Nintendo Everything

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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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.

Note that the end of the trailer specifically references the PS4, but Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is coming to various platforms including Wii U.

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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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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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.