Ika Musume (Squid Girl) costume to be added to Splatoon in Japan with this week’s update
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
Update: We now have a first look at the costume. See this post.
Back in June, it was revealed that Splatoon would be getting a costume based on the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) manga. It’s finally been confirmed that the new outfit will be added in Japan following this week’s big update.
According to leaks from the latest issue of Famitsu, there are three components to the Ika Musume costume in Splatoon: hood, dress/sleeveless, and shoes. It sounds like there will be a male equivalent as well.
It’s still unknown if Nintendo will be adding the Ika Musume costume here in the west. We should be finding out pretty soon at least!
Splatoon: Arowana Mall being changed not just in Splat Zones, but all game modes
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Splatoon’s big update is coming soon, and one of the changes listed in the patch notes was that “certain stage elements” in Arowana Mall are being adjusted in Splat Zones. However, the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account clarified today that the stage is being changed in all game modes, not just Splat Zones.
What do you think Nintendo will change? What part of Arowana Mall needs improvements?
(credits to StreetsAhead for the translation)
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A look at some of the new outfits coming to Splatoon
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in Screenshots, Wii U | 8 Comments
The official Japanese Twitter account for Splatoon just posted the above image, which shows some of the new gear that you’ll be able to buy once the big content update hits in just under 48 hours. Are you gonna look fresh with these new outfits or stick to your old duds?
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Over an hour of Devil’s Third single-player campaign footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Videos, Wii U | 11 Comments
Devil’s Third – the 7-year developed title by Tomonobu Itagaki and his team at Valhalla Game Studios – is officially out as of today in Japan, with Europe getting an August 28th release and North America slated for Q4 2015. Below is the first 75 minutes of the Wii U exclusive. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think!
Gamescom Awards 2015 – nominees announced
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
The nominees are in for the Gamescom Awards 2015. You can find all Nintendo-related categories below, and the full list here.
A jury will select all of the winners, aside from the “Most Wanted Consumer” category. We’ll be seeing the full results on August 7 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM GMT.
Best Console Game Nintendo Wii
- LEGO Marvel Avengers
- Skylanders SuperChargers
- Super Mario Maker
- Xenoblade Chronicles X
Best Mobile Game (incl. Handheld, iOS, Android, Windows)
- The Airbender
- The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
- Torchlight Mobile
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UK Super Mario Maker site now says the game has “dozens” of courses, 100 previously mentioned
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Back in June, the UK Super Mario Maker website stated that the game would come packed with 100 pre-made courses. This mention was soon removed from the official page.
The same Super Mario Maker site has been updated once again, and the blurb now mentions something slightly different. It says that the title “will feature dozens of sample courses that are directly playable, and can help to inspire players in creating their own.”
I suppose it’s still possible that Super Mario Maker contains 100 courses. The wording is unclear though – that’s for sure. There’s a chance that we won’t know of the final level count until around launch time.
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Terraria Wii U and 3DS details
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Lots of details about the Wii U and 3DS versions of Terraria have been shared on the game’s official forum. We’ve rounded up the various tidbits below.
– Additional control options on New 3DS to take advantage of the extra buttons
– The team is trying to include as much content as possible
– Dual screen setup will be used to its fullest
– So far everything up to version 1.2 is in
– Not all of the 1.3 content will be ready for launch
– The game will be receiving future updates
– Won’t have stereoscopic 3D
– Touching to build and dig isn’t compulsory
– “Wii U will take its cues from the existing console versions, but obviously takes full advantage of touch and the second screen”
– No Download Play; each player needs a copy of the game
– Wii U version has Miiverse, but no voice chat currently
– For multiplayer on Wii U, you can split the displays, meaning the first player has all of the GamePad screen and the other players split the TV screen
– 3DS is four-player ad hoc
– Use the second screen for inventory and accessory management, housing management, map usage, etc.
– CodeGlue is handling the 3DS version
– Engine Software is on the Wii U version
– Looking into what will happen with the Plumber and Hero Outfits in terms of coloring
– There will be constant updates like the other version
– “first post launch updates are already specced out”
More: 505 Games, CodeGlue, details roundup, Engine Software, Re-Logic, Terraria
Splatoon getting some maintenance on Wednesday
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Splatoon will be undergoing a bit of maintenance on Wednesday. That makes sense, given that the big update is scheduled to arrive on the same day.
Splatoon’s online functions will be down starting at 5:50 PM PT / 8:50 PM ET. Everything will return at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET. That’s probably when the update will launch!
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Guitar Hero Live Gamescom 2015 behind the scenes trailer, singing confirmed
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Activision and FreeStyleGames released a new behind the scenes video for Guitar Hero Live today. In the trailer, players can learn more about Rock the Block and SoundDial and the music festivals they’ll be playing throughout Guitar Hero Live. There’s also a more in-depth look at GHTV. Watch the video below.
Another important note: Activision confirmed that singing will be included in Guitar Hero Live.
Source: Activision PR
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UK software sales (Week ending 8/1/15) – Wii U/3DS
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. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Super Smash Bros for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
8. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
9. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker- Nintendo
10. Skylanders Trap Team – Activision Blizzard
3DS
1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf- Nintendo
6. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo
7. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo
9. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom
10. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
