Famitsu review scores (7/7/15)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4) – 10/9/9/9
Yoshi’s Woolly World (Wii U) – 9/8/8/9
Yo-Kai Watch Busters (3DS) – 8/9/8/8
Godzilla (PS4) – 8/7/8/7
I Doll U (PSV) – 8/8/7/7
Sweet Clown: Gozen Sanji no Okashi na Doukeshi (PSV) – 8/8/7/6
Gourmet Dream (3DS) – 7/6/7/7
Dasshutsu Adventure Zetsubou Yousai (3DS) – 7/7/6/7
Hello Kitty to Sanrio Characters World Rock Tour (3DS) – 6/6/5/6
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Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition announced, features Dark Donkey Kong/Bowser
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 8 Comments
Activision will be unveiling the Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition at San Diego Comic-Con, the company announced today.
The Wii U version of the Dark Edition features Dark Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and his Dark Barrel Blaster land vehicle. On Wii, players will be able to obtain Dark Hammer Slam Bowser and his Dark Clown Cruiser sky vehicle. First screenshots of both can be seen below.
Also included in the Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition is the Dark Spitfire, Dark Hot Streak, a two-sided ultimate collector poster, and the Kaos Trophy, which is the only way to unlock special Kaos gameplay content. Pricing is set at $99.99.
Activision also shared information today about a new premium toy line coming from Eon’s Elite:
Eon’s Elite is a premium toy line offering fans the ultimate versions of some of the most iconic heroes from the game that started it all, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure®. Each hero is powered up to three times the normal level and updated with premium decorations, new poses and unique sculpts that represent how they appear in their fully upgraded form. The figures are presented in premium packaging featuring a display case with a 3-D lenticular background, making them truly collectible items. This year’s fan-favorite roster includes Voodood, Zook, Slam Bam, Ghost Roaster, Boomer and Dino-Rang and will be available for a suggested retail price of $19.99. The first wave of Eon’s Elite characters — Slam Bam, Zook and Voodood — are Toys”R”Us exclusives and will be available starting November. The second wave of heroes, Ghost Roaster, Boomer and Dino-Rang, will be available in December.
Lastly, Skylanders will be featured at the San Diego Comic-Con through the following activities:
Skylanders Show Floor (Booth #121): Fans can get hands-on with the new
Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition; check out all-new Eon’s Elite collectible figures; take photos inside a life-sized Hot Streak vehicle or with Kaos and Spitfire statues; say hello to life-sized costumed characters Eruptor, Gill Grunt and Jet Vac; and collect giveaways all weekend long while supplies last — including Skylanders buttons and event-exclusive Hot Streak vehicle toys each morning starting at 10 a.m. PT.Skylanders Comic Book, IDW Publishing (Booth #2743): Leading comic book publisher IDW will have copies of the Skylanders comic books series available for purchase. Attendees also will learn more about Rift into Overdrive, IDW’s latest Skylanders offering and prequel to Skylanders SuperChargers- available for preorder now online. Fico Ossio, the comic book’s lead artist, will be onsite for signings on Thursday from 10 – 11 a.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT.
Mad Libs (Booth #1032): Attendees can purchase the popular Skylanders Universe™ Mad Libs. Fans receive a free tote bag with a purchase of three Mad Libs!
Nintendo Game Lounge (Marriott Marquis and Marina): Convention goers can get hands-on with Skylanders SuperChargers and collect limited edition Skylanders-themed air fresheners while supplies last. Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Penguin (Booth #1514): Fans can purchase Penguin’s Skylanders Universe series of books.
Rubie’s Costumes (Booth #3649): Skylanders fans can purchase costumes at Rubie’s booth.
Source: Activision PR
New Splatoon weapons Sploosh-o-matic and .96 Gal Deco arriving today/tomorrow
Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Screenshots, Wii U | 11 Comments
Splatoon has been giving players tons of free content since its release back in late May, and the love continues today in North America and tomorrow in Europe as we’ll be receiving some more weapons to add to the already robust selection. The Sploosh-o-matic and .96 Gal Deco will both be available very soon. Check out some photos of the weapons and them in action below!
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EVO 2015 tournament schedule
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 1 Comment
The full tournament schedule is in for EVO 2015.
Various battles in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Melee will be taking place at various hours on July 17. Quarterfinals for both titles will be held later in the day.
On July 18, semifinals are planned for Smash Bros. Wii U and Melee, with the former title’s finals being held on the same day. Melee’s finals are set for July 19 – the last day of EVO 2015.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X executive director wants to focus more on story for his next title
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 23 Comments
In a guidebook for Xenoblade Chronicles X, fans left various feedback about the Wii U RPG. Players noted that they wanted a more passionate/rich story, the UI was a little difficult to use, and the battle system had a bit too much going in.
Xenoblade Chronicles X executive director responded to all of the feedback, and thanked fans for everything they had to say. He also said he agrees with most of what was mentioned.
Other feedback left by fans:
– Letters are too small
– Inviting other party members was tedious
– It would be cool to be able to go into out-space
– Fans more lively online features in Monolith Soft’s next title
Takahashi concluded his thoughts with the following:
“Being several years behind others in the development of an HD title and taking into account Monolith Soft’s company size, there are just some thing that we could not achieve, which couldn’t be helped, but in order to move on towards the next step, there was no avoiding this. And that is the truth.”
Japanese Splatfest #2 results
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments
While Splatoon’s Splatfest had its debut in the rest of the world this weekend, Japan already had its second one. The results are now in – Red Kitsune instant noodles won, Green Tanuki lost. Even though Team Green Tanuki won 53% of its matches, this wasn’t enough to offset the 67% who picked Red Kitsune as their team.
UK Software sales (Week ending 7/4/15) – 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. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
2. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
3. Splatoon – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Super Smash Bros for Wii U – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. FIFA 13 – Electronic Arts
8. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
9. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
10. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
3DS
1. Lego Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
3. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Capcom
4. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
5. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire- Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Nintendo
8. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
9. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
10. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 7/4/15)
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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Famitsu’s most wanted games (7/5/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Dragon Quest VIII has dropped down to the second spot, but Monster Hunter X is now in the top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 18 and June 24.
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Splatoon devs on the level cap, Inkling customization, and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 38 Comments
The developers of Splatoon had a whole lot to say about the Wii U title while speaking with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream this month. Last week, we shared translated comments from directors Yusuke Amano and Tsubasa Sakaguchi as well as producer Hisashi Nogami in which they discussed the map rotation, content updates, and more.
We have a few more final translations to tackle this week. The three Splatoon developers commented on the game’s level cap, Inkling customization, and a couple of other things.
In one section of the interview, Nintendo Dream mentions how many players are at the max level of 20, and asks if this will be raised in the future. Sakaguchi and Nogami were not-committal, but seemed surprised that so many people had already reached the maximum:
Sakaguchi: Er… That is also under investigation currently… We originally expected level 20 to require a nice amount of time to play.
Nogami: [The leveling up has been] so fast that it makes me worry about players’ daily life…
