[Review] Paper Mario: Color Splash
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Wii U | 79 Comments
System: Wii U
Release date: October 7, 2016
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher Nintendo
To a certain degree, Paper Mario might just be the most popular spin-off series that the overall Mario franchise has spawned. What Paper Mario lacks in number of titles, it more than compensates with its fleshed out and devastatingly charismatic worlds – for the most part. Home to some of Nintendo fans’ favorite titles, it’s no understatement to say this collection of games might just be one of the best the big N continues to put out, which is why it so confusing they haven’t been treating it that way. With a more than all over the place prequel on 3DS, Color Splash brings this series back to the home console, and hopes to right the wrongs Sticker Star caused. Now, despite looking, feeling, and sounding just like Sticker Star 2, rest easy, because Paper Mario: Color Splash is anything but.
Nintendo releasing new color scheme for 2DS in November
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
In November, Nintendo will be releasing a new color scheme for the 2DS across North America. The old look featured a black front with red/blue on the sides. However, in what Nintendo says was an “incident” caused by Luigi, the new look is red/blue on the front and black on the sides. Like other 2DS systems, it’ll cost $80.
Nintendo’s quirky announcement about the color scheme along with the full announcement is attached below.
Media Create sales (9/26/16 – 10/2/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 36,251
New 3DS LL – 13,701
2DS – 10,595
Vita – 9,357
New 3DS – 2,655
Wii U – 2,111
PS3 – 907
3DS – 406
Xbox One – 121
3DS LL – 67
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 49,652
New 3DS LL – 15,491
2DS – 14,492
Vita – 9,817
New 3DS – 3,379
Wii U – 2,731
PS3 – 1,105
3DS – 462
Xbox One – 124
3DS LL – 74
And here are the software charts:
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf update will include an amiibo camera feature
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Nintendo is preparing a brand new Animal Crossing: New Leaf update for the fall. It’s a significant one, as numerous features will be added. The primary addition is amiibo functionality, as you’ll be able to unlock new content by scanning figures and cards.
Another new feature was revealed on the Japanese Animal Crossing Twitter account tonight. After applying the patch, you’ll be able to take photos with what Nintendo is calling the “amiibo camera”. Unfortunately, that’s all we really know about it currently.
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – new images and details cover starter evolutions and features
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 1 Comment
The Pokemon Company has sent out an announcement about the wide array of Pokemon Sun/Moon news today. We have official details about Dartrix, Torracat, and Brionne as well as the new features.
First, here are a bunch of new images:
And the information:
London—4 October 2016— The Pokémon Company International showcased a bunch of new information for the latest games in the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, coming to Europe on 23 November and available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
The evolved forms of the three first-partner Pokémon, Dartrix, Torracat and Brionne, were unveiled:
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Next Pokemon Sun/Moon news update scheduled for October 14
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More news about Pokemon Sun/Moon will be shared very soon. On October 14, the next official update is scheduled.
We’ll have news at the following times:
– 6 AM PT
– 9 AM ET
– 2 PM in the UK
– 3 PM in Europe
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Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version coming on October 18, transfer Ash-Greninja to the full game
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Pokemon Sun/Moon’s Special Demo Version is now confirmed. The download was revealed in today’s latest trailer, confirming a release date of October 18. Players will be able to transfer Ash-Greninja to the full game.
You’ll be able to obtain the demo through two means. Here’s the official lowdown:
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Starter evolutions revealed for Pokemon Sun/Moon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 27 Comments
The Pokemon Company has come through with the latest update about Sun/Moon. Today, we have a first look at the game’s starter evolutions.
Here are the new trailers in English and Japanese:
Pokemon Sun/Moon’s latest trailer introduces us to Dartrix, Torracat, and Brionne. Aside from that, we’re shown the Festival Plaza, Poke Pelago, return of Mega Evolutions, and a demo version.
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Lots of Zelda talk, Breath of the Wild, original planning documents at 30th anniversary concert in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 14 Comments
This past weekend, Nintendo hosted a special 30th anniversary Zelda concert in Kyoto, Japan. It was a big event as key staff involved with the series were present – Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji Aonuma, Takashi Tezuka, and Koji Kondo. Famitsu shared an in-depth report of what occurred and what was said.
Voice actress Ruriko Aoki hosted the concert. She was actually planning on buying a ticket for the event in Nagoya, and even asked her agency to free up her schedule. However, she was eventually told that she got the job for this concert. Series producer Eiji Aonuma also appeared and introduced Aoki. The two showed up together during a Niconico Majora’s Mask 3D live stream last year, and since she’s a big fan of Zelda, he asked her to be the MC.
Playtonic confirms boxed version of Yooka-Laylee
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Yooka-Laylee will be more than just a digital download. Today, Playtonic confirmed that its 3D platformer is indeed getting a physical version.
When Yooka-Laylee launches in Q1 2017, fans will be able to purchase either a digital or boxed release. Playtonic is currently working on a way for Kickstarter backers to upgrade digital pledges to the retail version as an option. The team is still working out the kinks, but this should be available soon.
