Wii U

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Yet another Twitter update has landed on the Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles X Twitter account. This time around, we get to hear a tiny bit more about equipment.

Director Koh Kojima says that equipping things is mostly the same as in the original Xenoblade Chronicles – head, torso, legs, and feet. However, there is now separate equipment for your left and right arms. Kojima ends his messages by saying there’s more reflected in cut-scenes compared to the first Xenoblade Chronicles, and that’s great for players.

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

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U:

1. Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo)
2. Super Smash Bros. (Sora Ltd)
3. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo)
4. Super Mario 3D World (Nintendo)
5. New Super Mario Bros. U
6. Bayonetta 2 (Platinum Games)
7. Hyrule Warriors (Omega Force)
8. Disney Infinity 2.0 (Avalanche Software)
9. Fifa 13 (EA Canada)
10. Lego Marvel Super Heroes (Traveller’s Tale)

3DS

1. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Grezzo)
2. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Capcom)
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby (Game Freak)
4. Tomodachi Life (Nintendo)
5. Super Smash Bros. (Sora Ltd.)
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire (Game Freak)
7. Mario Kart 7 (Retro Studios / Nintendo)
8. Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Nintendo)
9. Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay (1st Playable)
10. Pokemon Y (Game Freak)

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

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats:

All Formats:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments

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Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Interviews, News, Wii U | 23 Comments

Recently speaking with Gamereactor Magazine, Eiji Aonuma delved a bit into the sheer mass of the newest installment of Zelda currently in development for Wii U:

A huge, seamlessly unfolding world is something that can’t be achieved if the hardware isn’t advanced enough. Ever since we made the very first generation of Legend of Zelda games though, we’ve had as large a world as can be realised with the hardware, so you could say it was inevitable that we’ve now done the same with the new Wii U title.

When I first showed off the new Zelda game on the Wii U, it seemed everyone was very excited and started proclaiming that a Zelda game had at last become open world! Zelda games have always allowed you to roam and explore a huge world.

What’s changed now is that the hardware has progressed to the point that you can now explore this vast world seamlessly; the underpinning of the game hasn’t changed.

Continuing with the interview, Aonuma also talks a little bit about the implementation of the Wii U Gamepad:

Recently, I’ve taken to relying on the map on my smart phone when I’m out walking in a place I’m not familiar with. A map isn’t something you keep tucked away in your bag, it’s by holding it in your hand and being able to constantly check it as you move forward step by step that gives you that sense of adventure.

You can read the rest of the interview in the new issue of Gamereactor Magazine, which is out today.

Zelda on Wii U is expected to come out sometime in 2015.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Final Fantasy XV, Bravely Second, Dragon Quest Heroes, Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D and Persona 5 are the new top five.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 29 and February 4.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments

This month’s issue of Nintendo Dream has an interview with the developers behind Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. The Japanese magazine asked plenty of questions, which brought about several interesting answers.

Nintendo Dream starts off by noting how Rainbow Curse is the first Kirby title for Wii U. Given that, the publication was interested to know why the game follows the system of Canvas Curse and isn’t a traditional entry.

That elicited the following response:

When we saw the Wii U GamePad for the first time, we thought it could be interesting to use the different roles of the GamePad and TV in multiplayer. From there on, we came up with an idea of using the Wii Remote to control Waddle Dee and the GamePad to draw footholds. And the system of Kirby Canvas Curse fit that, so we used it. The result, after applying everyone’s voice, was a very lively game.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

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

Wii U

Legend of Kay HD (new) – Amazon
Mario Party 10 amiibo bundle (new) – 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
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon, Best Buy
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

Fire Emblem (new) – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
LEGO Jurassic World – Amazon, GameStop
Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – 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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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

Toys “R” Us is holding a sale on amiibo, Disney Infinity, and Skylanders figures. If you buy one figure, you can pick up another for 40 percent off. This offer lasts throughout the week and applies to all in-stock products. You can check out the sale right here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 31 Comments

It’s official: Rayman is not coming to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS as DLC.

Speculation spread like wildfire yesterday about the character coming to both games after images and a video surfaced. However, the “leak’s creator” has now come forward with a new video, which showcases how the assets were created.

Take a look below:

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