Wii U

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

The images above come from the Mario Kart 8 video we posted earlier today. If you don’t want to sift through an hour’s worth of gameplay and are only interested in the menus, check out the gallery above.

We also have the following translations of the menus:

Customization Items

Mario Kart 8 Karts – Standard Kart, Airship, Classical Cat, Bad Wagon, G-Force, Para-Bidybud, Pipe Frame, Princess Coach, Sneaker, Steel Diver, Superstar, Tri-Smash, Turbo One.
Mario Kart 8 Bikes – Standard Bike, Broad Bean, Burning Bowl, Jet Rider, Mach GP, Maximum, Motor Dozer, Super Comet, Yoshi Bike.
Mario Kart 8 ATVs – Standard ATV, Bean Rider, Wild Wiggler.
Mario Kart 8 Tires – Standard Tires, Normal Blue, Ring Tires, Spicy Rings, Roller, Sky Rollers, Monster, Wild Hot, Sponge, Slick, Cyber Slick, Block Tires, Cream Blocks, Metal Tires, Wood Rings, Button Tires, Cushion Tires.
Mario Kart 8 Gliders – Super Glider, Cloud Balloons, Flower Glider, Koopa Kite, MKTV Parafoil, Parachute, Para-glider, Peach Parasol, Sail Plane, Waddlewing Kite, Wario Glider.

Options menu screen

Team, Item, Class, CPU, CPU Machine, Course, and Race Count options

Characters (previously reported)

1st Row: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Daisy, Rosalina, Metal Mario.
2nd Row: Yoshi, Toad, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy, Lakitu, Toadette.
3rd Row: Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, ??, ??.
4th Row: Bowser, Donkey Kong, Wario, Waluigi, Iggy Koopa, Roy Koopa
5th Row: Lemmy Koopa, Larry Koopa, Wendy O. Koopa, Ludwig von Koopa, Morton Koopa Jr., ??.

Source 1, Source 2

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
2. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
3. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
5. LEGO The Hobbit – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Sports Connection – Ubisoft
8. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
10. Zelda: Wind Waker HD – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
2. Pokemon X – Nintendo
3. Yoshi’s New Island – Nintendo
4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
5. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Nintendo
6. The LEGO Movie Videogame – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
8. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
9. LEGO The Hobbit – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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

Footage is somewhat low-quality, but we do get another look at the game – including some of Mario Kart 8’s menu screens.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
2		1			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
3		2			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
4		3			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
1		4			TITANFALL	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		5			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
9		6			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
7		7			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
8		8			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
13		9			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
11		10			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
6		11			LEGO THE HOBBIT	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
16		12			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS3	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
15		13			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
14		14			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
24		15			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
17		16			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
20		17			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
10		18			TRIALS FUSION	PS4	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
18		19			KINECT SPORTS: RIVALS	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
26		20			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
19		21			LEGO THE HOBBIT	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
31		22			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
38		23			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
12		24			TRIALS FUSION	XB ONE	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
30		25			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	XB ONE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
27		26			DARK SOULS II	XB360	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
23		27			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
28		28			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	PS4	KONAMI	KONAMI
37		29			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		30			GRAN TURISMO 6	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
22		31			FIFA 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
36		32			WWE 2K14	XB360	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
–		33			FORZA HORIZON	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
–		34			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS4	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
32		35			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	PS3	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		36			DARK SOULS II	PS3	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
–		37			POKEMON Y	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		38			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	PC	SEGA	SEGA
25		39			LEGO THE HOBBIT	PS4	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
34		40			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT

All formats

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
1		1			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
2		2			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
5		3			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4		4			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
3		5			LEGO THE HOBBIT	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
8		6			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	4J STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
6		7			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
9		8			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
10		9			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
12		10			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
11		11			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
17		12			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
14		13			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
7		14			TRIALS FUSION	RED LYNX	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15		15			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	SUCKER PUNCH	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
16		16			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI
13		17			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
18		18			DARK SOULS II	FROM SOFTWARE	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
24		19			DISNEY INFINITY	AVALANCHE SOFTWARE	DISNEY INFINITY	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
25		20			BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS	WB GAMES MONTREAL	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
21		21			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
23		22			NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS	GHOST GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
19		23			KINECT SPORTS: RIVALS	RARE	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
22		24			SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE	VICARIOUS VISIONS	SKYLANDERS	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
26		25			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	SPORTS INTERACTIVE	SEGA	SEGA
27		26			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
29		27			LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
33		28			SAINTS ROW IV	DEEP SILVER VOLITION	DEEP SILVER	KOCH MEDIA
31		29			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	TURN 10 STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
28		30			ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES	GEARBOX SOFTWARE	SEGA	SEGA
36		31			GRAN TURISMO 6	POLYPHONY DIGITAL	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
34		32			NBA 2K14	VISUAL CONCEPTS	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
37		33			FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST	1ST PLAYABLE	GSP/AVANQUEST	GSP/AVANQUEST
–		34			FORZA HORIZON	PLAYGROUND GAMES	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
40		35			LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
–		36			POKEMON Y	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
38		37			POKEMON X	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		38			LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA	TRAVELLER’S TALES	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
30		39			SKATE 3	EA BLACK BOX	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
39		40			JUST DANCE 2014	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT

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Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in Screenshots, Wii U | 1 Comment

To go with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following info:

The Assist Trophy, Midna! This is the 3DS version. She’s going to grab and throw things all over the place. Her uncontrollable, whimsical nature remains intact.

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

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 isn’t out yet, but you can already save on the game – if you intend to play on the Wii U or 3DS.

Amazon has both of these versions available for $10 off. Aside from the PS4 and Xbox One versions, all other releases have maintained their original prices strangely enough.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will launch in North America this Tuesday.

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

There were quite a few announcements last week, and a number of them were Nintendo-specific. I figured I’d take a few moments to recap some of the news in the latest “Random Thoughts” video. Although it’s not anything special, I hope you’ll enjoy it in any case!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

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

Wii U

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (new) – GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop,
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, GameStop
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Kart 8 – Amazon (back in stock), Best Buy, GameStop
Yarn Yoshi – Best Buy

3DS

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (new) – GameStop
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon
Tomodachi Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
One Piece: Unlimited World Red – Amazon (new), GameStop
How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Video Game – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Farming Simulator ’14 – Amazon
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon (new), Best Buy, GameStop
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Golf: World Tour – Amazon (save $10), GameStop, Best Buy
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Kirby Triple Deluxe – Amazon (save $5), Best Buy, GameStop
Putty Squad – Amazon, Best Buy

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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

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

01./03. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 34.690 / 754.910 (+3%)
02./01. [PS3] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥8.715) – 31.724 / 174.156 (-78%)
03./00. [PS4] Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Real Reborn # (Square Enix) {2014.04.14} (¥3.394) – 31.326 / NEW <52,96%>
04./00. [3DS] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 1-2-3: Naruhodo Selection # (Capcom) {2014.04.17} (¥4.309) – 26.925 / NEW
05./04. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo) {2014.03.20} (¥4.800) – 18.848 / 304.835 (-33%)
06./02. [PSV] 3rd Super Robot Wars Z: Jigoku-Hen (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥7.689) – 17.755 / 145.991 (-86%)
07./00. [3DS] Style Savvy: Trendsetters – Tokimeki Up! (Nintendo) {2014.04.17} (¥4.936) – 12.315 / NEW
08./00. [PSP] Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden 2 # (Idea Factory) {2014.04.17} (¥6.264) – 8.499 / NEW
09./00. [3DS] Detective Conan: Phantom Rapsody (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.17} (¥6.145) – 8.336 / NEW
10./08. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Konami) {2014.03.20} (¥2.980) – 8.018 / 198.054 (-27%)
11./07. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 4 # (Koei Tecmo) {2014.03.20} (¥7.560) – 6.553 / 212.619 (-52%)
12./05. [3DS] Crayon Shin-Chan: Arashi o Yobu Kasukabe Eiga Stars! (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.10} (¥5.119) – 6.357 / 22.766 (-61%)
13./13. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) {2014.01.11} (¥4.800) – 6.218 / 553.578 (-11%)
14./15. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 5.315 / 4.034.629 (-12%)
15./11. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.03.19} (¥7.980) – 4.691 / 169.109 (-37%)
16./28. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 4.409 / 3.260.421
17./12. [WIU] Just Dance Wii U (Nintendo) {2014.04.03} (¥6.156) – 4.367 / 29.934 (-39%)
18./16. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear (Nintendo) {2014.02.27} (¥4.800) – 4.144 / 140.178 (-30%)
19./23. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons Z (GungHo Online Entertainment) {2013.12.12} (¥4.400) – 4.115 / 1.439.301 (-8%)
20./14. [PSV] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd (Sega) {2014.03.27} (¥7.350) – 4.102 / 125.173 (-35%)

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

In what might be the strangest pre-order offers we’ve seen this year, Best Buy is giving out gas credit with Mario Kart 8 reservations. The offer is valid while supplies last, and is valid both in-store and online.

Best Buy’s Gas Cash can be redeemed at any gas station in the United States that accepts MasterCard. You’ll just need to enter the code provided by the retailer at www.revupyourkart.com/redeem.

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