Target hosting B2G1 sale starting October 29, Switch not included
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Target tends to hold a “buy 2, get 1 free” deal around the holidays. This weekend, the offer will be back once again, but with a notable exception.
Target’s sale officially starts on October 29. Almost every game is eligible – except for Switch. None of the console’s titles will be included. On the bright side, 3DS will be represented here, and presumably Wii U as well. An early flier highlights Pokemon, Super Mario Maker, and Smash Bros.
The sale should last through November 4.
Switch’s 4.0.0 update now allows for GameCube controller support with Wii U GameCube Adapter
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch, Wii U | 100 Comments
Here’s something very neat about Switch’s new firmware update. If you’ve installed the new 4.0.0 update, you can get GameCube controllers to work with the console. You just need the Wii U GameCube Adapter that Nintendo sold back in the day.
Once you’ve plugged the adapter in, you can pair the GameCube controllers to your Switch in the main menu. On the controller settings page, press L+R as you normally would. And that’s it! It should be working when you’re back on the main menu, and can work with games like Fire Emblem Warriors.
The only issue is that the GameCube controller doesn’t have a left Z button – there’s only the one Z button on the right, and only has a start button, so you can’t go back to the main menu. But hey: maybe GameCube controller support could be brought back for the eventual Smash Bros. Switch or theoretical GameCube Virtual Console?
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Warner Bros. confirms the end of LEGO Dimensions
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments
A report emerged last week that Warner Bros. has put an end to LEGO Dimensions. Today, the news has been officially confirmed.
LEGO Dimensions will not be receiving any new packs in the future. Existing content will still be sold, however, and support will continue to be provided.
The LEGO Dimensions Twitter account published the following message a short while ago:
From building and rebuilding to the most bricktacular mash-ups, the Multiverse would be nothing without our amazing community. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/NEDbBXqjyZ
— LEGO Dimensions (@LEGODimensions) October 23, 2017
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UK software sales (Week ending 10/21/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Fire Emblem Warriors – Nintendo
3. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
5. Lego Worlds – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition – Ubisoft
7. FIFA 18 – Electronic Arts
8. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
9. Lego City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
Wii U
1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
3. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
9. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
10. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
3DS
1. Miitopia – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
5. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions – Nintendo
6. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
7. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Moon- Nintendo
10. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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Pre-order updates (10/22/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
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Swich / Wii U / 3DS maintenance scheduled for early next week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule for next week with some downtime for all of its platforms. Switch / Wii U / 3DS will all be impacted for several hours.
Here’s the schedule:
– 9 PM PT (October 22) – 2 AM PT (October 23)
– 12 AM ET (October 23) – 5 AM ET (October 23)
– 5 AM in the UK (October 23) – 10 AM in the UK (October 23)
– 6 AM in Europe (October 23) – 11 AM in Europe (October 23)
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Rumor: Warner Bros. done with LEGO Dimensions, scrapped plans detailed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 32 Comments
Warner Bros. may never say it officially, but LEGO Dimensions looks to be done. What’s naturally apparent with the title as well as what developer TT Games recently said internally suggests that it will not be receiving any new content. In other words, plans for LEGO Dimensions’ third year have been scrapped.
We all know about the fate of other games like Disney Infinity and Skylanders. Eurogamer points out various issues such as how there was little room for profit, a slowdown of sales, and the huge workload required from TT Games.
Media Create sales (10/9/17 – 10/15/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 39 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 40,803
PS4 – 16,933
New 2DS LL – 10,569
New 3DS LL – 8,369
PS4 Pro – 5,773
Vita – 3,938
2DS – 1,565
New 3DS – 242
Xbox One – 71
PS3 – 65
Wii U – 58
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 38,204
PS4 – 16,680
New 2DS LL – 12,658
New 3DS LL – 8,534
PS4 Pro – 5,869
Vita – 3,545
2DS – 1,594
New 3DS – 265
Xbox One – 186
PS3 – 72
Wii U – 45
And here are the software charts:
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Super Mario Maker – Nintendo World Championships 2017 course footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
The special course designed for the Nintendo World Championships 2017 was added to Super Mario Maker earlier today. Check out some footage below.
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Nintendo World Championships 2017 course now available in Super Mario Maker
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
It’s been awhile since Super Mario Maker last received some new content. But earlier today, the course from the Nintendo World Championships was added. If you’re interested in taking on that level for yourself, you now have the opportunity to do so.