Wii U update version 5.5.0 out now, removes Nintendo TVii
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 126 Comments
Wii U’s latest firmware update is now available. Version 5.5.0 is out now in all major territories.
In North America, the Nintendo TVii icon has been removed from the Wii U menu (and home menu). Nintendo also says that “improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”
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Images of the Inkling Girl and Pit costumes in Super Mario Maker
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We have a look at another two images of costumes featured in Super Mario Maker. The Inkling Girl is above, while Pit is below.
There are still many outfits in Super Mario Maker that we haven’t seen as of yet. I imagine plenty more will come in before the game launches next month.
Thanks to SegadoeswhatNintendon’t for the tip.
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A look at the Sonic costume in Super Mario Maker
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Yet another one of Super Mario Maker’s costumes has been found via Miiverse. This time around, we have a look at the Sonic outfit that can be used in the original Super Mario Bros. levels. Check it out above.
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Super Mario Maker Facebook hackathon episode 1 – “Play + Create”
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Nintendo has kicked off a new video feature on its YouTube page for the Super Mario Maker Facebook hackathon. The first episode, “Play + Create”, is posted below. Look for the next episode on Wednesday.
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Splatoon “Stay Fresh” trailer
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Nintendo released a new Splatoon trailer today to highlight the recent 2.0.0 update and new content that has recently been added to the game. View it below.
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Splatoon Global Testfire making a return in North America, Europe this weekend
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Update: Now confirmed for North America. It will be available from 3-5 PM PT on August 21-23.
Splatoon Global Testfire will be back up and running in Europe starting on August 22. At the following times, Wii U owners across the users can begin playing the demo once again:
19:00 – 20:00 on Saturday 22nd
19:00 – 20:00 on Sunday 23rd
09:00 – 10:00 on Monday 24th
09:00 – 10:00 on Tuesday 25th
15:00 – 16:00 on Wednesday 26th
15:00 – 16:00 on Thursday 27th
15:00 – 16:00 on Friday 28th
From 22/08 to 28/08 the #Splatoon Testfire is making a comeback! See when you can play: http://t.co/K4oltLjbj6 pic.twitter.com/73KKGvaLCC
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) August 17, 2015
Splatoon Global Testfire recently wrapped up another run in Japan as well. We’ll let you know if we hear about any similar plans for North America.
Disney Infinity 3.0 screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments
New screenshots are now available showing some of the elements that were announced for the game yesterday. That includes a look at the Keyblade, Good Dinosaur, and more.
UK software sales (Week ending 8/15/15) – Wii U/3DS charts
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This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Splatoon – Nintendo
2. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
4. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
5. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
8. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
9. The Wonderful 101 – Nintendo
10. Kirby and the Rainbow Painbrush – Nintendo
3DS
1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
5. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
6. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
8. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Nintendo
9. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo
10. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
UK software sales (Week ending 8/15/15)
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Daily Japanese Super Mario Maker video (8/17/15)
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Today, Nintendo of Japan kicked off a new Super Mario Maker video series. On different days of the week, it seems as though the company will be showing off different elements of the game. The first video is posted below.
