Miyamoto and Hayashi talk Star Fox Zero – story, GamePad, vehicles, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 43 Comments
This month’s issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream contains a lengthy interview which mainly pertains to Star Fox Zero. The publication spoke with Shigeru Miyamoto and co-director Yugo Hayashi about the recently-released Wii U game.
We now have a summary of what was shared in the interview. Miyamoto and Hayashi talked about the approach to the story, GamePad, vehicles, and even a bit about Star Fox Guard, among other topics. Head past the break for the full rundown.
Pokken Tournament Pikachu controller pre-orders up on GameStop, apparently an exclusive
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Update (5/6): Bumped to the top. GameStop now lists a July 31 release date for the controller. Additionally, the page says there are “limited quantities”.
Original (5/3): We reported yesterday that the Pikachu version of the Pokken Tournament controller would be heading to North America. GameStop has now followed up by opening online pre-orders here. Given the “Only at GameStop” label, this appears to be a retailer exclusive.
There’s also the May 7 release date that we previously mentioned. I’m still not convinced that the controller is coming out this week, but I suppose stranger things have happened!
Thanks to Corey A for the tip.
More: GameStop, Hori, Pokken Tournament
Bloodstained bringing out the main game first followed by additional content
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 13 Comments
There’s a lot involved with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. On top of the base game, last years’ Kickstarter reached stretch goals for features like various modes, local co-op, and more.
How will Bloodstained go about bringing out all of its content? It sounds like the team will be adopting a staggered release, meaning we’ll see the base game first followed by additional content. That should help avoid a major wait, and the experience will be kept fresh over time with new features.
UK Star Fox Zero, Fire Emblem Fates accolade trailers
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 13 Comments
A pair of accolade trailers have landed on Nintendo UK’s YouTube channel. Videos for Star Fox Zero and Fire Emblem Fates can be found below.
More: Fire Emblem Fates, Star Fox Zero
Nintendo gives a behind the scenes look at Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Over on the official Star Fox Zero website, Nintendo posted a page which provides a behind the scenes look at the recent animation – Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins. It delves into the style used, and touches on how the video shows the everyday lives of Fox and his team as they relax on the Great Fox. There’s even some concept images, too.
Head past the break for the full article.
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Media Create software sales (4/25/16 – 5/1/16) – Top 50
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
02./00. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
03./00. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
04./00. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
05./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi
06./00. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
07./06. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
08./02. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood #
09./01. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood #
10./16. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
11./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
12./14. [WIU] Splatoon #
13./00. [PSV] Rose to Tasogare no Kojou #
14./05. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack
15./09. [PS4] Dark Souls III
16./04. [PSV] Bullet Girls 2
17./00. [PSV] Eve: Burst Error R #
18./19. [3DS] Disney Art Academy
19./22. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
20./10. [3DS] Terraria
More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales
Media Create sales (4/25/16 – 5/1/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. We now have full sales data for the week following the Japanese holiday.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 28,578
New 3DS LL – 20,257
Vita – 20,168
Wii U – 10,020
New 3DS – 3,997
PS3 – 1,560
3DS – 1,091
3DS LL – 233
Xbox One – 100
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 20,589
New 3DS LL – 13,917
Vita – 12,678
Wii U – 5,968
New 3DS – 3,268
PS3 – 1,153
3DS – 939
3DS LL – 137
Xbox One – 101
And here are the software charts:
01./00. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 145.000 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 102.000 / NEW
03./00. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 85.000 / NEW
04./00. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 56.000 / NEW
05./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi (Level 5) {2016.04.02} (¥4.600) – 35.000 / 465.000 (+22%)
06./00. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 20.000 / NEW
07./06. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (Square Enix) {2016.03.24} (¥5.250) – 15.000 / 572.000 (-6%)
08./02. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800) – 10.000 / 43.000 (-69%)
09./01. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥7.600) – 10.000 / 45.000 (-72%)
10./16. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥5.700) – 9.000 / 861.000 (+53%)
11./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400)
12./14. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700)
13./00. [PSV] Rose to Tasogare no Kojou # (Nippon Ichi Software) {2016.04.26} (¥3.980)
14./05. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥6.500)
15./09. [PS4] Dark Souls III (From Software) {2016.03.24} (¥7.430)
16./04. [PSV] Bullet Girls 2 (D3Publisher) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800)
17./00. [PSV] Eve: Burst Error R # (Red Flagship) {2016.04.28} (¥6.800)
18./19. [3DS] Disney Art Academy (Nintendo) {2016.04.07} (¥3.700)
19./22. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700)
20./10. [3DS] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800)
21./08. [WIU] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥5.700)
22./25. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects] (Nintendo) {2016.03.17} (¥2.700)
23./26. [WIU] Pokken Tournament # (Pokemon Co.) {2016.03.18} (¥7.200)
24./12. [PSV] Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Teito Genwaku Toukidan # (Idea Factory) {2016.04.21} (¥6.300)
25./17. [PS4] UEFA EURO 2016: Winning Eleven 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800)
26./20. [PS4] Far Cry Primal (Ubisoft) {2016.04.07} (¥8.400)
27./49. [3DS] Monster Hunter Generations # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥5.800)
28./13. [PS4] Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2016.04.21} (¥5.980)
29./00. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below [Ultimate Hits] (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥3.800)
30./27. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!! (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.03.24} (¥5.700)
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Splatoon – Splatfest #14 taking place next weekend (worldwide)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Splatoon’s 14th Splatfest will be taking place next weekend in all regions. As a collaboration with Miitomo, the theme asks players if they’d rather attend a fancy party or a costume party. This is the first Slatfest to be held simultaneously worldwide.
The latest Splatfest will begin at the following times:
– 8 PM PT (May 13)
– 11 PM ET (May 13)
– 4 AM in the UK (May 14)
– 5 AM in Europe (May 14)
And it will conclude at the following times:
– 3 AM PT (May 15)
– 6 AM ET (May 15)
– 11 AM in the UK (May 15)
– 12 AM in Europe (May 15)
Soon after the Splatfest ends, we’ll post the results right here.
Star Fox Zero – “Showoff” commercial
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 4 Comments
Nintendo has put up its third Star Fox Zero commercial in two days. Take a look at a new “Showoff” advert below.
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GameStop CEO says “Wii U was disappointing to everybody”, NX excitement, mobile talk
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch, Wii U | 47 Comments
Yesterday, [a]listdaily published a new interview with GameStop CEO Paul Raines. When it came to Nintendo, Raines discussed three topics: Wii U, NX, and mobile.
Regarding Wii U, Raines said that the system “was disappointing to everybody” – Nintendo included. However, he was quick to point out that Nintendo has strong franchises.
Raines’ full comments on Wii U:
“Wii U was disappointing to everybody, including them. They made some bold bets, and maybe some of them didn’t work out. But they have a lot of creativity there. They’re a very innovative group of people, so we never count out Nintendo. Even now it’s incredible how strong some of their IP is—Pokémon, for example. We could have a Pokémon weekend this weekend at GameStop and we would break sales records just because every time they put out a new game they have a very loyal fan base. Super Mario, Zelda, all those IPs have a huge, loyal fan base.”
