Get a blue refurbished Wiimote and nunchuck set from Nintendo’s online store
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo’s online store is now offering a blue Wiimote and nunchuck set. The two can be purchased together for $20 – the same discount price available for the other colored sets. Feel free to place an order here.
Update: Wii/DS as well – Wii U, 3DS online services experiencing outages
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, DS, News, Podcast Stories, Wii, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 15 Comments
Update 2: Nintendo’s response here.
Update: Wii and DS are having issues as well.
Wii U and 3DS have both been hit with a large amount of issues with regard to online/network services. Users may experience problems accessing the eShop, Miiverse, updates, and online functionality within games.
Nintendo estimates that the Wii U eShop began facing issues at around 2:08 AM PT / 5:08 ET today, though many couldn’t connect starting last night. Wii U’s network services as a whole went down at 5:15 AM PT / 8:15 AM ET.
The 3DS, meanwhile, began seeing network outages at about 2:08 AM PT / 5:08 ET as well.
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Media Create hardware sales (12/16 – 12/22)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 6 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
3DS LL – 164,078
Wii U – 109,113
3DS – 68,522
Vita – 50,087
PS3 – 24,573
PSP – 9,905
Vita TV – 5,504
Wii – 1,711
Xbox 360 – 763
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
3DS LL – 130,710
Wii U – 74,903
3DS – 50,846
Vita – 30,440
PS3 – 23,959
PSP – 6,475
Vita TV – 5,506
Wii – 1,197
Xbox 360 – 536
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Tanabe, Kelbaugh on DKC: Tropical Freeze – game’s delay, Monster Games worked on the title, 3DS version would be tough, much more
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 7 Comments
Game Informer has put up an insightful interview with Retro Studios CEO Michael Kelbaugh and Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe. The two spoke about how the game’s delay benefited development, revealed Monster Games’ involvement with the project, talked about the possibility of a 3DS version, and more. Tanabe also teased, “we may consider not just the Donkey Kong Country series but a broader range of possibilities for Retro’s next project.”
You can find the full interview breakdown below. Game Informer’s entire piece is located here.
A look at GameStop’s “Winter Savings” deals
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments
GameStop will be initiating another round of deals between December 26 and December 29 as part of its “Winter Savings” deals. Here’s what’ll be offered later this week:
Nintendo World Store is hosting a few holiday offers
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 1 Comment
If you happen to live by the New York City area, you may want to take advantage of new offers at the Nintendo World Store. Deals include 4 select Wii U games for $50 and a discount involving Disney Infinity.
You can check out the deals in full below:
Check out our holiday promotions, going on now through Dec. 29th! pic.twitter.com/E7OLMtGdiW
— Nintendo World Store (@Nintendo_World) December 23, 2013
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UK software sales (Week ending 12/21)
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 2 Comments
This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Individual formats
LW | TW | Title | Format | Label | Publisher | |||
1 | 1 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB360 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
2 | 2 | FIFA 14 | XB360 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
17 | 3 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | XB360 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
4 | 4 | JUST DANCE 2014 | WII | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
11 | 5 | FIFA 14 | PS4 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
16 | 6 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | XB360 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | |||
8 | 7 | KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL | PS4 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
5 | 8 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | PS3 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
9 | 9 | FIFA 14 | PS3 | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
19 | 10 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | PS3 | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | |||
12 | 11 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | XB360 | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
25 | 12 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | PS3 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
10 | 13 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
3 | 14 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
15 | 15 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | PS4 | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
6 | 16 | FIFA 14 | XB ONE | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
7 | 17 | GRAN TURISMO 6 | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
13 | 18 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | XB ONE | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
21 | 19 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | PS4 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
20 | 20 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | XB360 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
23 | 21 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | PS3 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
24 | 22 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | PS4 | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
14 | 23 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | PS3 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
22 | 24 | FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
29 | 25 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | PS3 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
34 | 26 | ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
30 | 27 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014 | PC | SEGA | SEGA | |||
26 | 28 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | XB ONE | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
36 | 29 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | PS4 | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
31 | 30 | THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LINK BETWEEN WORLDS | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
27 | 31 | DEAD RISING 3 | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
– | 32 | KNACK | PS4 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
32 | 33 | POKEMON X | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
33 | 34 | POKEMON Y | 3DS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
38 | 35 | THE LAST OF US | PS3 | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
39 | 36 | BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS | XB360 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
18 | 37 | WWE 2K14 | XB360 | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | |||
– | 38 | RYSE: SON OF ROME | XB ONE | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
– | 39 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | PS4 | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
35 | 40 | HALO 4 | XB360 | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT |
All formats
LW | TW | Title | Developer | Label | Publisher | |||
2 | 1 | FIFA 14 | EA CANADA | EA SPORTS | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
1 | 2 | CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS | INFINITY WARD | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
5 | 3 | ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG | UBISOFT (MONTREAL) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
4 | 4 | BATTLEFIELD 4 | DIGITAL ILLUSIONS | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
3 | 5 | LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
8 | 6 | GRAND THEFT AUTO V | ROCKSTAR NORTH | ROCKSTAR | TAKE 2 | |||
6 | 7 | JUST DANCE 2014 | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
7 | 8 | NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS | GHOST GAMES | EA GAMES | ELECTRONIC ARTS | |||
11 | 9 | KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL | GUERRILLA GAMES | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
12 | 10 | MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION | 4J STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
10 | 11 | GRAN TURISMO 6 | POLYPHONY DIGITAL | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
14 | 12 | BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS | WB GAMES MONTREAL | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
13 | 13 | SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE | VICARIOUS VISIONS | SKYLANDERS | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
9 | 14 | WWE 2K14 | YUKE’S | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | |||
15 | 15 | FORZA MOTORSPORT 5 | TURN 10 STUDIOS | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
16 | 16 | DISNEY INFINITY | AVALANCHE SOFTWARE | DISNEY INFINITY | DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS | |||
25 | 17 | ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
19 | 18 | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014 | SPORTS INTERACTIVE | SEGA | SEGA | |||
17 | 19 | ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS | ROVIO | ACTIVISION | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD | |||
33 | 20 | ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES | GEARBOX SOFTWARE | SEGA | SEGA | |||
21 | 21 | THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LINK BETWEEN WORLDS | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
18 | 22 | DEAD RISING 3 | CAPCOM VANCOUVER | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
31 | 23 | KNACK | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
23 | 24 | POKEMON X | GAME FREAK | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
24 | 25 | POKEMON Y | GAME FREAK | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
27 | 26 | THE LAST OF US | NAUGHTY DOG | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | SONY COMPUTER ENT. | |||
32 | 27 | LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
22 | 28 | RAYMAN LEGENDS | UBISOFT (FRANCE) | UBISOFT | UBISOFT | |||
28 | 29 | LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES | TRAVELLER’S TALES | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE | |||
20 | 30 | TOMB RAIDER | CRYSTAL DYNAMICS | SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX EUROPE | |||
30 | 31 | RYSE: SON OF ROME | CRYTEK | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
26 | 32 | HALO 4 | 343 INDUSTRIES | MICROSOFT | MICROSOFT | |||
29 | 33 | SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
34 | 34 | PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE AZRAN LEGACY | LEVEL 5 | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
37 | 35 | SAINTS ROW IV | DEEP SILVER VOLITION | DEEP SILVER | KOCH MEDIA | |||
35 | 36 | F1 2013 | CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM | CODEMASTERS | CODEMASTERS | |||
39 | 37 | NBA 2K14 | VISUAL CONCEPTS | 2K SPORTS | TAKE 2 | |||
38 | 38 | MARIO KART 7 | RETRO STUDIOS / NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
40 | 39 | NEW SUPER LUIGI U | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | |||
– | 40 | NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. U | NINTENDO | NINTENDO | NINTENDO |
Media Create software sales (12/9 – 12/15) – Top 50
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] PazuDora Z: Puzzle & Dragons Z
02./03. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y #
03./07. [WIU] Super Mario 3D World
04./00. [PS3] Nobunaga’s Ambition: Creativity #
05./04. [3DS] Attack on Titan: The Last Wings of Mankind
06./00. [PS3] Call of Duty: Ghosts – Dubbed Edition
07./01. [PS3] Gran Turismo 6 #
08./05. [3DS] Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy: Big Bang / Supernova
09./11. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 #
10./16. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
11./17. [3DS] Friend Collection: New Life #
12./18. [3DS] Aikatsu! 2-nin no My Princess
13./15. [3DS] One Piece: Unlimited World Red #
14./24. [3DS] Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life #
15./27. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 #
16./14. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014
17./29. [3DS] Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
18./10. [PS3] Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
19./12. [3DS] Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 #
20./25. [WIU] Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version! #
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Best Buy: $25 gift card with Wii U unit, 20% off eShop cards again, more
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 5 Comments
New deals have gone into effect over at Best Buy today. Here’s what the retailer is offering for Nintendo platforms this week:
$25 gift card with Wii U consoles
20% off all eShop cards
Sonic Lost World (Wii U) – $34.99
Sonic Lost World (3DS) – $24.99
Scribblenauts Unmasked (3DS) – $24.99
Call of Duty: Black Ops II – $19.99
Ninja Gaiden III: Razor’s Edge – $19.99
The Last Story – $18.99 (in-store only)
Nintendo Selects: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – $15.99
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – $14.99
All of the above offers are valid through December 28.