Nintendo Download (02/18/16, Europe): Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon, PopoloCrois and more
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Demo
LEGO Marvel Avengers
3DS Retail
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (available February 19th) – €39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90
3DS Download
Return to PopoloCrois: A STORY OF SEASONS Fairytale – €34.99 / £29.99 / CHF 44.90
3DS DLC
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight: Ultimate Feathered Warrior (available February 19th) – Special introductory offer: free until 25/02/2016, regular price €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight: Winter’s Harbinger (available February 19th) – Special introductory offer: free until 25/02/2016, regular price €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight: Wanted: Lucky Bud (available February 19th) – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
3DS Themes
Dreamcast (available February 19th) – €1.79 / £1.59 / CHF 2.50
Hi-Tech Sega (available February 19th) – €1.79 / £1.59 / CHF 2.50
Saga Saturn (available February 19th) – €1.79 / £1.59 / CHF 2.50
Pokemon: Champion Steven (available February 19th) – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
eShop Sales
Wii U
Bombing Bastards – €4.99/ £4.49 / CHF 7.49 until 25/02/2016, regular price €6.99 / £5.99 / CHF 9.99
Spot The Differences: Party! -€2.99/ £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 25/02/2016, regular price €5.00 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD PLUS -€2.99/ £2.69 / CHF 4.20 until 03/03/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20
3DS
AeternoBlade – €7.99/ £7.19 / CHF 11.00 until 03/03/2016, regular price €14.99 / £13.50 / CHF 21.00
Aqua Moto Racing 3D -€3.99/ £3.59 / CHF 5.59 until 25/02/2016, regular price €7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.19
Demon King Box -€2.99/ £2.39 / CHF 3.60 until 03/03/2016, regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.80
Talking Phrasebook – 7 Languages -€2.99/ £2.69 / CHF 4.19 until 25/02/2016, regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
WAKEDAS -€1.99/ £1.69 / CHF 2.40 until 03/03/2016, regular price €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 3.50
Source: Nintendo PR
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Several new support Pokemon revealed for Pokken Tournament, more details and screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 17 Comments
Update: The Pokémon Company has stated that there are currently no plans for DLC stages or Pokémon.
A slew of new support Pokemon have just been announced for Pokken Tournament. The lineup includes Espeon, Umbreon, Magneton, Quagsire, Cubone, and Diglet.
Below are details about each:
– Espeon uses Morning Sun which removes status conditions as well as healing Hit Points
– The less time on the clock, the more it raises
– Umbreon uses Snarl which sucks up the opponent’s Resonance Gauge and prevents them being able to land critical hits
– Cubone uses Bonemerang
– This is a quick long range attack that hits multiple times and brings opponents to you
– Diglett uses Dig which makes it easy to land combos when the opponent has been hit
– Magneton uses Tri Attack which aims upward
– It lowers opponents’ Speed & Attack and is good against jumping opponents
– Quagsire uses Mud Bomb
– It is effective on players on the ground and damages even if guarded against
Information about the new support Pokemon comes from the official website. The page was also updated with new details, which are as follows:
– The Ferrum League is a feature exclusive to the Wii U version
– Beating stages adds more support Pokemon and battle areas
– This takes place in the Ferrum region
– In this region, Resonance Stones link people and their Pokemon
– Game lets you customize the player character’s gender, skin color, hair, etc.
– Encounter different trainers in the game
– Nia helps players navigate the world, and she chose Weavile
– There are also trainers who exist only in the Wii U version who are tough to beat
– Travis with his Garchomp, Keith with his Suicune and Erin with her Braixen
– Practice Mode: test your skills with no time limit or health
– Free Training: train freely
– Combo Dojo: learn various combos for the Pokemon
– My Town: alter your character’s appearance and clothing by spending the in-game currency, PokeGold
More: Bandai Namco, details roundup, Pokken Tournament, top
Pokemon – Magiana to be called “Magearna” in the west, official art
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 22 Comments
The Pokemon Company International has officially revealed Magiana, the new Mythical Pokémon who will be known as Magearna in the west. It’s an Artificial Pokemon sporting a metallic body, and is said to be the ultimate invention created by humans 500 years ago.
Magearna will debut in a new full-length feature film, which is slated for release later this year. The Pokemon Company mentioned in its announcement today that information about the new Pokemon movie will be revealed at a later time.
Here’s the full lowdown on Magearna:
Magearna
Category: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 3’03”
Weight: 177.5 lbs.In this latest Pokémon full-length feature film, a mysterious force binds Ash to the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it falls from the sky. Volcanion can’t get away, and Ash is dragged along as it continues on its mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt minister has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. The minister plans to use Magearna’s mysterious power to take control of the mechanical kingdom. Can Ash and Volcanion work together to rescue Magearna? One of the greatest battles in Pokémon history is about to unfold!
Source: The Pokemon Company PR
Splatoon producer on pre-launch jitters, possibility of a sequel
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments
GamesMaster spoke with Splatoon producer Hisashi Nogami in its latest issue for a brief interview. At one point, Nogami reflected on how there were some jitters within the team before launch, as they weren’t sure how the multiplayer-focused game would be received.
Nogami told the magazine:
“We’ve dealt with online multiplayer in a number of titles up until now, but this was the first time we’d taken up the challenge of releasing a package game where multiplayer was the main mode. We were not 100 percent sure about how a few sections would be received, and so we’re really happy to see them being well received not only by experienced online gamers, but by a really broad range of players including children and female players too; it’s a real confidence boost. If we have the chance in the future, I’d like to build on online gameplay even more.”
GamesMaster followed those comments by pressing Nogami on the possibility of Splatoon 2 happening one day. When asked, he responded with the following:
“We want to raise this new IP with care, so maybe we’ll get a chance to make it happen if players support us.”
Splatoon updates technically ended last month. But at the Splatoon Koshien 2016 finals a couple of weeks ago, Nogami hinted at possible new content for the shooter.
More: Hisashi Nogami, interview, Splatoon, top
Monster Tale Ultimate is apparently still happening, coming soon
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 4 Comments
DreamRift revealed Monster Tale Ultimate, a reworked version of the DS game for the 3DS eShop, towards the end of last March. Sadly, we’ve barely heard a peep about it since then. Yet despite the silence, Monster Tale Ultimate is still said to be in the works.
Nintendo Force has a brief update on Monster Tale Ultimate in its latest issue. According to the magazine, “the word from the devs is that the release is coming very soon”. A specific launch timeframe was not mentioned… but hey, we finally have some news at least!
More: DreamRift, Monster Tale Ultimate, top
Fire Emblem Fates – “Life on the Front Line: Star-Crossed Royals” trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 4 Comments
Nintendo has readied another new trailer for Fire Emblem Fates called “Life on the Front Line: Star-Crossed Royals”. You can give it a watch below.
More: Fire Emblem Fates, top
Retailer says new Nintendo Selects are coming on March 11
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii, Wii U | 55 Comments
A new wave of Nintendo Selects will hit North American retailers on March 11, according to Video Games Plus. The lineup includes several Wii U/3DS titles, and surprisingly, some old Wii releases as well. Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and Super Mario All-Stars are just some of the included games.
For those that are unfamiliar, Nintendo Selects typically bring about lower prices for games. It looks like some older ones will be seeing reprints as well – notably Pikmin 3 and Super Mario All-Stars.
Video Games Plus lists each new Nintendo Select at $29.99 CDN. That should amount to $20 USD.
New Nintendo Selects https://t.co/bz88KmRCZX coming March 11, 2016 Pre-orders now open. #WiiU #Wii #Nintendo #3ds pic.twitter.com/UZ2MPs0yBu
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) February 12, 2016
Nintendo has not yet officially announced this new batch of Nintendo Selects. Presumably though, we should be getting an announcement soon.
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New details about Shadow Mewtwo in Pokken Tournament
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 9 Comments
New information about Shadow Mewtwo in Pokken Tournament has emerged from this month’s issue of CoroCoro.
The magazine notes that Psywave attacks can be used in multiple ways. It can go on the offensive with Power and Technical moves that keep shifting in order to confuse the opponent. While Psywave is mainly a close combat move used for setting up combos, it can also be used as a vortex to suck in opponents. It can be used as a projectile, too.
More: Bandai Namco, Pokken Tournament, top
Super Mario Maker adds Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle costumes
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
Super Mario Maker has just added three more significant costumes. Players can get their hands on Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
Here’s a look at each one in action:
You can nab the Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle by completing the new “I Choose You!” Event Course. However, it needs to be completing three times to unlock each one.
Here’s an overview of the stage:
“This course is based on the beginning of any Pokemon trainer’s journey – from choosing your first partner in Professor Oak’s lab through reaching the first Gym. Clear the course to unlock a costume of whichever Pokemon you choose! Unlike the original games, it shouldn’t be too hard to clear it multiple times and catch ’em all!”
More: Super Mario Maker, top
January 2016 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 9 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of January 2016. The results can be found below.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)
Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
NBA 2K16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
Star Wars: Battlefront (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Fallout 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Minecraft (360, Xbox One, PS4, PS3)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Madden NFL 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
Lego Marvel Avengers (PS4, Xbox One, 360, Wii U, PS3, 3DS, Vita)
FIFA 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)