Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Friends to the End footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
The new Friends to the End expansion for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero was introduced yesterday. Have a look at some footage below.
Media Create sales (12/4/17 – 12/10/17)
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 24 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch -164,908
PS4 Pro – 45,163
PS4 – 40,524
New 2DS LL – 27,074
New 3DS LL – 15,059
Vita – 8,483
2DS – 3,192
Xbox One – 406
New 3DS – 248
Xbox One X – 75
Wii U – 70
PS3 – 48
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 124,770
PS4 – 25,163
New 2DS LL – 20,712
New 3DS LL – 12,431
PS4 Pro – 8,244
Vita – 6,127
2DS – 2,747
New 3DS – 348
Xbox One – 295
Xbox One X – 213
PS3 – 48
Wii U – 45
And here are the software charts:
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Friends to the End delayed slightly on Wii U
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
You can pick up the new Friends to the End expansion for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Well, if you’re playing on Switch that is. The Wii U version seems to be experiencing a small delay.
WayForward says that Friends to the End for Wii U is now arriving on December 21 in North America. We’re unsure about Europe, but it’s possible that the DLC will still be launching today.
"Friends to the End" launches tomorrow for Switch, Steam, PS4, XB1, Vita, Wii U! (PS Vita [NA] on 12/14. Wii U [NA] arrives on 12/21) pic.twitter.com/xq0waPcpsH
— WayForward (@WayForward) December 12, 2017
Thanks to HerosShade for the tip.
New Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack up on Amazon
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
Update (12/13): This is up on Amazon again with the 20% Prime discount. It had sold out last night.
Original (12/12): Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the new Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack. You can reserve it here. If you happen to be a Prime member, you can save 20% as well.
UK software sales (Week ending 12/9/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
5. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
6. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
7. Sonic Forces – SEGA
8. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo
9. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
10. FIFA 18 – EA
Wii U
1. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
6. Splatoon – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
8. Wii Party U – Nintendo
9. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
10. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Miitopia – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour- Nintendo
10. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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Nintendo talks scrapped hookshot from Zelda: Breath of the Wild, experimented with dual double hookshots that would let you move like Spider-Man
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 127 Comments
Earlier in the year, Nintendo revealed that the hookshot was scrapped from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The hookshot has previously appeared in a number of Zelda games, but didn’t make it in for the Switch and Wii U title.
Nintendo spoke more about the hookshot in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and why it wasn’t a fit as part of a new interview with IGN. Series producer Eiji Aonuma started out with the following:
Zelda: Breath of the Wild devs on how the Master Cycle Zero came to be, new horse gear
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 27 Comments
Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a special treat for those who clear the game’s new DLC. After completing The Champions’ Ballad, players will be rewarded with the Master Cycle Zero. Yes, Link can ride through Hyrule on a motorcycle.
At The Game Awards on Thursday night, Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and Breath of the Wild director Hidemaro Fujibayashi spoke more about the DLC. The two developers explained how the Master Cycle Zero came to be, and also discussed the new horse gear.
My Nintendo adds Zelda: Breath of the Wild wallpaper in North America, 3DS theme in Europe
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
My Nintendo has updated with a couple of rewards – one for North America, and another for Europe.
Stateside, Nintendo has released a Zelda: Breath of the Wild – The Master Cycle Zero wallpaper. It costs 50 Platinum Points.
Over in Europe, you can nab a Zelda: Breath of the Wild – “A New Adventure” 3DS theme. This one costs 20 Gold Points.
You can redeem these rewards here.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – The Champions’ Ballad footage
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo finally delivered the new The Champions’ Ballad DLC for Zelda: Breath of the Wild tonight. Check out the video below for a lengthy look.
Nintendo at The Game Awards 2017 – recap announcement
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 17 Comments
Nintendo has put out an announcement recapping all of its news from The Game Awards 2017. This includes the awards won, plus news about Bayonetta and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Here’s the full press release:
