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Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival officially retail-only in North America as well

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

A few weeks back, a listing on the European Wii U eShop stated that Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival would only be offered at retail. A similar entry has now appeared on the North American store.

That’s right – the only way to obtain amiibo Festival is by purchasing the bundle. Given what we heard for Europe previously, that isn’t too shocking. It’s also not surprising based on what we heard earlier this week about the non-existent free digital version.

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Splatoon – Japanese Splatfest #8 taking place next weekend

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Splatoon’s latest Japanese Splatfest has been scheduled for next weekend. The event will begin on November 22 at 12 PM, and will last for a full day.

Nintendo is partnering with Saga-Gyu on the Splatfest. In it, players are asked what they prefer to eat: mountain or seafood.

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Japanese Zelda: Twilight Princess HD boxart

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 20 Comments

Amazon has posted the Japanese boxart for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Check it out above.

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Zelda: Twilight Princess HD boxart, screenshots

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Zelda Wii U – latest image

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Star Fox Zero screenshots and art

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Splatoon – new gear and stages screenshots

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October 2015 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of October 2015. The results can be found below.

1. Halo 5: Guardians (XBO)
2. NBA 2K16 (PS4, XBO, 360, PS3)
3. Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (PS4, XBO)
4. Madden NFL 16 (PS4, XBO, 360, PS3)
5. WWE 2K16 (PS4, XBO, 360, PS3)
6. FIFA 16 (PS4, XBO, 360, PS3)
7. Destiny: The Taken King (PS4, XBO, 360, PS3)
8. Yoshi’s Wooly World (NWU)
9. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection (PS4)
10. Rock Band 4 (XBO, PS4)

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Zelda: Twilight Princess HD finally announced

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments

Nintendo has finally made The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD official. The game was formally revealed during the new Nintendo Direct presentation today. We’ll be seeing it next year.

Here are some details:

– Improved visuals
– Tantalus helping out
– New amiibo figure: wolf Link
– Out March 4
– Soundtrack is a pre-order bonus
– Bundle with wolf Link amiibo will be available
– Some data saved to the wolf Link amiibo will carry over to Zelda Wii U


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Nintendo Direct live streams, blog (11/12/15)

Posted on 9 years ago by (@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 21 Comments

It feels good to be putting up one of these posts again! Nintendo Direct is finally back, and we have three different streams to look forward to.

Today’s Nintendo Direct will begin at the following times:

– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe
– 9 AM in Australia (AEDT)

We’re embedding the North American, European, and Japanese broadcasts below. A live blog, mainly based on the U.S. version, will also be below. New posts will take precedence, but I’ll try keeping the blog as updated as possible.

The North American Nintendo Direct will be 45 minutes. Japanese Nintendo Direct will be 46 minutes long. Live blog below!

Live blog

– Reggie shows up for the Nintendo Direct presentation
– Brief mention of Iwata’s passing

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

– Improved visuals
– Tantalus helping out
– New amiibo figure: wolf Link
– Out March 4
– Soundtrack is a pre-order bonus
– Bundle with wolf Link amiibo will be available
– Some data saved to the wolf Link amiibo will carry over to Zelda Wii U


Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

– New DLC coming next month


Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon

– Rehash of information

Splatoon


Super Mario Maker

– In December, a new website will let you browse levels by new filters
– More than 3.3 million user-created levels are available globally

Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival and Mario Tennis

– Rehash of previously-known info

Xenoblade Chronicles X

– Download install packs from the eShop starting today
– These are built into the digital version
– Pre-load today

Pokemon Picross

– Free-to-start
– Out early December

Indies

– Download SteamWorld Heist when it launches this holiday season and receive an exclusive 3DS HOME Menu theme
– FAST Racing Neo out in early December
– Typoman out November 19

– Smash Bros/Splatoon Wii U bundle officially announced

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Pokken Tournament

– Spring 2016 in North America

Star Fox Zero

– Out April 22

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

– Out January 22

Final Fantasy Explorers

– Collector’s edition officially revealed


Fire Emblem Fates

– Out February 19


Mega Man Legacy Collection

Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

– Coming to the 3DS VC
– February 27

Hyrule Warriors Legends

Dragon Quest

Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS

– Adding Cloud from Final Fantasy VII
– Special broadcast next month

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