Super Mario Maker will let you add up to two checkpoint flags per level
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Nintendo announced a substantial update for Super Mario Maker earlier today. Without question, one of the highlights is that mid-level checkpoints will be incorporated.
Nintendo of Europe actually shared another tidbit about checkpoints that was not in the North American announcement. In total, users will be able to place two flags per level. Players will restart from checkpoints instead of the beginning if they lose a life.
The new Super Mario Maker update will be available on November 4.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Splatoon soundtrack sold a total of 43,000 units in its first week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
As we previously reported, Splatoon sold 24,000 copies in its first day. Data from Oricon now reveals that it managed to sell a total of 43,000 units in its first week. Overall, the Splatoon soundtrack was the best-selling album in Japan for the week of October 19.
Super Mario Maker – Nindie courses #2 – 13AM Games
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Nintendo UK is showing off some of the indie-made courses in Super Mario Maker in a new video series. Get a look at the second video below, which focuses on 13AM Games.
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Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival pre-orders up on Best Buy
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Best Buy has opened up pre-orders for Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. To get a reservation in, head on over to the product page here.
More Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Quiz Show mode footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Another round of footage has come in for the Quiz Show mode in Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. Check it out below.
Super Mario Maker getting an update next week – mid-level checkpoints, Event Courses, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 21 Comments
Nintendo has announced a sizable update for Super Mario Maker. This will be made available starting on November 4.
Once the update has been applied, mid-level checkpoints can be used. These flags let players start at the selected point if they lose a life instead of having to start again at the beginning of a level. Existing levels that are edited and re-uploaded can be made with checkpoints as well as entirely brand new ones.
Also coming next week is the addition of Event Courses in the Course World online hub, which feature levels from partner creators outside Nintendo. One of these will be the “Ship Love” from Facebook’s “hackathon” event. You’ll also find a new Official Makers section in Course World that contain specially selected courses, including some created by Nintendo.
Finally, the patch introduces a more challenging version of Gnat Attack and allows players to insert power-ups dependent on Mario’s status. For the latter, by attaching a Super Mushroom to a Fire Flower and placing it inside a block, Mario will receive the Super Mushroom when he is small, and the Fire Flower when he is large.
View a trailer for the update below. You can also find today’s full announcement after the break.
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Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival pre-orders up on the Nintendo UK store
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Pre-orders for Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival are now up on the Nintendo UK store. You can reserve the game here.
Various bundles and pricing options are available, ranging from free amiibo display cases to the inclusion of the amiibo 3-pack. The lowest option is £49.99 for the standard bundle with a pair of display cases whereas the highest amount is £112.99 for the game, amiibo 3-pack, Tom Nook amiibo, Mabel amiibo, Lottie amiibo, and a free amiibo Trio Case.
Super Mario Maker players have made 3.2 million courses, more Famitsu collaboration details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Famitsu is reporting that over 3.2 million courses have been created in Super Mario Maker. About a month ago, that number was at 2.2 million units.
Famitsu also has news about its collaboration content in Super Mario Maker. In order to obtain Nekki – the magazine’s mascot – as a costume for Mario, players will need to clear a level designed by the editorial team.
Some of you may be aware that Famitsu reviews are often published by four different editors. The magazine decided to settle on the level that will be made available to players in Super Mario Maker by reversing things a bit. Four Nintendo representatives were put in charge of judging and ultimately determining the level that will be distributed. The lineup includes producer Takasahi Tezuka, director Yosuke Oshino, senior director Yoshikazu Yamashita, and Yamamura from Nintendo News.
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North American Xenoblade Chronicles X teaser site open
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
The North American Xenoblade Chronicles X teaser website is now open for business. Access it here. You can view the game’s trailer, read up on some information, and even download wallpapers. The full site should be coming soon.
[Review] Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Posted on 9 years ago by Vincent Ward in 3DS, Reviews, Wii U | 7 Comments
System: Wii U (reviewed) / 3DS
Release date: October 20, 2015
Developer: Vicious Cycle
Publisher Little Orbit
Author: Vincent
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations is a game that I want to love. I really do. I used to enjoy the show, and taking a quick glance at this title, it really doesn’t seem that bad. Once you dive deep enough, however, you quickly begin to realize how everything falls apart and how this becomes something that really doesn’t seem worth adventuring through.
