Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director’s Cut finally out at retail in North America
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Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director’s Cut was originally planned for release in North America during September. The game ended up seeing a couple of days, but it seems that consumers can finally purchase the physical game.
Amazon
now lists Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director’s Cut as being in stock. It can be purchased for $39.99.
Nintendo shows off the must-have games of the holiday season at malls across the U.S.
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 121 Comments
Starting on November 23, Nintendo will be visiting 16 malls around the United States. Fans can try out the likes of Yo-kai Watch, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, and more.
Here’s the lineup for both systems:
3DS
Yo-kai Watch
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
Super Smash Bros.
Mario Kart 7
Wii U
Super Mario Maker
Splatoon
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Skylanders SuperChargers
Super Smash Bros.
Attendees will also be able to also check out the latest amiibo figures and visit Nintendo’s colorful interactive space to receive free giveaways and Nintendo Holiday Gift Guides, while supplies last. There will be holiday “gurus” on-site as well to assist gift givers with questions, and provide recommendations to those looking for the perfect gift from Nintendo. A free coupon for use on Nintendo products at Toys R Us locations this holiday season will also be handed out while supplies list.
Head past the break for the full listing of malls taking part in the event. It’ll last until December 20.
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – amiibo diorama will be available in Japan
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When Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival launches in Japan later this month, customers will be able to buy the diorama pictured above in limited quantities in order to display their amiibo.
So far this diorama hasn’t been announced outside of Japan.
Affordable Space Adventures “Origin Story” update details + screenshots
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KnapNok Games’ acclaimed Wii U exclusive Affordable Space Adventures is getting a free update with some new content this week. Below you’ll find KnapNok Games’ press release for the update and some screenshots.
Copenhagen, Denmark – June 10th 2015
KnapNok Games and Nifflas’ Games, the developers of the critically acclaimed Affordable Space Adventures for Wii U, are announcing the release of the free Origin Story content update and a temporary discount to celebrate the launch on November 12th 2015.
Origin Story is a set of 5 brand-new levels of Affordable Space Adventures that take players through the hardest areas of the game so far. These unique stages have been designed not only to put players’ skills to the test, but also to get them to think outside the box and make use of all the Small Craft systems in new ways.
This new chapter, available at any moment from the difficulty select screen, is recommended only for those that have already completed the main story and are looking for a new series of puzzling challenges. “We had lots of level ideas that were too difficult to implement as part of the main story”, explains Affordable Space Adventures’ game director Nicklas Nygren. “Origin Story is our way of introducing some of these concepts to those who have already finished the game.”
To celebrate the release of the new update, the developers will be launching a special sale of Affordable Space Adventures on the Nintendo eShop. The sale will drop the price of the game by 20% for 2 weeks starting November 12th 2015 in Europe and Australia, the same day the Origin Story update launches for Wii U™ consoles. America will get both the update and the sale soon after.
The update, which is a remaster of the game rather than a patch, also brings with it several fixes and improvements based upon players’ feedback via social media and the Affordable Space Adventures Miiverse™ community.
“We’d like to reward fans of Affordable Space Adventures with additional content for free”, states KnapNok Games’ CEO Dajana Dimovska. “We heard a lot of people asking for more levels, so our hope is that this update will keep the game alive for them. Likewise, we expect new players to pick up the game after this update and enjoy taking it for a spin.”
Since its release in April 9th, Affordable Space Adventures has been receiving great reviews and recommendations from both the media and customers alike. The highest praised feature is the game’s use of the Wii U GamePad, transforming it into the cockpit of a spaceship and giving players absolute control over the ship’s systems. This allows for the game to be played not only in single player mode, but also as a co-op experience, with players taking over different roles as Pilot, Engineer and Science Officer of the spaceship and requiring good communication between them.
The game has players taking control over the Small Craft, a cheap but functional spaceship provided by the Uexplore corporation, as they crash-land on an alien planet. As the game progresses, the spaceship gains new functions, progressively introducing players to new ways of solving the puzzles they encounter as they find their way out of the planet.
The game currently holds a score of 81 in Metacritic.
UK software sales (Week ending 10/31) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
3. Splatoon – Nintendo
4. LEGO Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
7. Skylanders Superchargers – Activision Blizzard
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
10. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft
3DS
1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Nintendo
4. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Chibi-Robo! Zip-Lash – Nintendo
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
10. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 11/7/2015)
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (11/8/15)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X remains at the top, and Dragon Quest XI has now climbed up to the second spot.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 22 and October 28.
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Japanese Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival commercial
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Nintendo just uploaded a new Japanese commercial to promote Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. We’ve posted it below.
Xenoblade Chronicles X video – on-foot battles, Skell exploration
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Another Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay video has come online showing on-foot battles as well as Skell exploration. You can view it below.
$10 off Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival with Amazon Prime
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If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can save a bit of money on Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. The game will come out to $49.99, meaning you’ll save $10 with an order. You should see the discount on the final checkout page.
