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Posted on 8 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

System: Wii U (eShop)
Release date: September 1, 2016
Developer: Thomas Happ
Publisher Thomas Happ

When I think of the first Metroid on the NES, images of disorienting palette swapped vertical shafts with ascending and interlocking platforms connected into a webwork by horizontally scrolling rooms with enemies waiting in ambush from underground lava pools comes to mind. The imagery is distinct, but without a map it’s all very disorienting. Admittedly, I have never really played more than a few hours of Metroid. It was way before my time, and having first played Super Metroid with all of its advancements, there’s no reason for most people to go back to it beyond nostalgia and historical significance. Even with my relatively limited experience, I can tell that Axiom Verge was made out of a love and understanding of the original Metroid. However, it does more than just pay homage and instead creates mechanics and surprises with its clear admiration and understanding of Metroid as a jumping off point.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments

This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

140 – $7.99
Alice in Wonderland – $5.00
Axiom Verge – $19.99
Game for Toddlers – $3.99
The First Skunk Bundle – $24.99
Free Balling – $9.99
Panda Love – $1.49
Piano Teacher – $39.99
Skunky B’s Super Slots Saga #1 – $14.95
Super Hero Math – $7.99
Tallowmere – $4.99

Wii Retail on Wii U

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – $19.99

Wii U Demo

Word Logic by POWGI

3DS Download

Adventure Labyrinth Story – $5.00
Picross 3D: Round 2 – $29.99
Ping Pong Trick Shot – $1.99

StreetPass Mii Plaza

A bustling parade of new games and features is headed to StreetPass Mii Plaza! Boost past the competition in Slot-Car Rivals, slay demons midair in Ninja Launcher, invest millions in Market Crashers, nourish an army in Feed Mii and gather explorers to seek out treasures in Mii Trek. This meet ’n’ greet just turned up the heat! Go to StreetPass Mii Plaza and download either Slot-Car Rivals or Market Crashers for free after performing a simple StreetPass Mii Plaza software update. And then purchase any of the remaining new StreetPass Mii Plaza games individually for $2.99 each or as a bundle for $8.99.

3DS Demos

Picross 3D: Round 2
Word Logic by POWGI

Wii U / 3DS DLC

Play as new character Toon Zelda by purchasing the new DLC Pack for the Hyrule Warriors Legends game that borrows elements from classic hand-held adventures The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. You can also purchase a Season Pass for the game for $14.99, which grants you access to all previously released DLC, as well as any additional downloadable content as it launches.

eShop Sales

Wii U / 3DS
– Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, DuckTales: Remastered and more games from Capcom are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 6.
– Angry Bunnies, Color Zen (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Cyrponia are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 25.

Wii U

– Rock ’N Racing Off Road DX is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
– Chubbins and Soon Shine are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 30.
– Run Run and Die, Unepic and more from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 6.
– FreezeME is more than 40 percent off (reduced from $13.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.
– Test Your Mind is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to 99 cents) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.
– STEEL LORDS is 50 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.50) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 28.
– Astral Breakers, Emojikara: A Clever Emoji Match Game and more from Intropy Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 5.

3DS

– Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 12.
– Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 8.
– Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $2.24) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
– AiRace Speed, 2 Fast 4 Gnomz and more from Qubic Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.
– Legend of Dark Witch, Tappingo and more games from CIRCLE Ent. are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 22.

Activities

StreetPass Weekend – Fans are invited to celebrate the new StreetPass Mii Plaza updates and games with a special StreetPass Weekend from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5. Just bring a Nintendo 3DS family system to a Nintendo Zone hotspot near you to collect StreetPass tags. And if you’re headed to PAX West, be sure to take your system along! It will be StreetPass central!

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct had something else not included in the overseas versions. Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!! is slated for winter.

Nintendo previously secured the Momotaro Dentetsu license from Konami.

Here are some screenshots:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 1 Comment

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments

Today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct ended with a brief announcement. Miitopia is in development for 3DS… and that’s pretty much all we know. It’ll be coming this year apparently.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments

Missed any of today’s Nintendo Direct presentations? We’re rounding them all up below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 11 Comments

The latest Nintendo 3DS Direct is about to begin, and we only have about an hour to go. Nintendo will be kicking things off at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.

Live streams for the North American, European, and Japanese broadcasts can be viewed below. We’ll also have a live blog going throughout the presentation, courtesy of Jake! New posts will be added to the site when major news drops.

That’s all for now. Enjoy the new Nintendo Direct – it’s been awhile!

North America

Europe

Japan

Live blog

It’s now or never, everyone! Hope your bodies are ready! -Jake

Reggie hinting at 3DS games for 2017!

Pokemon Sun/Moon

• Alola Rattata, which is Dark/Normal is introduced
• Munchlax coming as an early free download for Sun/Moon
• Snorlax has a special Z-move, Pulverizing Pancake

Super Mario Maker coming to 3DS

• Can play Wii U courses, although not all aspects will be
• Mystery Mushroom costumes will still be Wii U exclusive
• Courses are only shared from 3DS by local download and Street Pass
• Releasing on December 2nd, 2016

Mario Party: Star Rush

• Toad Scramble focuses on Toad
• A “pure skill, no dice” coin collection mode
• 7 different modes
• Mario series amiibo compatible
• Download version that lets you play the full game locally as long as one person has a cartridge
• Releasing on November 4th

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

• amiibo update coming out this holiday
• Animal Crossing mini-Direct coming soon
• Other amiibo, not just Animal Crossing compatible

Mii Plaza

• Quick Plaza streamlines gameplay and check in
• Cooking, stock market, exploration, ninja launching, and racing games coming
• Launching after Direct

Tank Troopers

• eShop game, this winter
• Fight in tank
• Includes local play

Picross 3D Round 2

• Demo releasing after Direct
• amiibo compatible

Zelda amiibo

• December 2nd
• 8-bit Link, Link, Toon Link, Toon Zelda
• Will be compatible in Breath of the Wild

Skyward Sword

• Original version releasing on Wii U today, Wii Virtual Console format

Hyrule Warriors Legends

• Phantom Hourglass/Spirit Tracks DLC coming today
• Toon Link’s new weapon is the Sand Wand
• Summons blocks and the train to destroy enemies
• Toon Zelda, inhabits Phantom Body
• New Adventure Map based on Phantom Hourglass

Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice

• eShop download, September 8th

Dragon Quest VII and VIII

• Street Pass in VII lets you explore unique dungeons
• Pre-purchasing VII on eShop gets a special theme
• Out September 16th, videos on YouTube and Dev Discussion at PAX

Yo-Kai Watch 2

• New watch gives new abilities
• Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls each feature unique Yo-Kai
• Arachnus (Bony Spirits) and Toadul Dude (Fleshy Souls)
• Demo coming mid September, available on the 30th

Disney Magical World 2

• Frozen outfits, available for pre-download
• Disney themes coming to eShop as well

Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice

• 2-character mode, can switch between
• September 27th, comes with DVD with three Sonic Boom episodes

Bill with a beard! He needs a Bill Trimmin’!

Yoshi’s Woolly World coming to 3DS

• Has all the Wii U stages plus more
• Poochy mode, and Poochy pups that help you find secrets
• 30 animated shorts coming with it
• Poochy yarn amiibo
• Both game and amiibo on February 3rd, 2017, including amiibo bundle

Ever Oasis

• Travel between oasis and desert
• Desert is under the reign of “Chaos”
• 2017 release

Mario Sports Super Stars

• soccer baseball golf tennis horse racing
• Local and online multiplayer modes
• Spring 2017

Pikmin game coming to 3DS in 2017

• Side scroller, starring Olimar
• Currently red, blue, yellow pikmin announced
• Action oriented

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Screenshots | 2 Comments

This week’s issue of Famitsu has another sizable update on Monster Hunter Stories. The magazine’s latest coverage provides new information on felyne characters, Otomon (including a new system), and new areas.

Just like last time, the official Monster Hunter Stories website has been updated as well. Screenshots from the updated pages are below.

Five original felynes are shown in Famitsu. Unlike the normal felynes in Girudekaran, they are unique just like Navirou. However, there is a reason for their unique appearances, which is not yet known.

None of the felynes are named thus far. But from the left they are:

– Blue – An intellect with a hot heart and cool breath
– Green – Has extraordinary sights
– Red – The leader who’s hot-blooded, manly and cares for his friends
– Pink – Pert fellow and does things on his own pace
– Yellow – Can make her body flash at her own will

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 12 Comments

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

New 3DS LL – 19,300
Vita – 8,923
PS4 – 5,812
Wii U – 4,519
New 3DS – 4,460
PS3 – 1,067
3DS – 520
3DS LL – 179
Xbox One – 50

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

New 3DS LL – 22,437
PS4 – 17,596
Vita – 10,027
New 3DS – 5,400
Wii U – 4,702
PS3 – 1,192
3DS – 835
3DS LL – 135
Xbox One – 52

And here are the software charts:

1. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch 3 – 32,460 / 1,152,838
2. [PS4] Tales of Berseria – 24,057 / 197,593
3. [PS4] No Man’s Sky – 22,200 / NEW
4. [PS4] The King of Fighters XIV – 20,655 / NEW
5. [PSV] Sengoku Otome: Legend Battle – 16,054 / NEW
6. [PS4] Sengoku Basara Sanada Yukimura-Den – 15,592 / NEW
7. [PS3] Tales of Berseria – 15,262 / 91,447
8. [PS4] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X HD – 12,915 / NEW
9. [PS3] Sengoku Basara Sanada Yukimura-Den – 11,796 / NEW
10. [3DS] Dragon Ball: Fusions – 10,827 / 138,479
11. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons X – 10,372 / 154,477
12. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot – 8,147 / 415,444
13. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition – 8,003 / 99,412
14. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 6,914 / 2,878,174
15. [3DS] Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – 6,426 / NEW
16. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 5,301 / 228,811
17. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 5,144 / 859,174
18. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – 4,810 / 86,256
19. [PSV] Moujuu-Tachi to Ohimesama – 4,765 / NEW
20. [WIU] Splatoon – 4,441 / 1,456,508

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments

A part of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’s Tournament mode is ending very soon. On September 30, the Regular Tourneys feature will no longer be accessible. You’ll simply see a blank area in this section once the date arrives.

Keep in mind that you’ll still be able to make your own tourneys. Nintendo apologizes to those disappointed by today’s news.

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