Let’s Talk #30: What are you playing? – November 2015

On Thursday, Nintendo finally presented a new Nintendo Direct. Fans were waiting a long, long time for this one.

The new Nintendo Direct was light on brand new game reveals, but there were still plenty of noteworthy announcements. Zelda: Twilight Princess HD was finally confirmed. The original Pokemon games are finally coming to the 3DS Virtual Console in February. Two Dragon Quest games are heading west next year. And the big one: Cloud is coming to Smash Bros. There were other things mixed in as well like Splatoon gear/maps, new/free DLC for Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, and Pokemon Picross. Heck, we even saw a few more seconds of Zelda Wii U footage, which I think came as a surprise to many.

What did you guys think of the latest Nintendo Direct? Are you satisfied with what was shown? Or were you left wanting more? Any thoughts on specific announcements? Let us know in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – November 2015

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

Wii U

1. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
2. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
3. Splatoon – Nintendo
4. LEGO Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
5. Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
6. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
7. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
8. Skylanders SuperChargers – Activision
9. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
10. Just Dance 2016 – Ubisoft

3DS

1. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
2. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
4. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
5. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. LEGO Jurassic World – Warner Bros. Interactive
9. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
10. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest

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This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

All formats

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Capcom issued another image batch for Monster Hunter X today. Find the latest screenshots and art in the gallery below.

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Last week, NPD reported on sales in the United States for the month of October. Yoshi’s Woolly World was the only Nintendo game in the top ten having been placed at the number eight spot. Thanks to the ever-reliable creamsugar, we have additional information about the game’s performance as well as two other titles from the Big N.

Yoshi’s Woolly World’s debut sales in the U.S. came in at 165,000 units. The title shipped on October 16, so that figure accounts for about two weeks of sales.

As for the other Nintendo titles, we now know how The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash sold. The two moved 83,000 copies and 35,000 units respectively.

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X is still #1. Dragon Quest XI has also fallen slightly.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 29 and November 4.

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Update: A rare update for a pre-order post! As of this moment, the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition is back up on GameStop. Not sure how long it will last!

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

North America

Wii U

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition – Best Buy (new), GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy (new), Terraria (new)
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD with amiibo (new) – GameStop
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokken Tournament (new) (pre-order for Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card) – Amazon, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Moco Moco Friends – Amazon
Stella Glow – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon (save $5 with Prime), Best Buy, GameStop
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers (new), GameStop (new)
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new)
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Mega Man Legacy Collection (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokémon Blue Version [Digital Code] (new) – Amazon
Pokémon Red Version [Digital Code] (new) – Amazon
Pokémon Yellow Version [Digital Code] (new) – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Terraria – Amazon, Best Buy (new), GameStop (new)
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Bravely Second: End Layer (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Quest VII (new) – Amazon, GameStop
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – Amazon, Best Buy (new)
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII (new) – Amazon

Guides

Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)
Xenoblade Chronicles X Collector’s Edition Guide – Amazon (save $10)

Other

HORI Amiibo Card Folio Officially Licensed by Nintendo – Amazon

Canada

Wii U

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Devil’s Third
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9

3DS

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Moco Moco Friends
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Stella Glow
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Project X Zone 2
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright (new)
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

UK

Wii U

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Animal Crossing amiibo Festival
Xenoblade Chronicles X
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Mighty No. 9
Star Fox Zero (new)

3DS

Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 2 – Fashion Forward
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Final Fantasy Explorers
The Legend of Legacy
Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold: The Fafnir Knight
Stella Glow
Terraria

Consoles

New 3DS – New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward w/ exclusive cover plate

45 minutes of footage from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is now available. The gameplay is sprinkled throughout the three videos below.

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Wii U owners can install four different data packs for Xenoblade Chronicles X, all of which should improve loading times. How much of a difference do they make? You can get an idea for things in the video below.

Nintendo has shared the final boxarts for Genei Ibun Roku FE. In the image above, you can see the standard packaging, Fortissimo Edition, and Fortissimo Edition Set (Wii U bundle).

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