New discovery reveals that Zelda: Breath of the Wild NPCs are based on an advanced version of the Mii format
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
A major discovery has come to light regarding the manner in which NPCs were created in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It turns out that they have a major connection to Miis.
Twitter user HEYimHeroic learned that NPCs in the game use an advanced version of the Mii format, known in the files as “UMii”. UMiis are similar to Miis from Wii U and 3DS with most of the same parameters. There are some differences like moles no longer being supported.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – “Memory Storage” glitch lets you keep the Bow of Light and more
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is quickly approaching its fourth anniversary. The game originally came out in March 2017, and fans have continued to come across interesting discoveries, secrets, and glitches.
On the topic of glitches, a very interesting discovery has now surfaced. Known as the “Memory Storage” glitch, the game can be exploited so that players carry over the Bow of Light to a new save file – and more.
Nintendo recovers lost wedding ring stuck inside a Wii U and repairs the system
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
One Twitter user has come out with a bit of a wild Nintendo repair service story.
sam_nama lost a wedding ring after his daughter placed it inside a Wii U. He ended up sending it in to Nintendo, and thankfully, it was recovered. The Big N even went as far as to clean the ring. Of course, the Wii U was repaired as well.
sam_nama says he didn’t anticipate that his daughter would actually go ahead and shove the ring in there. She seemed to think of it like a piggy bank. Fortunately, it all turned out well in the end.
Modder begins rebuilding Hyrule in Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Age of Calamity assets
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Random, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
When players go through Zelda: Breath of the Wild, they mostly see a destroyed Hyrule. However, with the recent release of Age of Calamity, fans are able to see what the world looked like in its original state 100 years ago. One modder is now combining the two experiences.
YouTuber banan039 has posted a couple of videos showing his work in progress of the modding project. One has structures from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity sprinkled throughout the overworld while the other is specifically showing off a restored Hyrule Castle.
Here’s a look:
Super Mario Maker online services shutting down, title to be removed from Wii U eShop
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced that several online services for the Wii U title Super Mario Maker will soon be discontinued, and the title will no longer be available for purchase on the Wii U eShop. The full statement is as follows:
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Video: Pikmin 3 Switch vs. Wii U comparison
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
ElAnalistaDeBits has put together a video comparing Pikmin 3 on Switch to the Wii U original. For a closer look at the two versions, check out the video below.
Pikmin 3 originally launched on Wii U in 2013. The new Switch version, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, releases on October 30.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity devs on satisfying Zelda: Breath of the Wild fans, glad the game didn’t leak
Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Last week was pretty significant for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Fans were treated to the first gameplay footage, a new trailer, and even the confirmation of young Impa being in the game.
Producers Yosuke Hayashi and Masaki Furusawa as well as director Ryota Matsushita were the team members representing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity at the TGS 2020 Online presentation. To close things about, the three developers shared a few words about the game, including satisfying fans of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Here’s our full translation:
North American My Nintendo rewards update – October 1, 2020 – new Animal Crossing physical rewards and more
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 0 comments
To kick off October, My Nintendo has updated with a bunch of new rewards. Fans may be most interested in new physical items for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but there are other additions as well.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Top 10 best-selling games of all time on Nintendo platforms in the United States
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Yesterday we heard that Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the 10th best-selling game on Nintendo platforms in US tracked history. What makes up the rest of the list then? Fortunately, the NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella was kind enough to provide the data.
The full lineup is as follows:
Rodea the Sky Soldier to be removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShops this month
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Through a partnership with Kadokawa Games, NIS America was able to bring Rodea the Sky Soldier to the west. Now, however, your opportunity to buy the game digitally is about to be over. NIS America has announced that Rodea the Sky Soldier will be removed from the North American and European Wii U / 3DS eShops on September 30.
Rodea the Sky Soldier will still live on through its physical release. Prices for the Wii U and 3DS versions are relatively cheap right now.
