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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 7 Comments

Update: Another listing just popped up on Nintendo’s website. Looks like we’re getting Sin & Punishment: Star Success tomorrow as well. Pricing is set at $19.99.

And here’s the overview:

Take aim, and blast your way through a postapocalyptic world packed with nonstop arcade-shooter action in Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, the sequel to a Japanese Nintendo 64 cult classic. As Isa or Kachi, you’ll go on the run and on the defensive, shooting everything in sight as you’re bombarded with foes determined to hunt you down.

This intense, adrenaline-soaked thrill ride never lets up from start to finish. Sin & Punishment: Star Successor delivers one-of-a-kind shooter gameplay created by true masters of the genre. Lock and load.

Sin & Punishment is launching on the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow, Nintendo’s website confirms. You’ll be able to purchase the classic N64 game for $11.99.

Here’s an overview from Nintendo’s listing:

The legendary studio Treasure delivers a high-energy thrill ride gamers recognize as one of the finest Nintendo 64 titles. On a future Earth starved for resources, a new species engineered for consumption has mutated into monsters. Run, gun, and slash your energy sword through level after level of nonstop destruction to end their reign of terror.

Not to be outdone by the action, however, the story line lends the game its soul and draws you even further into the mix. Uncover the intriguing mystery of teenagers Saki and Airan as they go head-to-head with rival groups claiming to protect the Earth. A variety of options and a number of different skill levels are all you’ll have to prepare yourself for the full-blown challenge of Turbo Hard mode. Take a deep breath, gather your energy, and feast your senses on this unforgettable high-speed roller coaster of Sin and Punishment.

Sin & Punishment, along with its sequel Star Successor, were rated by the ESRB yesterday. It’s unclear when the latter title will be available in North America.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 31 Comments

Minecraft: Story Mode is on its way to Wii U, according to The Verge. While it isn’t the core Minecraft game that has seen a huge amount of success, this will be the series’ first appearance on a Nintendo system.

Developer Telltale Games told The Verge that with its new game, they hope to reach players outside of the Minecraft fandom as well as introduce new people to the franchise.

Here’s a trailer released back in July:

And below is an official overview:

“Minecraft: Story Mode is an adventure game set in a Minecraft world. It is a five-part episodic series that will take you to the Nether, the Farlands, the End, and beyond! You will drive how the story flows through the decisions you make: what you say to people (and how you say it), and what you choose to do in moments of thrilling action.

You are Jesse. He and his group of friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone; four adventurers that slayed an Ender Dragon. The Order are the very best at what they do: Warrior, Redstone Engineer, Griefer, and Architect. While at EnderCon, Jesse and his friends discover that something is wrong… something dreadful. Terror is unleashed, and they must set out on a journey to find The Order of the Stone if they are to save their world from oblivion.”

Minecraft: Story Mode will debut later this year.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 49 Comments

If the latest rumors are to be believed, Shovel Knight will be coming to Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS as a DLC character.

Nintendo Life heard the apparent news from “multiple sources within the video game retail sector”. However, Shovel Knight’s inclusion in the games has of course not been confirmed (or denied) at this time.

The announcement about Shovel Knight being added to Super Smash Bros. could be made within the next month or two. Development is said to be going well, and the character – who would be getting its own amiibo – may release sooner rather than later.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments

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

New 3DS LL – 19,960
PS4 – 14,495
Vita – 11,605
Wii U – 11,302
New 3DS – 5,967
PS3 – 2,549
3DS – 1,557
3DS LL – 795
Vita TV – 554
Xbox One – 160

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

New 3DS LL – 30,105
PS4 – 18,503
Vita – 17,400
Wii U – 16,567
New 3DS – 8,326
PS3 – 3,448
3DS – 2,752
3DS LL – 1,065
Vita TV – 672
Xbox One – 195

And here are the software charts:

1. [3DS] Super Robot Wars BX – 98,366 / NEW
2. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 65,904 / 910,071
3. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters – 48,592 / 1,351,934
4. [WIU] Splatoon – 23,874 / 584,268
5. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best PLus – 12,083 / 432,276
6. [PSV] Reine Des Fleurs – 11,191 / NEW
7. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 8,073 / 300,001
8. [WIU] Mario Kart 8 – 6,113 / 1,104,610
9. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – 4,837 / 4,030,853
10. [3DS] Fire Emblem Fates – 4,154 / 409,189
11. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – 3,750 / 2,686,525
12. [WIU] Yoshi’s Woolly World – 3,340 / 63,930
13. [PSV] Taiko No Tatsujin V Version – 3,173 / 87,913
14. [3DS] Cho Tousouchuu Atsumare Saikyou no Tousousya Tachi – 3,078 / 41,507
15. [PSV] Luminous Arc Infinity – 2,716 / 24,980
16. [3DS] Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (Best Price) – 2,570 / 9,535
17. [3DS] Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – 2,501 / 2,274,753
18. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 4 Sumeragi – 2,364 / 84,566
19. [3DS] The Great Ace Attorney – 2,283 / 186,616
20. [WIU] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 2,227 / 668,555

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Just a Chat, Videos, Wii U | 3 Comments

Nintendo announced a whole bunch of news on Monday, including release dates, the Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo, and more. Daan and I talked about it all on the latest episode of Just a Chat, which you can listen to below. I was a bit exhausted while we were recording, but that’s okay!

Stuff:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Yacht Club Games published a new trailer for Shovel Knight’s free DLC expansion, Plague of Shadows. You can view it below.

In other news, Yacht Club Games confirmed that Plague of Shadows wrapped up development earlier this week. Fans can expect a release date “very, very soon”.

“We’re happy to share that, as of August 5th, Plague of Shadows has completed development! Now the game is in the “submission phase” where we coordinate with everyone to make sure it arrives on your system without a hitch. This can be a mystifying step, since we need to coordinate with a lot of teams beyond just our own. Once we hear word back, we’ll be able to share a true final release date. But expect it very, very soon! In the meantime, get ready for updates in the near future detailing the new campaign!”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, 3DS eShop, News, Wii U, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Nintendo has announced its plans for PAX Prime 2015, which will be taking place later this week.

First, regarding playable titles, fans will be able to get their hands on the following:

– Star Fox Zero
– Super Mario Maker
– The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
– Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
– Splatoon (which will include both the recently announced August update and TRANSFORMERS Splatfest content on Aug. 29)
– Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
– Skylanders SuperChargers Racing for Nintendo 3DS (with guest stars Bowser and Donkey Kong)

The following indie titles will also be playable at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel:

– Action Henk (Curve Digital)
– FAST Racing Neo (Shin’en)
– Freedom Planet (Galaxy Trail)
– Hive Jump (Graphite Lab)
– Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty (Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc. / Just Add Water (Developments) Ltd. / Nephilim Games)
– Runbow (13AM Games)
– Shantae Half-Genie Hero (WayForward)
– Typoman (Headup Games / Brainseed Factory)
– Year Walk (Simogo / Dakko Dakko)
– Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (Renegade Kid)
– SteamWorld Heist (Image & Form)
– The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Nicalis, Inc.)
– Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (Yacht Club Games)

A panel for Xenoblade Chronicles X will be held on August 29 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PT in Wyvern Theater. This will be led by representatives from the Nintendo Treehouse, and attendees will be able to see concept art, learn the inspiration behind the game, watch new gameplay and participate in a Q&A session.

PAX-sponsored tournaments and fan gatherings are planned as well, featuring games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

PAX Prime 2015 will take place between August 28 and August 31.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. It’s now confirmed that VS. Excitebike’s release will be the Famicom version. The game includes the track editor, additional tracks/music and two-player multiplayer.

Nintendo is teasing the arrival of VS. Excitebike in North America – though we’re still not entirely sure what it is.

VS. Excitebike came out for arcades and the Famicom many, many years ago. Both releases were enhanced versions of the original Excitebike. However, it remains to be seen if the new release of Vs. Excitebike is based on what launched over three decades ago, or if it’s something new entirely.

Nintendo wrote the following on Twitter a short while ago:

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

Just like in North America, Nintendo has announced a number of release dates for Europe. Here’s the full roundup:

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments

New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward is coming to Europe, Nintendo announced today. The title will be available starting on November 20.

For those who are unaware, this is the third entry in the Style Savvy/Girls Mode series. Nintendo has yet to announce the game for the west at this time.

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