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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

We’ve translated a few, final tidbits about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS from director Masahiro Sakurai’s latest Famitsu column. These excerpts cover the Smash Run time, music, tips, and how Sakurai goes about handling the “pic of the day”.

As usual, you can find all of the responses below!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate # (Capcom) {2014.10.11} (¥6.264) – 1.446.289 / NEW <85,40%>
02./01. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) {2014.09.13} (¥5.616) – 76.392 / 1.557.829 (-28%)
03./03. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke (Level 5) {2014.07.10} (¥4.937) – 57.583 / 2.712.909 (-8%)
04./02. [PS3] Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX # (Square Enix) {2014.10.02} (¥7.179) – 21.158 / 106.093 (-75%)
05./00. [PS4] FIFA 15 # (Electronic Arts) {2014.10.09} (¥7.884) – 16.719 / NEW
06./00. [PS3] FIFA 15 # (Electronic Arts) {2014.10.09} (¥7.884) – 16.149 / NEW
07./00. [PS4] Driveclub (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.10.09} (¥6.372) – 8.620 / NEW
08./05. [PSV] DanganRonpa: Another Episode (Spike Chunsoft) {2014.09.25} (¥7.020) – 7.184 / 93.113 (-53%)
09./13. [3DS] Nazotoki Battle Tore! Densetsu no Makyuu o Fukkatsu Saseyo! (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.10.02} (¥5.119) – 6.106 / 12.845 (-9%)
10./06. [PSV] The Legend Of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II # (Nihon Falcom) {2014.09.25} (¥7.344) – 5.021 / 102.905 (-57%)
11./07. [PS3] The Legend Of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II # (Nihon Falcom) {2014.09.25} (¥8.424) – 4.330 / 79.473 (-55%)
12./00. [PSV] FIFA 15 (Electronic Arts) {2014.10.09} (¥5.940) – 4.253 / NEW
13./04. [3DS] Kinki no Magna (Marvelous) {2014.10.02} (¥6.458) – 4.247 / 27.497 (-82%)
14./10. [PS3] Destiny (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.09.11} (¥8.532) – 4.160 / 91.467 (-43%)
15./15. [3DS] Dragon Quest X Online (Square Enix) {2014.09.04} (¥4.104) – 4.151 / 105.296 (-12%)
16./16. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 3.996 / 686.763 (-12%)
17./22. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 3.170 / 1.284.799 (-2%)
18./09. [PSV] Ar Nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star # (Gust) {2014.10.02} (¥6.264) – 3.157 / 12.398 (-66%)
19./23. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island (Nintendo) {2014.07.24} (¥4.936) – 2.906 / 194.510 (-10%)
20./11. [WIU] Fatal Frame: Oracle of the Sodden Raven (Nintendo) {2014.09.27} (¥7.128) – 2.710 / 37.320 (-62%)

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 16 Comments

Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai published a new column in this week’s issue of Famitsu. That was a bit of a surprise, as Sakurai only tends to write columns on a bi-weekly basis.

In any case, numerous topics about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS were once again discussed. Sakurai commented on why the 3DS version launched before the Wii U game as well as changes in Final Smashes. He also shared a tidbit about one of the unlockable stages in the 3DS version.

Head past the break for the full Q&A.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 12 Comments

Toys “R” Us has a special pre-order bonus running for Super Smash Bros. Wii U. If you reserve the game, you’ll receive an Amiibo free of charge. The promotion is only valid online and while supplies last.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments

The Wii U GamePad High Capacity Battery has returned to Nintendo’s online store. If interested, you can place an order here. The battery is priced at $32, though you’ll need to add a bit extra for tax and shipping.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Marvelous published a new interview with Senran Kagura producer Kenichiro Takaki on its website. All of his responses can be found above.

If you don’t want to sit through the whole video, you can check out these interesting excerpts:

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PlatinumGames has posted a new Bayonetta 2 blog post covering the game’s character design.

First, check out a few excerpts below:

After acquiring the Super Mirror 2, Bayonetta can become an Umbran Gekka, Policewoman, Schoolgirl… They’re what’d you’d call “unlockable costumes.”

The basic design process I went through for these costumes was to brainstorm with Hashimoto and think about what costumes the fans would like. Then, out of those, Kamiya, Hashimoto, and I each chose a costume of our liking.

For the first Bayonetta, Kamiya was the director, so he chose the P.E. Uniform.

For Bayonetta 2, Hashimoto was the director, and he chose the Umbran Gekka.

Kamiya admitted that he probably indulged himself a bit too much when he made his choices for the first Bayonetta, so he chose something with a bit more mass appeal for this game: the policewoman. Hashimoto chose the Umbran Gekka, and I chose the schoolgirl outfit.

The process taught us about each other’s individual preferences, which was fun.

And be sure to read the full thing here with lots of information (and extra clips).

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