Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric update out now in North America
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
The Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric update is out now in North America. It previously was made available in Europe late last week.
For an overview of the patch, check out this post.
Thanks to GamerClues for the tip.
Youkai Watch 2, Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire lead holiday sales in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
According to Media Create, gaming software sales in Japan during the end-of-year holiday period came in at 10.854 million units. The sales tracker calculated end-of-year sales based on the seven weeks from November 17th, 2014 to January 4th, 2015.
Software sales in Japan stacked up similarly to the same period the year prior (100.36% of 2013). Youkai Watch 2 (2.447 million units) and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire (2.591 million units) accounted for 45 percent of total Japanese software sales during the end-of-year holiday period.
Wii U software sales were 112.95 percent of 2013. It was the only system aside from the 3DS to experience an increase in software sales.
Overall hardware sales on the Japanese market during the end-of-year season stood at 1.74 million units. Hardware decreased to 83.42 percent of the same period from 2013. The 3DS dipped a bit to 93.96 percent of 2013, which could be because most of its popular software sold to existing 3DS owners rather than new buyers.
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GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U starting to be restocked in stores
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
We have some good news for those who have been on the lookout for Wii U’s GameCube controller adapter. Some consumers are starting to see stock return to stores – including one Best Buy in Dallas, Texas. This likely means that we should begin seeing the adapter at other locations across the United States as well.
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Project CARS “Start Your Engines” trailer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments
Xenoblade Chronicles X producer introduces himself
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
A few more updates landed on the Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles X Twitter account today. This time around, we get to hear from the game’s producer.
Check out the translated tweets below:
This is a sudden introduction, but nice to meet you. My name is Kawabata and I work as Xenoblade X’s producer. From now on, Monolith staff other than Takahashi will be using this account to send out Tweets to you all, with me taking the lead.
Counting, it’s been about 5 years since Xenoblade’s release meaning you’ve all been waiting for a long time, but, speaking honestly, it feels like a long time even for those of us working here. On top of that, we’re also well underway with localization work, too.
However, I believe we have created something that you will feel was well worth the wait, so I hope you can remain patient for the game’s release a little while longer.
Splatoon screenshot 1/19/15
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments
These screenshots contain Japanese text which we will update once the Official translation is released by Nintendo.
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UK software sales (Week ending 1/17)
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
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UK software sales (Week ending 1/17) Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Nintendoland – Nintendo
3. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
4. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
5. Disney Infinity – Avalanche Software
6. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
7. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
8. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
9. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft
10. Hyrule Warriors – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
3. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
4. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Skylanders Swap Force – Nspace
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition – Capcom
9. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – 1st Playable
10. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Nintend0
Source: Chart-Track
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More Citizens of Earth footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
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Famitsu’s most wanted games (1/18/15)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 10 Comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Final Fantasy XV, Bravely Second, Tales of Zestiria, Dragon Quest Heroes, and Persona 5 are the new top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 25 and January 7.
