LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens officially announced
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been officially announced following a number of leaks over the past few hours. The game will drop on June 28.
Below is a recap of information:
“LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes players deeper into the new film than any other game with all of the heroic characters from the movie, including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and BB-8, as well as Kylo Ren, General Hux and Captain Phasma, while also exploring iconic Star Wars locales, such as Jakku and Starkiller Base.
This action-packed adventure introduces new gameplay features, including the enhanced “Multi-Builds” system, where players can choose from multiple building options to advance the game. Gamers will be able to engage in intense new Blaster Battles for the first time, utilizing surrounding environments to drive back the First Order. Fans can also experience the thrill of high-speed flight gameplay through arena-based battles and dogfights in space, while utilizing a multitude of vehicles along the way, including the legendary Millennium Falcon.”
And here’s the complete announcement trailer (about twice as long as the teaser we posted a few hours ago):
Amazon is already taking pre-orders as we speak. If you’re a LEGO fan and have Amazon Prime, you may want to jump on a pricing error fast. All versions of the game, including Wii U and 3DS, are currently 40 percent off for such members
(update: now dead).
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens debut teaser
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The leaks for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens continue to roll on in. Warner Bros. was officially set to announce the game with a teaser later today, but the video has arrived earlier than expected. You can view it below.
Nintendo is “looking” at virtual reality
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 74 Comments
Nintendo said at a financial results briefing that the company is “looking” at virtual reality. No concrete details were provided, however.
Nintendo also provided a brief update regarding its mobile plans. There are no changes in the roll out of apps.
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First LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens images, official overview
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Following the leak spotted on Amazon Italy a few hours ago, we now have the first images from LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Find them in the gallery below.
These shots may come from a trailer that we’ll probably be getting in a few hours. When we come across the video, we’ll post it on the site immediately.
And here’s the game overview, now in proper English:
Nintendo million sellers list for Wii U and 3DS – February 2016
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Nintendo’s latest financial results give us updated numbers for its various million-seller titles. Here’s a look at new sales for Wii U and 3DS games:
Wii U
Mario Kart 8 – 7.24 million
New Super Mario Bros. U – 5.08 million
Nintendo Land – 5.02 million
Super Mario 3D World – 4.63 million
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 4.61 million
Splatoon – 4.06 million
Super Mario Maker – 3.34 million
New Super Luigi U – 2.42 million
Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – 1.69 million
Mario Party 10 – 1.65 million
3DS
Pokemon X/Y – 14.46 million
Mario Kart 7 – 13.03 million
Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 11.46 million
Super Mario 3D Land – 10.63 million
New Super Mario Bros. 2 – 10.04 million
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 9.86 million
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 7.92 million
Tomodachi Life – 4.89 million
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 4.75 million
nintendogs + cats – 3.96 million
Updated Nintendo release schedule (2/1/16)
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Included in Nintendo’s latest financial report is an updated release schedule for both Wii U and 3DS. We’ve attached it in full below.
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Latest Nintendo financial results – Splatoon over 4 million, Mario Maker 3.34 million, amiibo figures over 20 million, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 14 Comments
Nintendo has reported its financial results for the third quarter ending December 31. We’ll be rounding up the important pieces of information in this post.
– Sales are down 3.9% for the Apr-Dec 2015 period year on year
– However, operating profit is up 34.4%
– Last quarter (Oct-Dec 2015), Nintendo’s sales reached $1.83 billion (down from $2.2 billion year-on-year)
– Operating profit up to $278mn from $262mn
– Lifetime Wii U hardware: 12.60 million
– Lifetime Wii U software: 79.30 million
– Lifetime 3DS hardware: 57.94 million
– Lifetime 3DS software: 264.53 million
– 3.06 million Wii U systems sold during the first 3 quarters of 2016
– 5.88 million 3DS systems sold during the first 3 quarters of 2016
During the nine month period ended December 31, 2015, for Nintendo 3DS, “New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL,” both of which launched during the previous period as the newest members of the Nintendo 3DS family, made up the bulk of the Nintendo 3DS hardware sales. As for the Nintendo 3DS software, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer became a hit by selling 2.93 million units globally, while in overseas markets, popular titles such as Pokémon Omega Ruby/Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS which were released during the previous fiscal year showed steady sales. In the Japanese market, titles such as Rhythm Tengoku (Japanese title) and Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright/Conquest gained popularity. In addition, some third-party titles sold over a million units as well. As a result, the global sales of the Nintendo 3DS hardware and software were 5.88 million and 38.87 million units respectively.With respect to Wii U, Splatoon sold 4.06 million units and Super Mario Maker sold 3.34 million units, making both titles blockbusters that vitalized the Wii U platform. In addition, Yoshi’s Woolly World, which was released during this period, and evergreen titles released in the previous period such as Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U showed steady sales. The global sales of the Wii U hardware and software reached 3.06 million and 22.62 million units respectively.
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty finally arrives on Wii U next week
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Update: $15 might be temporary, based on this tweet:
The Scrab's out of the bag. New 'n' Tasty lands on Wii U next week with an initial 25% launch discount. Feb 11th. pic.twitter.com/D9cmpngEx0
— Oddworld Inc (@OddworldInc) February 2, 2016
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is finally launching on Wii U next week. According to a listing found on Nintendo’s website, you’ll be able to pick up the game through the North American eShop on February 11. Pricing is set at $14.99.
“Explore ancient ruins, dodge carnivorous beasts and avoid trigger-happy hunting parties as Abe, the original Oddworld hero in this lovingly recrafted take on the classic Abe’s Oddysee.
Once a happy floor waxer in Oddworld’s biggest meat processing plant, Abe stumbles across his boss’s secret plan to turn the factory’s slave labour force into the latest in the RuptureFarms Tasty Treats line of novelty meat snacks. Abe now has to save his own skin from the grinders even if simply escaping the flesh farm is only the start of his Oddysee.
Many dangers await Abe on his journey to discover his people’s heritage. Built from the ground up, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New ‘n’ Tasty reignites the original Oddworld game.”
We’ve attached some screenshots of Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty to the gallery below.
Pokemon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow 3DS Virtual Console trailer
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Nintendo has just published a new trailer for Pokemon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow on the 3DS Virtual Console. Watch it below.
Of course, in the west, we’re only getting three of these games. Red, Blue, and Yellow are due out towards the end of this month.
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LEGO Star Wars: Episode 7 leaked
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LEGO Star Wars: Episode 7 is in development, a leak from Amazon Italy reveals. The game is listed for several platforms – including Wii U and 3DS – with a tentative May 31 release date. It may feature the final title something along the lines of “LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.
Amazon’s listing indicates that the game will take players through the story of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with LEGO’s signature humor. New content bridging the gap between Episode VI Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens will also be included. A (very) rough translation mentions something about multi-buildings/construction and battles with the blaster.
“The best-selling LEGO video game franchise makes its triumphant return with an action-packed and humor journey based on the blockbuster movie. The game will also feature exclusive playable content that bridge the gap between the story of Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Play as Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, Kylo Ren, Han Solo and many others in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens! LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduces Multi-constructions and battles with Blaster universe of LEGO videogames. With Multi-buildings, use LEGO bricks available to open new paths, and then break them ricostruiscili to open others! During the battles with Blaster, use the environment as protection to address the First Order.”
It’s likely that we’ll be officially hearing about LEGO Star Wars: Episode 7 as early as tomorrow. Warner Bros. has been sending out emails to members of the media teasing “a massive announcement” regarding “two of the world’s most popular entertainment brands.”
