – True Princess # (FuRyu) {2015.11.05} (¥7.538) – 15.729 / NEW
07./07. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥6.156) – 15.364 / 366.167 (+12%)
08./00. [PS4] Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force # (Compile Heart) {2015.11.05} (¥7.538) – 14.392 / NEW
09./08. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 13.891 / 763.338 (+16%)
10./04. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes (Nintendo) {2015.10.22} (¥5.076) – 12.573 / 86.467 (-36%)
11./10. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 8.127 / 1.114.709 (+6%)
12./12. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 7.847 / 390.266 (+10%)
13./02. [PS4] God Eater: Resurrection (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.10.29} (¥6.664) – 6.461 / 32.160 (-75%)
14./03. [PSV] Yomawari (Nippon Ichi Software) {2015.10.29} (¥6.458) – 6.167 / 28.639 (-73%)
15./18. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (Pokemon Co.) {2015.09.17} (¥5.076) – 4.886 / 253.303 (-1%)
16./15. [3DS] Picross 3D 2 (Nintendo) {2015.10.01} (¥3.240) – 4.853 / 69.161 (-21%)
17./20. [3DS] Pro Baseball Famista Returns (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.10.08} (¥6.145) – 4.799 / 47.246 (+19%)
18./00. [3DS] LEGO Jurassic World (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2015.11.05} (¥5.076) – 4.499 / NEW
19./13. [3DS] PriPara Mezase! Idol Grand Prix No.1! (Takara Tomy) {2015.10.22} (¥5.832) – 4.216 / 44.812 (-36%)
20./17. [PS3] Winning Eleven 2016 (Konami) {2015.10.01} (¥7.128) – 4.069 / 91.521 (-19%)

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

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is compatible with several amiibo, including the gold Mario figure. Take a look at some footage of the character in action below.

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Austin has been playing a bit of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, and one element he’s been trying out is what’s offered through amiibo. Get a look at the game mode in the video below.

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We recently got our hands on Xenoblade Chronicles X ahead of its western launch early next month. In the video below, you’ll be able to view over an hour of footage from the game.

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