Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 44 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu has another update on Hyrule Warriors. We have news about a pair of new playable characters in the game as well as ones that will be making return appearances from the Zelda series.

First, Famitsu reveals two new playable characters. The first, as far as I can tell, might be Agitha from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. There’s also someone called “Lana”, though it’s unclear who this might be at present. Original character? Princess Lana from the Captain N: The Game Master animated TV series? It probably wouldn’t be wise for me to speculate since the information isn’t detailed. Take this part of the update with a grain of salt for now.

Aside from playable characters, Famitsu also confirms that Argorok – who we’ve seen previously – and Zant from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will be appearing in Hyrule Warriors.

We should have more (and clearer) information soon. Only preliminary details have leaked out of this week’s Famitsu so far.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
–		1			EA SPORTS UFC	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		2			EA SPORTS UFC	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
1		3			WATCH DOGS	PS4	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
2		4			MARIO KART 8	WII U	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
9		5			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		6			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
7		7			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
4		8			WATCH DOGS	XB ONE	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
3		9			WATCH DOGS	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
6		10			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
8		11			WATCH DOGS	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
11		12			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		13			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
15		14			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
14		15			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	XB ONE	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
16		16			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
12		17			TOMODACHI LIFE	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
22		18			TITANFALL	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
13		19			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	PS4	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
18		20			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
20		21			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
21		22			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		23			MOTOGP 14	PS4	MILESTONE	PQUBE
23		24			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	XB360	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
28		25			FIGHTER WITHIN	XB ONE	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
19		26			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
25		27			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
26		28			TERRARIA	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
29		29			BATTLEFIELD 4	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
27		30			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
31		31			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
17		32			MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT	PS4	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
–		33			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
36		34			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	PS3	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
35		35			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
32		36			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
38		37			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS3	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
30		38			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS3	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
37		39			POKEMON Y	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
24		40			MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT	XB ONE	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE

All formats 

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
–		1			EA SPORTS UFC	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
1		2			WATCH DOGS	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
6		3			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
3		4			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	MACHINEGAMES	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
5		5			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
2		6			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
4		7			MARIO KART 8	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
8		8			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
7		9			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
10		10			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
11		11			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
12		12			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
9		13			MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT	AIRTIGHT GAMES	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
–		14			MOTOGP 14	MILESTONE STUDIOS	MILESTONE	PQUBE
13		15			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
16		16			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
14		17			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
17		18			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
15		19			TOMODACHI LIFE	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
18		20			LEGO THE HOBBIT	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
23		21			FIGHTER WITHIN	DAOKA	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
19		22			ENEMY FRONT	CI GAMES	CI GAMES	CI GAMES
20		23			TERRARIA	RE-LOGIC	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
30		24			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
27		25			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
21		26			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	BEENOX	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
22		27			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI
–		28			SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE	VICARIOUS VISIONS	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
29		29			BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS	WB GAMES MONTREAL	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
32		30			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	SUCKER PUNCH	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
26		31			SKATE 3	EA BLACK BOX	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
24		32			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
34		33			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
28		34			NBA 2K14	VISUAL CONCEPTS	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
35		35			FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST	1ST PLAYABLE	GSP/AVANQUEST	GSP/AVANQUEST
25		36			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
33		37			POKEMON Y	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
38		38			TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION	CRYSTAL DYNAMICS	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
–		39			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
37		40			DISNEY INFINITY	AVALANCHE SOFTWARE	DISNEY INFINITY	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS

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Posted on 9 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

1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
4. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
6. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
7. FIFA 13 – EA Sports
8. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – Nintendo
9. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
10. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft

3DS

1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Pokémon Y – Nintendo
3. Pokémon X – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
6. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Kirby: Triple Deluxe – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
9. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
10. Mario Golf: World Tour

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 8 Comments

I’m not quite sure what to make of today’s screenshot, Sakurai had the following to say:

Is this a match made in heaven? Remember, no matter how big you may be, there is always someone bigger.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Game Informer caught up with Splatoon producer Hisashi Nogami and co-director Tsubasa Sakaguchi at E3 2014. The two were asked about several topics, including what it’s like to get new IP started at Nintendo, and they also discussed why original characters were the only fit as opposed to established ones.

As usual, we’ve picked out some excerpts from the interview below. You can find the full interview on Game Informer.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U (new) – Amazon
Wii Sports Club (new) – Amazon, Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Hyrule Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon
Mario Party 10 – Amazon, Best Buy
Devil’s Third – Amazon
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric – Amazon, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Just Dance 2015 – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Falling Skies: The Game – GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop,
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon
Fantasy Life – Amazon, Best Buy (new) GameStop
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: The Wild Cards Premium Edition – Amazon, GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Amazon, GameStop
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Art Academy – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Story of Seasons – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Omega Ruby – Amazon, Best Buy
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Amazon, Best Buy
Scooby Doo & Looney Tunes Cartoon Universe: Adventure – Best Buy, GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Tomodachi Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Update: This is available online after all. You’ll need to look for games that specifically say, “buy 2, get a third FREE”.

Target is holding a buy 2, get 1 free sale on all Wii U games this week. The offer lasts through June 28. You can take advantage of the deal in store, though I don’t think it’s available on the Target website.

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