Wii U

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

Last November, Nintendo released black and white Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundles in Japan. The company has now confirmed that both editions will soon be discontinued. There’s no set date for this, but it’s expected that production will be ending in the near future. It makes sense given that Super Mario Maker bundles will be taking their place next month!

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Kotaku UK recently asked Mighty No. 9 creator Keiji Inafune if he’s the game’s best player currently. To this, he noted:

“It’s not an option to make a game that I can play! It’s best to make a game that I really have to make an effort to play. My staff, though, are really good.”

Mighty No. 9 has no training mode or anything of the sort, and as Inafune puts it: “Everybody, even beginners, has to deal with what’s thrown at them!” What the developers have instead done is incorporated a learning curve.

As Inafune explained:

“There are systems built in that train players, in a way, to be quicker and more skilful by the end. This is what we do with dashing. We want players to take risks in the game, yes, but we do balance that.”

Inafune also elaborated on Mighty No. 9’s dash system, which allows players to build up combos if they’re quick, effective and manage to not die.

“It’s a system that really challenges players. And we want even expert players who are really good at the game to be challenged. When they think they can master it, there are mechanisms that make them realise they have to think twice.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U/3DS specific charts are as follows:

Wii U

1. Splatoon – Nintendo

2. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo

3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo

4. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Nintendo

5. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo

7. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo

8. Legend of Kay: Anniversary – Nordic Games

9. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker- Nintendo

10. Skylanders Trap Team – Activision Blizzard

3DS

1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo

3. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo

4. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf- Nintendo

6. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo

7. New Super Mario bros. 2 – Nintendo

8. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom

9. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo

10. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

All Formats

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest VIII is still number one, and Monster Hunter X is gaining ground towards the top of the chart.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 23 and July 29.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 2 Comments

Following the release of Splatoon’s August update, Twitter user “NWPlayer123” data mined the files and managed to discover images of upcoming weapons. We’ve placed the images past the break to avoid spoilers.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Disney Infinity 3.0 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Maker – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition Starter Pack – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Dimensions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – GameStop
Guitar Hero Live – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Just Dance 2016 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Amazon, GameStop
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Best Buy
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Terraria – Amazon
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

LBX: Little Battlers eXperience – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon, GameStop
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash – Amazon, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Legacy – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – GameStop
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack – Amazon, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets – Amazon, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Moco Moco Friends (new) – Amazon
Yo-Kai Watch – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Stella Glow – Amazon, GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Zero Escape 3 – Amazon

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments

Just like in North America, Splatoon’s third European Splatfest was pretty close. But in the end, the South Pole beat out the North Pole by just a few points.

The North Pole had a very slight edge in popularity. However, because the South Pole won 52 percent of the matches, that side came out on top.

Take a look at the image above for the full results.

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

A trio of Wii U titles are on sale over on Amazon and Best Buy. Both retailers have discounted Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Kart 8, and Mario Party 10 by $15. The sale should last through the next week.

It’s not much of a discount, but I’ll also mention that Best Buy has the Splatoon Wii U bundle for $25 off. This will also be on sale through the following week.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments

The Wii U version of Mighty No. 9 has been on display at Gamescom 2015 over the past few days. Off-screen footage from the game can be viewed below.

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