May 2015 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S. – Splatoon debuts at #5
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 26 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2015. The results can be found below.
1. The Witcher III: Wild Hunt (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
2. Mortal Kombat X (PS4, Xbox One)
3. Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
4. Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4)
5. Splatoon (Wii U)
6. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (PS4, 360, Xbox One, PS3, PC)
7. NBA 2K15 (360, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, PC)
8. FIFA 15 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, Wii , 3DS, Vita)
9. MLB 15: The Show (PS4, PS3)
10. Super Smash Bros. (3DS, Wii U)
We don’t have any numbers, but this seems like quite a good debut for Splatoon. Remember, it launched at the very end of May!
PDP releasing Zero Suit Samus and Toad Fight Pad controllers
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 4 Comments
PDP has a couple of more “Fight Pad” controllers on the way. The latest two, as revealed through GameStop listings, are based on Zero Suit Samus and Toad.
All Fight Pads from PDP plug into the Wii Remote and work with the Wii U and Wii. They support games that make use of the Classic Controller/Classic Controller Pro in addition to most Virtual Console games.
GameStop has the Zero Suit Samus and Toad Fight Pads listed for a September 15 release. The Metal Mario controller, which we heard about late last month via an Amazon UK listing, has the same launch date on GameStop’s site.
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Nintendo Access: Mario Maker @ Best Buy – a look at the button, pre-order 2 games for 7-button set
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Coinciding with Nintendo’s E3 2015 plans, Best Buy locations across the United States will have a playable demo of Mario Maker. Those who try out the game will be given a special 30th anniversary Super Mario Bros. button. Our first look at it is pictured above.
Best Buy will also be offering consumers a limited edition Mario Maker 7-button set. This will be available to those who pre-order two select Wii U/3DS titles (full list to be announced soon) between June 17 and July 7.
Participating Nintendo Access: Mario Maker @ Best Buy locations can be found here.
Side note: as some of you have pointed out on Twitter, this image seems to give us a first look at Bowser Jr. in 8-bit and Mario in the Koopa Clown Car!
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UK Yoshi’s Woolly World x amiibo gameplay ad
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo UK uploaded a new Yoshi’s Woolly World gameplay ad today focusing on amiibo. Watch it below.
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Dengeki: Splatoon’s sell-through rate at 90% for its second week
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments
During its first week, Splatoon experienced one of the highest sell-through rates ever in Japan. That number came in at 97.33 percent, which was a sign that the game was almost impossible to find in all stores.
Splatoon has now been on the market for a second week and has yet to show any signs of slowing down. As stated in a Dengeki report, the shooter sold nearly 70,000 copies with a sell-through rate of 90 percent between June 1 and June 7. Media Create’s information will probably vary just slightly, but this is a sign that consumers are still very much interested in Splatoon.
Japanese Yoshi’s Woolly World introduction video, amiibo overview
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Two new Yoshi’s Woolly World videos have come in from Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page. Below, you’ll find an introduction video as well as an amiibo overview.
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More Splatoon Kelp Dome footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments
Additional videos have been uploaded to YouTube showing the new Kelp Dome map in Splatoon. You can watch three new ones below.
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Mighty No. 9 Developer Update
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Comcept and Inti Creates have decided to share a few details about their upcoming multi-platform title, Mighty No.9. Although the new details are light at this time, they have listed out some of the details by console and here is what we know so far:
Wii U
The version available will have GamePad support, but no motion control, amiibo, or Miiverse support. The details for the Classic Controller are unknown yet and are listed as TBC.
3DS
The 3DS version will be 3D enabled, as well as have Touch screen support. However it appears that there will be no SpotPass, StreetPass, or Mii support, and as with the Wii U version no amiibo.
Keep in mind some of these details could change once the game has launched, so we will keep you posted as more information is released.
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Kelp Dome map now live in Splatoon
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Nintendo updated Splatoon with a new map today. As of now, players can begin accessing the “Kelp Dome”.
This is just one of several updates that have arrived in Splatoon since launch. Nintendo has added Ranked Battles, Inkbrush and N-Zap ’85 weapons, and the Port Mackerel map.
Check out some footage from the Kelp Dome below.
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Update: Second comparison – Hyrule Warriors 3DS vs. Wii U video comparison
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 29 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Added in another video comparison.
Nintendo World Report put together a new video comparing the 3DS and Wii U versions of Hyrule Warriors. Check it out below.
