top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Super Mario-kun, a manga series from CoroCoro Comic, has been seeing publication since 1991. It’s now been revealed that Super Mario Maker will be adding a costume based on the series.

In Japan, Super Mario-kun author Yukio Sawada will be coming out with a Super Mario Maker course on November 6. It’s unclear when exactly the costume is joining the game.

Super Mario-Kun is the third new costume coming to Super Mario Maker. Last month, we heard about plans to add in Famitsu mascot Nekki. It was also announced a couple of weeks ago that GameCenter CX’s Shinya Arino will be receiving his own costume.

Source

More: Japan, Super Mario Maker, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

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

Wii U Retail

New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U Bundle – $59.99 (available Friday)
Yoshi’s Woolly World – $49.99 (available Friday)

Wii U Download

Momonga Pinball Adventures – $5.99
Ninja Strike: Dangerous Dash – $5.99
Rakoo & Friends – $9.99

Wii U Virtual Console

Final Fight One – $7.99

3DS Download

The Magic Hammer – $5.99
SmileBASIC – $9.99

3DS Themes

The Legend of Legacy : “The Seven Adventurers”
Yoshi’s Woolly World : Yoshis on Parade – Available Oct. 16

WiiWare

CrunchyRoll

eShop Sales

Wii U

– ZaciSa’s Last Stand is more than 60 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $1.59) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.

3DS

– Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan and more games from ATLUS are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 19 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 2.
– Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends and Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends 3D Racing are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 19 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 26.
– Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $2.24) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
– Dress To Play: Cute Witches! and Dress To Play: Magic Bubbles! from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 29.
– Fantasy Pirates and Van Helsing sniper Zx100 from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 12.
– Fairune, Parking Star 3D and other select games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
– Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 9.

Activities

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – SpotPass Distribution – You have a new client waiting! Louie is looking for a home designer in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game to help decorate his place. Fulfilling Louie’s request will net you new and unique items for your catalog. This gorilla, who is a fan of the Mushroom Kingdom, is available for a limited time via the SpotPass service on the Nintendo 3DS system, so check the in-game Nintendo 3DS system on the second floor of Nook’s Homes to meet him and take him on as a client!

Source: Nintendo PR

More: Nintendo Download, top, Virtual Console

Posted on 9 years ago by Vincent Ward in Reviews, Wii U | 11 Comments

System: Wii U
Release date: October 16, 2015
Developer: Good-Feel
Publisher Nintendo

Author: Vincent

To be perfectly honest, I’ve never fully played through a Yoshi game. I’ve always wanted to, but I just never really got around to it. Sure, the cutesy visual style of the Yoshi titles should appeal to someone like myself, but because of the seemingly simplistic gameplay, the series was never quite at the top of my list. With Yoshi’s Woolly World, however, Nintendo brought the cuteness the series is known for to a whole new level, finally pulling me in enough to try one of these games out to the fullest. Having played through what most of Yoshi’s Woolly World has to offer, I can now say that calling this game adorable is an understatement.

Read More

More: Good Feel, highlight, top, Yoshi's Woolly World

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 5 Comments

Slender: The Arrival will be available on the North American Wii U eShop next Thursday, Blue Island Studios has announced. Pricing is set at $9.99.

On Wii U, Slender: The Arrival will allow for players to use the Wii Remote as an in-game flashlight. It’s possible to shine weak light onto the world and search for clues.

Here’s an overview of Slender: The Arrival:

The nightmarish Slender Man is described by eye witnesses as a thin, unnaturally tall man dressed in a black suit with a blank, featureless face. Slender: The Arrival brings brand new story elements and extended levels to the world of Slender Man that continue to unfold the terrifying mythos. Players are enveloped in a world of sensory deprivation filled with haunting visions and audio cues that create a healthy dose of tension and paranoia.

In The Arrival’s storyline, Lauren is in search of her friend Kate, who recently has become increasingly obsessed with the folklore of Slender Man. Was Kate’s disappearance the work of Slender Man? Use Kate’s forgotten flashlight with the Wii Remote to explore abandoned houses, creepy mines and dark forests to unravel the mystery – all while being stalked by the menacing presence of Slender Man.

Source: Blue Isle Studios PR

More: Blue Isle Studios, indie, Slender: The Arrival, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 80 Comments

Some Zelda fans in North America will soon be able to test out the series’ latest entry, Tri Force Heroes. Demo codes are starting to be distributed via email.

The download allows players to go through a dungeon with two friends via local play. Online co-op will also be available at the following times:

– 10/16: 5 PM – 10 PM PT
– 10/17: 5 PM – 10 PM PT
– 10/18: 7 AM – 12 PM PT

If you do receive a code, it can be redeemed on the eShop.

Source

More: demo, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 43 Comments

There’s been a surprising amount of news based on listings found from Nintendo’s servers over the past few days. Many of you are well aware of the rumors surrounding The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, and there have even been some downloadable Wii games for Wii U uncovered.

What we’ve reported on wasn’t all that was found though. A whole bunch of unreleased (perhaps upcoming) Wii U Virtual Console and Wii download games have also been discovered. The lineup includes Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and a whole lot more. Read on below for the full listing.

Read More

More: top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

Toys “R” Us officially confirmed the third of its upcoming amiibo exclusives in the United States. Joining the Mii Fighters 3-pack and Villager restock if the Mega Yarn Yoshi.

Consumers can pick up the Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo in stores starting on November 15 for $39.99. Quantities will be “extremely limited”.

Source

More: Amiibo, top, Toys R Us

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Q-Games, the developer behind Star Fox Command, came out with PixelJunk Monsters several years ago. This is a tower defense game in which players must help Tikiman the Forest Defender protect hisrealm from hordes of monsters.

It now looks like PixelJunk Monsters will be making its way to Wii U. The game has been rated for Nintendo’s console by the USK, Germany’s classification group. One would have to assume that we’ll be getting the “Ultimate HD” version, which includes even more content.

We’ll let you know if we hear about an official announcement. For now, take a look at one of PixelJunk Monsters’ previous trailers.

More: Double Eleven, PixelJunk Monsters, top, USK

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 11 Comments

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

PS4 – 30,349
New 3DS LL – 17,856
Vita – 14,368
Wii U – 11,594
New 3DS – 4,031
PS3 – 1,929
3DS – 1,131
Vita TV – 670
3DS LL – 548
Xbox One – 224

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

PS4 – 46,177
New 3DS LL – 18,136
Vita – 15,237
Wii U – 12,843
New 3DS – 4,367
PS3 – 2,088
3DS – 1,160
Vita TV – 761
3DS LL – 587
Xbox One – 203

And here are the software charts:

1. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 28,244 / 1,627,659
2. [3DS] Pro Yakyuu Famista Returns – 25,597 / NEW
3. [PS4] Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection – 24,867 / NEW
4. [WIU] Super Mario Maker – 24,533 / 299,865
5. [PS4] FIFA 16 – 20,909 / NEW
6. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 17,833 / 66,306
7. [PSV] Tokyo Xanadu – 15,535 / 104,415
8. [3DS] Picross 3D 2 – 14,299 / 44,766
9. [3DS] Chibi-Robo!: Zip-Lash – 14,096 / NEW
10. [WIU] Splatoon – 13,186 / 709,639
11. [PS4] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2016 – 12,607 / 51,624
12. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 12,563 / 1,077,583
13. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 12,381 / 398,552
14. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – 11,912 / 227,645
15. [PS3] FIFA 16 – 10,442 / NEW
16. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 7,574 / 359,173
17. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – 6,782 / 181,471
18. [3DS] Dragon Quest VIII – 5,946 / 791,531
19. [PSV] Arslan: The Warriors of Legend – 5,743 / 38,647
20. [3DS] Monster Diary – 4,900 / 94,679

Source

More: charts, Japan, Media Create, sales, top

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 17 Comments

We’ve all been waiting quite awhile for the announcement of Nintendo’s debut mobile game. The company said it was “making announcement plans” in August, and an insider recently indicated that news would be coming soon.

There’s still no date yet when it comes to the reveal of the mobile title. Still, DeNA West chief executive officer Shintaro Asako officially went on record at GamesBeat 2015 today and said, “Soon, we should be able to announce the game.”

Asako also reiterated previous statements. As mentioned before, five Nintendo and DeNA games are coming between now and March 2017.

Asako added:

“I can’t say too much about the Nintendo deal. But it’s a really exciting initiative. It’s a really long-term initiative.”

Source, Source

More: DeNA, interview, top