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.
More: Playtonic, Team17, top, Yooka-Laylee
Nintendo Download (10/06/16, Europe): Paper Mario: Color Splash, Breath of Fire, Mario Party, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Retail
Paper Mario: Color Splash – €49.99 / £39.99 / CHF 64.90
Wii U Download
WarioWare Smooth Moves (Wii) – €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF28.00
ACT IT OUT! A Game of Charades – €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF14.00
Ninja Pizza Girl – €8.99 / £7.99 / CHF12.99
PING 1.5+ – €8.99 / £7.99 / CHF12.99
PSIBO – €4.49 / £3.99 / CHF5.99
VRog – Launch sale: €2.49 / £2.20 / CHF3.49 until 20.10.2016, regular price: €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF7.00
Wii U DLC
Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Chinese Mythology Mash-up Pack – €4.99 / £3.99 / CHF4.50
3DS Retail
Mario Party: Star Rush – €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF51.90
3DS Download
Mario Party Star Rush – Party Guest – free
Epic Word Search Holiday Special – €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF7.99
PixelMaker – €3.49 / £2.99 / CHF3.49
New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Breath of Fire – Regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF11.20; Conditional discount until 20.10.2016: 50% off if you have downloaded Breath of Fire II on New Nintendo 3DS: €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF5.60
Breath of Fire II – Regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF11.20; Conditional discount until 20.10.2016: 50% off if you have downloaded Breath of Fire on New Nintendo 3DS: €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF5.60
3DS Themes
Disappearance of Hatsune Miku – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Melancholic – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Ii Aru Fanclub – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Lost One’s Weeping – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Brain Fluid Explosion Girl – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF2.80
Hello Kitty autumn – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF1.40
Hello Kitty Comics – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF1.40
Hello Kitty cupcakes – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF1.40
Hello Kitty Unicorn – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF1.40
My Nintendo Rewards
Chase: Cold Case Investigations – 20% discount at launch – 20 Gold Points – Software price with Reward: € 4.79 / £ 4.80 / CHF 5.60; Software regular price: € 5.99 / £ 6.00 / CHF 7.00
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 17 Comments
A new month is here! We’ve just entered October, so that means we want to know what you’ve been playing. Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Or maybe you’re continuing something you started a little while back? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Your NX reveal predictions
Pokemon Sun/Moon – Official Collector’s Vault Edition on the way
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments
Update (10/2): Now £37.14 off on Amazon UK.
Update 3 (9/22): This is now up for pre-order on Amazon UK.
Update 2 (9/20): The vault is sold out on Amazon Canada. However, Amazon US is now offering a $52 discount. If you already pre-ordered, it should be applied automatically. Now might be the time to jump in before it sells out!
Update: This can also be pre-ordered on Amazon France.
Original (9/14): Prima and The Pokemon Company are preparing a special “Collector’s Vault Edition” for the Pokemon Sun/Moon guide. Amazon provides details about what the package includes.
Fans can expect the following items:
– Special edition hardcover guide with a soft-touch dust jacket featuring exclusive Pokemon artwork
– Collectible Vault Edition box with magnetic clasp to hold your Pokemon treasures
– Exclusive hardcover 240-page journal displaying a debossed pattern and gold foil with a ribbon bookmark and inside pocket – perfect for recording your adventures in the Alola region
– Elegant roller ball pen etched with Pokemon Sun/Moon logos in classic silver color
– High-quality lithograph set of all-new artwork in a protective sleeve
– A thank you card with gold-foil-stamp signatures from members of Game Freak
– Full-sized bookmark with tassel showcasing Pokemon Sun/Moon art
– Removable decals highlighting five newly discovered Pokemon
– Detailed double-sided poster map of the Alola region
– “And more!”
Amazon Canada’s listing also contains a couple of extra photos:
Quantities for the Pokemon Sun/Moon Collector’s Vault are said to be limited. Once it’s sold out, it won’t return.
You can reserve the vault on Amazon US here (save $6.50). Amazon Canada has it up here (save $17). It should be available on December 9.
Thanks to Wagner C for the tip.
More: Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, top
Nintendo artists on making images for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, bow importance
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments
We’ll be seeing The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts in English next February. However, in Japan, it came out last month as Hyrule Graphics.
Much of the book features various images from the Zelda games, ranging from character concept art to official illustrations. Towards the end though, there’s an interview with several Nintendo artists who have worked on the games – starting with the original up through Breath of the Wild.
The Breath of the Wild segment isn’t too long, but we went ahead and translated it since the section was interesting enough. It reveals Takumi Wada, who last contributed to Skyward Sword, as the person leading the way on drawing artwork, and Satoru Takizawa as the art director. There’s some talk about how important the bow is as well, with producer Eiji Aonuma stressing this early on in development. We also get a bit of a look at some variations that were drawn of the art where Link is shooting an arrow.
Head past the break for our full translation.
Another round of Paper Mario: Color Splash concept art – characters, locations, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 1 Comment
Following the initial batch of Paper Mario: Color Splash concept art that surfaced yesterday, we have more images, and significantly more this time around. The latest art shows a few more characters, but also locations and even elements like art style concepts. It’s all incredibly interesting to say the least.
Just like last time, we’re posting the gallery past the break. Some may consider some of the images to be spoilerish in nature.
Former Sony Computer Entertainment America boss praises Nintendo, didn’t anticipate Wii being so successful
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 14 Comments
It’s easy to forget that Nintendo wasn’t in the best position following the GameCube. It wasn’t one of the company’s better-performing systems, so all eyes were on the big N to see what they’d come up with next.
Nintendo promised a revolution with the Wii, and that’s arguably what we got. That turned out to be its best-selling console, and one of its best-selling gaming platforms as a whole. With the initial hysteria surrounding Wii, it was incredibly tough to find for a long time. Nintendo was also successful with its mission of connecting with casual gamers.
In retrospect, not many could have anticipated the Wii’s success. Former Sony Computer Entertainment America president and CEO Jack Tretton “certainly didn’t.”
More: interview, Jack Tretton, Sony, top
Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure launches on October 13 in North America
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 3 Comments
Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure missed its original summer release window, but the game is still coming soon. Very soon, in fact. Mastiff announced today that Gurumin 3D is heading to North America on October 13. Those who purchase it through October 31 will receive the “Gurumin Party Time Theme” at no extra cost.
For those in Europe, there’s no need to worry. Gurumin 3D is still planned for PAL regions, and a date “will be revealed soon.”
Source: Mastiff PR
Nintendo Download (9/29/16, North America) – Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Pikmin, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Archery by Thornbury Software – $19.95
Dreamals: Dream Quest – $9.99
Quest of Dungeons – $8.99 (cross-buy with 3DS)
Soul Axiom – $14.99 (15% discount if you downloaded the Nindies@Home demo)
Wii Retail for Wii U
Pikmin – $19.99
3DS Retail
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – $39.99
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – $39.99 (available Friday)
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – $39.99 (available Friday)
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[Review] Yo-kai Watch 2
Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, Reviews | 52 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: September 30, 2016
Developer: Level-5
Publisher Nintendo
One year ago, Nintendo and Level-5 graced us with the surprise hit Japan has enjoyed for a while by bringing Yo-kai Watch over to the west. This year, we’re getting Yo-kai Watch 2 in two separate versions: Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. While Japan has enjoyed the second entry long before we got the first, it’s nice to see both titles finally making their way over in 2016 to give 3DS owners and fans of the original something to look forward to once again.
