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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

My Nintendo Europe has added in two rewards for Mario Kart 8. Yes, that is the original game for Wii U that we’re talking about.

Both DLC packs are currently available. The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing packs can be had for 80 Gold Points. Each reward will be on the site until February 1.

You can nab these rewards on My Nintendo here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 12 Comments

Toys “R” Us has shared its lineup of deals for Black Friday. Compared to the likes of Best Buy, the offers are a bit disappointing. Still, Toys “R” Us is promising $30 savings on FIFA 18, $15 on Mario Sports Superstars, and more.

The full lineup of discounts is as follows:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 51 Comments

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

Switch – 79,958
PS4 – 20,021
New 2DS LL – 10,323
New 3DS LL – 7,296
PS4 Pro – 6,037
Vita – 3,210
2DS – 1,484
Xbox One X – 1,344
New 3DS – 266
Xbox One – 121
PS3 – 41
Wii U – 36

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

Switch – 64,387
PS4 – 21,830
New 3DS LL – 11,116
New 2DS LL – 7,914
PS4 Pro – 6,993
Vita – 3,576
2DS – 1,539
New 3DS – 287
Xbox One – 114
PS3 – 56
Wii U – 38

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 1 Comment

A new update is rolling out for Minecraft on both Switch and Wii U. It specifically adds in a free Minecon Earth 2017 Skin Pack. Minecraft went through maintenance last night, so this update should be live as of now.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments

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

Switch

1. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
2. Sonic Forces – SEGA
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
4. Doom – Bethesda Softworks
5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
6. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
7. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
8. Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
9. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
10. FIFA 18 – Electronic Arts

Wii U

1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
6. New Super Bros. U + Super Luigi U – Nintendo
7. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
8. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
9. Wii Party U – Nintendo
10. Splatoon – Nintendo

3DS

1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
3. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
4. Miitopia – Nintendo
5. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
6. Luigi’s Mansion – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
8. Layton’s Mystery Journey – Nintendo
9. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions- Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 12 Comments

Ubisoft is shutting down online services for a number of Wii U / Wii games as of today. In a statement posted on the company’s forums, it was noted that ending services for older games with a smaller audience will allow the IT and service staff to focus on newer and more popular titles.

The lineup of affected Nintendo titles is as follows:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

The new Champions amiibo for Zelda: Breath of the Wild came out this week with each figure providing its own gear. Have a look at some footage of the unlocks below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 15 Comments

My Nintendo has updated with new rewards in both North America and Europe. Stateside, Nintendo has added in Zelda rewards including a Zelda: Breath of the Wild 3DS theme, wallpaper, and discounts. European users can now use their points on a Kirby Battle Royale theme as well.

Here’s the full roundup of rewards:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo has started to prepare its maintenance schedule for next week. Maintenance is planned for both November 13 and November 14, impacting the eShops and Minecraft.

The full schedule is as follows:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 8 Comments

Early Black Friday deals are still surfacing, with Walmart being the latest retailer to have its upcoming sales made known.

One early highlight is that Walmart will have the new Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition for $49. A number of games will be sold for $20, including Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Switch and Rayman Legends Definitive Edition. At the $30 price point will be titles like 1-2-Switch, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Sports Superstars, and more.

Below are the relevant excerpts from Walmart’s Black Friday ad:

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