Let’s Talk #22: What are you playing? – September 2015

A new month is here! August has passed, and we’re finally in September. There are just a few more months left in 2015…

Since we’re in a new month, we want to know: what are you playing? Tell us in the comments below! Even though this is a Nintendo-centric site, we don’t want to leave anyone out of the discussion. Feel free to talk about any games on any platform that you’re playing!

Highlights from last week’s topic: Indie amiibo you’d like to see

Killey

Yeah, a Shantae amiibo is a must now, Risky also deserves one. It’s sad that Rare isn’t with Ninty anymore, ’cause any of the Battletoads would have been a great Amiibo too.

Reiianuo

Rusty from Steamworld Dig! Heist is probably too far in development for it, but a Rusty amiibo could be tapped to allow Rusty to be playable in Heist (similar to the Fire Emblem characters in Code Name S.T.E.A.M.). I can’t really think of any new in-game functionality for it, but I’d also love a CommanderVideo amiibo!

LordDisco

Ones I could actually see working with Nintendo franchises really well would be Shantae, Max from Mutant Mudds, Scram Kitty, Juan from Guacamelee, and Gunvolt. I would say Mighty Number 9, but we already have Mega Man and I’m sure Nintendo wants to keep a more positive relationship with CAPCOM (And as of right now, CAPCOM is not happy with Comcept).

I think many of those characters work, because they are all very vibrant, colorful, fun, and each of them have an oldschool NES/SNES feel to them. It doesn’t seem like any of them fall far from the Nintendo mindset, which makes me think they’d all fit in to the amiibo lineup very, very well.

As for me, though, I would go bonkers if they made a Juan amiibo! Could you imagine the list of poses they could use for his amiibo?! The possibilities are just making me joyful!

Wynne Knapman

Shantae all the way! 100% just because I want a figurine of Shantae. …Actually, I’d really like an entire Shantae line: Shantae, Risky, Sky, Mimic, Tinkerbat, and ESPECIALLY Rottytops! *Edit: I completely forgot Bolo!

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X continues to hold its position at number one spot while Dragon Quest XI continues its ascent towards the top.

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

Read More

Crystalline Green is hard at work on Totem Topple, a vertical tower defense game for the Wii U eShop.

Here’s the official description:

“Build your totem pole up into the sky and to the stars beyond. But beware of flying demons trying to knock you down! Add upgrades to your totem – wolves, bears, deer and more each have their own unique properties to help make your totem pole strong against attack.”

Check out a trailer for Totem Topple below. We’ll let you know when we hear about a release date.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3 – otherwise known as Mario Slam Basketball in PAL regions – could be coming soon to the Virtual Console. The game was just rated in Australia today. Although a release date hasn’t been announced, this is a clear sign that Nintendo has plans to bring the title to the Wii U eShop.

Thanks to Thomas L for the tip.

Source

Plenty of footage is available showing Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS. You’ll find one such video below.

Best Buy is running an offer on Super Mario Maker this week. If you pre-order / purchase Super Mario Maker, you can save $20 on Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, or Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The deal will last through September 12.

A trio of amiibo are available for purchase on Amazon UK. Lucina, Marth, and Ike are all in stock at this moment.

Each of the amiibo can be purchased here. They should be available to import to the U.S. for those curious!

Gregg Mayles, a former staffer at Rare, has been posting concept art from the Donkey Kong Country days. He hasn’t slowed down since then, as we have more images including early designs.

Here’s a roundup of the latest shots from Mayles:

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

North America

Wii U

Super Mario Maker – Amazon (save $10 with Prime), Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition Starter Pack – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Dimensions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – Amazon, GameStop
Guitar Hero Live – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Just Dance: Disney Party 2 – Amazon
Just Dance 2016 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Amazon, GameStop
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Best Buy
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Terraria – Amazon
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy

3DS

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon, GameStop
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer bundle – Amazon, GameStop
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash – Amazon, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Legacy (pre-order for launch edition) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack – Amazon, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets – Amazon, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Moco Moco Friends – Amazon
Yo-Kai Watch – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Stella Glow – Amazon, GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Zero Escape 3 – Amazon

Console

Super Mario Maker Wii U bundle – Walmart (exclusive)

Canada

Wii U

Super Mario Maker
LEGO Dimensions
Shovel Knight
Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Just Dance Disney Party 2
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Just Dance 2016
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Guitar Hero Live
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Devil’s Third
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9 Wii U

3DS

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson
Skylanders SuperChargers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer NFC bundle
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Shovel Knight
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Moco Moco Friends
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Stella Glow
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Yo-kai Watch
The Legend of Legacy
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Project X Zone 2
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Fire Emblem Fates
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape 3

Console

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer New 3DS bundle

Europe

Wii U

Super Mario Maker
Skylanders SuperChargers
LEGO Dimensions
Shovel Knight
Just Dance: Disney Party 2
Just Dance 2016
Guitar Hero Live
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Star Fox Zero
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Terraria
Mighty No.9

3DS

Etrian Mystery Dungeon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer NFC bundle
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Shovel Knight
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash amiibo bundle
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Terraria

Consoles

Super Mario Maker Wii U bundle
Xenoblade Chronicles X Wii U bundle
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer New 3DS bundle
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden New 3DS bundle
New Style Boutique 2 New 3DS bundle

This post is sort of a work-in-progress once again! As some of you may have noticed, we’re starting to add Europe and Canada to the list. I think that we’ll limit things to Amazon though, otherwise things will start to really get out of hand. If any of you have suggestions or ideas for the format of this post, let me know!

Curve Digital has published a couple of developer videos for Nova-111. Both have been posted below.