[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 30 Comments
A new month is here! We entered May last week, 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: This week’s big Nintendo news
Our apologies! No comic this week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Comics | 5 Comments
Hey everyone! Don doesn’t have a new comic for the site today due to some personal things happening this week. Everyone deserves some time off anyway, right?! Well, except me anyway… haha.
Don didn’t want us to go completely empty-handed, so we do have a little something attached above. We’ll absolutely be back next week with the next part of Ted’s adventure!
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Miyamoto and Hayashi talk Star Fox Zero – story, GamePad, vehicles, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 43 Comments
This month’s issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream contains a lengthy interview which mainly pertains to Star Fox Zero. The publication spoke with Shigeru Miyamoto and co-director Yugo Hayashi about the recently-released Wii U game.
We now have a summary of what was shared in the interview. Miyamoto and Hayashi talked about the approach to the story, GamePad, vehicles, and even a bit about Star Fox Guard, among other topics. Head past the break for the full rundown.
Mobot Studios making Demongeon for Wii U
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Paper Monsters Recut developer Mobot Studios has announced Demongeon, a challenging 2D platformer in development for Wii U.
Here’s an overview:
Demongeon is a punishing platformer that will push your skills to the max. You play as a demon that has been summoned and captured by an evil alchemist. To avoid being tortured and used, you must escape his trap filled dungeon. Demogeon uniquely combines the challenge of level-based platforming into one large adventure style level with just enough hints of metroidvania gameplay to keep you wanting more! For the hardcore gamer, there is unlcokable speedrun and survival modes. In survival mode you get one life to see how far you can make it!
Demongeon is due out sometime this summer. A trailer for the game is posted below.
Source: Mobot Studios PR
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Nintendo gives a behind the scenes look at Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Over on the official Star Fox Zero website, Nintendo posted a page which provides a behind the scenes look at the recent animation – Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins. It delves into the style used, and touches on how the video shows the everyday lives of Fox and his team as they relax on the Great Fox. There’s even some concept images, too.
Head past the break for the full article.
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Media Create sales (4/25/16 – 5/1/16)
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. We now have full sales data for the week following the Japanese holiday.
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 28,578
New 3DS LL – 20,257
Vita – 20,168
Wii U – 10,020
New 3DS – 3,997
PS3 – 1,560
3DS – 1,091
3DS LL – 233
Xbox One – 100
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 20,589
New 3DS LL – 13,917
Vita – 12,678
Wii U – 5,968
New 3DS – 3,268
PS3 – 1,153
3DS – 939
3DS LL – 137
Xbox One – 101
And here are the software charts:
01./00. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot (Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 145.000 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 102.000 / NEW
03./00. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 85.000 / NEW
04./00. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.28} (¥6.980) – 56.000 / NEW
05./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Sangokushi (Level 5) {2016.04.02} (¥4.600) – 35.000 / 465.000 (+22%)
06./00. [PS3] Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥7.980) – 20.000 / NEW
07./06. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (Square Enix) {2016.03.24} (¥5.250) – 15.000 / 572.000 (-6%)
08./02. [PSV] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800) – 10.000 / 43.000 (-69%)
09./01. [PS4] One Piece: Burning Blood # (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.04.21} (¥7.600) – 10.000 / 45.000 (-72%)
10./16. [WIU] Super Mario Maker # (Nintendo) {2015.09.10} (¥5.700) – 9.000 / 861.000 (+53%)
11./15. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400)
12./14. [WIU] Splatoon # (Nintendo) {2015.05.28} (¥5.700)
13./00. [PSV] Rose to Tasogare no Kojou # (Nippon Ichi Software) {2016.04.26} (¥3.980)
14./05. [WIU] Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard Double Pack (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥6.500)
15./09. [PS4] Dark Souls III (From Software) {2016.03.24} (¥7.430)
16./04. [PSV] Bullet Girls 2 (D3Publisher) {2016.04.21} (¥6.800)
17./00. [PSV] Eve: Burst Error R # (Red Flagship) {2016.04.28} (¥6.800)
18./19. [3DS] Disney Art Academy (Nintendo) {2016.04.07} (¥3.700)
19./22. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo) {2016.02.18} (¥4.700)
20./10. [3DS] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800)
21./08. [WIU] Star Fox Zero (Nintendo) {2016.04.21} (¥5.700)
22./25. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects] (Nintendo) {2016.03.17} (¥2.700)
23./26. [WIU] Pokken Tournament # (Pokemon Co.) {2016.03.18} (¥7.200)
24./12. [PSV] Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Teito Genwaku Toukidan # (Idea Factory) {2016.04.21} (¥6.300)
25./17. [PS4] UEFA EURO 2016: Winning Eleven 2016 (Konami) {2016.04.21} (¥3.800)
26./20. [PS4] Far Cry Primal (Ubisoft) {2016.04.07} (¥8.400)
27./49. [3DS] Monster Hunter Generations # (Capcom) {2015.11.28} (¥5.800)
28./13. [PS4] Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition (Warner Entertainment Japan) {2016.04.21} (¥5.980)
29./00. [PS4] Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below [Ultimate Hits] (Square Enix) {2016.04.28} (¥3.800)
30./27. [3DS] Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!! (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.03.24} (¥5.700)
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New Miitomo update coming soon – add friends via new methods and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 9 Comments
Nintendo has sent out a notice to Miitomo users, informing them about an update set to be made available in the near future.
One big addition will be new ways of adding friends. You’ll be able to connect with those you know by email, among other methods.
Nintendo also says the Miitomo update will let users answer the same question as others when looking at “All Answers” while also making it possible to edit a Miifoto before posting it as a comment. Finally, there will be speed optimizations as well.
More: Miitomo, title update, top
Splatoon – Splatfest #14 taking place next weekend (worldwide)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Splatoon’s 14th Splatfest will be taking place next weekend in all regions. As a collaboration with Miitomo, the theme asks players if they’d rather attend a fancy party or a costume party. This is the first Slatfest to be held simultaneously worldwide.
The latest Splatfest will begin at the following times:
– 8 PM PT (May 13)
– 11 PM ET (May 13)
– 4 AM in the UK (May 14)
– 5 AM in Europe (May 14)
And it will conclude at the following times:
– 3 AM PT (May 15)
– 6 AM ET (May 15)
– 11 AM in the UK (May 15)
– 12 AM in Europe (May 15)
Soon after the Splatfest ends, we’ll post the results right here.
Nintendo Download (5/5/16, North America) – Pocket Card Jockey and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
The Beggar’s Ride – $5.99
Escape From Flare Industries – $3.99
Midnight 2 – $1.99
PixelMaker – $2.99
SpaceRoads – $9.99
Sudoku and Permudoku – $0.99
Wii U Virtual Console
Style Savvy – $9.99
3DS Download
Pocket Card Jockey – $6.99
New 3DS Virtual Console
Super Punch-Out!! – $7.99
3DS DLC
Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 DLC – Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series for the Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest games, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Devise a strategy using a fresh team and reap the rewards, but only if all of your units survive. You can receive all six maps as they are released by purchasing Map Pack 2 for only $7.99.
Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Maps: In Endless Dreams – The In Endless Dreams map, available for $0.49, Kana, lost and alone, must find allies quickly. In Endless Dreams is Part 1 of Heirs of Fate.
eShop Sales
Wii U
– Gravity Badgers is 50 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 2.
– ZaciSa’s Last Stand is 50 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 19.
– Defense Dome is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 11.
– 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 May 26.
– Word Party is 50 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 9.
3DS
– Art of Balance TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $5.20) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
– Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 12.
– Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers and Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth from ATLUS are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 16.
– The Hand of Panda is more than 15 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 3.
Activities
Nintendo Badge Arcade – Starting today, get thank-you badges featuring everyone’s favorite Nintendo Badge Arcade employee, the Arcade Bunny, during the Thank You Campaign. Automatically receive thank-you badges for each $1.00 spent, up to a maximum of $4.00 and four badges. The campaign ends on May 25, so check it out to see if your favorite Arcade Bunny moments are captured as a badge!
Source: Nintendo PR
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Nintendo Treehouse: Live with Zelda Wii U to be hosted on June 14
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 24 Comments
Nintendo has revealed new details about its plans for E3 2016. As previously mentioned, the upcoming Zelda game for Wii U (also coming to NX) will be featured.
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime will introduce Nintendo Treehouse: Live on June 14 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT. This will be followed by “a day of live-streamed gameplay of The Legend of Zelda.” Nintendo says it’ll “be the world’s first in-depth look at the game, which will also include commentaries by Nintendo developers.”
Fans can watch the stream on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels as well as http://e3.nintendo.com. You can expect “game coverage, behind-the-scenes info and plenty of fun.”
Nintendo is hosting a competition so that one fan and a companion can play the new Zelda game on the show floor. Starting today and lasting through May 10, a Twitter sweepstakes is being hosted for a chance to win a trip to the expo. You can enter simply by tweeting @NintendoAmerica a note about what The Legend of Zelda series means to you while using the hashtags #MyZeldaLegend and #NintendoSweepstake. Visit this page for more information.
Catch today’s full announcement below.
