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

Last week, Nintendo of Europe published an interview with Splatoon producer Hisashi Nogami and general producer Katsuya Eguchi. The second part of the discussion went up today.

While the initial round of questions were mainly about Splatfest topics, this portion is much more focused on the game itself. Nogami and Eguchi were asked about Splatoon’s origins (wasn’t initially set as a shooter, not tied to a Nintendo franchise), inspiration for its style, what aspect of the game’s success they’re surprised by, and the Squid Sisters popularity.

Continue on below for Nogami and Eguchi’s comments.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 18 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

PS4 – 31,071
New 3DS LL – 16,548
2DS – 9,421
Vita – 9,282
New 3DS – 3,084
Wii U – 2,545
PS3 – 820
3DS – 449
3DS LL – 90
Xbox One – 88

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

PS4 – 36,251
New 3DS LL – 13,701
2DS – 10,595
Vita – 9,357
New 3DS – 2,655
Wii U – 2,111
PS3 – 907
3DS – 406
Xbox One – 121
3DS LL – 67

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U | 20 Comments

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Paper Mario: Color Splash (Wii U) – 9/9/9/8
Mario Party: Star Rush (3DS) – 7/8/8/9
Reco Love: Blue Ocean and Gold Beach (PSV) – 9/8/7/8
Screen Cheat (PS4) – 8/7/8/9
Suran Digit (PSV) – 7/8/8/8
Macross Delta Scramble (PSV) – 8/8/7/8
Dasshutsu Adventure: Dai Nana no Yogen (3DS) – 7/7/8/7
Idol Death Game TV (PSV) – 7/7/8/7
Irezumi no Kuni (PSV) – 7/6/6/6

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

13AM Games took to its Tumblr page today and shared a bunch of information about Runbow. The game originally debuted last August, but the company has been developing a New 3DS version alongside a retail release for that platform in addition to Wii U.

Speaking of Wii U, Runbow will be out physically on October 25 in North America. It will be accompanied by the final patch including Shantae as a playable character – entirely free.

13AM Games is still tinkering away on Runbow for New 3DS. There were some difficulties along the way, including the implementation of online play, so we’ll now be seeing the portable version in Q1 of next year. Internet connectivity is also taking the focus as opposed to local play and StreetPass.

Here’s the full news update from 13AM:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. Minecraft Wii U Edition – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
8. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
9. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Nintendo
10. Pikmin 3 – Nintendo

3DS

1. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
2. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
3. Pokemon Omega Ruby- Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
5. Mario Party: Star Rush – Nintendo
6. Pokemon X – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
8. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
9. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
10. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

Source 1 Source 2

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Wii U | 22 Comments

Here’s something rather strange about Paper Mario: Color Splash. In the North American and European versions, the washing machine design differs between the two regions. For those who are unaware, this is one of the “Thing” cards in the game.

It’s currently unclear why two unique models were prepared. This sort of makes you wonder what’s in the Japanese version!

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

It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Zelda: Breath of the Wild is just out of the top 10 now, but Pokemon Sun/Moon, Dragon Quest XI, and Monster Hunter Stories are all in.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 15 and September 28.

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

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

United States

* 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.

Wii U

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
SteamWorld Collection – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators Dark Edition Starter Pack – GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Amazon, GameStop
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack – Amazon (exclusive)
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Mario Maker for 3DS – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Ball Fusions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Sports Superstars – GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Systems

New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition – Best Buy, GameStop
Electric Blue 2DS variation (new) – Amazon
Crimson Red 2DS variation (new) Amazon< amiibo

Gold Mario – Best Buy
Lucina – Best Buy
Ness – Best Buy
Mega Man – Best Buy
Pit – Best Buy
Samus – Best Buy
Sonic – Best Buy
Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy, GameStop (new)

Books

Super Mario Adventures – Amazon
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $14)
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 – Amazon
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages – Amazon
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition – Amazon (save $8)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon

Other

Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-ring – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Crystal 9 Pack – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

SteamWorld Collection
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Skylanders Imaginators
Runbow Deluxe Edition
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

3DS

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Corpse Party Back to School Edition
Disney Magical World 2
Mario Party: Star Rush
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Dragon Ball Fusions (new)
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Books

Super Mario Adventures
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition (save $9)
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

amiibo

Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo Cards 6 Pack

UK

Wii U

Skylanders Imaginators
Darksiders Warmastered Edition

3DS

Disney Magical World 2
Rhythm Paradise Megamix
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Sun Steelbook
Pokemon Moon Steel Book
Animal Crossing: New Leaf + amiibo Card
Super Mario Maker for 3DS
Picross 3D: Round 2
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
7th Dragon III Code: VFD
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers

Systems

New 3DS XL – Peal White
New 3DS XL – Orange and Black
Pokemon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL

amiibo

Link (8-Bit)
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
Link (Zelda: Wind Waker)
Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker)

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

Minecraft: Wii U Edition added the new Chinese Mythology Mash-Up Pack earlier in the week. For a look at the DLC, watch the video below.

More: 4J Studios, DLC, Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Mojang