Buy 1, get 1 40% off Wii U games at Toys “R” Us stores
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Toys “R” Us is running a special sale on Wii U games over the next couple of days. You can purchase one Wii U title and get another for 40% off. This works particularly well given that Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker came out today.
Note that the Toys “R” Us deal is not valid online. You’ll need to head on over to a local store.
Nintendo Bragg Report: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
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Play some of the holiday season’s hottest Wii U and 3DS games at Best Buy
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Explore with Captain Toad, Draw with Pikachu and Battle with Mario
December 05, 2014 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nintendo:WHAT:
On Dec. 7, Nintendo and Best Buy have a holiday gift at participating locations across the country: hands-on game play featuring Captain Toad, Pikachu and many of the most iconic characters in video games. At select stores, shoppers can play four of Nintendo’s hottest games of the holiday season: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Wii U, Pokémon Art Academy for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, all of which are now available in stores and in the Nintendo eShop.Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker features Captain Toad in his first starring adventure, as he searches for treasure through multiple creative and colorful levels. In Pokémon Art Academy, fans of all ages can learn how to draw their favorite Pokémon characters in 2D using the touch screen of the Nintendo 3DS system. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, all-star characters like Mario and PAC-MAN battle it out in epic arenas inspired by some of the most memorable video games of all time.
More: Best Buy, press release
Wii U update version 5.3.2 out now
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A new system update can now be downloaded for Wii U. As of today, version 5.3.2 is available.
Today’s update is on the simple side of things, as it’s all about stability and improving the user experience. You’ll need to download it if you want to access the eShop.
More: system update, top
15-minute Kamen Rider: SummonRide video
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More: Bandai Namco, Japan, Kamen Rider SummonRide
Smash Bros. “Pic of the Day” ends on Miiverse, final message from Sakurai
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We stopped posting Masahiro Sakurai’s Smash Bros. “Pic of the Day” from Miiverse when the Wii U title launched in Europe. However, Sakurai continued for just a little while longer.
Now that Smash Wii U is out in its final major region – Japan – posts have now officially come to a close. In honor of that, we’ll share Sakurai’s last message.
[Review] Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
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Author: Austin
Hello everyone, this is our review of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for the Wii U. I wrote it and spoke the words and edited it, so if you have any problems with it I’m the person to blame. Enjoy! Approximate transcript after the break.
Another Japanese Super Smash Bros. for Wii U commercial
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Itagaki says Devil’s Third’s visuals have improved since E3, “looking completely different now”
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Tomonobu Itagaki and the team at Valhalla Game Studios have been working hard on Devil’s Third since the game was last shown at E3. Their effort has payed off, as Itagaki told one fan on his Facebook page that the visuals have been improved.
Itagaki mentioned that the textures, weapon and environment models, and lighting have seen an upgrade. Ultimately, “it’s looking completely different now.”
Itagaki’s words in full:
The amount of progress we’ve made since then will surprise anyone.?Higher-quality textures, improved weapon and environment models,?better lighting… it’s looking completely different now.
That’s not all Valhalla has changed in Devil’s Third. The assignment of buttons have been modified, and the HUD UI has changed.
Some Nintendo sales numbers from France
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Outlet “Challenges” posted a new interview with Nintendo’s Philippe Lavoué, who revealed some sales numbers from France. Lavoué provided data for Wii U, 3DS, and a few games.
Here’s the full roundup:
– Wii U: over 450 000 units sold (300,000 in late December, roughly +50% year-over-year in the past few months)
– Wii U sales should be at 550,000 units by the end of the year.
– Games: currently, sales are three times higher thanks to Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors, Bayonetta 2 (and Smash).
– Mario Kart 8: 200,000 units sold + 70,000 additional units from bundles
– Pokémon OR/AS: 191,000 units sold, +51% compared to X/Y during the same period.
– 3DS sales: 3.15 million; +70% thanks to Pokémon.
– Bayonetta 2: ~60 000 units sold.
– Super Smash Bros. (Wii U): they’re expecting 200,000 units by the end of the year.
– amiibo: they’re expecting 200,000 units sold by the end of the year.
