Media Create sales (4/10/17 – 4/16/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 64 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Switch – 45,673
New 3DS LL – 18,115
PS4 – 17,067
Vita – 5,592
PS4 Pro – 4,855
2DS – 4,475
New 3DS – 1,234
PS3 – 432
Wii U – 271
Xbox One – 142
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 45,509
New 3DS LL – 25,719
PS4 – 25,006
Vita – 7,780
2DS – 6,240
PS4 Pro – 5,051
New 3DS – 1,995
PS3 – 1,724
Wii U – 449
Xbox One – 187
And here are the software charts:
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales, top
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment arrives on Wii U this Friday, 3DS next Tuesday in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment has been out on Switch since the system launched at the start of March. However, Wii U and 3DS will soon be receiving the expansion as well.
Specter of Torment is set to release as a free update to Shovel Knight this Friday on Wii U in North America. 3DS will follow next Tuesday.
Darkness looms! Specter of Torment will arrive as a free update to Shovel Knight on the North American eShop
Wii U-April 21st
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More: Shovel Knight, title update, top, Yacht Club Games
Gaia no Monshou, Moto Roader II Wii U Virtual Console trailers
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Two new games have dropped on the Wii U Virtual Console: Gaia no Monshou and Moto Roader II. Trailers for each are below.
UK software sales (Week ending 04/15/2017)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
Update (4/18): Bumped to the top with individual formats.
Original (4/17): This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual formats
All formats
UK software sales (Week ending 04/15/2017) – Switch/Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Switch / Wii U / 3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Switch
1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
3. LEGO City Undercover – Warner Bros. Interactive
4. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
5. Skylanders Imaginators – Activision Blizzard
Wii U
1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
4. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo
7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
8. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
9. LEGO City Undercover – Nintendo
10. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Nintendo
5. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Nintendo
9. Mario Sports Superstars – Nintendo
10. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Guardian pushed into the desert to fight a mini-boss
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
You’ve already seen a Guardian and a Stone Talus battle it out in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What happens when the same kind of Guardian enemy is pushed all the way into the desert to fight another mini-boss? Dorkly writer Tristan Cooper did just that this past weekend, and shared the results on Twitter with a video.
Sonic Boom trailer shows its Sonic Synergy origins
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments
Sonic Boom wasn’t always imagined as a Wii U game. During early development, it started out as Sonic Synergy, and was different from the final product in quite a few ways.
Sonic Stadium managed to obtain an extended version of a Sonic Synergy trailer that surfaced this week. Different designs for Eggman, improved visuals, and more are present in the video. Have a look at it below.
More: Sanzaru Games, SEGA, Sonic Boom
Pre-order updates (4/16/17)
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Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.
United States
Switch
Puyo Puyo Tetris – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disgaea 5 Complete – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Ultra Street Fighter II – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop
Cave Story+ – GameStop (pre-order for PVC keychain)
Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rime – Amazon, GameStop
NBA 2K18 – Amazon, Best Buy
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Redout – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Troll & I – Amazon, GameStop
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
Cars 3: Driven to Win – Amazon, GameStop
3DS
Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop – Amazon
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, GameStop
Farming Simulator 18 – Amazon
Ever Oasis (new) – GameStop
RPG Maker Fes – Amazon
Hey! Pikmin (new) – GameStop
Culdcept Revolt – Amazon
Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter Stories (new) – GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters – GameStop
Miitopia (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
SNES
Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter – Amazon
amiibo
Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy
Cloud (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Cloud (Player 2) [Exclusive] (new) – GameStop
Bayonetta (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Corrin (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Smash Bros. bundle (new) – GameStop
Inkling Girl (Neon Pink) (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Boy (Neon Green) (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Inkling Squid (Neon Purple) (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Pikmin (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Accessories
Joy-Con Wheel (set of two) – Amazon
Nintendo-licensed Zelda: Breath of the Wild Starter Kit for Switch – Amazon
Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon
Neon Yellow Joy-Con (new) – GameStop
Neon Yellow Joy-Con straps (new) – GameStop
Books
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe guide – here.
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon
Other
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon
Canada
Switch
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Cars 3: Driven to Win
Cave Story+
Arms
Splatoon 2
Rime
Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Redout
Troll and I
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Cars 3: Driven to Win
3DS
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Fire Emblem Echoes
Farming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Culdcept Revolt
Books
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
UK
Switch
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Disgaea 5 Complete
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Arms
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
FIFA
Troll & I
Wii U
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
3DS
Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls
Fire Emblem Echoes
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Faming Simulator 18
RPG Maker Fes
Culdcept Revolt
amiibo
Fire Emblem Echoes: Alm
Fire Emblem Echoes: Ceclia
Books
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe guide (new)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Deluxe Edition guide
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
Art of Splatoon
Super Mario Encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild players are finding ways to leave The Great Plateau early… sort of
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 9 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has very few restrictions. Even in the opening section, you have a huge area to explore – that being The Great Plateau.
The only limitation is that you need to complete a few tasks before leaving The Great Plateau. Once that’s done, you’ll be given Link’s trusty paraglider. It’s then that you’re free to leave and explore Hyrule to its fullest.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild devs scrapped idea of stabbing and resting on weapons following Miyamoto feedback
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 71 Comments
Not every idea made it into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For instance, Nintendo considered including tiny people as well as the Hookshot and Beetle items.
Art director Satoru Takizawa and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi revealed another cut idea while speaking with GameSpot. At one point, players would be able to stab their weapon into a wall. Doing so would let Link recover stamina.
Midway through development, the team decided against including the mechanic. This was in large part due to feedback from Shigeru Miyamoto, who essentially vetoed the idea due to it being illogical. The developers thought about stabbing weapons into cracks or crevices, though that wouldn’t work either since you’d be limited in where it could be done.
Takizawa and Fujibayashi said:
