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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 24 Comments

Nintendo’s website contains an additional tidbit about Splatoon’s August update.

In Private Battle, two to eight friends will be able to battle together in customizable matches. Nintendo’s page also says that it “allows players to hold small-scale custom tournaments using up to 8 Wii U consoles and games on a single Internet connection.”

Good stuff, Nintendo! Very good stuff.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 14 Comments

Nintendo of Europe uploaded a new trailer for Super Mario Maker today. It starts off with a trip down memory lane, and then gets into some action from the upcoming Wii U title. Watch the video below.

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

Legend of Kay Anniversary will be available on Wii U both physically and digitally. If you’re going for the latter option, you may be interested to hear that the game is a 3.4 GB download. That size is for Europe, but it should be very similar in North America.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 5 Comments

Footage has come in showing Legend of Kay Anniversary’s Wii U build. Check it out below.

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

Nintendo has now sent out an official announcement about Splatoon’s next big update. This will be available on August 5 in North America and August 6 in Europe.

The new Splatoon update adds two new matchmaking modes, new weapon types, an increase to the game’s level cap and over 40 pieces of new gear.

Here’s an overview of the upcoming matchmaking options:

The new update introduces Squad Battle and Private Battle matchmaking options. In Squad Battle, players can participate in Ranked Battle rule sets with friends, rather than being teamed up with other players through a random selection. After a player creates a squad, friends can be recruited to form a team of two to four Inklings. Friends will always play together on the same team and battle against other squads at random.

In Private Battle, friends can splat it up in private, customizable matches. Two to eight friends can battle together by selecting their favorite map, mode and weapons. The number of participants ranges from 1v1 to 4v4, but teams don’t have to be even: If the host chooses, he or she can select a 1v4, 1v2, or any other combination of players.

And the new weapons:

While Inklings around the world are enjoying and mastering the current arsenal of weapons in Splatoon, two new weapon types will be available with the update, adding a new layer of strategy to the game. The bucket-like Slosher weapons hurl ink straight ahead at an impressive range. By adjusting the angle, these new weapons can be used to splat opponents who are up high or even on the other side of a wall. With the Gatling-style Splatling, players can charge blasts of all-powerful ink. A maximum charge unleashes the full potential of this particular weapon type. In addition to the new weapons, more than 40 pieces of gear, including everything from a leather jacket to a sushi-chef costume, are coming to the various in-game shops in Splatoon.

Following the August update, Splatoon’s level cap will be increased in both Regular Battle and Ranked Battle. It will be possible to reach level 50 (raised from level 20) and rank S and S+. (higher than A+).

Nintendo says that more content will be coming to Splatoon throughout the summer and fall. Players can look forward to the Rainmaker Ranked Battle mode, additional maps and new weapons.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments

Update: The Urchin Underpass map will be “under construction” from August 3rd till August 5th and won’t be available for online matches during that time. Sounds like the map will be tweaked a bit.

The big Splatoon content update is being released on August 6th. It will contain tag team matches, private lobbies, more gear & weapons and more.

Stay tuned for more details.

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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. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo

2. Splatoon – 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. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo

8. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo

9. Scribblenauts Unlimited – Nintendo

10. Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush – Nintendo

3DS

1. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom

2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

3. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo

5. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire- Nintendo

6. Animal Crossing: New Leaf- Nintendo

7. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive

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

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

10. Ben 10: Omniverse 2 – Bandai Namco Entertainment

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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

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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 and Monster Hunter X have both maintained their positions towards the top of the chart.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 9 and July 15.

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