Update: Final two – Nintendo showcases Splatoon’s new Soda Slosher and Bamboozler 14 Mk III weapons
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Update: Bumped to the top. Final two weapons are below.
Refurbished Mini Splatling
No prawn shop jokes please! The Refurbished Mini Splatling is made from the remains of a tragically destroyed Mini Splatling…It features Burst Bombs as the sub weapon and packs a Bomb Rush as its special. That’s a lot of inkage happening in a hurry! Sheldon recommends this one for splatters who wanna leave everyone and everything in sight dripping with ink!
Tempered Dynamo Roller
Meet the Tempered Dynamo Roller. This heavy-weight roller gained mobility to quickly run up to the front lines by adding the Seeker as a sub weapon. The quiet but tasteful color tone might lull your opponents into a sense of security before BAM! Killer Wail! Pile on the pressure!
Nintendo has highlighted two more upcoming Splatoon inclusions from Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 1, a set of eight weapons being added to the game tomorrow evening.
Here’s the rundown on the Soda Slosher and Bamboozler 14 Mk III:
Soda Slosher
The Soda Slosher is based on a regular ol’ Slosher, but with some adjustments to the setup. Splat Bombs support the basic strategy, and the addition of the Inkzooka provides ranged power lacking in other models. And the bucket colors are pretty sweet too. Just sayin’.
Bamboozler 14 Mk III
According to Sheldon, this set REDEFINES what it means to be a Bamboozler! Do you think you’re ready? The Bamboozler 14 Mk III takes the Mk I and swaps out the barrel for a different bamboo pipe. This set’s selling point is how the main weapon and the Burst Bombs can really hammer your opponent! That’s not to mention the Inkstrike, which can make life difficult for even far-off enemies.
Screenshots of the Soda Slosher and Bamboozler 14 Mk III are posted below. Details and screenshots for four other weapons are located here, along with the Splatoon version 2.7.0 patch notes.
Runbow DLC trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
The first word on Runbow’s new DLC came from the European Nintendo Download report earlier today. A new trailer has now been made available, showing the free character Lilac, Satura’s Space Adventure expansion, and more. Check out the video below.
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Star Fox Zero credits pay tribute to Satoru Iwata
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments
It’s not often that we post credits from games. However, there’s a particularly touching inclusion within Star Fox Zero’s staff roll, which we felt was worth sharing.
About halfway through the credits, the following line pops up: “This game is dedicated to our wingman who fell in battle.” It’s a clear nod to late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who passed away last year.
Head past the break for the video with the full credits if you’re interested in doing so ahead of launch! It naturally contains a few final scenes from the game.
More: PlatinumGames, Satoru Iwata, Star Fox Zero, top
Nintendo Download (04/14/16, Europe): Lost Reavers, Yoshi’s Story, Pilotwings and 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 Download
COLOR BOMBS – €1.49/ £1.39 / CHF 2.10
Olympia Rising – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Paranautical Activity – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00
LOST REAVERS – Beta available until 26/04/2016, 13:59:59 UTC
Rubik’s® Cube – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 5.99
Star Sky 2 – €4.00/ £3.60 / CHF 5.60
Wii U Virtual Console
Yoshi’s Story (N64) – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00
Wii U DLC
Runbow: Lilac – free
Runbow: Extra Val-Hue Bundle – €11.99/ £10.79 / CHF 16.80
Runbow: Satura’s Space Adventure – €6.49/ £5.89 / CHF 9.10
Runbow: New Costumes and Music Bundle – €6.49/ £5.89 / CHF 9.10
Runbow: Professionals Pack – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Runbow: Winter Pack – €2.99/ £2.69 / CHF 4.20
Runbow: Anime Pack – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Runbow: Steampunk Pack – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
3DS Retail
3DS Download
Super Strike Beach Volleyball – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 5.49
New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Pilotwings (SNES) – €7.99/ £7.19 / CHF 11.20
3DS Themes
Hatsune Miku: Carton Box Theme – €1.79/ £1.59 / CHF 2.50
Hatsune Miku: Deluxe Theme – €1.79/ £1.59 / CHF 2.50
Elves and Unicorns: A special friendship – €1.99/ £1.79
Bloom and Stella Tynix A magical transformation – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: Shadow & Light – €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80
eShop Sales
Wii U
Runbow – €10.49/ £8.24 / CHF 14.24 until 28/04/2016, regular price €13.99 / £10.99 / CHF 18.99
Stone Shire – €1.00/ £1.00 / CHF 1.40 until 14/05/2016, regular price €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD PLUS – €2.99/ £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 28/04/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19/ CHF 11.20
3DS
Karous – The Beast Of Re:Eden – €3.99/ £3.29 / CHF 4.90 until 28/04/2016, regular price €5.99 / £4.79 / CHF 7.10
Samurai Defender – €1.99/ £1.59 / CHF 2.40 until 28/04/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50
Snow Moto Racing 3D – €3.99/ £3.59 / CHF 5.59 until 21/04/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.19
AeternoBlade – €10.99/ £9.99 / CHF 15.50 until 28/04/2016, regular price €14.99 / £13.50 / CHF 21.00
Permanent price drops
Nintendo Selects – Wii U
New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – €24.99/ £19.99 / CHF 31.90
New Super Luigi U (DLC) – €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00; previously €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF 28.00
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – €24.99/ £19.99 / CHF 31.90; previously €59.99 / £49.99 / CHF 77.90
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze – €24.99/ £19.99 / CHF 31.90; previously €49.99 / £39.99 / CHF 64.90
LEGO® City Undercover – €24.99/ £19.99 / CHF 31.90; previously €59.99 / £49.99 / CHF 77.90
Nintendo Land – €24.99/ £19.99 / CHF 31.90; previously €59.99 / £49.99 / CHF 77.90
Wii Party U – €24.99/ £19.99 / CHF 31.90; previously €44.99 / £34.99 / CHF 57.90#
3DS Themes
Mia and Me main characters: Mia, Mo, Yuko and Onchao – €0.99/ £0.89; previously €1.99 / £1.79
Mia and Me: Mia in Centopia – €0.99/ £0.89; previously €1.99 / £1.79
Mia and the Unicorns – €0.99/ £0.89; previously €1.99 / £1.79
The Winx at Alfea – €0.99/ £0.89 / CHF 1.40; previously €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Winter in Centopia – €0.99/ £0.89; previously €1.99 / £1.79
Winx Club Fashion Style: Flora and Bloom – €0.99/ £0.89 / CHF 1.40; previously €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Winx Club Mythix: Bloom, Stella and Flora – €0.99/ £0.89 / CHF 1.40; previously €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Winx Music & Magic:Dancing to the rhythm of magic – €0.99/ £0.89 / CHF 1.40; previously €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Source: Nintendo PR
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – April 2016
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Let’s Talk #45: What are you playing? – April 2016
A new month is here! We entered April 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: Early Miitomo and My Nintendo thoughts
Nintendo Everything comic #4: Readers, we choose you
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Comics | 60 Comments
We’re back with another weekend comic! It’s Pokemon-themed again, but this one is a bit special. We’re seeking input from all of you to help continue this “mini-series”.
Here’s today’s comic (click for full size):
As you can see in the last panel of the comic, the Pokemon inside Teddy’s Pokeball is currently a mystery. We’re leaving up to one of you to decide where we take things next. Should it be an existing Pokemon? Or maybe a new kind of creature? Heck, maybe something crazy like a Goomba or even Reggie?!
You can tell us what you want to see in the comments below. Even a drawing or any other way of sharing input works! We’ll end up picking a winner, which will be featured in the next part of this comic. We’re looking forward to seeing what ideas everyone has in mind!
Level-5, Koei Tecmo talk Yo-kai Sangokushi – origins, making the strategy gameplay approachable, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
This month, Yo-kai Sangokushi launched in Japan. Famitsu caught up with two of the most important people that made the collaboration title possible: Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino and Koei Tecmo CEO Kou Shibusawa. The interview contains talk of how Yo-kai Sangokushi came to be, trying to make the game appealing to kids, the partnership between the two companies, and more.
We now have a lengthy abridged translation of Famitsu’s interview. Continue on below to read it in full.
More: Akihiro Hino, Famitsu, interview, Japan, Koei Tecmo, Kou Shibusawa, Level-5, top, Yo-Kai Sangokushi
New Punch-Out!! Easter egg found after almost 30 years
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments
Nintendo originally brought Punch-Out!! to the NES back in 1987, making the game nearly three decades old. Even though it’s been around for ages, new secrets still continue to appear. In 2009 for example, one undiscovered tidbit was shared in an Iwata Asks discussion. Reddit user midwesternhousewives now appears to have come across a new Easter egg.
In the second Piston Honda fight, a visual cue from one of the spectators indicates when the player should throw a punch to knock out their opponent with a single punch. This also works during Bald Bull’s charge attack in his second fight. As soon as the bearded man ducks, that’s when you should go in for your attack.
Players had previously known about being able to take down Honda with a one-punch KO. The new trick here is the visual cue.
Here’s the explanation from midwesternhousewives:
Miyamoto on Star Fox Zero – initial design plans, GamePad integration, Arcade Mode, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 42 Comments
A few days ago, Australian publication Stack put up a new interview with Shigeru Miyamoto. As you would expect, it was focused mainly on Star Fox Zero. He discussed the GamePad integration, shared first word on the game’s Arcade More, and more. Miyamoto also addressed two general topics: revisiting Nintendo franchises and trying to appeal to new/old players.
A number of Miyamoto’s responses can be found after the break. For the full interview, head on over here.
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Miitomo earned 1.6 million downloads in its first 4 days in the U.S.
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 10 Comments
GamesBeat is reporting, via data from industry-tracking firm Sensor Tower, that Miitomo was downloaded 1.6 million times in the United States between March 31 and April 3. This figure accounts for both iOS and Android. However, it doesn’t include downloads when Miitomo was at the top of both platform’s charts through much of the past week.
Miitomo has started to dip a bit, but this was to be expected. Sensor Tower has Miitomo at the tenth spot on iOS, for example.
51 percent of Miitomo’s installs came from the United States, which is quite a large gap over other territories. While Great Britan, France, Germany, and Canada were the other top regions, they all represented less than 10 percent of total downloads each.
