Famitsu’s most wanted games (3/15/15)
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Highlights include Bravely Second at #1, Theatrhythm Dragon Quest at #5, and Fire Emblem If at #6.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 26 and March 4.
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Spanish Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars commercial
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Pre-order updates (3/15/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
Rodea: The Sky Solider – Best Buy, GameStop
Legend of Kay HD – Amazon
Mario Party 10 amiibo bundle – Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon
, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon
, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Party 10 – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
New 3DS games
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson (new) – Amazon
, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight (new) – Amazon
Rodea: The Sky Solider – Best Buy, GameStop
Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – Amazon
, GameStop
Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon
, GameStop
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – Amazon
(save $10), Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin – Amazon
, Best Buy
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X Battle Presentation – complete translation
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
We posted a translation of the Xenoblade Chronicles X Battle Presentation last week, but the video below takes things to another level. Even the menus have been translated!
We’ll also mention in passing that the Xenoblade Chronicles X short stories from the Japanese website have been translated. You can find them here and here.
Media Create software sales (3/2 – 3/8) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./01. [PS3] Dragon Quest Heroes
02./00. [3DS] Etrian Mystery Dungeon
03./02. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes #
04./03. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D #
05./00. [3DS] New Prince of Tennis: Go to the Top
06./04. [PSV] God Eater 2: Rage Burst
07./00. [PS4] Evolve
08./05. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Shin Uchi
09./00. [3DS] LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins
10./06. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
11./09. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
12./11. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate #
13./08. [PS3] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
14./00. [PS3] Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai All-Star Special
15./19. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 #
16./13. [PSV] Diabolik Lovers: Dark Fate #
17./17. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U #
18./18. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
19./00. [3DS] Doraemon: Nobita no Uchuu Eiyuuki
20./12. [PS4] God Eater 2: Rage Burst
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February 2015 NPD: Wii U sales just under 100,000 units
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 14 Comments
Nintendo said in its NPD response earlier this week that thus far in 2015, Wii U hardware sales are up by more than 20 percent over sales in the same period last year. But how many units were actually moved in the U.S. last month? It’s currently estimated that sales fell somewhere between 94,000 and 96,000 units or so.
That’s a bit better than January, in which Wii U sales came in at around 64,000 units. It’s also slightly higher than last February’s figure of 82,500 units.
Target planning B1G1 50% off sale during the week of March 29
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Between March 29 and April 4, Target will be holding a buy 1, get 1 50% off sale. This will apply to all games sold by the retailer.
Although it’s not quite as significant, a separate buy one, get 1 free sale will kick off at Target on March 15. It’s for non-planogram games – essentially clearance titles.
If you need further details about either sale, check out the image above.
Mario Kart 8 videos with Dylan Riley Snyder
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Nobuo Uematsu was interested in working on Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
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Nobuo Uematsu worked on Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and ended up creating the game’s orchestral theme. As for how his participation with Brawl’s development came about, Uematsu told Game Informer:
“I have a feeling that I got the job offer from Mr. Sakurai while we were drinking. He would let me selfishly do whatever I wanted, whether it be using an orchestra or using opera singers.”
It appears that Uematsu would have been interested in returning for the new Smash Bros. games on Wii U/3DS, but wasn’t asked to be brought back.
Uematsu said:
“Why didn’t I participate in the new Smash Brothers!? Ask Mr. Sakurai! I wanted to work on it! All joking aside, it’s just that, since there are many video game musicians representing Japan who are already participating, there’s no need for me.”
