With the initial footage we’ve seen of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, we have a pretty good idea about some of the new roster additions. Characters like Nabbit and Diddy Kong were shown, for example. The Nintendo Direct footage also gave a brief look at Zazz from Sonic Lost World (see the image above), along with Rouge the Bat and Jet the Hawk.

Thanks to Anthony for the tip.

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Rodea: The Sky Soldier screenshots, character/story details

Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

NIS America sent out new assets for Rodea: The Sky Soldier today. In addition to a batch of screenshots, we also have character/story details. The full set can be found below.

Source: NIS America PR

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Splatoon is the fifth fastest-selling Wii U game in the UK, console’s biggest IP launch

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Splatoon has become the fifth fastest-selling Wii U game in the UK, according to a report from Chart-Track.

The sales tracker also reported today that Nintendo’s new game is the biggest launch of a new IP on the console. Previously, ZombiU held the record.

Splatoon was the second best-selling game in the UK overall for the week ending May 30.

Source

More: Chart-Track, sales, Splatoon, top, UK

More confirmations for Europe – latest Mario & Sonic, Chibi-Robo in November

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Another two game confirmations have come in for Europe.

First, Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be heading to the region sometime in the future. Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash is also slated for November.

As tweeted by Nintendo of Europe:

Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is on its way to #WiiU and Nintendo #3DS. pic.twitter.com/KR2u9cExkU
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) June 1, 2015

Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash brings platforming magic to Nintendo #3DS in November 2015 pic.twitter.com/9larUkJRSK
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) June 1, 2015