Wii U update version 5.1.1 out now, improves system stability and usability
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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Has Falling Skies: The Game been cancelled for Wii U?
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.
August 2014 downloadable rewards now available on Club Nintendo
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.
More: Club Nintendo, top
European Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric boxart
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 1 Comment
James Pond: Robocod reboot no longer planned for Wii U, but still coming to 3DS
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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Nintendo Maintenance scheduled for Wii U + 3DS on August 5th
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
More: Maintanence, Nintendo
UK software sales (Week ending 8/2)
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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UK software sales (Week ending 8/2) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 10 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U:
- Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
- Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
- New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
- New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – Nintendo
- The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
- Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed – SEGA
- Wii Party U – Nintendo
- Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
3DS
- Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
- Pokémon Y – Nintendo
- Pokémon X – Nintendo
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
- Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
- Kirby: Triple Deluxe – Nintendo
- How To Train Your Dragon 2 – Little Orbit
- The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
- New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
- Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK
[Around the Water Cooler] Hyrule Warriors
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Around the Water Cooler, Wii U | 6 Comments
In this episode of Around the Water Cooler, Scott discusses the characters of Hyrule Warriors and the game in general. We also feature comments about last week’s RPG topic.
To close things out, we want to hear from you about the following: What character would you love to see in Hyrule Warriors? Comment on YouTube or in the comments section below, and you could be featured in the next episode!