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

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

North America

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , Terraria
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo – Amazon, GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers , GameStop
Project X Zone 2 (pre-order for exclusive DLC pack) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition – Best Buy
Mega Man Legacy Collection – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy , GameStop
Langrisser Re: Incarnation – Tensei – – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon, Best Buy

amiibo

Lucas – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Resetti – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Celeste – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Blathers – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Kicks – Amazon (new), Best Buy (in-store pickup)
Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 2 (new) – Amazon

Guides/Books

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon (save $16)

Other

HORI Pokken Tournament Pro Pad Limited Edition Controller – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Langrisser Re: Incarnation -TENSEI- – Nintendo 3DS
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

UK

Wii U

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Star Fox Zero

3DS

Pokemon Rumble World
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Terraria
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Stella Glow
Project X Zone 2
Terraria

Books

The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 12 Comments

The Play Nintendo YouTube account is continuing its “Super Play Time” video series. Check out the fourth episode below, which again focuses on Splatoon.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 72 Comments

Genei Ibun Roku #FE just launched in Japan a couple of weeks ago. Famitsu reviewed the RPG a bit before release, giving it an “8”, “9”, “9”, and “8” from four different editors.

Since it’s going to be awhile before Genei Ibun Roku #FE heads west, we’ve translated Famitsu’s full review to give you an idea about its reception in Japan thus far – at least from one publication. Continue on below to read it in full.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

The 16th annual Game Developers Choice Awards will be held in March. Today, the nominees across a number of different categories were announced.

Two Nintendo games in particular received nominations: Splatoon and Super Mario Maker. Neither one is up for Game of the Year, but are being considered for the likes of “Innovation Award”, “Best Design”, and “Best Visual Art”. Head past the break for the full listing of nominees.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Splatoon hasn’t slowed down with its regular weapon additions. Another one has now been added to the game’s lineup: Sloshing Machine Neo. You can find some footage of the weapon in our post here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Splatoon will soon be updated with the Sloshing Machine Neo. Get an early look at the weapon in the video below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Splatoon’s next North American Splatfest has been announced for next weekend. Players are asked if they’d prefer to travel to the past or the future.

Nintendo hasn’t listed a start time, but the Splatfest should begin on January 15 at 9 PM ET / January 16 at 12 AM ET. The results will be posted soon after its conclusion.

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

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

01./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter X # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥6.264) – 130.063 / 2.521.859 (-32%)
02./02. [3DS] Monster Strike (Mixi) {2015.12.17} (¥4.860) – 91.572 / 699.436 (-46%)
03./05. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥6.156) – 60.447 / 1.153.989 (-36%)
04./04. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥6.156) – 52.753 / 726.885 (-46%)
05./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (Level 5) {2015.07.11} (¥4.968) – 49.533 / 2.124.427 (-59%)
06./07. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.592) – 48.222 / 584.717 (-23%)
07./11. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+ (Nintendo) {2015.06.11} (¥5.076) – 26.513 / 620.782 (-27%)
08./08. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer # (Nintendo) {2015.07.30} (¥4.320) – 24.539 / 1.301.227 (-53%)
09./12. [PS4] Fallout 4 # (Bethesda Softworks) {2015.12.17} (¥8.618) – 22.378 / 178.420 (-32%)
10./09. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo) {2015.12.03} (¥5.076) – 22.343 / 198.315 (-54%)
11./06. [PSV] Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs-Force (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.12.23} (¥7.344) – 20.508 / 107.763 (-76%)
12./10. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 # (Bandai Namco Games) {2015.11.05} (¥6.145) – 16.139 / 252.344 (-64%)
13./24. [PS4] Star Wars: Battlefront # (Electronic Arts) {2015.11.19} (¥8.424) – 13.216 / 192.475
14./36. [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops III # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.11.06} (¥8.532) – 11.150 / 266.459
15./45. [3DS] Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai Yaarahen de!! Zettai ni Tsukamatte Haikenai Gasu Kurobikari Land (Alchemist) {2015.12.17} (¥5.184) – 9.962 / 22.420
16./18. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 # (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 9.875 / 1.187.570 (-21%)
17./27. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 # (Nintendo) {2012.07.28} (¥4.800) – 9.828 / 2.421.040
18./33. [PS4] Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.12.03} (¥2.592) – 8.835 / 32.901
19./17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 8.499 / 4.110.542 (-37%)
20./23. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 8.122 / 2.589.230

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 10 Comments

Update (1/8): Maintenance schedule has been adjusted. Here are the updated times:

– 2 PM PT (Jan. 11) – 3 AM PT (Jan. 12)
– 5 PM ET (Jan. 11) – 6 AM ET (Jan. 12)
– 10 PM in the UK (Jan. 11) – 11 AM in Europe (Jan. 12)
– 11 PM in Europe (Jan. 11) – 12 PM in Europe (Jan. 12)

Original (1/5): Wii U and 3DS will be experiencing several hours of maintenance early next week. Online play, rankings, and more will be affected for both platforms.

Here’s when the maintenance is scheduled for:

– 5 PM PT (Jan. 11) – 3 AM PT (Jan. 12)
– 8 PM ET (Jan. 11) – 6 AM ET (Jan. 12)
– 2 AM in the UK (Jan. 12) – 11 AM in the UK (Jan. 12)
– 3 AM in Europe (Jan. 12) – 12 PM in Europe (Jan. 12)

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Posted on 9 years ago by Matthew(@matthewburr) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

Although Nintendo has stated that January will be the last month of free content releases for Splatoon, it seems that it will be a month packed with updates. This is already the third content addition to the game since Christmas.

The new weapon is called the Sloshing Machine Neo and is it is similar to one already in the game called the Sloshing Machine. Visually it looks like a washing machine with a sticker on it. The Sloshing Machine Neo includes two weapons: Point Sensors (Sub Weapon) and the Inkzooka (Special Weapon).

The Sloshing Machine Neo will be available at:

– 6 PM PT
– 9 PM ET
– 2 AM in the UK
– 3 AM in Europe

Below is the tweet announcing the new weapon.

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