Posted on 9 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

LW		TW			Title	Format	Label	Publisher
1		1			MINECRAFT: XBOX 360 EDITION	XB360	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
2		2			MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION 3 EDITION	PS3	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
6		3			MARIO KART 8	WII U	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
3		4			WATCH DOGS	PS4	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
5		5			TOMODACHI LIFE	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
4		6			TITANFALL	XB ONE	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
12		7			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	XB360	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
8		8			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	PS4	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
18		9			WATCH DOGS	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
15		10			FIFA 14	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
10		11			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	PS4	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
9		12			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
7		13			SNIPER ELITE 3	PS4	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
–		14			POKEMON BLACK VERSION	DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
13		15			FIFA 14	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
24		16			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
32		17			FOOTBALL MANAGER 2014	PC	SEGA	SEGA
20		18			TITANFALL	XB360	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
–		19			POKEMON WHITE VERSION	DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
11		20			EA SPORTS UFC	PS4	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
17		21			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB ONE	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
30		22			WATCH DOGS	PS3	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
25		23			TERRARIA	XB360	XBOX 360 CLASSICS	505 GAMES
16		24			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	XB ONE	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
28		25			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	PS3	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
21		26			FIFA 14	XB ONE	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
26		27			FIFA 14	PS3	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
38		28			BATTLEFIELD 4	PS4	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
14		29			SNIPER ELITE 3	XB ONE	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
34		30			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
22		31			WATCH DOGS	XB ONE	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
35		32			SNIPER ELITE 3	PS3	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
27		33			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	XB360	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
19		34			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	XB360	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
39		35			TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK	XB360	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
–		36			POKEMON X	3DS	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		37			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	XB360	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		38			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	XB360	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
23		39			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	PS4	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
29		40			SNIPER ELITE 3	XB360	505 GAMES	505 GAMES

All formats

LW		TW			Title	Developer	Label	Publisher
1		1			WATCH DOGS	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
3		2			FIFA 14	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
6		3			CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS	INFINITY WARD	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4		4			WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER	MACHINEGAMES	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS	BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
2		5			SNIPER ELITE 3	REBELLION	505 GAMES	505 GAMES
5		6			TITANFALL	RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
12		7			MARIO KART 8	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
8		8			GRAND THEFT AUTO V	ROCKSTAR NORTH	ROCKSTAR	TAKE 2
10		9			THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
7		10			TOMODACHI LIFE	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
14		11			TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK	EDGE OF REALITY	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
15		12			LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
13		13			PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE	POPCAP GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
9		14			EA SPORTS UFC	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
16		15			BATTLEFIELD 4	DIGITAL ILLUSIONS	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
11		16			2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL	EA CANADA	EA SPORTS	ELECTRONIC ARTS
19		17			THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2	BEENOX	ACTIVISION	ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
20		18			LEGO THE HOBBIT	TRAVELLER’S TALES	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE	WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
21		19			ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG	UBISOFT (MONTREAL)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
17		20			GRID AUTOSPORT	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS	CODEMASTERS
22		21			MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT	AIRTIGHT GAMES	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
23		22			SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH	OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
24		23			THIEF	EIDOS MONTREAL	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
30		24			FROZEN: OLAF’S QUEST	1ST PLAYABLE	GSP/AVANQUEST	GSP/AVANQUEST
32		25			POKEMON X	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
28		26			WWE 2K14	YUKE’S	2K SPORTS	TAKE 2
18		27			INFAMOUS: SECOND SON	SUCKER PUNCH	SONY COMPUTER ENT.	SONY COMPUTER ENT.
31		28			MOTOGP 14	MILESTONE STUDIOS	MILESTONE	PQUBE
34		29			POKEMON Y	GAME FREAK	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
27		30			METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS	KONAMI	KONAMI
25		31			FORZA MOTORSPORT 5	TURN 10 STUDIOS	MICROSOFT	MICROSOFT
29		32			HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2	TORUS GAMES	LITTLE ORBIT	LITTLE ORBIT
33		33			NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS	GHOST GAMES	EA GAMES	ELECTRONIC ARTS
39		34			DARK SOULS II	FROM SOFTWARE	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES	BANDAI NAMCO GAMES
26		35			ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF	NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
–		36			MARIO KART 7	RETRO STUDIOS / NINTENDO	NINTENDO	NINTENDO
37		37			TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION	CRYSTAL DYNAMICS	SQUARE ENIX	SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
38		38			RAYMAN LEGENDS	UBISOFT (FRANCE)	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
–		39			TRIALS FUSION	RED LYNX	UBISOFT	UBISOFT
35		40			KIRBY: TRIPLE DELUXE	HAL LABORATORY INC	NINTENDO	NINTENDO

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

The latest Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
4. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
5. New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
6. FIFA 13 – EA Sports
7. Rayman Legends – Ubisoft
8. Mass Effect 3 – EA Games
9. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – Nintendo
10. Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed – Sega

3DS

1. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
2. Pokémon X – Nintendo
3. Pokémon Y – Nintendo
4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Kirby: Triple Deluxe – Nintendo
7. How To Train Your Dragon 2 – Little Orbit
8. The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds – Nintendo
9. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
10. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Warner Bros. Interactive

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Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments

Another one of Robin’s moves is showcased in today’s screenshot, he’s shaping up to be quite the unique character:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments

Koei Tecmo will announce another new character for Hyrule Warriors this week, according to the game’s official Twitter account. While not technically confirmed, the tweet seems to hint at a Goron being playable. A reveal will likely come in this week’s issue of Famitsu – expect to hear something within the next couple of days.

Seven playable characters have been confirmed for Hyrule Warriors thus far. Link, Zelda, Impa, Midna, Lana, Agitha, and Fi are on the roster.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 17 Comments

In a recent edition of the Japanese feature “Nintendo News”, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma continued speaking about various aspects of the series, including the new game for Wii U.

One of the questions asked about the type of Zelda he wants the project to become. As he’s done in the past, Aonuma spoke about the large-scale world and rethinking the franchise’s traditions.

His comments in full:

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Posted on 9 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

Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes – 2.0 Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
GameCube Controller – Super Smash Bros. Edition – Amazon
GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U – Amazon
Wii Sports Club – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Hyrule Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon
Mario Party 10 – Amazon, Best Buy
Devil’s Third – Amazon
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric – Amazon, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. bundle – GameStop
Just Dance 2015 – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Falling Skies: The Game – GameStop
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop,
Watch Dogs – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bayonetta 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Disney Big Hero 6 (new) – GameStop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Best Buy
The Legend of Korra A New Era Begins – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley – GameStop
Power Rangers: Super Megaforce – Best Buy
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon, Best Buy
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon, Best Buy
Fantasy Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: The Wild Cards Premium Edition – Amazon, Best Buy (new) GameStop
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Art Academy – Amazon, Best Buy
Story of Seasons – Amazon, GameStop
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Omega Ruby – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Trap Team – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Tomodachi Life – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Super Smash Bros. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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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./00. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke (Level 5) {2014.07.10} (¥4.937) – 1.316.707 / NEW
02./01. [PSV] Freedom Wars (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2014.06.26} (¥6.264) – 20.617 / 252.665 (-52%)
03./02. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch (Level 5) {2013.07.11} (¥4.800) – 19.153 / 1.195.287 (-34%)
04./04. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo) {2014.05.29} (¥6.156) – 15.143 / 527.366 (-22%)
05./03. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.26} (¥5.119) – 14.713 / 92.220 (-40%)
06./06. [PS3] Watch Dogs (Ubisoft) {2014.06.26} (¥7.992) – 10.273 / 53.957 (-19%)
07./08. [3DS] Pokemon Art Academy (Nintendo) {2014.06.19} (¥3.908) – 7.465 / 63.922 (-25%)
08./10. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto V (Bargain Edition) (Rockstar Games) {2014.06.26} (¥5.389) – 6.121 / 18.570 (+7%)
09./05. [PS4] Watch Dogs (Ubisoft) {2014.06.26} (¥9.072) – 6.000 / 82.378 (-53%)
10./14. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) – 4.738 / 4.101.986 (+3%)
11./11. [3DS] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge (Konami) {2014.05.22} (¥5.119) – 4.666 / 67.111 (-18%)
12./12. [PS4] FIFA 14 # (Electronic Arts) {2014.02.22} (¥7.665) – 4.569 / 63.447 (-10%)
13./09. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2014: Samurai Blue Challenge (Konami) {2014.05.22} (¥8.208) – 4.279 / 148.779 (-44%)
14./07. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War II # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.06.26} (¥7.689) – 4.194 / 77.494 (-61%)
15./18. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 # (Capcom) {2013.09.14} (¥5.990) – 3.684 / 3.307.700 (+11%)
16./13. [3DS] Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth # (Atlus) {2014.06.05} (¥7.538) – 3.024 / 245.399 (-39%)
17./20. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.800) – 2.973 / 2.349.594 (-7%)
18./21. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf # (Nintendo) {2012.11.08} (¥4.800) – 2.950 / 3.758.394
19./34. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment # (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.04.24} (¥6.664) – 2.925 / 222.886
20./00. [PSV] God Eater 2 (PlayStation Vita the Best) (Bandai Namco Games) {2014.07.10} (¥3.024) – 2.731 / NEW

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

We’ve once again got our hands on the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart.

There’s not too much movement in the top five, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is again at the top spot. Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV, Hyrule Warriors, and Kingdom Hearts III take up the next four positions.

You’ll find the full Famitsu’s most wanted games chart after the break.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 20 Comments

Best Buy’s weekly deals are now live, including a very special offer on select 3DS games.

Consumers can take advantage of a buy 1, get 1 free offer on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Bravely Default, Pokemon X, Pokemon Y, Tomodachi Life, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Mario Golf: World Tour, Yoshi’s New Island, Disney Magical World, and Mario Party: Island Tour. It’s valid both in-store and online.

Also at Best Buy this week, the white Wii U Pro Controller is available for $20 off. You can also get a $10 gift card with the purchase of select Wii Remote Plus controllers.

These offers are valid through July 26.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 7 Comments

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