Wii U

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.”

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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.

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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. 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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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 | 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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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…

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

Nerdy Show has a preview up for Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations, which contains a few extra details about the game. You’ll find a roundup of the latest information surrounding the title below.

– Jake and Finn decide to carry on their parents investigation business
– The two receive X-Files-like missions leading them all over Ooo
– Navigate Finn and Jake from screen to screen
– Gather clues
– Solve puzzles
– Finn has the lead role
– Jake steps in on-call to get to those hard to reach places
– Both sometimes team up for occasional action combat
– The two can execute combo moves like the Jakesuit
– Vicious Cycle intended to go the 3D cel-shaded look, but were encouraged to make the game look decidedly different
– Interaction
– Inventory system
– Entire voice cast is contributing
– Game is divided into 5 episodes
– Each has its own mysteries, show-style title cards, and an inter-connected grayble theme hidden across the stories
– Nods for longtime fans like a memorial cake for Rootbeer Guy and myriad references to past adventures
– Fan-created character, Sunny is voiced by Princess Bubblegum voice actor Hynden Walch

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 29 Comments

A few days ago, Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu posted a photo of Mighty No. 9 running on the GamePad via his Twitter account. You can get a look at it above.

Aizu wrote the following in his message:

It’s good that all console versions of Mighty No. 9 are happening! The [making of] the Wii U version was harsh due to specs, but people who were responsible for porting really did their best, so it will be finished nicely!

Mighty No. 9 launches for Wii U in mid-September. A 3DS version is also in development, but will be released a bit later.

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

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

Wii U

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

3DS

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (new) – Amazon
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (new) – Amazon
Shovel Knight (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden – Amazon
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Metroid Prime: Federation Force/Blast Ball – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon
Yo-Kai Watch – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash – Amazon, GameStop
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Legacy – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Stella Glow – Amazon, GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
LBX: Little Battlers eXperience – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – GameStop
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Terraria – Amazon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 39 Comments

In an interview with Wired, PlatinumGames’ Yusuke Hashimoto spoke about what it’s like working with Nintendo in creating Star Fox Zero. On a similar note, Nintendo’s Yugo Hayashi commented on how it can be working with legendary designer Shigeru Miyamoto.

Here’s what the two shared:

“This is the first time I’ve ever done this kind of collaborative design. It’s not just with Mr. Miyamoto, but also with Mr. Hayashi here. I’m struck by how fast this goes. The turnaround between the exchange of the two parties is very quick. It’s a kind of development speed I haven’t really seen before.” – Hashimoto

“The three of us are always working together and it’s very fun, but obviously when Mr. Miyamoto shows you something and is like, what do you think of this, and you have to come up with a good answer, it’s very nerve-wracking.” – Hayashi

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