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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

New playable characters have been confirmed for Hyrule Warriors, courtesy of today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. Zant and Ghirahim will both be included on the roster. The two previously appeared in Zelda games.

Zant’s signature weapon is his schimitar, which he swings around. Meanwhile, Ghirahim’s signature weapon is his Demon Blade – just like in Skyward Sword he will be a savant in sword play.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 20 Comments

Dan Adelman, Nintendo’s former head of digital content and development, has weighed in on the current status surrounding Wii U.

Responding to a fan on Ask.fm, Adelman noted that he believes the console deserves to sell better, in part due to the game’s available. However, the GamePad’s value has yet to be “justified”, and Adelman believes the Wii U name is “abysmal.”

Wii U is not selling as well as it deserves to. It has a lot to offer with great games you can’t get anywhere else. The value of the GamePad hasn’t been justified. But the name Wii U is abysmal. I think that cut sales in half right there.

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

The Hyrule Warriors Direct will begin one hour from now (11 PM ET / 8 PM PT). Our last couple of formats have worked pretty well, so we’ll post tidbits from the presentation below. If there are major announcements (like new characters), we’ll make separate posts as well.

Note: today’s presentation will be roughly 26 minutes.

Updates to follow below…

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Nintendo has released the latest system update for Wii U – version 5.1.1.

Of the update, Nintendo said, “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.

The previous update for Wii U, version 5.1.0, released late last month. It added the ability to transfer content between Wii U systems and included more control options while browsing the eShop.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 9 Comments

Did you notice that the recent teaser trailer for Falling Skies: The Game lacked a Wii U logo/boxart? Well, we certainly did! A mention of Wii U has also been missing from recent press announcements surrounding the game. We dug a big further and noticed that retailers such as GameFly and GameStop have pulled their listings for the Wii U version.

So, what does this all mean? Has Falling Skies: The Game been cancelled for Wii U? I’m inclined to say “yes” at present based on the evidence available to us.

Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to obtain an official confirmation regarding Falling Skies’ status on Wii U. We tried reaching out to Little Orbit last week, but have not received a response.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 13 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top of the page since more games are now confirmed! Star Fox 64 (Wii, 250 coins), Mario Golf (3DS, 200 coins), and Dr. Mario Express (3DS, 200 coins) are also available. You can order any of the rewards directly here.

This month’s digital rewards on Club Nintendo have gone live. Members can choose from Baseball (3DS, 150 coins), Puzzle League Express (3DS, 200 coins), Vegas Stakes (Wii, 250 coins), Super Mario Bros. 2 (Wii U, 200 coins), and Excitebike (Wii U, 200 coins). These items last through September 7.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 1 Comment

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

System 3’s James Pond: Robocod reboot is no longer planned for Wii U. PS3, Xbox 360, and Android versions have also been canned. However, as originally announced, James Pond: Robocod will still be coming to 3DS.

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

It looks like some maintenance will be coming to online services on 3DS and Wii U systems later this week. Over on neoGAF it was pointed out that this type of extended maintenance often occurs before system updates. In any case, here is the schedule for the downtime:

– Wii U and 3DS (online play, leaderboards, etc…) on Tuesday, August 5:

a) Europe : 2AM to 4AM
b) UK : 1AM to3AM
c) USA (East Coast) : 8PM to 10PM (Monday)
d) USA (West Coast) : 5PM to 7PM (Monday)
e) Japan : 9AM to 11AM

Additionally, Steel Diver: Sub Wars will get the same treatment the following day:

– Steel Diver : Sub Wars (3DS – online play, leaderboards, etc…) on Wednesday, August 6:

a) Europe : 2.50AM to 4AM
b) UK : 1.50AM to3AM
c) USA (East Coast) : 8.50PM to 10PM (Monday)
d) USA (West Coast) : 5.50PM to 7PM (Monday)
e) Japan : 9.50AM to 11AM

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Posted on 10 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 4 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
–		1			THE LAST OF US: REMASTERED	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
1		2			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
2		3			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
3		4			TOMODACHI LIFE	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
8		5			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
7		6			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
9		7			WATCH DOGS	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
4		8			WATCH DOGS	PS4	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
10		9			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
6		10			MARIO KART 8	WII U	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
5		11			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
12		12			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
13		13			WATCH DOGS	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15		14			TERRARIA	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
14		15			SNIPER ELITE 3	XB360	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
11		16			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
19		17			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
29		18			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
20		19			FIFA 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
27		20			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS4	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
24		21			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
17		22			TITANFALL	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
18		23			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
22		24			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
26		25			EA SPORTS UFC	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
23		26			SNIPER ELITE 3	PS4	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
–		27			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
38		28			BATTLEFIELD 4	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
35		29			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
33		30			POKEMON Y	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
34		31			SKATE 3	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
39		32			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		33			BATTLEFIELD 4	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
40		34			SNIPER ELITE 3	PS3	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
–		35			FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST	DS	GSP/AVANQUEST	GSP/AVANQUEST
31		36			POKEMON X	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		37			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
32		38			SNIPER ELITE 3	XB ONE	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
36		39			WATCH DOGS	XB ONE	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		40			GRAN TURISMO 6	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.

All Formats

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
–		1			THE LAST OF US: REMASTERED	NAUGHTY DOG	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
1		2			WATCH DOGS	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
2		3			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		4			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
3		5			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
6		6			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
4		7			SNIPER ELITE 3	REBELLION	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
9		8			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
10		9			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
7		10			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
8		11			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
11		12			TOMODACHI LIFE	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
13		13			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
14		14			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
15		15			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
16		16			MARIO KART 8	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
12		17			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	MACHINEGAMES	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
18		18			EA SPORTS UFC	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
19		19			TERRARIA	RE-LOGIC	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
31		20			NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS	GHOST GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
17		21			TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK	EDGE OF REALITY	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
25		22			SKATE 3	EA BLACK BOX	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
29		23			GRID AUTOSPORT	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS
24		24			LEGO THE HOBBIT	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		25			FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST	1ST PLAYABLE	GSP/AVANQUEST	GSP/AVANQUEST
34		26			HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2	TORUS GAMES	LITTLE ORBIT	LITTLE ORBIT
–		27			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
22		28			DISNEY INFINITY	AVALANCHE SOFTWARE	DISNEY INFINITY	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
–		29			SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE	VICARIOUS VISIONS	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
23		30			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	BEENOX	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
27		31			MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT	AIRTIGHT GAMES	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
37		32			POKEMON Y	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
30		33			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
32		34			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
35		35			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
38		36			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
39		37			SONIC & ALL STARS RACING TRANSFORMED	SUMO DIGITAL	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	SEGA
21		38			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
36		39			POKEMON X	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		40			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI

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