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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles X director Tetsuya Takahashi returned to the game’s Japanese Twitter account today and introduced another two designers.

First up is Yasushi Suzuki, who is leading the way on enemy mechs:

“Returning to the original subject, today I’ll present Mr. Yasushi Suzuki. His skills are top-notch, be it for character, mecha or landscapes design. I’d meant to work with him one day and this wish has finally come true with this project.”

“For this project, he’s mainly in charge of enemy mechs. The huge mech that appears in the last cut of the previously released [promotional video] (E3 2013) was also designed by him!”

For those wondering, Yasushi Suzuki worked as character and effects designer on Sin & Punishment for the N64, and as art director on Sin & Punishment: Star Successor.

The second designer introduced is Raita Kazama. Here’s what Takahashi said about him:

“Next up is Mr. Raita Kazama. I believe some people already know him, as he’s also drawn beautiful images for the previous Xenoblade.”

“For this project, I’ve mainly asked him to design the alien NPCs and the primitive lifeforms inhabiting the planet. Despite being an illustrator with a delicate touch, he himself is the macho bodybuilder type, lol.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments

IGN has published a short interview with Koji Kondo, who is heavily involved with the music-side of Mario Maker. Check out his comments below.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Wii U | 0 comments

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Mario stopped by a Best Buy to bring holiday shoppers a preview of some of his favorite games on December 7, 2014 in Culver City, California. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to give players the opportunity to try select Nintendo games before they buy them, including Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Noah (L), Jonah and Emma of the popular YouTube channel KittiesMama wave to fans waiting in line to play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games at a Best Buy in Culver City, California, on December 7, 2014. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, kids play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS at a Best Buy on December 7, 2014 in Culver City, California. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America and released December 8, 2014, Mario, Noah (L), Emma and Jonah of the popular YouTube channel KittiesMama took photos and signed autographs for fans as they stood in line to play some of Nintendo’s hottest video games at a Best Buy in Culver City, California, on December 7, 2014. Nintendo of America is partnering with Best Buy locations nationwide to showcase must-have holiday games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Pokémon Art Academy. (Photo by Nintendo/Bob Riha, Jr.)

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments

Today’s Splatoon image provides a look at one of the weapons in the game. Check out the art piece above, and some information below.

We received a sketch from one of our researchers.
A giant weapon, created by the Octopus Army Corps, awaits you deep inside their underground base. It appears to use the Battery Catfish as its power source. In order to rescue the poor thing[s] from this fate, you have no choice but to take down the weapon while withstanding its powerful attacks.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

This week’s Wii U and 3DS specific sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo

2. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo

3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo

4. Nintendoland – Nintendo

5. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft

6. Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Traveller’s Tales

7. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo

8. Disney Infinity 2.0 – Avalanche Software

9. Skylanders Trap Team – Beenox

10. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo

2. Pokemon Alpha Saphire – Nintendo

3. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

4. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo

5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo

6. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – 1st Playable

7. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo

8. Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Traveller’s Tales

9. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Level 5

10. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo

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Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This weeks’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual Formats

All Formats

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy Explorers, Persona 5, Tales of Zestiria, and Bravely Second are the new top five.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 20 and November 26.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 4 Comments

Take a look at the CD art for NES Remix Pack above. Given the nature of the package, it makes sense to pay homage to the NES!

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

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

Wii U

Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon, Best Buy
Mario Party 10 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Etrian Mystery Dungeon (new) – Amazon, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Amazon, GameStop
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon, Best Buy
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon, Best Buy
Story of Seasons – Amazon, GameStop

Amiibo

Meta Knight (new) – Best Buy
Sonic (new) – Best Buy, GameStop
Toon Link – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Sheik – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Shulk – GameStop (exclusive)
Mega Man – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Bowser – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
King Dedede – King Dedede, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Ike – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Diddy Kong – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Luigi – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Little Mac – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pit – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Captain Falcon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 11 Comments

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